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Looking to buy a 2006 CLS 55 AMG vs a 07 CLS 550

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Old May 25, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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what do you guys think 06 CLS 55 black/black with 48k miles for 38k or an 07 with 50k miles for 35k?? do these price seem fair??both have keyless go, and the 550 has amg sport package as well. the cls550 is black/cashmere int
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Old May 25, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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well, that depends if you want an AMG or not.

Prices seem fair if the cars check out.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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again I would check for warranty no matter what; but, prices do seem fair! Although personally that cls55 seems oddly inexpensive, no?
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Old May 25, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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The price checked out ok on KBB for private sale-
2006 CLS 55 $40,660 to $35,600
HP 469 Torque 516lbs
2007 CLS 550 $35,665 to 30,665
HP 382 Torque 391

I would try 2006 S55 if the options are equal.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Drive both, you'll end up with the AMG!!! Get the 55 you'll love it
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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I always wanted the 2005 E55 I own at S500 i would love to have a SL55 or CL 55. Add all that up and my choice would be the CLS 55. Its a combination of all the best.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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Has to be the AMG. The sound, the looks and the muscle. Light years away from the 550.
Will cost more to run but, hey, you only live once...!
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drive dynamic seats are insane!!

my vote in for amg - "its only money"
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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dynamic seats are a bit cheesy.

Depending on interior noise, i'd probably get the amg
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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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If the money is not in question, I would take AMG anyday over the 550. That's even if the 550 has more/better options....
But for me, the performance is paramount.
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