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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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New Owner CLS63-Time to Introduce Myself and My Car

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I have been researching and researching and researching, and after selling my M5 a few years back, I missed the big 4-door supercar and therefore 3 weeks ago decided to pick up a leftover 2008 CLS63 from an ohio dealer. So far i LOVE THIS CAR ...I only got the windows tinted, but plan on doing the clear lights upfront, taking out the charcoal filters and adding HRE rims. The only issue I have had is that my phone will not download the contacts to the command system,but i think it is due to the version on my blackberry.....

The power is addicting, the luxury is expansive, the joy is everlasting...thank you MB .

I hope to learn and contribute to this board asmuch as I can, this is my first benz, following 3 BMWs and oneporsche.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Welcome!

You are going to enjoy this car tremendously.

Be careful on those cold Ohio streets, car looks dangerous, hehe
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by juicee63
Welcome!

You are going to enjoy this car tremendously.

Be careful on those cold Ohio streets, car looks dangerous, hehe

HEHEHE, thanks, I actually life in arlington VA, I drove it back 500miles that saturday, then woke up sunday morning and hit 95 South and stopped when I saw the welcome to south carolina sign...lol
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Beautiful, congrats!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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good move,enjoy.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Thank you guys for all of your nice welcomes. I didnt have a chance to do the charcoal filters yet....by the way does the sneeky ecu reset workon our cars, or is it only on the 55 engines?
Thanks
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Welcome Diplomat. The car looks great, I'm in Odenton, Md but work in DC so maybe when the weather breaks we can hookup.
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if you dont mind me asking what kind of discount were you able to get...Ive heard 15-20k off sticker
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Suggest changing out the yellow side marker lenses for clears lenses that can be had from ebay. Will make the beast look cleaner.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Welcome and enjoy her in good health.

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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
^ hahaha

if you dont mind me asking what kind of discount were you able to get...Ive heard 15-20k off sticker
You are right, basically I got 15k off (invoice)and all options for free...P2, ipod, parktronic, keyless go, so total a little over 20k off...
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Welcome Diplomat. The car looks great, I'm in Odenton, Md but work in DC so maybe when the weather breaks we can hookup.

I'm in frederick, count me in too
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by m_berman
Enjoy the addiction.

Suggest changing out the yellow side marker lenses for clears lenses that can be had from ebay. Will make the beast look cleaner.
AGREED , going toorder them today for $55 bucks,well worth it i think. How are the ebay quality ones though?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-08...QQcmdZViewItem

or these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...2em118Q2el1247

do i need the chrome light bulbs
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Originally Posted by Diplomat
AGREED , going toorder them today for $55 bucks,well worth it i think. How are the ebay quality ones though?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-08...QQcmdZViewItem

or these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...2em118Q2el1247

do i need the chrome light bulbs
The quality is ok. No problem here. Get the chrome bulbs due to the fact that a yellow colored bulb can be seen thru the clear lens.

I found installation easy if the wheels are remove to gain access to the inside wheel well liner/cover. This allows the liner/cover to be pulled back to gain access to the back side of the side marker light unit which can be removed easily and swapped out.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Diplomat
You are right, basically I got 15k off (invoice)and all options for free...P2, ipod, parktronic, keyless go, so total a little over 20k off...
Was it brand new or a demo with some mileage
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Was it brand new or a demo with some mileage
New,never titled, 200 miles. Was on the lot for 10 months.

thank you for the light bulb answer
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Ok. Your in......can't wait until the weather breaks.
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I'm in frederick, count me in too
Count me in. I'm in Bowie. And welcome
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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