Looked into moving into a CLS55 today...
12-05-2005, 02:32 AM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by Stiggs
if you think the E is taking a hit you should see my 2003 CLK55. I bought this car new in June 2003 for $72K. When I wanted to trade it in a couple of months ago it had 20K miles and was (and still is) in mint condition. I baby my cars, but then again who here doesn't. Ok, the point is...they would only give me $38K for my car trade in. I was sooooo pissed. Now I am trying to sell it privately for $45K. My car lost $34K in over two years. Thats just sad. But no one ever said this was an investment. I just didn't think I would lose so much on it. Dealerships suck. The worst part is I always have it serviced there, so they know what kind of shape its in. I even had another salesman say "thats a nice CLK, I would love to sell that car here." yeah right....for maybe $12K profit you dirty scumbags. 
I probably don't have the big upgrade temptation issue as CLS55 is priced double of a C55 mainly due to huge our local dealer markup on topend models and car sale tax is exponential. So that's beyond what I think I want to pay.
I will probably be tempted if there were a C63 W204 2-door with all those great S-class technology goes with it. e.g night vision.
12-05-2005, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WIldcat465
I don't get it. The E55 is a fabulous car and there is no way that I'd trade one for a CLS. The two CLSs I drove were not worth the money to me. The E55 was more comfortable and has usable back seat. If you're tired of tking the hit, just wait for a used CLS. Believe me, they'll be be available soon.
For the money, I'd buy a CL (or keep the E55). It's a superior car better car and you can probably pick one up cheap. Besides, you can actually fit adults in the back seat.
New isn't always better.
For the money, I'd buy a CL (or keep the E55). It's a superior car better car and you can probably pick one up cheap. Besides, you can actually fit adults in the back seat.
New isn't always better.
You make a good arguement, but one of the top reasons I'm considering the change is because my situation has changed. I bought a QX56 after the E55 and really, I do not use the back seat in the E55 much anymore. At most, 1 person will sit back there when "the men" would like to head downtown, but for small groups you can't beat the 7 seat capacity of the QX.
In addition, after having my dealership pull a CLS55 next to my E55 - there was no comparison. The E55 is a fantastic looking car, but the CLS is just a different class. The E55 has to retain a bit of it's "practicality" because of the E-class it's based on whereas the CLS is not meant to be practical and can therefore really have a unique look to it that you just don't see.
The W211 E-class has a lot of examples on the road today. From E320s, to E3500s, wagons to sedans, 4matics, whatever, the W211 is a more commonplace car. With the US only seeing the 55 and 500 CLS, it's a more unique car that in spite of being popular will never have the sales figures the E-Class does because of the very fact it's not as practical.
You also mentioned the CL. The CL is also a more dated design as well and forgive my blasphemy about an AMG car but the shape is a bit out of my age bracket to be quite honest.
Bottom line - I no longer require a completely practical of a car and I think the CLS is a great way to make that transition from a practical car to just a "semi-practical" - the CLS offers less practicality but a lot more style.
Just my opinion, of course.
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Last edited by Marcus Frost; 12-05-2005 at 10:40 PM.
12-08-2005, 06:33 AM
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Marcus, I can't blame you. I picked the E because it blends in so well and is able to carry 4 adults of any height in comfort. If I wanted to be a bit more visible, the CLS55 would be the next logical choice.
Good luck. Those MTMs will look great on a CLS55
Good luck. Those MTMs will look great on a CLS55
