Should You Buy a Used Mercedes CLS550 For $22,000?

A used Benz is always an attractive proposition and in this 2012 Mercedes CLS550 Review, I will give my thoughts on the best way to purchase a used luxury car. I’ve also done a full review on the 2016 Mercedes CLS63 AMG here: • 2016 Mercedes CLS63 AM...
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[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my full review on the 2016 CLS63 AMG here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqK9e4ubnb2jjrM

[@user-xi9hz2qq7n]

What traditional brand of suspension do you recommend instead of the air?

[@ijeomamuforo5170]

I have a 2012 with 74,000 miles and I absolutely love it. It still turns heads and I get a lot of compliments. I have had it 8 years. Black on outside with cognac interior.

[@deedash7033]

What was the most money you had to spend on a repair or maintenance

[@NaJohnsonWPhilly]

Hve u had any major issues? I’m interested in buying one

[@NaJohnsonWPhilly]

She likes it but no response lol

[@attorneymeco8587]

I have one paid 20000 for it the most I pay per year is about 800 in maintenance…. Most problems are with the sensors but no major repairs … it is reliable I can vouch

[@jbeasty30]

The most was air struts for one job, nearly $3k (not the dealership)...otherwise reliable car.

[@7477238]

These older Benzes are really tempting because of the amount of car you get for the money. As long as it has good detailed service history and everything checks out good on the test drive then you're golden. Still keep a $3000 "just in case" fund. I follow that rule with my MB and it too is 10 years old and running solid. Great review as always.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree my friend, and thanks again for stopping by and showing support on another vid. Btw which Benz do you have I apologize if you told me before and I forgot

[@7477238]

@@MeynMotorGroup 2012 C300 4matic. I purposely bought a 12 instead of a 13 or 14 because the newer M276 motors had timing chain issues. The older M272 in mine are bulletproof. No fast but bulletproof.

[@TC.._]

Smart

[@damirzanne]

I’m from Europe, and owned countless Mercedes models , from 70’s w116 to 2015 S550 and 2013 GLK 350 which I own now … you don’t need a warranty, what you need is to make sure it was owned by some retired elderly people who serviced it regularly and kept it in their garage .. pull Carfax , stay away from AMG , those are hot rods and were driven hard … also make sure you have few grand on the side for emergency repairs … I have credit card dedicated only to my S550 , and if it needs something , it gets fixed right away … take care of your Benz , and it will run a long time …

[@attorneymeco8587]

Yea I’ve had mine since 2014 and it is at 125,000 miles now. It is a head turner get so many compliments. As far as maintenance the most problems I’ve had is with the sensors 500 dollar repair job manybe once a year. 300 towards 2 oil changes per year. Reliable as hell. Anybody would love it 🥰🥰🥰 it’s amazing

[@saeedasl8025]

Which motor do you have?

[@attorneymeco8587]

@@saeedasl8025 v8

[@saeedasl8025]

@@attorneymeco8587 living in Germany, I got nice options like the Shooting Brake for it so outstanding is. I’m planning for 63 engine and am gathering info, especially the maintenance costs. Enjoy your V8 and thanks for your comment.

[@jbeasty30]

Until you need to change the struts...😊

[@B4053S]

Same i bought mine arround the same miles and if they always had a service they will run another 125,000 with this 5.5 v8.

[@dannyandrelated]

this video was very informative, I love it came out in 2022. hopefully you make more old German car review videos

[@DChavez1020]

Recently, my friend was telling me to get a car with a V8 engine, specifically Mercedes. So I started looking and shopping around, and luckily I came across this video, so that way I know what to be looking for when wanting to make a purchase of a CLS Class. Thank you for the informative video!

[@timtresch4848]

V8 car aren't long for this world, if you have the money go find a 2006 CLS55 supercharged 500HP V8, reliable for a benz and can make as much HP as you want it too. I think the older CLS has a more timeless design then the newer ones anyway.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

Always loved the way these looked.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey my friend hope you’re well

[@bluecrimson6841]

Awesome review! Definitely enjoy watching these videos on older cars and how they held up ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend!

[@khankhaaaan]

Amazing video! What are your thoughts on the 2007- 08 CLS 350? That 4 door coupe design aesthetic is the most beautiful Mercedes Benz design that they've come up with in my personal opinion.

[@timtresch4848]

the hidden gem cls is the cls55, was only manufactured for 1 year in the states, beautiful 4 door benz with coupe like styling and a pretty much bullet proof supercharged 500HP 5.5L V8, that also has a ton of mod potential.

[@Mlive722]

4 yrs now 2014 cls550 still love it 2 front prop shafts broken and change your timing chain tensioner. Besides that very liable and I don't baby it.

[@Decemburrrrrr]

Was looking at this car on their website the other day. I bet it'll go quick. Great review!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

We’ll see, it’s priced in most peoples budget

[@twistedstarfish7523]

Love love love mine. Got a good laugh when you mentioned the turn signal stalk...I hit the cruise control for months after acquiring my CLS550.

[@Luke-cy1yx]

how much does the warrenty cost and how many miles are covered? im assuing its on a per dealership case but i dont really see any warranties on cargurus

[@alvabullard7715]

I just got rid of my 2013 version of this same car and bought a Cadillac ct5 sport. The cls had 88000 miles when I turned it in. I have also owned two BMW 750li’s. The cls550 is no joke to maintain. Although cheaper maintenance than my 750s, as this car aged, stuff just broke. Also the most annoying part was that the plastic button coverings just started to rub/come off. I got an estimate from Mercedes on the cost to replace just the buttons on the steering wheel, they came back with $950! In my last year of ownership, I sunk $7700. The estimate for the next repair was 2800 which would have brought my costs for the year to over $10K. Although I loved the car, I got rid of it. So remember if you buy a used car, the maintenance is not used!

[@bex550]

Just spent 10k last year on maintenance . If I have to do anything more than oil change and brakes this year it’s got to go. I love my car. But gah damn it’s hitting my pockets.

[@bendan2505]

@@bex550 what problems did you have?

[@bex550]

@@bendan2505 rear suspension, fuel filter, radiator , turbo cooling lines, coolant reservoir. Brakes and rotors

[@bendan2505]

@@bex550 oh wow, yeah thats a lot. hope you had fun with it at least enough to make up for it. I'm on the fence about wether or not to buy one. thanks for the reply

[@bex550]

@@bendan2505 I knew what I was getting myself into. The car is still a head turner. I say go for it .

[@w1a458]

Need that 09 thru 12 rl review those are really rare

[@brettkarling5671]

Looking to buy a 2014 cls550 40,000 miles or less in December can't wait! I purchased my first car in january 2021 it's a 99' camry 120,000 miles, so 1 year later and buying a cls550 would be a huge upgrade!!! just trying to figure out the extra costs like you're talking about servicing costs etc.

[@timw2083]

Yeah, I think once the cosmetics and suspension are taken care of its a gem. I saw one in Cary that sounded good.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree my friend nice little car feels way quicker than what the numbers would suggest I feel nothing in most cars but this was truly exciting

[@freedomworks3976]

Beautiful 😍 car. Wonder what the blue book for it now ? I want a 2010 , that body style is the most beautiful 4 door car ever made.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yup bro definitely would try this along with the S class lol thanx for that shout out 🤝👍🏾👍🏾😎

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Of course bro not a problem

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup 🤝 Rise and Grind bro 😎

[@sandylorenzo3682]

well definitely looking at the comments my question is…can i finally buy a 2014 CLS550 4matic with 63k miles,??????,will it be a strong enough car to buy a 2014,?????

[@jleeh76]

Love the style of this car, and am actually looking for one as a second daily for my wife. I’ve checked on warranty for this car. Platinum coverage is $8k for 48 mos/60k miles. Please show me were you’re getting “a couple grand” for warranty coverage that covers major items on this German coupe(sedan).

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Cary imports but obviously prices for everything has gone up

[@haydenwayne8337]

I got a 2012 cls 550 ive done alot of work to it its not a hard car to work on

[@porkepik32]

Lots of parts seem to come out of my E350 coupe...switches, steering wheel, infotainment... Even the rear design (don't know how to say it but its hips)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup based on an E class

[@mechanical_b]

Any Extended Warranty’s you’d recommend?

[@MOEEWordMouf]

I bought a "14 CLS550 & love it, I recently had a 528i BMW but somebody who couldn't drive had to give me a nightmare but anyways.. I needed this video

[@Ken-bp5rk]

I’m looking at one now! How many miles did yours have? How’s it holding up?

[@nichollsboy11]

Bought my grandpas 2014 with the amg package for 22k and it only has 32k miles on it, he's the only owner. I got a steal

[@goncalvesmedia2476]

Wow. You got lucky! I got mine at 84K for 15K

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great review Kevin. Regarding air suspension, just one word folks: Strutmaster. That's what I'm going to do when my air suspension on my EQUUS goes out. Look at his extensive videos on the LS 460 and how he went through the process of air to normal strut conversion.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend spoke to my master tech he really recommends strut master easily the best choice and very affordable

[@ravipeiris4388]

@@MeynMotorGroup Your recommendation and Master Tech's is the only one I need. I am not anxious about the conversion path as I know it won't be super expensive. That's gold in of itself.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Humbled my friend thanks and yea shouldn’t be too terrible

[@ic1815]

One word: Arnott. Maintain your factory air suspension cost effectively without converting to a crappy passive system which requires installing resistors and messing with the computer to eliminate error codes. People who convert factory air suspensions probably shouldn’t own the car to begin with. It comes with air for a reason… it was a 5 or 6 digit car originally…you have to pay to play.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Problem with Arnott is..it’s still air suspension so it’s prone to fail and it will and when you put in a warranty claim they tend to send you a half used part. My technician stopped using Arnott a long time ago. Air ride is a nuisance

[@Sonny_V]

Saw one in White a few weeks ago...Wow, what a beauty

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Really is a looker love this design

[@Sonny_V]

@@MeynMotorGroup spoke briefly to the owner, I think she said it was a white diamond edition. Not always a fan of white, but this one really popped.

[@Djlavishofficial]

This guyyy! I was just thinking about one of these with 125k miles and this showed up

[@destinybee5239]

I found a 2014 with 62k miles for 25k$. What type of issues these car have?

[@ryanjade2836]

I love mine. It turned me into a mechanic tho. Im always fixing something and I have invested about 20k in tools now. I now fix all of my other cars at home.

[@TheBikemaster94]

I've been in the same boat, with my first car . I learned something that most people find impossible, replacing a head gasket . whenever I see a car for sale with a blown head gasket , I see a big money opportunity. I can turn 1500 into 5000 with a weekend +- of work depending on how bad the damage was

[@Ken-bp5rk]

What year? How many miles?

[@1uptopmontana207]

Very good cars before buying just have to have it fully checked.. I bought an 2012 cls550 4matic with 123000miles for 9k for my girlfriend and I have to say for the price I couldn't said no, car is very clean, own it for 6months and did not put a penny on it yet.

[@poopwhatnot8656]

how is it now?

[@1uptopmontana207]

@@poopwhatnot8656 still running strong💯

[@loveforthegame3]

have you ever encountered the dreaded cylinder 5 misfire? I have had my GL a little under a year and have spent almost 5500$ on random repairs. Brakes, Coolant lines, Ignition coils, ECM etc.

[@TheT1r1]

Hey Kevin, Great video as always. I’m a little late haha. I love the ‘M278’ motor from Mercedes. It has a lot of power, AMG-Like, but less expensive to maintain than the full blown AMG. I purchased my M278 E 550 last July with only 37,500 miles. I have an ear to ear smile every time I drive it. It is a rocket ship. I could tune it and be almost just as fast as the M157 engine, which is the 63 counterpart that is based off of the M278. Me personally, I would stay away from the 2012/2013. There was more improvements made to the 2014+ M278. A lot of the kinks were worked out, but by no means is the 14+ perfected. I have put almost 10k miles since purchase and worry free so far! Fingers crossed.

[@TheT1r1]

On another note: the M278 is very fuel efficient! It was my first V8 purchase and I was skeptical with today’s gas prices! But it’s not very hard to achieve 28+ MPG and many times over 30!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congratulations my friend on your new Benz purchase! I agree full AMG isn’t necessary the regular V8s are so quick. Thanks again for sharing and enjoy your new ride!

[@adrianbradshaw4956]

Save your money for those failing oil check valves!

[@TheT1r1]

@@adrianbradshaw4956 mines a 14. Updated check valves installed.

[@multiblade04]

@@TheT1r1lmao tune it and be almost as fast as the 63. Well what if that 63 is tuned as well? In fact, the 63 makes almost two times more gains off a tune than the 550. Eurocharged claims 690hp for the 63 and weistec claims 715 hp for the 63

[@blancaleanos1392]

Hello sir my name jaime I look forward on buying one of these for financing sometime this week. I have been searching for 3 weeks 2012 mercedes cls550. I've been looking at 95k 100k miles going for 21k-22,899$ My question is? You think by taking care of the car and do maintenance every 3 months or when needed do you think it can last to 200k miles and are these cars known to last a long time? Thanks

[@Hustler_90210]

Lol no

[@ShacklesHammond]

Kelvin u think this as a GID engine will be best on the long term..cos i dont do GID.. Only port injection or both port&direct jst like toyota/lexus does

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Warranty then dump in 3 years this is not a Toyota

[@ShacklesHammond]

@@MeynMotorGroup True talk..👍

[@RossEnzo]

It’s a very sweet car. Think of it this way, this is a car you buy if you could afford a new C class in cash but want something way more fun and special!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

So true my friend this is way more fun

[@ajsh3000]

A man needs to be this rich to be able to handle this car? It makes too many problems that need a lot of money to repair?

[@isaiahhernandez8588]

Overall do y’all think this is a smart buy ? Is this car reliable ? I found a 2014 model with 82,xxx miles for $19k.

[@ChannelOfKool]

I'm looking to purchase one at the 60-80k mark. How's maintenance? This man sold me on this. For me, it's either a C300 or this one.

[@v.j.1017]

No comparison with a c300 man v8 all the way

[@ivanivanov5217]

Would you get a CLS 550 or an Audi S7, which do you think is more comfortable, faster etc?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

CLS feels faster but the Audi is a significantly higher quality vehicle to sit in and their interiors age better because it’s better put together get a warranty with either

[@thespy7795]

Beautiful Model!!

[@FlyWithTyy]

Headlight restoration needed

[@isidorsiskos2598]

LOVE the car. The only thing that bugs me are the yellow hazy headlights. They could have polished them up for a better sale. Sexy car regardless! Great video!

[@gregholman2930]

Definitely showing it's age, & that one doesn't look like it was cared for very well, I'd take a pass...But what I would opt for instead (wish you could get your hands on one) is a Lincoln Continental Black Label...There's one in Houston TX for $40K with 56K miles...I think the Stinkin' Lincoln holds it's own in the Lux car market although it is just a 6 banger but puts out a respectable 400HP...CHEERS!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed this is a rough one which is why it’s so cheap ($60k off MSRP) but yea always wanted to try a Lincoln Continental any model really

[@_loveconquers6565]

Yes yes, I have a 2019 Lincoln Continental and wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Can’t wait to watch this one will drop a comment right after I watch bro 🤝😎

[@MeynMotorGroup]

No worries my friend

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup 😎🤝

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Don't be a hero ha ha ha, so true. I think the CLS 550 is the most beautiful of modern Mercedes. Warranty Warranty Warranty. Character of the 60s, 70s, and some 80s Mercedes is unmatchable in my opinion. Great review Kevin, and don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life is excellent advice, and funny as hell, I'm still laughing.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

😅😂 yea too many people trying to be cool I don’t want anyone going bankrupt over a car. But yes this is probably one of my most favorite Benz designs aged so well

[@martynassukamera]

Love the csl ( we call it banana of its design and rear lights back home) but I picked up the diesel 3.0 version due to economy, not as powerful as 550 but still pulls like a train and looks good. Great video

[@incognitoalister]

aint no 3 liter car 'pulling like a train' 😂

[@TheBikemaster94]

To me it looks like a gangster car, I imagine a Tony Soprano or a Darker Don Draper driving it . This is mostly on the older Gen 06-09 all black CLS63, If I could find one that hasn't gone bad ; I'd upgrade the head bolts to ARP studs and a better head gasket if available

[@martynassukamera]

@@incognitoalister well 261hp pulls nice and mpg is excellent on it ;)

[@incognitoalister]

@@martynassukamera haha

[@alengreen589]

I like the car, thanks Kevin.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend

[@gnarlytothemax]

Strutmasters on a car like this?

[@drj2039]

To be honest I've heard some warranties are not worth the paper they are written on. Not necessarily the case with this car, and not sure if it applies so much in USA, but something to keep in mind...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You’re absolutely right there’s a lot I would stay away from. I’ve had a great experience with Hendrick AutoGuard Warranty they covered everything on my modified Acura TSX. Of course going to a Mercedes dealer and getting their warranty if possible is the best but certain cars may not qualify and if it does might cost more but that’s always the best bet. Cary Imports works with a company called Penn I believe to warranty high mileage cars like this. Any certified mechanic can apparently work on the car

[@theniceones1613]

*That M276 is a ticking time bomb*

[@collings23able]

The m276 engine is a 3 liter v6. I'm sure you meant m278.

[@manofsesame3024]

Do you think this car is worthy of collection? I found one with the same model same year with only 50,000 miles on it priced around $22,000. I don't actually need another car for daily driver now, but I am kind of stunned by the beauty of this car when I looked at it. I am thinking about getting it and just let it sit in my garage (may drive it once a week) until some rich V8 Mercedes-Benz fan is willing to offer any price I ask for as collection. Do you think it's a good idea?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

No not a good idea

[@johnsuperfresh]

😂😅

[@Isismidastouch777]

Would this be a good first car? Thinking about leasing one where I’m at soon

[@armanjan848]

the new ones are ugly af

[@armanjan848]

if u want a benz get a c43 amg 🔥🔥 good for a first car and its a good car overall. if u want a bmw get a m340i. both are fire 👌

[@v.j.1017]

@@armanjan848 but v8 boi

[@user-xi9hz2qq7n]

What brand suspension do you recommend instead of the air?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Strutmasters for sure

[@balarabeaminu5400]

I have a 200k mile cls63 amg in Nigeria ppl wondering why they don’t see 100k plus miles cars in there own. Country because most of this cars are sold to Africa

[@Cryptokent]

I've owned this car for over 10 years, best review video I've watched. You are 100% correct.... I've owned a lot of fast cars and this car is extremely underrated. IT"S FAST! I would add it runs through tires, the design of the car will eat a set a tires every year maybe 10,000 miles and tires are expensive. I would also disagree on the air suspension I had to replace mine it was over 5,000 dollars but well worth it. Thanks!

[@user-xi9hz2qq7n]

What brand did you buy? And did you get air suspension or just traditional spring suspension? I need to buy some.

[@racimseffadj7361]

How many miles does yours have. I’m thinking of buying one with 150 000km

[@Cryptokent]

120,000@@racimseffadj7361

[@sheletanicole4951]

I have a CLS550 year 2014 115,000 miles I absolutely love my car but we are about to part ways. No major issues until now 😔 My head light went out and I thought the repair would be something as simple as changing a bulb come to find out I have to replace the whole system which is about $5,600 I'm not paying that for one light and then my blind spot light was inoperative in the rear right side and that's 1,000 bucks with labor😢. There is no way I'm paying 7,000 to replace 2 lights. And if the other light go out that's a whole nother $5,600 I'm good but other than that i have truly enjoyed my car

[@SucceedbyForce]

Awesome review! Plenty comparison details. That's my kind of car! Sexy, roomy, powerful. Dream car that is. Seems like it could make a brother car broke... It's a Benz. Not to mention ⛽ for all those 🐎🐎🐎.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree my friend great looking ride!

[@ppg19782]

Brother...which one would you choose this one or CLS63?? Try to decide myself Appreciate your input 👍 Much blessings 🙌

[@MeynMotorGroup]

So there's not too many clean CLS models in the U.S. with under 30k miles so I may go for a 2017-2018 CLS 550 with a bumper to bumper pro rated warranty for around $40-$45k

[@ppg19782]

@MeynMotorGroup ty so much bro....really appreciated. Much blessings 🙌 😎👍🚗

[@feszty]

Sure, it isn't a bad deal. As long as you don't mind the $500+ oil changes and $1500+ brake jobs. It's all about the maintenance cost. I had a BMW 650i and after 80k miles it started to consume oil and started to smoke. This was due to the valve stem seal issue that is a common problem for the N62 engine and I was quoted $6000 to repair it.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup maintenance costs more and warranties don’t cover maintenance. Independent shops help

[@harisjessani806]

Homie whoever charged you 500 for a oil change just played you pretty bad. Yes the parts and labor is a little more expensive since these are quality parts and the labor is limited so (supply and demand) basically. Your oil change should not cost you more than 150 and most times that would include the filters

[@basmatic_rice]

I don't understand why one would take a car like this to a dealership outside of warranty instead of a reputable shop that's experienced working with Mercedes cars. My oil changes are like $140 for this max. Brakes are well under 1k..

[@AntLive29]

Are they going to sell this vehicle with those cloudy headlights?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Probably lol I don’t think they have to waste time with it since most people buying something in this price range know it won’t be perfect. If they wanted a cleaner car they can just step up in price

[@jefff6884]

No wonder I'm starting to see a lot of these. I didn't realize they were affordable. This and some 7 series which I would NEVER buy used.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea very true also this one is very affordable due to high mileage and cosmetic issues but definitely between 30-40k you can get a clean one

[@cyberpaw]

stick some michelin pilot 4s tires, new headlight lenses, new android infotainment, and it is a great car even for 2022... as long as thr $4 premium and 13mpg fits your budget

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed my friend

[@BliskeroidPlays]

i get 28mpg on the interstate if I'm being good. usually I get over 21 mpg no matter what

[@naderghasemi1859]

It feels faster cuz has good amount of torque compared to some cars with same amount of HP and higher the torque be the faster it will feel when it’s could be not even faster

[@harrisrod13]

I have a 2013 CLS 550 & my air struts blown out at 105K. My lifetime warranty covers engine, transmission, axle, seal & gaskets. Unfortunately had to pay 4K to replace both front struts. Warranty & reserve cash is a must! Love the car but maintenance is pricey as you should already be prepared for for a luxury benz

[@haitibwoi6122]

Any other issues u had with the car?

[@harrisrod13]

@@haitibwoi6122 traded it in… paid 5K for repairs then 6 months later it needs another 5K in repairs a AWD SUV is a better lifestyle car for me. Personally I think it’s a good luxury vehicle ONLY if you have another vehicle wouldn’t recommend it as a daily driver

[@jerodlewis1356]

So your warranty company won’t cover the air suspension!?! I’m looking at 2012 cls 550 with 64,000 miles should I be concerned??

[@harrisrod13]

@@jerodlewis1356 I’d be surprised if a warranty covers suspension they are mostly power train only & warranties look for any reason to not pay

[@harrisrod13]

@@jerodlewis1356 also if this will be a daily driver I just don’t recommend it

[@Birmingham_racing]

My brother has cls shooting brake in the uk

[@MeynMotorGroup]

One of the best looking practical cars made

[@v.j.1017]

I was confused seeing one but it’s so fire

[@projecteuroau]

Man this CLS has been beat up! I've been in a few of these from 2013-2014 and they all looked to be in excellent condition compared to this one!

[@dash1645]

definitely

[@toofastgone]

What’s a good warranty for this car? Just bought one and I have a 100k miles. Do you suggest a specific company for warranty ?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Ask your local Benz dealer or Hendrick dealer if you have one

[@thepredator4480]

Beatiful cars. Not fast but not slow either.

[@iyeetsauce99XD]

This the wheels I'm looking for I want the CLS 63 AMG but my uncs said the CLS 550 IS mad by itself which is true it's still a Biturbo V8 you can tune it and get safely 480- maybe 515 BHP if you want more bower just upgrade parts and keep maintenance at the 500-600 mark you'll be fine on that note I'm not sure I could look this up but I'd rather talk to like minded folk, CLS 550 has a 4matic variant and is the 4matic variant still a Biturbo V8 again I know this information is online but I rather talk with my fellow Mercedes Benz lovers And which would you think is the best bang for the dollas and on the account of me liking when my uncle takes off on other cars 👀👀 in his Biturbo V6 4matic

[@traybutts4425]

What tune you suggest

[@iyeetsauce99XD]

@@traybutts4425 it all depends on what you're looking for you gotta find out what the car can handle safely

[@plant-basedmd8155]

I would only get an 2012 and above S class for around 25k with only less than 60k milles nothing over 100k miles

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I don’t think you can get them that cheap unless it’s had a few accidents or is up north

[@plant-basedmd8155]

@@MeynMotorGroup I dont think so there are many examples , get real and do a real serch

[@arizonaridersclub]

Very nice car.

[@virginiahomes319]

I’m confused why is it called coupe and it has 4 doors

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They started this segment of swoopy sedans

[@ic1815]

Oooh this one has night vision… nice spec. Air suspension should not be feared. Arnott makes maintaining it cheap. Passive conversions are for people who probably shouldn’t own the car to begin with. Passive suspension would absolutely ruin this car.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea but Arnott has issues I would only go for air ride on a new car that I’m leasing

[@ic1815]

@@MeynMotorGroup I have had 0 issues with my Arnott, along with everybody else. You are the first person to complain about Arnott.

[@M_kavi]

@@ic1815 our gl550’s has arnott bags, and once every two years, one of them broke. 3 total. But arnotts come with great warranty. Like em and would buy again, but they aren’t indestructible. In the end of the day, airbags break easier

[@dylanmartinez8669]

there no need to go to the dealership and pay 1000 for a b service witch is not covered by warranty or the brakes witch is another 1000 dollars just for parts that is the s line for Benz service is still expensive warranty dose no cover regular service

[@Snk13_ty]

BMW or Benz over 100k? Warranty? That's a no brainer especially with these cars for sure!! 💯

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed my friend

[@cjdines7738]

I have 2014 with almost 70k miles . I love it never sell it

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

Of course it’s a beautiful car, and no offense but that one does not look like it was taken care of very well, yes it looks like freeway miles, but wow the hood and the front bumper look like they have been sandblasted. I’m surprised that Detailer did not even polish the headlights they can make them look better in under 10 minutes…

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea this is not a clean one hence the price but between 30-40k you can get much cleaner ones and lower miles

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

@@MeynMotorGroup Yeah you can definitely do some chip repair and make it look a lot better. This is a perfect example of why a car in this price range and most cars in general should definitely get PPF film installed👌💯 Great Review

[@douglpalmer9101]

I have one you can use 87 octane

[@Thaloveexperience]

Think I'll stick to the Lexus 460.

[@exec2968]

Harbor Fright Tools……..that place sounds scary. 👻🎃

[@Sam-vs1fg]

I don’t think there’s a point to buy warranty, the warranty companies make money 90% of the time, you’d be better off just paying the repair costs if something went wrong

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Good luck

[@gregholman2930]

@@MeynMotorGroup Exactly my reply, would not touch that car without an EW, no brainer!

[@antoinemarous7308]

Most companies don’t offer warranties after 100k

[@bbustin1747]

Maybe good car for a weekend driver …. Not so much as an every day driver

[@martynassukamera]

In that case you should go for diesel

[@martynassukamera]

In that case you should go for diesel

[@v.j.1017]

@@martynassukamera v8 though

[@kashh2239]

Seen on for $5850

[@ericolsen67vw]

I work on mine all the time

[@MeynMotorGroup]

What do you usually have to do? Is it mostly maintenance or do you have to do any repairs?

[@ericolsen67vw]

@@MeynMotorGroup once you hit about 170k a lot of things needs to be replaced on these cars. Water pump, tensioner, radiator, coil packs, plugs, and some suspension components. This car isn't for the faint of heart. You really have to love it.

[@tinoavetisyan583]

@@ericolsen67vw 170k miles? Did you have any major issues before then one should be aware of? I’m looking at 2014 with 98k miles great service history. But it’s $24k 😞

[@ericolsen67vw]

@@tinoavetisyan583 you should be ok. When you hear the front of the motor start to make noise just replace everything. Alternator, water pump, pulleys. Everything is kinda hit, and miss. My car was pretty beat on. It's a couple, and I could tell when I got it that they drove it pretty hard. When things break fix them. Always use the right oil. I put that new 0w 20 in it, and it made the lifters really loud.

[@GreatBlazes123]

Just bought a 14 for 19k with 90k miles and warranty . 100 deductible at MB dealership . I’ve wanted this car since I was a teenager and most likely will let it be my baby 😂😂😂 I already have a beater

[@andrejsbriedis431]

Super auto 😊

[@RossEnzo]

Polish those headlights lol

[@travisseabrooks2739]

Couldn't stop looking at those headlights smh

[@MeynMotorGroup]

So true

[@maxmeier532]

Especially for 22K for a 10 year old 100k miles Merc.

[@360milliondollars]

Wish they cleaned it before giving it to you... Would like to see it shine... LOL

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I agree but problem is in NC we still have a ton of pollen so even if they cleaned it, the car would be filthy again in 5 minutes 😂

[@mercvqcali2714]

Found a newer one with 500 hp

[@otrookie]

22/24k you can get one well under 45k miles easily. This is way overpriced, yea get the warranty and whatever breaks they’ll find any excuse on how it’s excluded from the warranty lol

[@rikwarren3999]

Rule #1 Don't be a payment buyer.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That definitely helps but won’t apply to 70% of America since 70% of the population does not have $1,000 saved up. All pay check to pay check. Its a vicious cycle

[@thebalkanbrothers6505]

i just bought a 2013 cls550 73k miles for 18k lol

[@Tsond123]

Nice car. Would prefer a 2014 Lexus IS over this Benz. The IS has fewer features but it will last a long longer.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

these cars are beautiful in person. it's hard to like the first gen after seeing this second gen

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I never liked the first gen but some people live and die by it

[@incognitoalister]

'get a warranty... but replace the air suspension with springs' ... what logic 😂

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Oh yea there’s the rest of the car too sorry if you didn’t understand that an automobile doesn’t just comprise of just 4 air suspension struts

[@incognitoalister]

@@MeynMotorGroup haha duh but im saying why sacrifice that dope feature and also decrease the value of the overall car when youre already paying 5 bands for a warranty that would cover the air suspension.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea it’s covered you can keep them if you want but it’s just a nuisance that keeps bleeding and sagging while offering no real value. Traditional struts are always best

[@incognitoalister]

@@MeynMotorGroup okay you just a coil guy. To each his own but you trippin that air suspension is so fire 😂 economy when im tired and sport when its game time ya feel me. just totaled my ‘11 E550 right after repairing all mine suspension. tryna find something. See your vids time to time keep grinding

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Oh wow I’m sorry to hear that I’m glad you’re ok

[@Thebirdemoji]

7:10 I would just do it myself to be honest save money.

[@m.b8257]

I personally don’t think it looks that good and I’d pick a Lexus over it all day long.