My Comprehensive Video Review of the C/W218 2014 CLS 550
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CLS 550 W218
My Comprehensive Video Review of the C/W218 2014 CLS 550
Owned this car for the last 18 months. Along with buying and learning a slew of new equipment to level up my YT channel, I took that opportunity to do an 18 month look-back review, not only on the W218, but on my own 2014 CLS 550. Enjoy!
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2013 Weistec 540/715 tuned CLS 550, 2008 E350, and '07 Jaguar S-Type R
Thank you for the best summary of the CLS550 I've seen.
I was seeking the same attributes when I gravitated from a heavily modified Corvette Grand Sport. The CLS clicked all my boxes, also: Fast, good handling, solid, German-built, and luxurious. I was fortunate to find a low mileage example that the mature enthusiast owner had recently modified with a Weistec Engineering ECU tune as well as Quaife limited-slip differential. The resulting 540 HP/ 715 Ft Lbs of torque made the trip from Illinois back to our home in Phoenix the most enjoyable and fun drive I've ever experienced.
I can honestly say that I have not missed the Corvette at all - an amazing statement considering how big this car is. Now with 64K miles, the only repair that has been required was replacing the inexpensive coolant overflow tank which had a slight leak. This car has (so far) been bulletproof. I agree that a well-maintained used CLS550 is a fantastic bargain.
I was seeking the same attributes when I gravitated from a heavily modified Corvette Grand Sport. The CLS clicked all my boxes, also: Fast, good handling, solid, German-built, and luxurious. I was fortunate to find a low mileage example that the mature enthusiast owner had recently modified with a Weistec Engineering ECU tune as well as Quaife limited-slip differential. The resulting 540 HP/ 715 Ft Lbs of torque made the trip from Illinois back to our home in Phoenix the most enjoyable and fun drive I've ever experienced.
I can honestly say that I have not missed the Corvette at all - an amazing statement considering how big this car is. Now with 64K miles, the only repair that has been required was replacing the inexpensive coolant overflow tank which had a slight leak. This car has (so far) been bulletproof. I agree that a well-maintained used CLS550 is a fantastic bargain.
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CLS 550 W218
Thank you for the best summary of the CLS550 I've seen.
I was seeking the same attributes when I gravitated from a heavily modified Corvette Grand Sport. The CLS clicked all my boxes, also: Fast, good handling, solid, German-built, and luxurious. I was fortunate to find a low mileage example that the mature enthusiast owner had recently modified with a Weistec Engineering ECU tune as well as Quaife limited-slip differential. The resulting 540 HP/ 715 Ft Lbs of torque made the trip from Illinois back to our home in Phoenix the most enjoyable and fun drive I've ever experienced.
I can honestly say that I have not missed the Corvette at all - an amazing statement considering how big this car is. Now with 64K miles, the only repair that has been required was replacing the inexpensive coolant overflow tank which had a slight leak. This car has (so far) been bulletproof. I agree that a well-maintained used CLS550 is a fantastic bargain.
I was seeking the same attributes when I gravitated from a heavily modified Corvette Grand Sport. The CLS clicked all my boxes, also: Fast, good handling, solid, German-built, and luxurious. I was fortunate to find a low mileage example that the mature enthusiast owner had recently modified with a Weistec Engineering ECU tune as well as Quaife limited-slip differential. The resulting 540 HP/ 715 Ft Lbs of torque made the trip from Illinois back to our home in Phoenix the most enjoyable and fun drive I've ever experienced.
I can honestly say that I have not missed the Corvette at all - an amazing statement considering how big this car is. Now with 64K miles, the only repair that has been required was replacing the inexpensive coolant overflow tank which had a slight leak. This car has (so far) been bulletproof. I agree that a well-maintained used CLS550 is a fantastic bargain.
I'll be buying a Toyota Highlander in a year and pretty much turning my CLS into a weekend car. New rims. Down-pipes, etc. All this will be covered on my channel. So please.. Subscribe!
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From: Phoenix, AZ
2013 Weistec 540/715 tuned CLS 550, 2008 E350, and '07 Jaguar S-Type R
Oh my gosh! My expansion tank in my 2014 BMW X6 cracked and puked its guts out also. What is it with German cars and expansion tanks! LoL
I'll be buying a Toyota Highlander in a year and pretty much turning my CLS into a weekend car. New rims. Down-pipes, etc. All this will be covered on my channel. So please.. Subscribe!
I'll be buying a Toyota Highlander in a year and pretty much turning my CLS into a weekend car. New rims. Down-pipes, etc. All this will be covered on my channel. So please.. Subscribe!
