If you've been there-done that, please advise
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From: Overland Park, KS
2008 CLS 550 AMG Diamond White Edition, 2008 CLS 550, 2015 Duramax 2500 CCSB
If you've been there-done that, please advise
I'm at a decision point and I'm trying to avoid knowing exactly what I should have done almost immediately after making a decision.
The car - I currently have an'08 CLS 550 AMG Diamond White Edition which is a "1 in 550" model MB offered for an additional $9k. It is basically a standard issue 550 with an AMG tuned suspension, AMG Sport Package 18" wheels, AMG facia/diffuser that differs from the "standard" 550, and a 705 watt Bang & Olfsen stereo. It has 55K miles on it. I call it "The (AMG) Poser".
The person - I am an executive, 56 years old and would like to participate in the current horsepower Renaissance but don't necessarily want to be that "gold chain" car owner so I think the CLS is my ticket.
The question - I am wanting bigger brakes, that leads to new wheels, already have adjustable links (I think that's what they are called - they are adjustable to trick the ECU air ride height) and I want more power. I see three options: invest in the current car, upgrade to a 2012+ 550 to tweak the turbo motor and make the aftermarket brake/rotor/wheel upgrades, or just move to a CLS63?
I see a lot of info on doing all three on this site - I'd like to get some perspective on pros/cons of going aftermarket/RENNtech or just going OEM/CLS63. If you respond, please don't simply say do "X". Looking for data I can transform into knowledge BEFORE I act.
Thanks in advance!!!
The car - I currently have an'08 CLS 550 AMG Diamond White Edition which is a "1 in 550" model MB offered for an additional $9k. It is basically a standard issue 550 with an AMG tuned suspension, AMG Sport Package 18" wheels, AMG facia/diffuser that differs from the "standard" 550, and a 705 watt Bang & Olfsen stereo. It has 55K miles on it. I call it "The (AMG) Poser".
The person - I am an executive, 56 years old and would like to participate in the current horsepower Renaissance but don't necessarily want to be that "gold chain" car owner so I think the CLS is my ticket.
The question - I am wanting bigger brakes, that leads to new wheels, already have adjustable links (I think that's what they are called - they are adjustable to trick the ECU air ride height) and I want more power. I see three options: invest in the current car, upgrade to a 2012+ 550 to tweak the turbo motor and make the aftermarket brake/rotor/wheel upgrades, or just move to a CLS63?
I see a lot of info on doing all three on this site - I'd like to get some perspective on pros/cons of going aftermarket/RENNtech or just going OEM/CLS63. If you respond, please don't simply say do "X". Looking for data I can transform into knowledge BEFORE I act.
Thanks in advance!!!
Last edited by CaptainKirk2016; Oct 20, 2016 at 12:05 PM.
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From: San Mateo Ca
06 CLS500, 07 GL450
My opinion get the w218 cls63 and be done with it. The cls63 is all you will probably need satsify your hunger for power and speed performance. I dont know about the handling suspension but i hear the 0-60 times of the w218 cls550 is comparable to the w219 cls63.
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Great article from CarBuzz.....
"An E63 AMG offers all the comfort a boomer needs to ride free of back pain but it still packs a weapon of mass destruction under the hood."
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/10/...-Them-7736076/
"An E63 AMG offers all the comfort a boomer needs to ride free of back pain but it still packs a weapon of mass destruction under the hood."
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/10/...-Them-7736076/
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GLS450
They already make the car you want, it's the CLS63. With a greater supply, you'll likely have more options and will end up with a better car/price. Also, I believe the CLS63 has entirely different sheetmetal from the CLS550. Compare the hood for fender for example.
