08 CL600 vs CL63
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08 CL600 Blk/Blk (09 C63 traded back- too small) 04 E55 sold
08 CL600 vs CL63
I recently traded my 04 E55 for a new C63 and have strong buyers remorse due to its smaller size. Knowing my disappointment, the dealer is offering me a great deal to trade back in and move up to a CL class.
I drove the CL63 which looks awesome in black/black and AMG perf 20" wheels.
However, as we discussed the deal, the GM offered me a new black/black 2008 CL600 (with IPod and 19" wheels) for a (net) of $14,500.00 less than the CL63! This means in true dollars they are selling the CL600 for about $115K. (152K sticker)
I drove the two cars back to back and they have some distinctly different feels. The most obvious is the torque of the 600 vs the sound, looks, and great 7-speed trans of the CL63.
The "seat of the pants feel" of the 600 was incredible and the car felt faster even though the window sticker claims virtually identical 0-60 times for both.
To further confuse me the GM also offered to install the AMG grill, AMG front fascia, AMG rocker panels for an additional $8,500.00. I would also likely do the ECU/TCU tune.
I know that the ideal car would be the 08 CL65, but the price is too high for my situation.
Does anyone here know why the CL600's are at such a deep discount? I saw elsewhere that MB may be updating the V12 TT in the near future and that they may drop the CL name in favor of an S type designation?
Since I bought the C63 impulsively and now regret my purchase, I did not want to jump again without asking for advice. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
I drove the CL63 which looks awesome in black/black and AMG perf 20" wheels.
However, as we discussed the deal, the GM offered me a new black/black 2008 CL600 (with IPod and 19" wheels) for a (net) of $14,500.00 less than the CL63! This means in true dollars they are selling the CL600 for about $115K. (152K sticker)
I drove the two cars back to back and they have some distinctly different feels. The most obvious is the torque of the 600 vs the sound, looks, and great 7-speed trans of the CL63.
The "seat of the pants feel" of the 600 was incredible and the car felt faster even though the window sticker claims virtually identical 0-60 times for both.
To further confuse me the GM also offered to install the AMG grill, AMG front fascia, AMG rocker panels for an additional $8,500.00. I would also likely do the ECU/TCU tune.
I know that the ideal car would be the 08 CL65, but the price is too high for my situation.
Does anyone here know why the CL600's are at such a deep discount? I saw elsewhere that MB may be updating the V12 TT in the near future and that they may drop the CL name in favor of an S type designation?
Since I bought the C63 impulsively and now regret my purchase, I did not want to jump again without asking for advice. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
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I wouldn't hesitate, grab the CL600 w/AMG body-kit they offered to install for you, if you still want rumble in exhaust do the Cheap EZ muffler cut-out & run 3" straight pipes sounds like a demon
good luck but w/those options it's a NO brainer 600 all-the way..
good luck but w/those options it's a NO brainer 600 all-the way..
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08 CL600 Blk/Blk (09 C63 traded back- too small) 04 E55 sold
Thanks for the advice!
I signed up for the car and will take it Friday.
Once the AMG parts are in and painted I will drop it off to be updated.
Once completed I will post some pics!
I can't wait!
I signed up for the car and will take it Friday.
Once the AMG parts are in and painted I will drop it off to be updated.
Once completed I will post some pics!
I can't wait!
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Congrats,
There is nothing better right now but V12.
Brute force on instant demand in the nicest environment.
You WILL enjoy every minute of it.
Mark.
Show some pics
There is nothing better right now but V12.
Brute force on instant demand in the nicest environment.
You WILL enjoy every minute of it.
Mark.
Show some pics
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I recently looked at a "new" 2007 CL600 at the local dealer with 110 miles and never registered. They would accept $89,000 for the car and $9,000 for the HRE wheels that were on the car. The rub was what they offered for my SL55 with 8,300 miles on it; insulting at best. The CL600's are a hard car to move and the depreciation bears this out. I have a CL55 and the prices are horrible. These cars are for a particular kind of buyer and have limited appeal. Personally I truly like them but I guess I am one of the limited buyers.
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I don't understand why I would pay $88K USD for a list for $118K USD new CL550 here in the USA and in Germany where they are made you would pay so much more???
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@SL2003driver,
because over here in Europe we have to pay taxes and all of this sh*t on our cars. In Holland a stock CL500 costs 164.000 Euro's (w/o options). That is 221.000 dollar. A CL65 in Holland costs 318.000 euro's = 429.490 dollar (w/o any options). The most expensive Mercedes Benz ( A SLR 722S Roadster of Maybach 62 Landaulette) are 671.000 euro's (= 906.252 dollar) and 733.000 euro's (= 989.989 dollar). So when you look at the prices of a US Maybach 62S or a SLR 722S, you will see we are actually screwed in Europe.
because over here in Europe we have to pay taxes and all of this sh*t on our cars. In Holland a stock CL500 costs 164.000 Euro's (w/o options). That is 221.000 dollar. A CL65 in Holland costs 318.000 euro's = 429.490 dollar (w/o any options). The most expensive Mercedes Benz ( A SLR 722S Roadster of Maybach 62 Landaulette) are 671.000 euro's (= 906.252 dollar) and 733.000 euro's (= 989.989 dollar). So when you look at the prices of a US Maybach 62S or a SLR 722S, you will see we are actually screwed in Europe.
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By the way, 88.000 dollar is approx. 65.000 euro's, for that money we could buy a new 2010 E350 Coupe CDi Blue Efficiency w/o any options. Allright, it's also a wonderfull looking coupe, but I'd rather drive a CL for that money.
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Thanks for the reply, that is crazy unfair for you guys. I bought my "new" CLS63 AMG with the 030 performance package that listed for $113,000 USD and I bought it new from the dealer for $80,000 last July. Is the taxes you guys are paying on cars a value added tax?
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No, the taxes are for the government, which they decide how much you have to pay. Here are the things you will have to pay for: MPG of the car (is it fuel economic?), the weight of the car (for a Civic or what you have to pay less then a CL), to maintain the roads and that sort of things. And for that 80.000 dollar you've paid for your lovely CLS63 AMG, we have to spare an extra 145.600 dollar. W/o the 030 package and any other nice options. I'm actually not that good in English, so may I have answert your question not good, you may ask it again! (Y)
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hi, i just came across this thread as i was choosing between this two cars. and woah! cars are cheap in usa! i cant even get a new audi s3 for usd115k! damn i gotta move to the states soon lol
im from singapore, a new cl500(cl550 in the states) cost sgd523,888 w/o options
im from singapore, a new cl500(cl550 in the states) cost sgd523,888 w/o options
