CL65 40th Anniversary Edition Alubeam Paint
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It will be little over $200k not 295k
I've been told it would be little over $200,000, or about 10k over price of normal fully loaded CL65. The 295k must be a price for some other country, maybe Canada? Australia?
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Wait until the car rolls onto showroom floors-- mark-ups will be ridiculous.
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When you think about it just doesn't make any sense for this car to be priced at 295K, I'm betting agains that firgure now. He I was ready to accept this because someone said it was "official". I can't see it and until I see an "official" MSRP I don't buy 295K.
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they are probably trying to make this anniversary car exclusive and noteworthy, unlike the 50th anniversary sl550 which came out a year ago. as for the price, its all just for the title as THE "anniversary cl65 amg". fork over money, they give you the title. 
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Well here is your "official" proof that the car is $300k. The $300k is a US price, car is at a penske dealer. Frankly I think Mercedes is out of their minds charging 100k for what essentially is a special paint job.
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The funny part is it's not that different than brilliant silver, a hair deeper, more depth to it but not deep enough to dig that far into my pockets!
I hope they lose there *** as they've done on all there over priced models..
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Hell I just saw a 2005 CL65 on Autotrader for $65k now that's funny, & I'll buy 1 next year
& yes it had 60,000 miles or so on it, so what you can still get warranty up to 100k-
I figure by next year or so I can snag 1 w/40k miles for about $50k
albeit the pre-facelift CL65
I hope they lose there *** as they've done on all there over priced models..-
Hell I just saw a 2005 CL65 on Autotrader for $65k now that's funny, & I'll buy 1 next year
& yes it had 60,000 miles or so on it, so what you can still get warranty up to 100k-I figure by next year or so I can snag 1 w/40k miles for about $50k
albeit the pre-facelift CL65
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Outrageous price? Damn, due to high custom fees, my W216 CL500 (fully loaded) will be $245 000. And it's quiet base price for such a loaded CL500 here in Moscow. CL63 with "my" options like carbon interior/exterior is $299 000. So I'm just praying for this price of CL65 40th
thats crazy!
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Has there been any pricing announced for the normal CL65? Since the S65 is now $195k, it won't be less than $205k -- maybe more. Still, a $90k designo package is a lot. I wonder how much the touch-up paint stick is. $5,000?
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I wonder why Mercedes hasn't put this on their U.S. site yet? The CL65 is truly the top of the line Mercedes, unless you've got a SLR Roadster.
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Don't forget about the specially stitched leather .... LOL
Mercedes, like many mass-producing car manufacturers, did not want to committ any more $$$ to develop some truly special features for the 40th annniversary. I wonder what the true cost of the car is and how much the dealers are making!
When one spends $300K on a car (+ tax & license) one expects, quality, engineering, power, luxury and exclusivity.
Not just a different paint job.
Mercedes, like many mass-producing car manufacturers, did not want to committ any more $$$ to develop some truly special features for the 40th annniversary. I wonder what the true cost of the car is and how much the dealers are making!
When one spends $300K on a car (+ tax & license) one expects, quality, engineering, power, luxury and exclusivity.
Not just a different paint job.
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I emailed Mercedes-AMG asking what in specific differentiated this Anniversary Edition over the standard CL65 and this is what I received.
The last sentence says it all.
Here is the press release for the CL65 40th Anniversary Edition, hope this
helps.
Part of what AMG does best is produce special editions for Mercedes-Benz,
and AMG’s newest, ultimate-est CL65 AMG provides the basis for one of its
most decadent special editions yet: the CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition.
It was built to celebrate—take a wild guess, guys—AMG’s 40th anniversary.
Forty of these super-special CL65s will be made, each gussied up with the
expected special-edition interior bits, which at the CL65’s price point go
beyond different floor mats. Inside, it features every available CL comfort
option, genuine carbon-fiber trim, and a smattering of “V-12” and “40th
Anniversary” badges and embossments, including an etched metal “One out of
40” badge on the palm-rest of the COMAND controller that ought to make
using the nav(igation) a delightful experience if the brute has been
sitting in the sun on a hot day.
As you may already know, all 40 of these vehicle were sold before they were
produced.
The last sentence says it all.
Here is the press release for the CL65 40th Anniversary Edition, hope this
helps.
Part of what AMG does best is produce special editions for Mercedes-Benz,
and AMG’s newest, ultimate-est CL65 AMG provides the basis for one of its
most decadent special editions yet: the CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition.
It was built to celebrate—take a wild guess, guys—AMG’s 40th anniversary.
Forty of these super-special CL65s will be made, each gussied up with the
expected special-edition interior bits, which at the CL65’s price point go
beyond different floor mats. Inside, it features every available CL comfort
option, genuine carbon-fiber trim, and a smattering of “V-12” and “40th
Anniversary” badges and embossments, including an etched metal “One out of
40” badge on the palm-rest of the COMAND controller that ought to make
using the nav(igation) a delightful experience if the brute has been
sitting in the sun on a hot day.
As you may already know, all 40 of these vehicle were sold before they were
produced.
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There is one on showroom floor at Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel.
I must say, in daylight it does not look all that different from iridium silver. Only under direct sunlight the paint really shines.
I must say, in daylight it does not look all that different from iridium silver. Only under direct sunlight the paint really shines.
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Don't forget about the specially stitched leather .... LOL
Mercedes, like many mass-producing car manufacturers, did not want to committ any more $$$ to develop some truly special features for the 40th annniversary. I wonder what the true cost of the car is and how much the dealers are making!
When one spends $300K on a car (+ tax & license) one expects, quality, engineering, power, luxury and exclusivity.
Not just a different paint job.
Mercedes, like many mass-producing car manufacturers, did not want to committ any more $$$ to develop some truly special features for the 40th annniversary. I wonder what the true cost of the car is and how much the dealers are making!
When one spends $300K on a car (+ tax & license) one expects, quality, engineering, power, luxury and exclusivity.
Not just a different paint job.
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The CL65 is on the mbusa site. At $197,775 it's only $3,000 more than the S65. That's a relative bargain (without the alubeam paint). I wonder if it's missing any equipment that the S65 has. There are no options shown.
$100k for a paint job is insane!!
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Here at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz, we have a 2008 CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition. However, the paint on this particular one is called "Liquid Metal". I have pictures, but the pictures do not do the car and paint justice. Looks Pewter from far away, walking closer it looks Iridium Silver, but as you walk closer you definitely see the true brilliant paint.
By the way, the car says "ONE OUT OF 40". I am not sure if that means it is #1 of 40 or it just means that its simply one out of the 40 produced. Will confirm later...
Anyways, here are the pictures. Enjoy... I know I did when I drove her!
By the way, the car says "ONE OUT OF 40". I am not sure if that means it is #1 of 40 or it just means that its simply one out of the 40 produced. Will confirm later...
Anyways, here are the pictures. Enjoy... I know I did when I drove her!
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Here at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz, we have a 2008 CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition. However, the paint on this particular one is called "Liquid Metal". I have pictures, but the pictures do not do the car and paint justice. Looks Pewter from far away, walking closer it looks Iridium Silver, but as you walk closer you definitely see the true brilliant paint.
By the way, the car says "ONE OUT OF 40". I am not sure if that means it is #1 of 40 or it just means that its simply one out of the 40 produced. Will confirm later...
Anyways, here are the pictures. Enjoy... I know I did when I drove her!
By the way, the car says "ONE OUT OF 40". I am not sure if that means it is #1 of 40 or it just means that its simply one out of the 40 produced. Will confirm later...
Anyways, here are the pictures. Enjoy... I know I did when I drove her!
I'll be REAL suprised if someone buys this soon.
I still can't believe they are charging 100k for "liquid metal paint"
At least it has the 'nicer' double spoke wheels.
