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Old 09-11-2007, 04:07 PM
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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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Goodness I hope so, I just couldn't see the point at 295K.

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Originally Posted by SL65amg
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?
Whilst I do not doubt the knowledge of the salesmen you spoke to, I must say I'm far more inclined to believe Mercedes' official numbers vs. the delears.

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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Old 09-20-2007, 09:27 PM
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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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Originally Posted by Germancar1
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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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.
Attached Thumbnails CL65 40th Anniversary Edition Alubeam Paint-cimg9461.jpg   CL65 40th Anniversary Edition Alubeam Paint-cimg9456.jpg   CL65 40th Anniversary Edition Alubeam Paint-cimg9464.jpg  

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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.
One word - ridiculous.
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I'd like to see who is insane enough to pay $300k for a fancy painted CL ....
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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 $50kalbeit the pre-facelift CL65

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Originally Posted by Can Drive 55
One word - ridiculous.
Correction......re-damn-diculous.

100k extra for a friggin' paint job.
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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.
Wow, certain folks were right! Outrageous price, but with only 20 coming to the U.S. I'm sure they'll sell out. It is pretty though.

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Wow, certain folks were right! Outrageous price, but with only 20 coming to the U.S. I'm sure they'll sell out. It is pretty though.

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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
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Originally Posted by Fabulous E320T
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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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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There are two on ebay. One for 210k and 220k. I saw one on ebay before that showed a window sticker base of 197k.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-CL...QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...QQcmdZViewItem
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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.
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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.
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As you may already know, all 40 of these vehicle were sold before they were
produced.
Yeah to dealers, not actual people.

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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.
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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK
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.
+1. There is no reason they could not tweak another 40-50 HP out of it and maintain a comfortable safety factor on the trans. At least that would begin to explain/justify the cost difference. Otherwise, pass. My guess is that they didn't do it so it would not make more power than a SLR. Still, there's a sucker born every minute...............................
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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.
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$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!












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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315
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!













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.


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