CL-Class (W215) 2000-2006: CL 500, CL 600
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Keep the 2003 SL500 (at MSRP)
9
40.91%
Trade for a 2002 CL55 (Plus I have to add $10k cash)
1
4.55%
Trade for a 2002 CL600 (Plus cash)
2
9.09%
Trade for a 2001 CL55 (Even swap for my '03 SL500)
3
13.64%
Trade for a 2001 CL600 (Even sway for my '03 SL500)
3
13.64%
Sell the '03 SL500 and wait for a SL55 (plus cash)
9
40.91%
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'03 SL500 or '02 CL55 or '02 CL600 -- Same Money

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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'03 SL500 or '02 CL55 or '02 CL600 -- Same Money

(Two Weeks Later)

I just did it...! I found a local Authorized MB dealer who had an As-New, 2002 Black/Black, Non-Smoker's CL 55 with 1,500 miles and no problems...plus it has the (expensive) Telephone Option.

He traded me EVEN for my '03 SL500.

I am happy...my cost including sales tax, lux tax and gas guzzler tax was $104,264.

I am sure the dealer is going to do just fine too!

Thanks guys for all your help--I sure appreciate it.

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Hello Gentlemen and Ladies,

I need a little bit of insight, help or rational opinion...

I have an interesting dilema--I took delivery on a Loaded 2003 SL500 (Black/Charcoal), picked it up and put it in my garage. While it was a great ride home (30 miles), I am thinking that what I may really want is a CL55 or a CL600. Some initial due dilegence leads me to believe that I can trade my car for either a 2001 CL55 or a 2001 CL600.

So tell me, what would YOU do and why?


Thanks for your help and for those of you that have never heard of a Boss Hoss and are curious, here is the [IMG]one[/IMG] I ride.One Week Later :D

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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Re: '03 SL500 or '02 CL55 or '02 CL600 -- Same Money

Originally posted by Boss Hoss
Hello Gentlemen and Ladies,

I need a little bit of insight, help or rational opinion...

I have an interesting dilema--I took delivery on a Loaded 2003 SL500 (Black/Charcoal), picked it up and put it in my garage. While it was a great ride home (30 miles), I am thinking that what I may really want is a CL55 or a CL600. Some initial due dilegence leads me to believe that I can trade my car for either a 2001 CL55 or a 2001 CL600.

So tell me, what would YOU do and why?


Thanks for your help and for those of you that have never heard of a Boss Hoss and are curious, here is the [IMG]one[/IMG] I ride.
Holy Lord, now that is a bad-*** bike! It sounds like you have classic buyer's remorse. Keep the SL, if you trade it in for a CL, in a little while (especially when the weather gets warmer), you'll be wishing you had the SL. Gotta love Chicago, my hometown!
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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Boss.... Just checked out your webpage. I'm floored. A 502 big block V8 on a bike ! Woah !!! Super nice.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 11:01 PM
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IMO trade it in for the CL55. I mean c'mon this is AMG!
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Re: '03 SL500 or '02 CL55 or '02 CL600 -- Same Money

Originally posted by Boss Hoss
Hello Gentlemen and Ladies,

I need a little bit of insight, help or rational opinion...

I have an interesting dilema--I took delivery on a Loaded 2003 SL500 (Black/Charcoal), picked it up and put it in my garage. While it was a great ride home (30 miles), I am thinking that what I may really want is a CL55 or a CL600. Some initial due dilegence leads me to believe that I can trade my car for either a 2001 CL55 or a 2001 CL600.

So tell me, what would YOU do and why?


Thanks for your help and for those of you that have never heard of a Boss Hoss and are curious, here is the [IMG]one[/IMG] I ride.
get the CL COUPE 600 add to your bad *** toys list
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