W219 CLS63 AMG or W218 CLS550 4Matic
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W219 CLS63 AMG or W218 CLS550 4Matic
Hi guys,
I posted this in the w218 forum as well, but wanted to get an amg perspective also!!
So long story short, I ordered a 2010 CLS63 from Carmax and it’s due to arrive in a few days (40k miles, good condition). I’d need to get either a winter set of wheels or all seasons put on it as I live in Chicago and the car comes from California with summer tires. I have a very short commute, but just to be safe.
However I just saw a 2014 CLS550 come up at Carmax for only a couple of thousand more and damn, it looks good. It’s a 4matic too, which would make life a little bit simpler.
Basically both would be bought with the maxcare warranty for five years, which would hopefully give close to worry free motoring and both would be within a thousand or two dollars all in with the warranty.
So I guess the question is, is the previous generation AMG worth the same as a newer generation 550 if they both had a five year warranty and given the 2wd / 4wd. Which would you choose and why?
Thanks!!
I posted this in the w218 forum as well, but wanted to get an amg perspective also!!
So long story short, I ordered a 2010 CLS63 from Carmax and it’s due to arrive in a few days (40k miles, good condition). I’d need to get either a winter set of wheels or all seasons put on it as I live in Chicago and the car comes from California with summer tires. I have a very short commute, but just to be safe.
However I just saw a 2014 CLS550 come up at Carmax for only a couple of thousand more and damn, it looks good. It’s a 4matic too, which would make life a little bit simpler.
Basically both would be bought with the maxcare warranty for five years, which would hopefully give close to worry free motoring and both would be within a thousand or two dollars all in with the warranty.
So I guess the question is, is the previous generation AMG worth the same as a newer generation 550 if they both had a five year warranty and given the 2wd / 4wd. Which would you choose and why?
Thanks!!
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Well, i would say that depends on you and what you are going to use the car for. In my opinion the cls63 is a special car while the 550 is not as much.
The cls 63 is old tec but a sweet engine while the 550 most likely have more new stuff.
The 550 will most likey be a little cheaper to run.
Do you live in the us? How much do you drive?
If i would live in the us i would daily the cls63 since gas is cheap.
The cls 63 is old tec but a sweet engine while the 550 most likely have more new stuff.
The 550 will most likey be a little cheaper to run.
Do you live in the us? How much do you drive?
If i would live in the us i would daily the cls63 since gas is cheap.
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Well, i would say that depends on you and what you are going to use the car for. In my opinion the cls63 is a special car while the 550 is not as much.
The cls 63 is old tec but a sweet engine while the 550 most likely have more new stuff.
The 550 will most likey be a little cheaper to run.
Do you live in the us? How much do you drive?
If i would live in the us i would daily the cls63 since gas is cheap.
The cls 63 is old tec but a sweet engine while the 550 most likely have more new stuff.
The 550 will most likey be a little cheaper to run.
Do you live in the us? How much do you drive?
If i would live in the us i would daily the cls63 since gas is cheap.
I’m in the US, near Chicago.
I have a pretty short commute and don’t drive a ton on a weekly basis.
im not overly fussed about the tech, but the comment about the special nature of the car definitely resonates.
I drove the 550 today and it was great, but nothing too special. I get to drive the 63 on Monday or Tuesday!
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Different league. Everyone should own an AMG at one point in his life. Get it, I promise you won’t regret.
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the warranty from CarMax should make this a pretty worry free ownership experience (at least that’s my hope)!
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Whatever your decision, it can’t be wrong, they are both great cars. I just have an affinity to AMG’s.
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I'm stuck between the w219 and the w218. I have the w219 with only 56k on it. I've had it for 4 years. I didn't like the rear of the w218 until lately it's grown on me. Thinking about swapping myself while my miles are somewhat low on my w219... I'd say go for what you really want, you only live once...lol
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I'm stuck between the w219 and the w218. I have the w219 with only 56k on it. I've had it for 4 years. I didn't like the rear of the w218 until lately it's grown on me. Thinking about swapping myself while my miles are somewhat low on my w219... I'd say go for what you really want, you only live once...lol
I still think the w219 looks good though. Especially the AMG versions.
im going to see the AMG tomorrow and will know more then.
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So I pulled the trigger and got the AMG!
I drove both back to back and everyone was right. The ‘special’ factor of the AMG won out.
i got a five year Carmax warranty that’s supposed to be pretty decent and should give me closer to worry free motoring.
initial impressions are that the noise is beyond addictive, but not so intrusive that I’d be afraid to do a long drive. I was worried about the aftermarket wheels, but the car is genuinely comfortable and not jarring at all. I know I’ll need to get all seasons at a minimum soon, but the ride quality was a pleasant surprise.
The car is deceptively quick. The noise tells you you’re going quickly, and the speed builds fast, but it doesn’t necessarily FEEL as quick as the numbers suggest (if that makes any sense).
The observations around the lack of tech were spot on (no Bluetooth audio, no back up camera etc), but for the most part, I’m not too worried about it.
All in all I’m pretty happy with the purchase. Also, super grateful for the advice and guidance from the folks here. It’s good to be back in a Benz. Will post pictures of the car when I get a chance to clean it up properly.
Thanks!!
I drove both back to back and everyone was right. The ‘special’ factor of the AMG won out.
i got a five year Carmax warranty that’s supposed to be pretty decent and should give me closer to worry free motoring.
initial impressions are that the noise is beyond addictive, but not so intrusive that I’d be afraid to do a long drive. I was worried about the aftermarket wheels, but the car is genuinely comfortable and not jarring at all. I know I’ll need to get all seasons at a minimum soon, but the ride quality was a pleasant surprise.
The car is deceptively quick. The noise tells you you’re going quickly, and the speed builds fast, but it doesn’t necessarily FEEL as quick as the numbers suggest (if that makes any sense).
The observations around the lack of tech were spot on (no Bluetooth audio, no back up camera etc), but for the most part, I’m not too worried about it.
All in all I’m pretty happy with the purchase. Also, super grateful for the advice and guidance from the folks here. It’s good to be back in a Benz. Will post pictures of the car when I get a chance to clean it up properly.
Thanks!!
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Good to hear. I think you made the right choice. Regarding the tec there are diffrent upgrades you can do. For Bluetooth you can buy Bluetooth from commandonline bypassing the cd changer and giving you Bluetooth with steeringwheel function while keeping the command headunit. Otherwise you could go with a android headunit.
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Good to hear. I think you made the right choice. Regarding the tec there are diffrent upgrades you can do. For Bluetooth you can buy Bluetooth from commandonline bypassing the cd changer and giving you Bluetooth with steeringwheel function while keeping the command headunit. Otherwise you could go with a android headunit.
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the AMG family. Since you got the 5 year Carmax warranty, find a good local independent shop that knows the M156 and ask them to do a post-purchase inspection on it. Use your warranty to fix all the things that should be fixed as preventative maintenance on your new ride and enjoy it!
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SL55 AMG, CLS55 AMG
So I pulled the trigger and got the AMG!
I drove both back to back and everyone was right. The ‘special’ factor of the AMG won out.
i got a five year Carmax warranty that’s supposed to be pretty decent and should give me closer to worry free motoring.
initial impressions are that the noise is beyond addictive, but not so intrusive that I’d be afraid to do a long drive. I was worried about the aftermarket wheels, but the car is genuinely comfortable and not jarring at all. I know I’ll need to get all seasons at a minimum soon, but the ride quality was a pleasant surprise.
The car is deceptively quick. The noise tells you you’re going quickly, and the speed builds fast, but it doesn’t necessarily FEEL as quick as the numbers suggest (if that makes any sense).
The observations around the lack of tech were spot on (no Bluetooth audio, no back up camera etc), but for the most part, I’m not too worried about it.
All in all I’m pretty happy with the purchase. Also, super grateful for the advice and guidance from the folks here. It’s good to be back in a Benz. Will post pictures of the car when I get a chance to clean it up properly.
Thanks!!
I drove both back to back and everyone was right. The ‘special’ factor of the AMG won out.
i got a five year Carmax warranty that’s supposed to be pretty decent and should give me closer to worry free motoring.
initial impressions are that the noise is beyond addictive, but not so intrusive that I’d be afraid to do a long drive. I was worried about the aftermarket wheels, but the car is genuinely comfortable and not jarring at all. I know I’ll need to get all seasons at a minimum soon, but the ride quality was a pleasant surprise.
The car is deceptively quick. The noise tells you you’re going quickly, and the speed builds fast, but it doesn’t necessarily FEEL as quick as the numbers suggest (if that makes any sense).
The observations around the lack of tech were spot on (no Bluetooth audio, no back up camera etc), but for the most part, I’m not too worried about it.
All in all I’m pretty happy with the purchase. Also, super grateful for the advice and guidance from the folks here. It’s good to be back in a Benz. Will post pictures of the car when I get a chance to clean it up properly.
Thanks!!
Last edited by swohio; Nov 28, 2019 at 08:59 PM. Reason: completeness
