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

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Exclamation Thinking of selling the wagon?

Eek, can't believe I'm even thinking about this. But I've decided (I think) to get a newer CLS AMG.

Looking for your thoughts, am I crazy?

Kbb retail is 32k. I would be asking 32k (on stock wheels)

Car has 69k miles, Melanite black, (RARE!) third row seats, BT, navi, heated and cooled seats, dynamic seats, keyless go, distronic. Does not have pano (not sure if wagons could get pano?) or park sensors.

I put a new battery in it, changed the CPS, changed the oil, and replaced a keyless go door handle. Car runs and drives flawlessly. Engine is totally stock, save the AFE air filters. Has the Renntech ELM V3 also.

I'm the third owner, had it for almost a year, put 2,500 miles on it, clean carfax, title in hand. NW car it's whole life, never left Washington state.



Give me your input, am I crazy?
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Newer being 2012? If not, I wouldnt do it for the 63 motor..
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Newer being 2012? If not, I wouldnt do it for the 63 motor..
Ya, I have a lot to read up on. Not 100% sure on my plan.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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I would buy this if you're serious.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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That 2012 CLS63 is effin sexy.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Or even a 2012 550 4matic could be fun.. You have a very unique car on your hands though..
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Either way they both look good man! Good luck with your pick
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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You might keep it and in year or two the CLS63 will have depreciated $32k and you can have both....
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If this thought as arisen in your mind then it's just better to sell it off if you get a good deal on it. Otherwise everytime you see a new CLS63 , you'd be drooling all over for it , might be thinking of selling it again. My 2 cents
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by theblckghst
I would buy this if you're serious.
It's a beautiful car, I might be serious.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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I would sell it, have you driven the new 5.4 biturbos yet? Go drive one and that will make up your mind for you
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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I agree, the biturbos are pretty bonkers with just a tune one them. Plus the 7 speed is at least by Mercedes standards fantastic.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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i dunno wait until 2014 when 4matic and DCT comes out on the E63.
I love your car, i would trade you mines
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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i dunno wait until 2014 when 4matic and DCT comes out on the E63.
I love your car, i would trade you mines
I'd trade my CLS for that wagon
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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GLWS - just a heads up a 06 with 44K miles just sold in CA for $32K - car was loaded to the bone/stock/orig owner - car was super clean too - was bummed to have missed it -

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