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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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2008 S65 or 2011 CL63
Here is an interesting question - which one would you
Choose? The 2008 S65 is CPO for 3 yrs with 46k;
The CL63 2011 has 31k and comes with
5 year warranty (carmax). The CL is 6k more once warranty
Is included. Please help want to decide tomorrow!!
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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Get the one you can afford, if you can afford both, get the one with the warranty, if both cars have warranty, get the one you like more. But to answer your question, I would get the newer car. TC
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Thanks for the advice! The CL is stretching my budget but 5 yr
warranty is great to have. Wonder which one will loose value more
In 3 years. Looks the previous body s65 are holding value
Pretty well
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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I'll help make your decision easier; buy my 1957 BelAir then I can buy the S65.
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by H35
I'll help make your decision easier; buy my 1957 BelAir then I can buy the S65.
Are then saying that you would go with the S65?
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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yes, the S65 would be my choice
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by H35
yes, the S65 would be my choice
May I ask why?
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I would go with the 2011 CL. Parts on the S65 is a lot more than the CL and the gas consumption on the S65 is ridiculous. V12 and 5 speed transmission. At least with the CL your getting a 5.5 V8 and a 7 speed transmission.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....24426&id=31068
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I looked at both cars and in my case I wanted to have a V12 which I had never had. So it is a matter of personal choice, both are great cars.
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Originally Posted by corsaschnell
I looked at both cars and in my case I wanted to have a V12 which I had never had. So it is a matter of personal choice, both are great cars.
Ended up with a 2010 S63. The price was right. I will upgrade to an S65 in a year or two. The S63 is fabulous but could use a little more torque
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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If you want more torque then this is what im planning on doing:

http://tuning.alphaperformance.com/p...-5-5l-biturbo/

701 HP 830 ft-lbs Torque
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Originally Posted by triniexr
If you want more torque then this is what im planning on doing:

http://tuning.alphaperformance.com/p...-5-5l-biturbo/

701 HP 830 ft-lbs Torque
Mine is a 2010 with the naturally aspirated...
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