'09 or '10 CL550?
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'09 or '10 CL550?
I am looking to purchase either a 2009 or 2010 CL550. One thing I must have is a great hands free phone feature for talking in the car. The 2010 has integrated bluetooth. Does that mean that the 2009 does not have good handsfree? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would be using a iphone4/5 or samsung galaxy 3 to pair.
Any reasons come to mind why I should get a '10 instead of a '09?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Any reasons come to mind why I should get a '10 instead of a '09?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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'25 740i; '15 targa4s; '24 cayenne
2009 saw the introduction of the 4matic as standard on the cl class. no difference between 09 and 10. 11 introduced a refresh of the nose and tail, but the big news is the twin turbos installed in 11 that makes this thing a rocket ship compared to 10 and earlier; performance is noticeably stratospheric. everything carries over for 12 and 13. rumor is a new s class coupe will replace and retire the cl nomenclature in 15 and as early as 14 but most likely 15. bluetooth works great with any year (07 onwards) on these 216 chassis. at least my blackberry does. i know, i know. i am one of ten people on this rock that still uses a blackberry. in short, cant go wrong with a 09 or 10. buy an 11 or later if you have the vig for the refreshed look (much better) and that intoxicating 429bhp and 517ft-lb of torque.
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Do you really need 4 wheel drive? I personally like the bodystyling of the 07-09 better than the 10 an above. The refreshed CL is starting to look boxy like the e-class which I hate. The only reason I would get a 2010 is for the increase in power but 382hp is plenty for me.
