jct

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.

OBP

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.

jct

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

OBP

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.

dkchips

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.

OBP

Dkchips, our cars look the same on the outside but I have the black sport leather interior and special ordered the satin poplar wood trim.

dkchips

OBP

You have great taste - love my CLS

jct

Dkchips - great color combo.

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.

OBP

That's why I kept my old hardtop convertible.

jct

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.

OBP

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.