Benz CL550 Mini Review
04-29-10, 05:58 PM
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I thought the base XKR was 75K?
Price range is the best buy under 100K
I'm keeping th GS so this would be a second car.
I'm not in a rush but I'd likie to pull the trigger in the next few months.
I'm just in the "thinking about it" stage right now. Problem is everytime I get to the thinking stage I pull a trigger. That's how I ended up with 2 GS cars....thinking about how cool it might be....and it has been very cool.
Why the G37 and 370Z? They have bang for the buck. Spend 40K to bring it home and that leaves lot's of mod money.
I don't need 500 HP but I do want handling and quickness.
BTW, I didn't mention in my review how slow the 382 HP felt on the Benz CL. I guess it's because the car is so heavy.
Price range is the best buy under 100K
I'm keeping th GS so this would be a second car.
I'm not in a rush but I'd likie to pull the trigger in the next few months.
I'm just in the "thinking about it" stage right now. Problem is everytime I get to the thinking stage I pull a trigger. That's how I ended up with 2 GS cars....thinking about how cool it might be....and it has been very cool.
Why the G37 and 370Z? They have bang for the buck. Spend 40K to bring it home and that leaves lot's of mod money.
I don't need 500 HP but I do want handling and quickness.
BTW, I didn't mention in my review how slow the 382 HP felt on the Benz CL. I guess it's because the car is so heavy.
The G37 and S5 are in the same class as the 3 series coupe. There not really much bigger.
The E coupe isn't that big either. The E Coupe is on a C Class platform now.
The 6 series and the XK are probably your best bets size-wise, but the XK is pricey.
Anyway there aren't many big coupes out there anymore...
04-29-10, 07:02 PM
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i was lookin at cl few months ago until i found out the maintenance cost,,,im stickin with 20 dollar oilchange from toyota for my gs for now
,,,i barely see cl on the street and its def head tuner,,,,but it loses value like mother tho,,,heres my thought on ur list,,,
- Audi S5- like it alot but somethin is missin for me
- Jaguar XKR-little outdated style, body's been out for a min
- Infiniti G37-thats downgradin from gs
- Nissan 370Z-child please
- Nissan GTR-one girl told me its ugly nissan,,
- Benz E55 Coupe- its ok not great,,,just not that exciting,,
- benz CL550-most luxurious but is it worthy all that dough??
- vette- ur not havin midlife crisis,,,stop it,,,
,,,i barely see cl on the street and its def head tuner,,,,but it loses value like mother tho,,,heres my thought on ur list,,,- Audi S5- like it alot but somethin is missin for me
- Jaguar XKR-little outdated style, body's been out for a min
- Infiniti G37-thats downgradin from gs
- Nissan 370Z-child please
- Nissan GTR-one girl told me its ugly nissan,,
- Benz E55 Coupe- its ok not great,,,just not that exciting,,
- benz CL550-most luxurious but is it worthy all that dough??
- vette- ur not havin midlife crisis,,,stop it,,,
04-29-10, 09:51 PM
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If I had the means to purchase any of those vehicles you listed, my order of preference would be
1. Nissan GT-R
2. Nissan GT-R
3. Nissan GT-R
4. Nissan GT-R
5. Nissan GT-R
6. Nissan GT-R
1. Nissan GT-R
2. Nissan GT-R
3. Nissan GT-R
4. Nissan GT-R
5. Nissan GT-R
6. Nissan GT-R
04-29-10, 11:52 PM
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I'm kinda cheap and the reason for the wide price range is wifey.
I'd rather stay around 40-55K. But wifey wants me to go for the gusto. She's into that sorta thing. I'm not. Before I met her I had modded Camaro's. Then she introduced me to luxury cars.
Several people mentioned the 6 series BMW. I really like that car but it's been in the current shape for a while now. I don't wanna buy something that's about to change next year. If not for that it would be the main target. It's big, fast and luxurious. It's unique looking but sweet. Modded, they aew awesome imo. Yeah, I love it.
Call me crazy but I also like the look of the Honda coupe. I saw one modded the right way and it was hot.
04-30-10, 05:32 AM
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Only problem, is your limited to handling and aesthetic mods since it's FWD. You can't add any more horsepower or else it'll torque steer like *****.
So if you want performance type mods stick with AWD and RWD cars.
04-30-10, 05:36 AM
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It is sad that the Accord Coupe is by far the beat looking product Honda/Acura makes. I'd take the Genesis coupe before it though... Can't do FWD in a coupe..
What about the last gen CL 55? It's still a beauty. If u don mind maintenance u can actually find the Aston DB7 in that price range and that car still looks fantastic
What about the last gen CL 55? It's still a beauty. If u don mind maintenance u can actually find the Aston DB7 in that price range and that car still looks fantastic
04-30-10, 06:00 AM
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It is sad that the Accord Coupe is by far the beat looking product Honda/Acura makes. I'd take the Genesis coupe before it though... Can't do FWD in a coupe..
What about the last gen CL 55? It's still a beauty. If u don mind maintenance u can actually find the Aston DB7 in that price range and that car still looks fantastic
What about the last gen CL 55? It's still a beauty. If u don mind maintenance u can actually find the Aston DB7 in that price range and that car still looks fantastic
Anyway I agree, a used CL or Aston would be perfect.
04-30-10, 08:04 AM
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... after $60K was my ceiling...
04-30-10, 09:53 AM
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Well, coupe buying is sorta difficult these days. In my heart, the SC300/400 is still the best looking coupe ever made. I haven't forgotten it. I might surprise myself by getting one and creating one of the sweetest ever seen.
I'm kinda cheap and the reason for the wide price range is wifey.
I'd rather stay around 40-55K. But wifey wants me to go for the gusto. She's into that sorta thing. I'm not. Before I met her I had modded Camaro's. Then she introduced me to luxury cars.
Several people mentioned the 6 series BMW. I really like that car but it's been in the current shape for a while now. I don't wanna buy something that's about to change next year. If not for that it would be the main target. It's big, fast and luxurious. It's unique looking but sweet. Modded, they aew awesome imo. Yeah, I love it.
Call me crazy but I also like the look of the Honda coupe. I saw one modded the right way and it was hot.
I'm kinda cheap and the reason for the wide price range is wifey.
I'd rather stay around 40-55K. But wifey wants me to go for the gusto. She's into that sorta thing. I'm not. Before I met her I had modded Camaro's. Then she introduced me to luxury cars.
Several people mentioned the 6 series BMW. I really like that car but it's been in the current shape for a while now. I don't wanna buy something that's about to change next year. If not for that it would be the main target. It's big, fast and luxurious. It's unique looking but sweet. Modded, they aew awesome imo. Yeah, I love it.
Call me crazy but I also like the look of the Honda coupe. I saw one modded the right way and it was hot.
look at russ
j/p