W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Looking for a new daily runner

and was thinking originally of an M3 but the wife thinks they look like high school kids cars. so now am thinking of a CL500/600/55 2003+

looking for opinions (pro/con) of those that have owned or currently own one.

i am sure the 500 would be plenty to run back and forth to work in and still have enough get up and go while rollin on the freeway.

the prices on the 500's look good and seen quite a few that are cpo.


thanks for your thoughts
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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ya CL 500 is plenty of car. i love the old body style. you wife is right M3 is a chicks car IMO.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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I vote for the 03+ CL500. Very nice body style and it will be a classic too.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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you're right about high school = M3's

CL600's are a steal right now...get the extended warranty tho'
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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agreed on the extended warranty. that is the only way i will own a higher priced benz. Luckily I have 5 more years on my E.

thanks for the responses.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Renntech S600 right around the corner from you....ready to roll!! Think it's Treynor's old 11.5 sec car...no???

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love those renntechs!! that S is a beauty!
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