Buy a CLS 55 or a 08 CLS 550?
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Buy a CLS 55 or a 08 CLS 550?
Hey members,
Looking for some opinions.
I have a certain budget for my next car...what would you do.?
I love the CLS 55 AMG(2006) worried about resale as i like to keep my car for about 3 years.
Or do i get a new 2008 CLS 550 and not have to worry about losing money when i sell the car.
I dont want to regret...buying the CLS 55 and then in 2011...no warranty left it will be more harder to dump
Looking for some opinions.
I have a certain budget for my next car...what would you do.?
I love the CLS 55 AMG(2006) worried about resale as i like to keep my car for about 3 years.
Or do i get a new 2008 CLS 550 and not have to worry about losing money when i sell the car.
I dont want to regret...buying the CLS 55 and then in 2011...no warranty left it will be more harder to dump
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2006 CLS55 AMG; 2006 Infiniti FX45;
Hey members,
Looking for some opinions.
I have a certain budget for my next car...what would you do.?
I love the CLS 55 AMG(2006) worried about resale as i like to keep my car for about 3 years.
Or do i get a new 2008 CLS 550 and not have to worry about losing money when i sell the car.
I dont want to regret...buying the CLS 55 and then in 2011...no warranty left it will be more harder to dump
Looking for some opinions.
I have a certain budget for my next car...what would you do.?
I love the CLS 55 AMG(2006) worried about resale as i like to keep my car for about 3 years.
Or do i get a new 2008 CLS 550 and not have to worry about losing money when i sell the car.
I dont want to regret...buying the CLS 55 and then in 2011...no warranty left it will be more harder to dump
Why even consider a brand spaking new 08 CLS 550 when you know you will only drive it for a couple of years. You're doing somebody else a favor by taking the depreciating loss. I would only consider a brand new car if you are going to lease it under your company name, thus tax write-off. Or you're going to keep it as a collector.
Just my .02 cents. You're getting advice from a former Porsche/Mercedes/Audi Finance director. Hope this helps. GL
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Both cars are going to deprecite like crazy anway... My advice, go with a pre-owned certified CLS 55. It will be the best bet. Look around, there are some killer deals out there right now...
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I just picked up a 2006 CLS55 black on black 35k miles for $53,000...It came with a 2 year (100K) bumper to bumper and I added another year for $2,100. They said extra 2 years for $4,300 or 1 year for $2,900. I said no thanks...They came back and said 1 year for $2,100...I guess the add on is negotiable
....just fyi.
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2006 CLS55 AMG; 2006 Infiniti FX45;
I just picked up a 2006 CLS55 black on black 35k miles for $53,000...It came with a 2 year (100K) bumper to bumper and I added another year for $2,100. They said extra 2 years for $4,300 or 1 year for $2,900. I said no thanks...They came back and said 1 year for $2,100...I guess the add on is negotiable
....just fyi.
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So yes, it is negotiable. I can give you that tip since I'm no longer in the business.