E63 vs CLS55 ...
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E63 vs CLS55 ...
Both have about 1 year left on warranty.
The E63 is a 2007 with 30K miles. Has a minor nick on rear bumper and keyed door (about 2-3")
The CLS 55AMG is a mint 2006, CPO 33K miles. 030 package.
Both are optioned about the same other than the 030 package. (The E63 has navigation p1 and p2 packages.)
Which would you prefer and why?
Thanks.
The E63 is a 2007 with 30K miles. Has a minor nick on rear bumper and keyed door (about 2-3")
The CLS 55AMG is a mint 2006, CPO 33K miles. 030 package.
Both are optioned about the same other than the 030 package. (The E63 has navigation p1 and p2 packages.)
Which would you prefer and why?
Thanks.
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Both have about 1 year left on warranty.
The E63 is a 2007 with 30K miles. Has a minor nick on rear bumper and keyed door (about 2-3")
The CLS 55AMG is a mint 2006, CPO 33K miles. 030 package.
Both are optioned about the same other than the 030 package. (The E63 has navigation p1 and p2 packages.)
Which would you prefer and why?
Thanks.
The E63 is a 2007 with 30K miles. Has a minor nick on rear bumper and keyed door (about 2-3")
The CLS 55AMG is a mint 2006, CPO 33K miles. 030 package.
Both are optioned about the same other than the 030 package. (The E63 has navigation p1 and p2 packages.)
Which would you prefer and why?
Thanks.
- lower miles per year on average.
- CPO
- 030 package (a big positive)
- to some a more attractive looking vehicle
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Can you tell me about the 030 package? I know it's a limited slip differential and it's got a delimit on the 155 governor to 186 (Like I can use that here in the USA ... bummer) And suspension is supposed to be more performance oriented (But seeing as how these are air suspensions ... isn't that just some programming???)
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NAH .... let's not fight about it!
I just want to know the pros and cons of the E vs the CLS.
To be honest ... I'm not 100% sold on the looks of the CLS where as I LOVE the look of the E63.
But that's because I've never seen a CLS and it's one of those things that, like a good song, you might not like it at first, but then you grow to really love it.
I just want to know the pros and cons of the E vs the CLS.
To be honest ... I'm not 100% sold on the looks of the CLS where as I LOVE the look of the E63.
But that's because I've never seen a CLS and it's one of those things that, like a good song, you might not like it at first, but then you grow to really love it.
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NAH .... let's not fight about it!
I just want to know the pros and cons of the E vs the CLS.
To be honest ... I'm not 100% sold on the looks of the CLS where as I LOVE the look of the E63.
But that's because I've never seen a CLS and it's one of those things that, like a good song, you might not like it at first, but then you grow to really love it.
I just want to know the pros and cons of the E vs the CLS.
To be honest ... I'm not 100% sold on the looks of the CLS where as I LOVE the look of the E63.
But that's because I've never seen a CLS and it's one of those things that, like a good song, you might not like it at first, but then you grow to really love it.
However, the 63 is a great engine. It is by no means torquless or "have no torque" as many tend to believe. The torque output is no where near as low as on the M5/M6s. In fact, the 63 engine has a lot of torque. It offers a happy medium between brute low-end "torqy" engines and very strong top-end engines. A stock E63 will "easily" hang with a stock E55 down below and will definitely hang with a stock M5/M6 at high speeds. It's kind of a medium-range engine. It's not as strong as the E55 in terms of low-end torque, but will still hang with it in the 1/4 mile. And it's not as strong in the top-end range as the M5/M6, but will still hang with it in high speed runs. You get the best of both worlds
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I love the look of the CLS as very sleek and distinctive. Those fantastic lines come with the tradeoff of less usable space and more difficult ingress/egress, though. Putting aside the issue of 55 vs. 63, I'd probably go with the CLS on looks alone.
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I did ... Overall the car is beautiful.
Test drive was solid .... Didn't really floor it , but a 3/4 throttle run on the highway and she definitely pulls like a beast.
I have to admit I a little disappointed in the quality of the stereo. The dealer which is mediocre at best.
Do these not come with the same stereo that's standard in the E55?
The display says Logic7
The Sticker says Standard Radio
Test drive was solid .... Didn't really floor it , but a 3/4 throttle run on the highway and she definitely pulls like a beast.
I have to admit I a little disappointed in the quality of the stereo. The dealer which is mediocre at best.
Do these not come with the same stereo that's standard in the E55?
The display says Logic7
The Sticker says Standard Radio
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I did ... Overall the car is beautiful.
Test drive was solid .... Didn't really floor it , but a 3/4 throttle run on the highway and she definitely pulls like a beast.
I have to admit I a little disappointed in the quality of the stereo. The dealer which is mediocre at best.
Do these not come with the same stereo that's standard in the E55?
The display says Logic7
The Sticker says Standard Radio
Test drive was solid .... Didn't really floor it , but a 3/4 throttle run on the highway and she definitely pulls like a beast.
I have to admit I a little disappointed in the quality of the stereo. The dealer which is mediocre at best.
Do these not come with the same stereo that's standard in the E55?
The display says Logic7
The Sticker says Standard Radio
. Don't worry, the stereo in the E55/E63 suck just as much. If you want, there is a company called Reus Audio that specializes in updating all Mercedes Stereos to sound amazing. They will come to you. Do a search on the forum and you will find their information. You have a very rare and amazing car. You definitely made the right choice. Enjoy!!!!
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Congratulations!!! The CLS55 AMG 030 is an awesome car. Don't worry, the stereo in the E55/E63 suck just as much. If you want, there is a company called Reus Audio that specializes in updating all Mercedes Stereos to sound amazing. They will come to you. Do a search on the forum and you will find their information. You have a very rare and amazing car. You definitely made the right choice. Enjoy!!!!
. Don't worry, the stereo in the E55/E63 suck just as much. If you want, there is a company called Reus Audio that specializes in updating all Mercedes Stereos to sound amazing. They will come to you. Do a search on the forum and you will find their information. You have a very rare and amazing car. You definitely made the right choice. Enjoy!!!!I'm still not sure what I gain with the 030 package ... no one seems to know the details of this package at the dealer . Just that it supposedly has it.
Is there a way to tell for sure that it exists on the car?
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Here's a pic from the dealer site ... what do you think?
Can this stereo be upgraded as is. I've read there's a way to upgrade it's performance without changing this head unit in the car?
Also curious how many speakers does this "standard" radio have?
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Also ... per our other discussion, can you tell me if there's a way to find out if they "de-tuned" the car?
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Yes ... I believe that's correct. Someone in another forum told me the same.
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BTW what source are you using for testing the audio quality?
The bit rate from Sat SIRI is super low quality.
Attachment 155433
Sorry I'll try to find the file, this is the thumb,
As I recall 10 speakers plus two for hands free phone.
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Congratulations, that is one fine CLS 55 and looks to me like the 030 wheels, Steering Wheel, ect.
BTW what source are you using for testing the audio quality?
The bit rate from Sat SIRI is super low quality.
Attachment 155433
Sorry I'll try to find the file, this is the thumb,
As I recall 10 speakers plus two for hands free phone.
BTW what source are you using for testing the audio quality?
The bit rate from Sat SIRI is super low quality.
Attachment 155433
Sorry I'll try to find the file, this is the thumb,
As I recall 10 speakers plus two for hands free phone.
Do these cars come standard with subs?
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Hey guys ... also, just out of curiosity what's your opinion on extending the CPO?
The car is factory warrantied until January 2010. Then Certified up to 100,000 mile until 2011 in the deal.
They offered me addition 1 or 2 years.
1year to 2012 for $2100+
2years to 2013 for 2850.
I was told these prices come from Mercedes and are non negotiable (Everything is negotiable IMO)
Do these rates sound reasonable and would you do it.
Supposedly, because I'm a repeat Mercedes customer I get a $700 discount.
Thanks
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The car is factory warrantied until January 2010. Then Certified up to 100,000 mile until 2011 in the deal.
They offered me addition 1 or 2 years.
1year to 2012 for $2100+
2years to 2013 for 2850.
I was told these prices come from Mercedes and are non negotiable (Everything is negotiable IMO)
Do these rates sound reasonable and would you do it.
Supposedly, because I'm a repeat Mercedes customer I get a $700 discount.
Thanks
Pete
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There are many tuners ie. Renntech, Kleenman, VRP, LET, EvoTech tat can get you fixed up, the biggest gain on the tune comes with a pulley. Ok now you'll be search, read, drive for the next month..
