CL55 or S55?
CL55 or S55?
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G63, AMG GT S
Originally Posted by BUTCHEN
Which is better investment and which will hold value better...
Which is more fun to drive?
Which is more fun to drive?
In terms of value and investment... NO CLUE. I would never buy a vehicle as an investment.
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06 E55
Originally Posted by Toog4me
They're both HUGE cars. I imagine the CL would be more fun to drive since it's smaller (correct me if I am wrong).
In terms of value and investment... NO CLUE. I would never buy a vehicle as an investment.
In terms of value and investment... NO CLUE. I would never buy a vehicle as an investment.
But so was the E55. I personally think...all 55s are just really fun to take out for a spin.
but ya got to love the coupes!
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Originally Posted by rays cl55
I haven't gotten a chance to drive a S55 yet, but I will tell you the CL is damn fun to drive!
But so was the E55. I personally think...all 55s are just really fun to take out for a spin.
but ya got to love the coupes!
But so was the E55. I personally think...all 55s are just really fun to take out for a spin.
but ya got to love the coupes!
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One with 4 wheels
Originally Posted by Toog4me
They're both HUGE cars. I imagine the CL would be more fun to drive since it's smaller (correct me if I am wrong).
In terms of value and investment... NO CLUE. I would never buy a vehicle as an investment.
In terms of value and investment... NO CLUE. I would never buy a vehicle as an investment.
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2006 ML500
Well...I've owned both the CL500 and a CL600 as well as an S55. I prefer the CL to the S models hands down. The S is more practical w/ 4 doors, but the CL just looks much nicer to me. I also notice alot more heads turn driving the CL, whereas the S55 just seemed to be viewed as yet another 4 door Mercedes. Also, I prefer the interior of the CL (the S felt very plain in comparison) and although similar in size, the CL drives like a much smaller car.
As far as depreciation goes....I'm figuring the original owner of my 03 CL600 lost about $70+ grand in 3 years when he traded it in to the dealer.....OUCH...good reason to lease if it is new!!
(I'm calculating an original sticker of at least $130k considering it has every option but heated steering wheel).
I think in comparison, over time the S55 will hold its' value a little better considering the popularity of the "S" badge and the added practicality!
As far as depreciation goes....I'm figuring the original owner of my 03 CL600 lost about $70+ grand in 3 years when he traded it in to the dealer.....OUCH...good reason to lease if it is new!!
(I'm calculating an original sticker of at least $130k considering it has every option but heated steering wheel).
I think in comparison, over time the S55 will hold its' value a little better considering the popularity of the "S" badge and the added practicality!
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Several MB's Superperformance MK III Cobra
Originally Posted by red00lght
Well...I've owned both the CL500 and a CL600 as well as an S55. I prefer the CL to the S models hands down. The S is more practical w/ 4 doors, but the CL just looks much nicer to me. I also notice alot more heads turn driving the CL, whereas the S55 just seemed to be viewed as yet another 4 door Mercedes. Also, I prefer the interior of the CL (the S felt very plain in comparison) and although similar in size, the CL drives like a much smaller car.
As far as depreciation goes....I'm figuring the original owner of my 03 CL600 lost about $70+ grand in 3 years when he traded it in to the dealer.....OUCH...good reason to lease if it is new!!
(I'm calculating an original sticker of at least $130k considering it has every option but heated steering wheel).
I think in comparison, over time the S55 will hold its' value a little better considering the popularity of the "S" badge and the added practicality!
As far as depreciation goes....I'm figuring the original owner of my 03 CL600 lost about $70+ grand in 3 years when he traded it in to the dealer.....OUCH...good reason to lease if it is new!!
(I'm calculating an original sticker of at least $130k considering it has every option but heated steering wheel).
I think in comparison, over time the S55 will hold its' value a little better considering the popularity of the "S" badge and the added practicality!
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'14 ML BT
Originally Posted by TA-9FF
Mercs depreciate like mad for some reason. They're not like 911's, which can hold its value until the world blows up. Just my $0.02.
The 911 lost 58% of its' retail in 5 years.
The CL lost 50% of its' in 3 years.
Truth is, the 911 was not a prime example and the CL is pretty high.
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