Zed82

Would you trade a:

2004 E55 with 64k miles on the clock
+ $13k

>>>>>>

2005 CLS55 with 13k miles?



Both cars are similarly equipped with Eurocharged ECU-tune on the E55. No pulleys or anything.

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Zed82

I have searched and i know that the CLS is heavier, a little bit slower, sounds more meaty and more sexy according to some people. I want opinions on the specific swap.

emoving

I would take the CLS. Not many with those miles around.

AZBENZ-CTSV

WHAT EMOVING said: RARE to find a CLS55 with that low miles.
yes
make the move
13,000 mile car and 13k is a good deal for swap
best of luck

emoving

The CLS is sexy and timeless. I have had both and the CLS done right gets a ton of attention.

RedBullJnky

This ^^^^^

emoving

I'm a little bias though.......https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...hite-grey.html

CharlyE500

CLS is not much heavier. They CLS55 only 2006 so not possible for 2005.
It should be 2 years newer than E55. I would chose CLS even for a bit more price.

MRAMG1

Hard to find a more sexy beast then the CLS, IMHO

CharlyE500

And I even think CLS55 is better than CLS63 !

simon1966

If I didn't need a wagon I would have gone for a 219 CLS55, better looking than the current model too IMO.

HeissRod

CLS, but I would be hard pressed to drop $13k for what is basically a re-body of the car you have right now with a different back seat.

AMGPower55

+1 I agree completely!

99lightning

those cls's are mean love to find a matching white one for my lady to rip around in

Yacht Master

The CLS interior alone is worth $10K more. Not even a question, pull the trigger.

efiftyfizzle

Exactly... you're essentially getting the same exact car you have now with different wheels, mufflers, and a "body kit". Yes, I know it's more than a body kit, but the chassis is similar if not the same. If it's mostly about the looks, a small portion of that $13k can make your E55 very eye-friendly.

hank55

yes. they are sooo damn sexy.


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Zed82

Yeah, that´s basically what´s keeping me back right now. As a matter of fact, the only real big benefit in this is the extremely low miles on the CLS. It´s almost a new car.

But of course, there could be some problems with it once i actually start driving it. It has only been driven 2000 miles since 2006. What is the status of the seals in the engine...?

Zed82

Maybe in the US. In Europe we had them for 2005 and 2006. They started making them in october 2004. Also, the 18 inch wheels were standard equipment in Europe, 19 inch wheels were extra.

1cerberus4u

Aren't the CLS's shorter in the headroom dept?

For those of us over 6'4" its an issue??

Jawzey

CLS55 owner here and I'm not sure if I would be willing to part with the E55 PLUS an additional $13k for a similar car. You must decide if the upgrade is worth $13,000 dollars. Your call though.

TheVazha

What did Carlson say say about the CLS, "epic" and "brilliant"?

I've had an E55 and it's the first car I've owned that really made me appreciate the AMG line. The CLS however is something else. Believe me when I tell you that not a day goes where someone is admiring the ride. It's crazy, it's an 8 year old car and still gets parked in front amongst the 458's, the P1's and the LP's.

The CLS you are looking at would trade for around $40K. Is your E55 worth $27K? Doubtful. It sounds like you have $10K in equity on the proposed deal, I would jump all over it.

boostiality

I own both cars currently (04 e55 and 06 cls) and love them both but if i had to choose one, it would be the cls. Interior is better in quality, everyone who has ridden in both say the cls feels more refined/smoother and the noise that it makes is so much meaner then the e55.

Jawzey

Man that's a really good point.