My 2012 CLS550
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2012 CLS550 4matic, 2010 Honda Pilot Limited
My 2012 CLS550
Newly acquired CPO 2012 CLS550 picked it up over the weekend.
I was originally looking for an E550, but after driving it I had to have it.
I'm searching for winter tires and wheels as we are not quite done with winter in northern IL.
I love the exhaust rumble it just makes me smile while I'm driving.
I was originally looking for an E550, but after driving it I had to have it.
I'm searching for winter tires and wheels as we are not quite done with winter in northern IL.
I love the exhaust rumble it just makes me smile while I'm driving.
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E63 S AMG, CLS550 4matic, C63 Ed 507, Volvo XC90 T8s
Beautiful ! Storm Red exterior I guess ? With Almond Mocha interior ? Which options do you have ?
On winters, there was a guy on eBay from Hamtramck MI selling a full set of 18 inch OEM CLS rims (Ronals) with Pirelli Sottozeros on them a couple of months back. I ended up buying from someone else but you can check if that set is still on sale. All you'll need are TPMS. Now riding on AMG 18s with new Blizzaks - sense of security when the white stuff hits and really not much difference in ride vs OEM Contis.
On winters, there was a guy on eBay from Hamtramck MI selling a full set of 18 inch OEM CLS rims (Ronals) with Pirelli Sottozeros on them a couple of months back. I ended up buying from someone else but you can check if that set is still on sale. All you'll need are TPMS. Now riding on AMG 18s with new Blizzaks - sense of security when the white stuff hits and really not much difference in ride vs OEM Contis.
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Thanks - looks like the set may still be available will check them out.
Yes it is Storm Red with Almond Mocha, P1 package, Lane tracking, Parktronic, Active drivers seat, split folding rear seats, and 19" 5 spoke wheels with Pirelli P Zeros.
Had 9800 miles when I took delivery and I added the 2yr CPO Extended Warranty
Yes it is Storm Red with Almond Mocha, P1 package, Lane tracking, Parktronic, Active drivers seat, split folding rear seats, and 19" 5 spoke wheels with Pirelli P Zeros.
Had 9800 miles when I took delivery and I added the 2yr CPO Extended Warranty
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Dunno how much tread you have left on the Pzeros but either on this forum or on Benzworld, there is someone who has been criticizing the Pzeros that come OEM.
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2012 CLS550, 2014 E350 C,2010 E350 Sport - sold, 2006 CL500 -SOLD, 2006 E350 - SOLD - 2006 Saab 9.3
Can you share your numbers with us?
Congratulations on a beautiful car - I got mine - a 2012 CLS550 last June with 14,000 miles - Palladium Silver/Almond interior - same equipment as yours except I have the 18" AMG wheels
Think about a 30% tint all the way around - I got the 3M Ceramic tint in July and it finishes off the car nicely.
Mine was CPO - had all new tires - etc. My deal was $59,000 -
I purchased the Extended unlimited mileage warranty last month so I'm covered until July of 2017.
What was your price for the CLS? was it CPO and how much did they charge you for the extra 2 years.
Think about a 30% tint all the way around - I got the 3M Ceramic tint in July and it finishes off the car nicely.
Mine was CPO - had all new tires - etc. My deal was $59,000 -
I purchased the Extended unlimited mileage warranty last month so I'm covered until July of 2017.
What was your price for the CLS? was it CPO and how much did they charge you for the extra 2 years.
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2012 CLS550 4matic, 2010 Honda Pilot Limited
Congratulations on a beautiful car - I got mine - a 2012 CLS550 last June with 14,000 miles - Palladium Silver/Almond interior - same equipment as yours except I have the 18" AMG wheels
Think about a 30% tint all the way around - I got the 3M Ceramic tint in July and it finishes off the car nicely.
Mine was CPO - had all new tires - etc. My deal was $59,000 -
I purchased the Extended unlimited mileage warranty last month so I'm covered until July of 2017.
What was your price for the CLS? was it CPO and how much did they charge you for the extra 2 years.
Think about a 30% tint all the way around - I got the 3M Ceramic tint in July and it finishes off the car nicely.
Mine was CPO - had all new tires - etc. My deal was $59,000 -
I purchased the Extended unlimited mileage warranty last month so I'm covered until July of 2017.
What was your price for the CLS? was it CPO and how much did they charge you for the extra 2 years.
My CLS was CPO got it for 61500 before tax.
Just reviewed the build sheet and mine also has the illuminated door sills.
During the CPO process the airmatic suspension bellows and compressor were replaced.
2yr CPO warranty extension was 3495
So 1 week into owning this beauty and she is making me forget my CLK320 Cabriolet, I see how I feel when I get the first warm sunny day in spring that I would have put the top down.
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E63 S AMG, CLS550 4matic, C63 Ed 507, Volvo XC90 T8s
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Update on the winter tires/ wheels - I debated getting the OEMs off ebay but decided to go with a set of Mandrus Wilhelm 18x8.5 wheels Gloss Black w/Mirror Lip and a set of Blizzak LM-60 255/40R18 all around. I included a quick iPhone pic.
Before the wheels came in, we got about a 1" snow last week and I can tell you that the summer tires made for an interesting commute - kudos to the 4matic I just took it easy and left a lot of room for stopping.
Yesterday we had about 3-5" of snow and the new setup felt like I was driving on dry pavement - very secure and no problems stopping. It was actually fun driving in the snow.
Before the wheels came in, we got about a 1" snow last week and I can tell you that the summer tires made for an interesting commute - kudos to the 4matic I just took it easy and left a lot of room for stopping.
Yesterday we had about 3-5" of snow and the new setup felt like I was driving on dry pavement - very secure and no problems stopping. It was actually fun driving in the snow.
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And if you get even more snow you can raise the car using the airmatic suspension and your Blizzaks will see you through just fine. I think the max speed in raised mode is about 30 mph or so.
