CL55 or CL65 ?

[Lazarus]

Just been looking, if you check http://www.mercedes-benzofhertford.co.uk/ they have a stock CL65AMG. I don't know if the Kleeman additions are worth the extra money - but this might be a neat halfway house between lots of cash and lots of power.

I'd stay stock (if I had the choice )

 

[Maff]

Just been looking, if you check http://www.mercedes-benzofhertford.co.uk/ they have a stock CL65AMG. I don't know if the Kleeman additions are worth the extra money - but this might be a neat halfway house between lots of cash and lots of power.

Already spoke to them about this one, and it's not quite as it seems. They say the advert is for a car thats already been sold, but they have another one the same spec and year for £110k Sales tactics if you ask me!

 

[Shude]

Already spoke to them about this one, and it's not quite as it seems. They say the advert is for a car thats already been sold, but they have another one the same spec and year for £110k Sales tactics if you ask me!

Bait and switch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait_and_switch

 

[Thmsshaun]

Bait and switch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait_and_switch

May be worth putting that across to them and see what they have to say about it. Ver interesting that, Shude

 

[mickl]

I could go up and see it and drive if required, but i'm not too bothered, plus time is tight for me this week.

Spoken to them again today and laid out the deal on the table. The prices quoted are fine with me, however I want them to take my car off my hands as well, this is the only sticking point, the trade in value to make the deal go through.

as the car is in Manchester, I'd be more than welcome to test drive it for you if you so wish. Free of charge as well............

 

[Shude]

as the car is in Manchester, I'd be more than welcome to test drive it for you if you so wish. Free of charge as well............

We could take it in turns

 

[mickl]

We could take it in turns

you can be my passenger

 

[glojo]

May be worth putting that across to them and see what they have to say about it. Ver interesting that, Shude

Don't forget this site I believes refers to US law, although it is still not good practice to advertise something that has already been stolen.

I wonder how many of these cars are Premiership players ex toys?

John

 

[janner]

Bait_and_switch

Car supermarkets use this tactic so much that their adverts bear no relation to their stock.
Stick with the 55.

 

[marcos]

Mercedes of Hertford also have an S65 that they haven't sold in 4 months and has dropped 20k in price.

 

[Shude]

Don't forget this site I believes refers to US law, although it is still not good practice to advertise something that has already been stolen.

Yes, it is US law but it is still illegal in the UK for different reasons, trades description etc.

 

[andy_cyp]

keep the 55 maff.

You want it to go faster,,,,,,,, an mkb ugrade for 20k will blow the 65 to bits, the put the rest on a deposit for a house.

Winner both ways

 

[JumJum]

Just got an (bargain) S65 at 8.00pm

S55 (493bhp) on dry 0-60 4.7secs 0-100 10.1 secs 0-125mph in 15.5
http://us.share.geocities.com/mrjumjum/S55AMG0-157a.wmv

S65 (612bhp) on damp surface 0-60 4.8-9 secs 0-100mph 9.5 secs 0-125mph 13.5 secs
http://www.geocities.com/mrjumjum/S65damp0-125mph1.wmv

Whereas with the S55 you can just push firmly and it'll give it's best consistantly, the S65 must need a more subtle approach , but given that was the first clumsy attempt I think I should be able to shave a few 10ths of the 0-60 and get the 0-100 below 9, the 0-125 is already impressive and it's still pulling amazingly quickly . Have to say though the V8 does play a slightly better tune.

One thing though the new car does not have is an AMG speedo , is this normal for a 65 ? Has anybody seen the speedos ? The S55 had a lovely 200mph one with AMG logo and kompressor v8 on , the S65 has come with a normal S class one ? (something fishy ?)

The 65s have uprated brakes, suspension and steering. In tonights short drive I noticed the steering is a fraction better, but I need to spend more time driving it to really review it in comparison.

 

[SEM]

Had a look at a black one today in the showroom S65 AMG V12 Black £147,000 WOW
Fantastic Wheels, Great looking motor.... BIG price tag. If i could afford one i'd have a grin stuck on my face..

 

[Thmsshaun]

Had a look at a black one today in the showroom S65 AMG V12 Black £147,000 WOW
Fantastic Wheels, Great looking motor.... BIG price tag. If i could afford one i'd have a grin stuck on my face..

I know just cant even begin to imagine the wage I would be on to spend that on a car.

Sounds an awesome machine.

 

[Thmsshaun]

Just got an (bargain) S65 at 8.00pm

Get some pics sorted for the gallery please.

 

[Will]

Just got an (bargain) S65 at 8.00pm

Get some pics sorted for the gallery please.

Patience lol

Will

 

[Simon]

Despite me voting upgrade, how about buying a flat then selling it in a couple of years for a huge profit, then hey presto free upgrade Just gotta wait a while though.

Yeah I know it's not that easy

 

[Thmsshaun]

Patience lol

Will

I did say please

Oh just watched the vid. That is one seriously fast car.

 

[Will]

Oh and JumJum, that's one hell of an impressive car you have got yourself there. Incredible acceleration upto ridiculous speeds from a large saloon car!

Have fun and be careful!

Will