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Yep seen that, can't justify a grand on a plate, KE55 CLS 'should' be only £200
10 fill ups. That's good value, I feel.
10 fill ups. That's good value, I feel.
£818 on Regtransfers...!
although I am a fan of the OEM grill, OP's grill looks OK
I would avoid private plates that are specific to your car, it makes no sense on your future cars ..
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very very nice looking cls after all the new bits you've put on, I like the grill because snap I have the same grill on my silver cls,the oem grill did nothing for me and it needed some work which will be done to it when I sell the cls if I ever do and put back on. the 19's really make it pop, must put my amg111's on but they need refurbing and I don't know whether to stick with the anthracite grey they are now or go black or silver, the 18's on the car at mo are anth grey as well.
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Very nice car there fella, will keep an eye out for it around Southampton. Much prefer the new wheels.
Seriously hanking for a CLS 55 myself in the next few months
Seriously hanking for a CLS 55 myself in the next few months
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If you take the plate through to the check out by the time they put on admin and transfer fees and VAT it works out IIRC £1060ish the same plate will be all in at just under 1k from DVLA.
I was going to get mine from Reg Transfers but from what I sussed out that no matter what plate I tried on various sites the same plate was always cheaper on the DVLA site.
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Andy,
I think the grille suits your car just fine
BTW, what did you do with the previous wheels from your car?
Still have them at my mates yard, interested?
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Not a clue, though I have seen them on a website somewhere I did,nt take any notice of what they were.
They are 20", 10" Rear, 9" Front (I think) brand new rear tyres (285/25/20 Falkens) front tyres need replacing, no major kerbing.
I will look at the weekend for any manufacturers name, confirm exact specs and take some pics of each wheel so you can see condition if you are still interest, also a full set of wheel bolts and the required spigot rings.
They are 20", 10" Rear, 9" Front (I think) brand new rear tyres (285/25/20 Falkens) front tyres need replacing, no major kerbing.
I will look at the weekend for any manufacturers name, confirm exact specs and take some pics of each wheel so you can see condition if you are still interest, also a full set of wheel bolts and the required spigot rings.
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What a lovely car! Enjoy it mate as I certainly enjoy my one
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Looks good Andy!
Definitely the best OEM wheels for the CLS...
I'm sure I recognise them...
So you have new wheels now John? Vossens?
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Looks good Andy!
Definitely the best OEM wheels for the CLS...
I'm sure I recognise them...
What you got now John.......what you got??? Come on what ??
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I think you're right, but in my case, as a current format, it wasn't that expensive (£900) and I'll probably get another E63 after this one
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Looks good Andy!
Definitely the best OEM wheels for the CLS...
I'm sure I recognise them...
I'm sure you do John, a big thanks again
, I am really pleased with them, despite the associated dramas lol, we got there in the end.
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This did cross my mind, though I could sell it with the car or if I keep the plate it gives me an excuse to get another 55 AMG.
I'm back to the standard wheels I'm afraid!
I paid for them to be refurbed to the original chrome silver finish and replaced the two worn out rear tyres and now they are back on the car - which was the original reason for changing plus I thought I loved the look.
Indeed I loved the look of these 19s on Developers E320CDI but I was never sure on mine and so I took the opportunity to move them on. I did like the width of them and the offset mind. However, I would have had to have before I sold the car as I don't think many would want them on there. I'm contemplating that possibility at some stage although nothing decided yet.
As for Vossens, I'd love a set as they look amazing but even these CLS wheels crack like *******s so I can well imagine 20" wheels would be even worse - particularly on our shytey roads.
The ride is much better on 18s again despite what I previously thought and the handling is much more precise if that makes sense.
I also like the standard look so that no one knows what lurks beneath!
I can also take corners faster knowing they wont rub - which they did do on harder cornering I found initially - even with 275s.
Vossens would be the way forward in future but having recently done the alternator, Airmatic pump and two rear shockers - with soon to do the front discs, pads, IC pump - money is getting a little tough lately!
Plus you wouldn't believe the grief selling them for one reason or another - including a locking bolt shearing off with half left in the hub. What a ballache that was! So I am done with wheels for now!
I'm glad you are happy with them Andy - and that they went to a good home. They are in great condition overall.
I paid for them to be refurbed to the original chrome silver finish and replaced the two worn out rear tyres and now they are back on the car - which was the original reason for changing plus I thought I loved the look.
Indeed I loved the look of these 19s on Developers E320CDI but I was never sure on mine and so I took the opportunity to move them on. I did like the width of them and the offset mind. However, I would have had to have before I sold the car as I don't think many would want them on there. I'm contemplating that possibility at some stage although nothing decided yet.
As for Vossens, I'd love a set as they look amazing but even these CLS wheels crack like *******s so I can well imagine 20" wheels would be even worse - particularly on our shytey roads.
The ride is much better on 18s again despite what I previously thought and the handling is much more precise if that makes sense.
I also like the standard look so that no one knows what lurks beneath!
I can also take corners faster knowing they wont rub - which they did do on harder cornering I found initially - even with 275s.
Vossens would be the way forward in future but having recently done the alternator, Airmatic pump and two rear shockers - with soon to do the front discs, pads, IC pump - money is getting a little tough lately!
Plus you wouldn't believe the grief selling them for one reason or another - including a locking bolt shearing off with half left in the hub. What a ballache that was! So I am done with wheels for now!
I'm glad you are happy with them Andy - and that they went to a good home. They are in great condition overall.
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johnPierre
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Lovely car
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