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CTS-V Coupe
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So I recently decided to go with a CTS-V Coupe over the C63 AMG and I sold my SLK 320 to get my wife's Jeep so I'm without a Benz and hurting for it. Really, nothing beats a Mercedes. I'm looking to pick up a CLS500 or 550 with a reasonable amount of miles, not looking to go over 25K. Is this a realistic expectation? Are there many issues with this car out of warranty such as costly replacements to parts that commonly fail? Thanks ahead of time.
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i have had my car since it was around 39k miles and now its about to be hitting 80k..no major probs i have seen and i havnt read any common issues with the cars...for 25k i doubt u find a 550 with reasonable miles..but i would def. spend the extra 3-5k to get the 550..for the change in brakes and little more better performance in engine
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Hey thank you for your response. So it is worth it to go to the 550 instead of the 500? Is the engine output the only real difference?
So, around $30-35K for a used CLS550 with (X) miles?
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So, around $30-35K for a used CLS550 with (X) miles?
(Hint: help me by filling in the X)
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You got a CTS-V and are looking for a non-AMG CLS? Now, I have a CLS550, but it can't hold a candle to the current CTS-V. I drove my neighbor's sedan, and it is probably the best car I have ever driven. Just incredible. The power, handling, composure, braking, etc. are all on another level. The power is a given, but that magnetic suspension is amazing. So, I would say that as a driver's car, the CTS-V soundly beats any non-AMG Mercedes (but I would say the CLS is a more beautiful car), and should give any 55 or 63 AMG all it can handle and more. Congrats. But, you came here asking about a CLS... I paid about a month ago $36,800 for an '07 CLS550 with the P2 package and electronic trunk closer with 23,000 miles in perfect condition from a BMW dealer. Seemed like a decent deal to me. Aside from the 32 valve 5.5L 382 horse V8 vs. the 24 valve 5.0L 302 horse V8, I believe the other most notable change from 500 to 550 was the switch from the maligned electronically actuated brakes to more conventional hydraulically actuated brakes. Good luck with your search.
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The engine performance and the braking(I say the braking is prob a bigger and better change)..But If I were you I would test drive them both and test out the brake/acceleration. If it's not a big deal to you, then go ahead with the 500. As for "X", you would have to do some searching on autotrader.com or something 
. And is this an additional car or are you replacing the CTS-V? Like ChapelHillMBFan elluded to..if you are replacing..that will be a HUGE change lol
. And is this an additional car or are you replacing the CTS-V? Like ChapelHillMBFan elluded to..if you are replacing..that will be a HUGE change lol
