CLS55 vs E55
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CLS55 vs E55
So as I said a couple months ago, I was planning on selling my car and moving over to the AMG crowd. Now here's my dilemma. I found a 2004 E55 with 90k and a 2006 CLS55 with 70k.
I originally wanted a E55 now my attention has shifted over to the cls. I still love the E55. Now I just need some help deciding which one.
2004 E55 90k miles
EXTENSIVE service history. Every single maintenance thing on the car has been changed since the owner had it. The car fax has about 32 different service forms.
Suspension, trans, engine mounts, everything. But my question is, why did everything have to be changed? Is it a lemon car or is the owner just ****?
The car is in virginia and I am in CA. I have no problem shipping and paying taxes on it I just want to know if it's worth it.
The cls has lower milage and newer but off my specific car history application nothing besides emission testing has been shown. It is in CA.
Now I'm leaning towards the e55 since I can buy it this week and the cls in 25ish days.
Your opinions.
I'm 18 and Family is in the auto parts buisiness.
Hopefully I can join the amg crowd and learn some new things.
I originally wanted a E55 now my attention has shifted over to the cls. I still love the E55. Now I just need some help deciding which one.
2004 E55 90k miles
EXTENSIVE service history. Every single maintenance thing on the car has been changed since the owner had it. The car fax has about 32 different service forms.
Suspension, trans, engine mounts, everything. But my question is, why did everything have to be changed? Is it a lemon car or is the owner just ****?
The car is in virginia and I am in CA. I have no problem shipping and paying taxes on it I just want to know if it's worth it.
The cls has lower milage and newer but off my specific car history application nothing besides emission testing has been shown. It is in CA.
Now I'm leaning towards the e55 since I can buy it this week and the cls in 25ish days.
Your opinions.
I'm 18 and Family is in the auto parts buisiness.
Hopefully I can join the amg crowd and learn some new things.
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are you planning on doing e63 front end on the e55?
if not go for the cls ... both sick cars but which one is in better condition will be just luck...they are pretty much the same car.
if not go for the cls ... both sick cars but which one is in better condition will be just luck...they are pretty much the same car.
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Only thing holding me back on the cls is the front end. Not a huge fan. And the lack of service history. But maybe I'm just using a cheap car history website.
As far as I can tell the e55 was a 1 or 2 owner car.
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My opinion is the e55 even without the updated e63 conversion has a better look then the older model CLS.
As for the e55 did all the parts really have to all be changed, or was the owner meticulous and did preventative work on his car?
As for the e55 did all the parts really have to all be changed, or was the owner meticulous and did preventative work on his car?
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Will you ever need to carry 5 people? If so, the CLS won't work for you.
However, the CLS55 was only available for one or two years, so I would think it might hold value better.
You can also fit larger wheels onto the CLS, if that is what you are into.
However, the CLS55 was only available for one or two years, so I would think it might hold value better.
You can also fit larger wheels onto the CLS, if that is what you are into.
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I'm guessing things had to be changed.
I could post the whole car history report if you guys would like.
the e55 is in a rare color, tectite grey, so that's a huge plus. But shipping from east coast to CA is 1300 plus another thousand for registration fees and taxes. Also another for the online sale fee. Plus I have to hire an inspector to take a look at it before I even place a bid on it.
I could post the whole car history report if you guys would like.
the e55 is in a rare color, tectite grey, so that's a huge plus. But shipping from east coast to CA is 1300 plus another thousand for registration fees and taxes. Also another for the online sale fee. Plus I have to hire an inspector to take a look at it before I even place a bid on it.
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I'm gonna pull the trigger on the E55 this week, gotta get my financials In order. I went over to my nearby carmax and sat inside a cls500. Headroom In the back isn't enough. Felt too cramped IMO.
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What part of VA is the car? Did you have anyone local check it out for you? I'm near northern VA and could check it need be. I remeber a Tectite E55 for sale when I bought my car. It looked great in pictures but not in the best condition. But that tectite paint was soooooo sweet.
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CLS ultimately has a better suspension, a 30% firmer chassis, updated electronics, and the non-030 car has the largest torsion bar you'll find on practically any car.
Only reason to go E is the price difference. Backseat is quite usable on the CLS. Remember, the CLS is only 3 years or so out of lifecycle (so it will look brand new for a while).
Besides, when in doubt, buy a car you can actually see and drive in person.
Only reason to go E is the price difference. Backseat is quite usable on the CLS. Remember, the CLS is only 3 years or so out of lifecycle (so it will look brand new for a while).
Besides, when in doubt, buy a car you can actually see and drive in person.
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I currently have CLS55 and 06 E55. The CLS handle much better than the E55 but E55 is faster and more responsive. However, the CLS feel more refine and luxury. To be honest, I will keep my E55 instead of CLS if I need to sell. The E55 is much more practical. You have to sit and drive to realize.
Having my E55 for 7 years, no regret and will never sell it unless something major break down.
Having my E55 for 7 years, no regret and will never sell it unless something major break down.
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I agree the e55 is more practical based strictly on the back seat and ability to seat one more person and have more head room but I regularly have friends over 6' in the back of my cls55 with no complaints.
This decision is almost purely an emotional one and you should choose the car that gets you most excited. I think both are great cars.
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I actually prefer the E55 front over the E63 front end...
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I'd love to know how cars with exactly the same drivetrain and weight could have one be any faster or more responsive than the other?
I agree the e55 is more practical based strictly on the back seat and ability to seat one more person and have more head room but I regularly have friends over 6' in the back of my cls55 with no complaints.
This decision is almost purely an emotional one and you should choose the car that gets you most excited. I think both are great cars.
I agree the e55 is more practical based strictly on the back seat and ability to seat one more person and have more head room but I regularly have friends over 6' in the back of my cls55 with no complaints.
This decision is almost purely an emotional one and you should choose the car that gets you most excited. I think both are great cars.
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Everything fell apart with my purchase. Didn't get an E55 or a CLS55. But not to bad I picked up a E46 M3 with 70k. I know that's a whole different type of car. But car came up and was a deal so I pulled the trigger. I WILL be back with an E55!
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I am very sure this info is not right. No way CLS weight less than E55.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-specs-page-2
Curb weight: 4327 lb
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-specs-page-2
Curb weight: 4327 lb
Last edited by CharlyE500; Nov 27, 2015 at 04:08 PM.
