S55 AMG or CL55 AMG

i wouldn't buy a pre-03 unless they were nearly giving them away. not a very interesting ride. buy a pre-owned late-model E500 or something - you'll get similar performance and features for even less money.

once they ramped the blower though, it was a whole 'nuther story. but the '03s and above seem to be holding decent value (surprisingly enoguh).

doody.

 

I personally love the S55 - lots of room, decent power, good looks, good business car that is not so flash.

The CL is also nice a little more flash and performance... Neither a bad call really...

There that is some help... errr or not

Rich

 

Nice going - your loan business must be treating you well! I remember the threads back a few months ago when you were starting. You can't go wrong with either of these cars. I like the CL personally, just because I like the coupe look. Keep up the good work!

 

CL

 

Get a W211 E55 and it'll be even faster.

 

E55.........er i mean CL or whatever

 

Young kid with a big AMG car trying to get my business, I'll go somewhere else...

 

The CL has a bit more performance and has almost as much room up front as the S500. More flash, but personally I like both cars. If you need back seats, get the S.

 

If your gonna have an alternative sports car then go with the S55

 

A de-badged '02 E55 would be perfect then.

 

Have you thought of the CLS55 AMG? the S55 is huge, I personally own a 04 E55 AMG if you have any questions feel free to ask me! my sn is Krazyasian1986

 

Best advice so far. Any of the 2000 (update) and later E55's are a great buy and reliable to boot. Later models can be a PITA with electronic gremlins.

 

try the Qp Maser, the benz family has lost touch with itself, and as one respected F chat member once said "benz is only a ststus sysmbol in the subdivisions or for towing the trailer to a trailer park"

 

On one hand, I think if you've been doing that well then you certainly deserve some rewarding. But like Judge noted, some people might be sensitive especially in situations where you are handling their money. Now, maybe you care, maybe in SF area this isn't really a concern. I know in the Midwest and South I probably wouldn't use an AMG as a client car... at least not until I was more of a partner or principal. Of course, there is the counterargument that people want to work with successful people.

What cars say successful yet more reasonable? Cars with high 'value' per dollar. My instinct would say something Japanese, probably a Lexus GS or LS430, or an Infiniti M45 or Q45. I have heard of some in CA thinking that successful people don't drive Japanese (while ironically the #1 car with millionaires as of a few years ago are Ford models). Maybe an Audi A6 or late-model 5-series.

I'm not trying to encourage you to step down because you can't afford a car like the S55, but as a client-driving car maybe it would be good to 'fly under the radar' a little more. Heck, I'll bet you could get a certified Infiniti and a (personal use) 348 for the price of the S55!

Just don't turn off your target clients because of jealousy, questions into your commissions, etc.

But if you want to go all the way, maybe you should look at late 80's Rolls Royce and Bentleys!

 

If it is for clients, you really have no choice but to go for a 4 door. I agree that something a little less flashy would send a better message. How about the Infiniti M45?

 

What's wrong with the '02 CL55? I was looking at buying one, and the '02 seems significantly less money than the '03. Just wondering why?

 

I own a 04 CL55 AMG and it's pretty quick,quiet and rides quite well, however the back seat leg room is very limited, not meant for adults!