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

New-Old CLS55 with only 6,000 miles

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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 06:20 PM
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New-Old CLS55 with only 6,000 miles

Just saw a new posting of a '06 CLS55 for sale on a couple of different sites. With only 6,000 miles it is super clean! Check it out here: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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Top dollar for a car that looks somewhat dated. The 211 E-class has aged much more gracefully. You can just about buy a 212 E63 and be years ahead in technology and performance for that kind of money.
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Lots of dough for a car that WILL need lots as it gets put into regular service!

Things like engine mounts sag based on time... Rubber of Airmatic rots in the garage. Now it is asked to flex daily.

Expect to get to play catch-up.

That said.... good looking car that spent it's life in the garage. Seems a shame to me to not thrash such an animal daily.
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 08:39 PM
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Top dollar for a car that looks somewhat dated. The 211 E-class has aged much more gracefully. You can just about buy a 212 E63 and be years ahead in technology and performance for that kind of money.

Ill have to disagree with that ,I had both cars as the cls cracked more necks and asked more questions then anyone as asked me about the e55..The cls felt much better as far as handling ,ride and feel..Also the cls looked like a newer style sleek chop top coupee vs the old timeless design of the e55 plain jane..
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Wow. Super nice. Someone will get a nice car and have some fun.
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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Wow. Super nice. Someone will get a nice car and have some fun.
That's for sure!
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 10:45 PM
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Lowered, new shoes, sweetness. I’d roll it.
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Originally Posted by oneslow55
Ill have to disagree with that ,I had both cars as the cls cracked more necks and asked more questions then anyone as asked me about the e55..The cls felt much better as far as handling ,ride and feel..Also the cls looked like a newer style sleek chop top coupee vs the old timeless design of the e55 plain jane..
To me the CLS and most other MBs are really ugly and boring looking cars but I couldn’t care less when I’m driving it.

In other news this car has the only intact set of 19s in the entire world.
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Top dollar for a car that looks somewhat dated. The 211 E-class has aged much more gracefully. You can just about buy a 212 E63 and be years ahead in technology and performance for that kind of money.
Front 3/4 view reminds me a little of the R-class. No bueno. They started a trend though.
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Originally Posted by E55Greasemonkey

Could be worse



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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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This car is no longer listed on any of the sites it was on (it had been listed on three sites). Must not have been too out of date as it took only 2 days to sell.
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How much do was the asking price?
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How much do was the asking price?
$34,900
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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All i got to say is this take a e55 and cls55 in a parking lot and see what they look at first..The cls is beefy,wide,and got nice style with great lines as it set the bar for coupee when it came out.

.I sold all my 3 of my 55 cars but will be getting into v3 this time.
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 05:08 PM
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$34,900
way too much for an m113k car. For that price you can get 2012 bi turbo.ctsv.. etc hellcats are now in the 30s. Too dated and limited for 30s. Teens it's the best.
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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way too much for an m113k car. For that price you can get 2012 bi turbo.ctsv.. etc hellcats are now in the 30s. Too dated and limited for 30s. Teens it's the best.

agree with you 100%...you could find a low mile cls for 20 to 23 tops..for mid 30 i agree with those too but not a huge fan of the 157 engines.
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Originally Posted by Ls1toAMG
way too much for an m113k car. For that price you can get 2012 bi turbo.ctsv.. etc hellcats are now in the 30s. Too dated and limited for 30s. Teens it's the best.
you must be out of your mind. I’ll buy it in a heart beat if I have a chance.
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For 35 large it better be an IWC edition complete with the watch....

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you must be out of your mind. I’ll buy it in a heart beat if I have a chance.
it's a great car for a collection and a future mecum money maker but I drive what I buy so it's just not worth it for me. Too many other cars I would want to check out.
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For 35 large it better be an IWC edition complete with the watch....
Nope, just a gray on gray model that looked brand new.
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As used car salesman say; there's an *** for every seat.
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As used car salesman say; there's an *** for every seat.
Or PT Barnum's famous one too
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