Motor Trend Test of '12 CLS63
06-22-2011, 11:20 AM
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Motor Trend Test of '12 CLS63
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/specs.html
0-60: 3.9s
1/4m: 12.1 @ 121.3mph
Price as tested: $139,615!!!
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0-60: 3.9s
1/4m: 12.1 @ 121.3mph
Price as tested: $139,615!!!
Tom
06-22-2011, 12:03 PM
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The base price is $95,775. $12.6K is for the carbon ceramic brake option and then another $7.3K for the performance package. Not sure where the other $25K is going... 
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06-22-2011, 12:10 PM
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[QUOTE=TMC M5;4727317]http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/specs.html
0-60: 3.9s
1/4m: 12.1 @ 121.3mph
Price as tested: $139,615!!!
Tom[/QUOT
It's an AMG so don't let that MSRP scare you.
Fear depreciation
0-60: 3.9s
1/4m: 12.1 @ 121.3mph
Price as tested: $139,615!!!
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It's an AMG so don't let that MSRP scare you.
Fear depreciation
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06-22-2011, 12:48 PM
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lol very true, if anything wait a year or two and they'll probably be selling at 70k for a low mileage one. But godamn the interior is sexy!
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06-22-2011, 01:03 PM
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I know all about that...I had a W215 CL65...so that is like having a PhD in depreciation... 
I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
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I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
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06-22-2011, 01:10 PM
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I know all about that...I had a W215 CL65...so that is like having a PhD in depreciation...
I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
Tom
I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
Tom
Way too much money....
06-22-2011, 01:51 PM
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dealer quoted my 1499 a month down from the 1699 he asked for the lease 2 months ago .
i guess its with almost 10k out of pocket . Either way i will pass , For now
i guess its with almost 10k out of pocket . Either way i will pass , For now
06-22-2011, 02:04 PM
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I know all about that...I had a W215 CL65...so that is like having a PhD in depreciation...
I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
Tom
I was just shocked that the base price is $95,775...so there was a $44K in options...which seems Porsche-esque...especially since the carbon ceramic brakes ($12.6K) and Performance Package (($7.3K) "only" come to $20K...where is the other $24K of options???
Tom
06-22-2011, 02:19 PM
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06-22-2011, 04:06 PM
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Re: 12 CLS 63
The new 5.5 TT with P30 will be a beast. I'm going to get a CLS 63....or a 12 W212 63 if I can somehow get past the styling, used, in 18 to 24 months.
A $1,499 lease might be palatible depending on the terms, but I buy my cars, and these will be trading at much less after 2 model years.
For now I'm patiently waiting.
A $1,499 lease might be palatible depending on the terms, but I buy my cars, and these will be trading at much less after 2 model years.
For now I'm patiently waiting.
06-23-2011, 09:30 PM
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121mph means is good weather (cooler), it can run a bit higher.
If they tested in El Toro (Irvine Ca) in May/June.. wait for December numbers!
This car will need the following.
remove secondary cats, tune, add 100 oct and have a lawyer ready for tickets.
If they tested in El Toro (Irvine Ca) in May/June.. wait for December numbers!
This car will need the following.
remove secondary cats, tune, add 100 oct and have a lawyer ready for tickets.
06-24-2011, 06:16 AM
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im thinking of removing primary & secondary. replacing them with a direct down pipe, drop in filters, tune. hoping it will leach about 650 crank hp.
maybe when IC pumps fail i will replace them with after market.
though it will be under warrenty. so no need for that
06-24-2011, 10:44 AM
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Tom, another member here just took delivery of a "launch edition" which I believe has everything and it was a 123k sticker car... this car even with the performance just is not worth the price unless you remove the "S" from the car. Its still a CLS. I did a "build your own" and loaded it up and couldnt come close to 139k.
139k sticker is stupid- its nearing lower appointed 2011 997.2TT's (non S). But I do love the performance numbers.
139k sticker is stupid- its nearing lower appointed 2011 997.2TT's (non S). But I do love the performance numbers.
06-25-2011, 01:42 PM
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Tom, another member here just took delivery of a "launch edition" which I believe has everything and it was a 123k sticker car... this car even with the performance just is not worth the price unless you remove the "S" from the car. Its still a CLS. I did a "build your own" and loaded it up and couldnt come close to 139k.
139k sticker is stupid- its nearing lower appointed 2011 997.2TT's (non S). But I do love the performance numbers.
139k sticker is stupid- its nearing lower appointed 2011 997.2TT's (non S). But I do love the performance numbers.
Yeah, that price just seems really off. Maybe it was a typo. Otherwise I agree, it isn't worth it at that price. I would be interested in one if the prices come down a bit. I have a wife-imposed moratorium on car purchases anyway...for at least a couple of years...
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