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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 06:05 PM
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2012 P88 Launch Edition

Considering purchase of this 2012 Launch Edition with 68k miles for $26.9k. Love the color, not so enamored with the white interior but can learn to love it...leather is a bit worn (as expected) and front dash wood is cracked, otherwise interior is quite clean. Love the 19" 5 spoke wheels. Brake pads look a bit thin on visual inspection. Motor runs great!

Any thoughts or suggestions on the deal?

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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 08:26 PM
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Seems like a solid car for a good price. I love my 2014, the engine is my favorite part!
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:08 PM
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I have the exact same car. The interior is the best combination you can get on any CLS imo. thats a good price too depending on how bad the damage is to the interior.
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:17 PM
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Definitely a beast of a motor!
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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I think you can do better... I just got mine for $25K with less miles (53K) and factory matte paint.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 12:15 PM
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look around some but this engine is killer....esp at under 30K and it is only ~1K for CPU upgrade that takes this car to an all new level
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I did pull the trigger on this car and after a week of ownership am quite happy with the purchase. Will get some better pics posted once the weather clears up.
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 05:00 PM
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congrats! now get a stage 1 tune and realize that you paid an extra grand for a completely different car
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I did pull the trigger on this car and after a week of ownership am quite happy with the purchase. Will get some better pics posted once the weather clears up.
nice! If you want a tune let me know! $850
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Originally Posted by djrabbi


nice! If you want a tune let me know! $850
The tunes are damn tempting but I’m thinking my $$ will be better spent on an aftermarket warranty. Call me overly practical...then again...one can never have too much power so what details can you provide on the tune?

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Don’t be practical! Unleash the beast!
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Pretty happy with the way this thing looks and runs, though I may have to take action to remove the unsightly wheel gap.
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