To Trade or Not to Trade...That is the Question
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To Trade or Not to Trade...That is the Question
I introduced myself not too long ago after wrecking my Lexus and purchased an 06 CLS500. I originally set out to buy black (favorite car color), but pulled the trigger on white because I needed a car and could not wait around. Now the opportunity is presenting itself to get a black CLS. My brother is the car buyer for a large dealership and purchased an 07 CLS550 Black on Black that I can trade for with a little cash on top. Besides me getting my color of choice, is there a lot of benefits in owning an 07 over the 06 other than the 5.5 liter V8?
The white car has really grown on me, but I love black!!!!
When I got her:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickvr4/1020121247b.jpg)
How she sits now:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickvr4/1230121141a.jpg)
Her possible replacement which will be modified the same way:
The white car has really grown on me, but I love black!!!!
When I got her:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickvr4/1020121247b.jpg)
How she sits now:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickvr4/1230121141a.jpg)
Her possible replacement which will be modified the same way:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/quickvr4/TM_305.jpg)
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assuming you have considered the mileage difference, the only major change i know of is the bigger engine with more hp and torque. i believe the rest of the changes were cosmetic and some changes to the COMAND system as well.
the major difference was from 2007-08 going to 2009. lots of changes all for the good which made me decide to go for a 2009.
the major difference was from 2007-08 going to 2009. lots of changes all for the good which made me decide to go for a 2009.
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Appreciate the opinions guys. I have not closed the book on it, but I would probably have to come up with around $2,000 extra which at this time is not worth it. I love black, but the white is not too bad now that I have had it. I would love to see the difference in the 5.0 to 5.5, but not worth the extra right now. I canceled going to look at it because I do not trust myself
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2011 ML63 AMG Obsidian Black
Appreciate the opinions guys. I have not closed the book on it, but I would probably have to come up with around $2,000 extra which at this time is not worth it. I love black, but the white is not too bad now that I have had it. I would love to see the difference in the 5.0 to 5.5, but not worth the extra right now. I canceled going to look at it because I do not trust myself ![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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For 2k and the added hp, it's a no-brained IMHO
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