CLKBSVegas

So, I have had the C55 (every option) for less then a year, but yet again a smoking deal on another Benz. What do you guys think....for a little extra cash ie less then $10k I can get an 06 CLS 500 with 4k miles...every option, etc. It looks cool, but I am worried I will miss the AMG.

Thoughts?

///AMG4EVER

The CLS is in another league. I honestly don't think you will miss the C55 much. Better style in every aspect... my favorite benz. I'll say go for it.

AKnight55

most likely you will miss the performance and handling, but other than that the CLS is better.

e1000

unless you really like driving fast, CLS.

CLKBSVegas

at least I will miss this section of the forum. No posts in the CLS section!

MercedesFTW

You are still welcome here!

c32used

The CLS is by far my favorite Benz I say go for it a and take that good deal and eventually trade it for as CLS55/63 when a good deal comes along!

1qikctr

I loved the CLS500, we have a CLS550 in the house, Performance is ( so so ) i think you're going to like the 500 if it comes with PS2 option.

CLKBSVegas

I cannot even get an insult in the CLS section???? WTF? They have 11k total posts....there are guys in this section with that many! Part of the fun is talking about stuff, reading about stuff...God with a CLS and may get my life back.

MafiosoCLS55

The CLS will get you looks everywhere you go, You will love it. Yea I spend most of my time one the E55 threads the CLS threads are kinda dead lol...

SaMaS

CLS 500 is weak... get at least CLS550 or better CLS55/63 AMG what a car !!!by the wat MafiosoCLS55 your car looks stuning !!!

ChicagoX

Like SaMaS said - why not go for an E55?

c32used

I think the E55 would be a huge possibility but he mentions having a great deal on a CLS500

c32used

I think he would but he has a great deal for a CLS500 which he can turn around on a CLS or E 55/63 if money permits.

BLACKROOF C55

i would say 55 or better, CLS is a nice ride but havein an AMG is nicer

blazinginder

GET IT...or an E55

CLKBSVegas

I agree...a 55 or 63! But the CLS500 is a smoking $$ deal. That is the only reason it is a possibility. Still in the air about it...I love the C55.

c32used

You will have way better trade value and public resale value with the CLS500 so take it and trade for another AMG the C-AMG are loosing out to much on the market in trade,public or dealer value while the CLS has a better hold.

ChicagoX

A quick check of Autotrader CLICK HERE shows an S600, E55, and CLS500 for the same price.



There are great AMG/V12 deals to be had out there. The '04 E55s are slipping under $40k......

rahulanand1130

My neighbor has the 500 and although ive never personally driven the car, he complains about "when he puts his foot down the car doesnt go anywhere"

c32used

I think if the deal he has involves a E55 or another higher class AMG he wouldn't think twice...I still say switch and use the capital gain from it to eventually trade for another AMG.

c32used

Personally I think that most to all non-AMG Mercedes Benz will feel that way but it sounds like a great deal and he can turn the capital gain to eventually get another AMG car.

c32used

We are all Benz so just post here.

brabusw209amg

your neighbor must be used to driving quick cars. I dont see a car with a lil over 300 hp be a "turtle." I drive a CLK55 and my gf has a scion xA. 362 hp vs 103 hp. Not much of a difference in NYC traffic...

c32AMG-DTM

What "capital gain"...? I thought he was saying that he'd trade his C55 AND pay an extra $10,000 (or a little less) and get a one-year-newer CLS 500 (FWIW, not sure if that considers added costs like tax & title, etc).

And while we know AMG models depreciate, do they really depreciate at a faster percentage than non-AMG MB's? Because of their exclusivity, I didn't think that they did...

Personally, I'd keep the C55 and the $10k in the bank (or invested), and eventually put it toward another AMG down the road, like a 2-3 year old C63, E55 or 63, or CLS 55 or 63 - but maybe that's just me...