Purchase Advice: CLS55 or CLS63
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I'm sorry, but to say that is being extremely naive!!! Doesn’t matter where you get a car from as long as you perform detail inspection, you should be fine going through any of these channels. Don't get me wrong but your belief is plain wrong and based on nothing more than your feelings. There's no data that would support the fact that CPO cars are less likely to break down then not certified units that were well taken care of and accident free. CPO=Marketing Trick to make buyers such yourself more comfortable with purchasing an used car and at the same time be able to charge inflated price for virtually same product. Good luck!
I'm sorry, but to say that is being extremely naive!!! Doesn’t matter where you get a car from as long as you perform detail inspection, you should be fine going through any of these channels. Don't get me wrong but your belief is plain wrong and based on nothing more than your feelings. There's no data that would support the fact that CPO cars are less likely to break down then not certified units that were well taken care of and accident free. CPO=Marketing Trick to make buyers such yourself more comfortable with purchasing an used car and at the same time be able to charge inflated price for virtually same product. Good luck!
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The CLS55 I wanted sold 2 days ago
waited to long. So know i'm looking at the CLS63 again. I wanted to thank everyone for there advice and thoughts, just gotta make a choice now.Thanks again
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I bought CPO and I have to tell you I am very pleased that I did. It cost me a few bucks BUT I got: Brand new OEM tires, Brand new brakes, every ding/scratch/imperfection 100% perfect, etc. I also get free valet for my car with a loaner for as long as I own it. They have also been quite cooperative with using the warranty on grey items like a brand new steering wheel because the suede was wearing after 3 years. It adds a YEAR of warranty on to the car to boot. You can call it marketing but honestly I think for a few hundred on 54k car it is splitting hairs.
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I bought CPO and I have to tell you I am very pleased that I did. It cost me a few bucks BUT I got: Brand new OEM tires, Brand new brakes, every ding/scratch/imperfection 100% perfect, etc. I also get free valet for my car with a loaner for as long as I own it. They have also been quite cooperative with using the warranty on grey items like a brand new steering wheel because the suede was wearing after 3 years. It adds a YEAR of warranty on to the car to boot. You can call it marketing but honestly I think for a few hundred on 54k car it is splitting hairs.
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CLS 55 AMG
I bought CPO and I have to tell you I am very pleased that I did. It cost me a few bucks BUT I got: Brand new OEM tires, Brand new brakes, every ding/scratch/imperfection 100% perfect, etc. I also get free valet for my car with a loaner for as long as I own it. They have also been quite cooperative with using the warranty on grey items like a brand new steering wheel because the suede was wearing after 3 years. It adds a YEAR of warranty on to the car to boot. You can call it marketing but honestly I think for a few hundred on 54k car it is splitting hairs.
Last edited by jandak; Oct 5, 2009 at 06:46 PM.
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I think if you look around long enough you will find a good deal. I've been looking patiently for the past 3 months and I came down to 2 of them.
Car 1) 2006 CLS55 with 24k miles, Renntech PKG2, Lorinser side skirts, Custom Rims, Clear Bra, negotiated price $45k pending PPI from local mercedes dealership and still under warranty
Car 2) 2006 CLS55 with 27k miles, fully loaded with 030 package, $46.5K and still under warrany.
I think both of them are really good deals but i am leaning towards Car 1.
Regarding CPO, i think if it makes you feel better to pay more for it then so be it. Its almost like insurance, if it makes you sleep better at night then who cares what anyone says. Pay the extra money.
I just had a new baby boy so my wife has me on a budget of $50k total for car and taxes, etc... so i gotta pick and choose the best car for me.
Will put pictures up after I get my new car.
And thanks everyone for their advice and guidance in the journey of mine!!
Car 1) 2006 CLS55 with 24k miles, Renntech PKG2, Lorinser side skirts, Custom Rims, Clear Bra, negotiated price $45k pending PPI from local mercedes dealership and still under warranty
Car 2) 2006 CLS55 with 27k miles, fully loaded with 030 package, $46.5K and still under warrany.
I think both of them are really good deals but i am leaning towards Car 1.
Regarding CPO, i think if it makes you feel better to pay more for it then so be it. Its almost like insurance, if it makes you sleep better at night then who cares what anyone says. Pay the extra money.
I just had a new baby boy so my wife has me on a budget of $50k total for car and taxes, etc... so i gotta pick and choose the best car for me.
Will put pictures up after I get my new car.
And thanks everyone for their advice and guidance in the journey of mine!!
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Congrats on your new baby boy! What a wonderful gift to your life.
Not congrats on your wife putting you on a budget, or you allowing it
j/k
BTW, the loaded car under warranty w/the 030 package would be my pick. The 030 is more desirable IMO and you'll love the limited-slip rear diff. Good luck!
Not congrats on your wife putting you on a budget, or you allowing it
j/kBTW, the loaded car under warranty w/the 030 package would be my pick. The 030 is more desirable IMO and you'll love the limited-slip rear diff. Good luck!
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Cool. Hey I sleep better....lol. It was my first used high performance car and I wanted MB warranty with a middle man on my side. I come from the service business and trust me I know they make 10-15% on me by reselling from auction. Conversely I will not pay someone to tile a floor in my house.......I can do that myself......point is some things you are novice at and decide to pay for a service. I WISH I had the knowledge of what to do to purchase from auction......trust me. That said CPO if you negotiate properly can be an ok option with some benefits. Not sure above on exact pricing differences as we would have to get down to the exact options etc.........but not my point. Just saying it is ok to do either for the original question asker! Hope that helps.
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Cool. Hey I sleep better....lol. It was my first used high performance car and I wanted MB warranty with a middle man on my side. I come from the service business and trust me I know they make 10-15% on me by reselling from auction. Conversely I will not pay someone to tile a floor in my house.......I can do that myself......point is some things you are novice at and decide to pay for a service. I WISH I had the knowledge of what to do to purchase from auction......trust me. That said CPO if you negotiate properly can be an ok option with some benefits. Not sure above on exact pricing differences as we would have to get down to the exact options etc.........but not my point. Just saying it is ok to do either for the original question asker! Hope that helps.
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I'm sorry, but to say that is being extremely naive!!! Doesn’t matter where you get a car from as long as you perform detail inspection, you should be fine going through any of these channels. Don't get me wrong but your belief is plain wrong and based on nothing more than your feelings. There's no data that would support the fact that CPO cars are less likely to break down then not certified units that were well taken care of and accident free. CPO=Marketing Trick to make buyers such yourself more comfortable with purchasing an used car and at the same time be able to charge inflated price for virtually same product. Good luck!
I'm sorry, but to say that is being extremely naive!!! Doesn’t matter where you get a car from as long as you perform detail inspection, you should be fine going through any of these channels. Don't get me wrong but your belief is plain wrong and based on nothing more than your feelings. There's no data that would support the fact that CPO cars are less likely to break down then not certified units that were well taken care of and accident free. CPO=Marketing Trick to make buyers such yourself more comfortable with purchasing an used car and at the same time be able to charge inflated price for virtually same product. Good luck!
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+1 CPO is just that, a marketing ploy and it has worked well. There is no difference in a CPO car and a non CPO car other then the warranty. The condition of the car means nothing to MB. The only requirement is they bring the CPO car up to standards. My friend runs Crown MB and said as long as the CarFax is clean, they can CPO a car with paint work. That is a scam if you ask me. MB CPO states the car has no major paint work but as long as the CF is clean its up to the dealer to report this. Also, I would rather have a car that has been serviced regulary by the 1st owner as required then one that MB brought up to speed in one service visit just to CPO it. My 2 Cents!
