335i or Mercedes CLS55 AMG?

Quisp · 01-02-2011, 07:29 PM

Just wanted to get some thoughts on the idea of selling my 07 335i Coupe and replacing it with a 06-07 Mercedes CLS 55 AMG. It is a much different car and from what I have found it seems to be pretty reliable. If anyone is familiar with them or has any info that would be greatly appreciated. They are called "four door coupes" and have some fun sounding numbers although they did not make it in a 6mt but it does have a 5.5 liter supercharged V8 engine which is good for about 469hp.
I am on the wall tryting to decide on this one.

Barbera335 · 01-02-2011, 07:34 PM

I love that car, I have since it was first introduced. I've driven an E55 and an E63 AMG. I'm sure those cars perform similarly to the CLS55. They are basically luxurious muscle cars. They don't handle very well and feel heavy but they are supremely comfortable and are definately a very fun car to drive. They just are'nt as precise or driver focused as a comparable BMW and even more so compared to a 3 series. If your okay with that, I say go for it. I don't think you will be disappointed. Be certain of reliability though because Mercedes has had it's fair share of reliability woes.

gunsekun · 01-02-2011, 07:36 PM

This is a total different class to compare to 335i... but anyway... good luck with the new car

Tee212 · 01-02-2011, 07:41 PM

that car looks like butt for all that money

sA x sKy · 01-02-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

that car looks like butt for all that money

+1.

pengful · 01-02-2011, 07:56 PM

Yeah, it is a different class but if you get it for the same money, why not?

AndyzDad · 01-02-2011, 08:01 PM

I've driven my buddy's CLS63 AMG several times and those things are a beast and in an entirely different class than the 335i. Although he did not have any problems for the time he owned it (~ 2 years), insurance on it was expensive and it was a gas guzzler.

Also as someone earlier had mentioned, they are a little heavy and not as nimble when compared with the 335is, but the horsepower and the throaty V8 more than makes up for it.

Good luck!

PeteW84 · 01-02-2011, 08:14 PM

Go for it!

FSUSeminoleGirl · 01-02-2011, 08:20 PM

In my opinion, it's sport versus luxury so it depends what you're looking for. I look at the 335 as more of a sporty vehicle whereas the CLS 55 is more of a cruising vehicle. That's just me, though. <shrug>

FVM3 · 01-02-2011, 08:28 PM

CLS55 is a beast

GreenThree · 01-02-2011, 08:29 PM

One of the coolest looking luxury sedans IMO. And then there's that AMG power... I say go for it. Is that white one the car your looking at? I dont think those silver linings around the tail lights are OEM

bluefly · 01-02-2011, 09:28 PM

Mercs are lovely cars, and AMG's have formidable v8 motors. It's truly a premium touring sedan and looks fantastic too IMO. Merc also makes supremely comfortable and supportive seats you'll find compared to BMW. But due largely to the size and weight and autobox it won't feel as chuckable as a 3. And you may not care because will bring a different kind of driving satisfaction I suspect.

DaveL · 01-02-2011, 09:30 PM

Had the same problem only between 335 and clk63 which is an awesome car the one your looking at looks like a family car without a roof and no glass on the doors the 335 blows that thing away looks wise.....Your choice

ryan970 · 01-02-2011, 09:39 PM

go for it cls's are sexy

qtrlifecrisis · 01-02-2011, 10:24 PM

that thing will look sick with some black wheels. question, are you planning on tracking the car at all? if so, this might not be the best choice. but for riding in style, there are definitely a lot less of these on the road than BMW 3-series cars.

cousin of mine has one, i just recommend getting a warranty. my good friend is a merc mechanic, and most of them seem to have small problems that cost small fortunes to fix.

cheers, get some good pics if you pick it up!

Forcefed3 · 01-02-2011, 10:46 PM

Modded 335i. I personally hate Mercedes.

michaelthepsycho · 01-02-2011, 11:03 PM

The rear end looks sooo great but Mercedes got the front end sooo wrong...

WWONG · 01-02-2011, 11:10 PM

Did someone put chrome trim around the tail lights or is that stock? If it's the former, the car was owned by someone in the ghetto and you should probably check for traces of drugs before buying it. Just sayin'.

Also, what's with that huge ass gap between the fender and rocker panel... right in front of the door bottom?

donsgolf2012 · 01-02-2011, 11:10 PM

AMG's are beasts. My dad had a s65 and it was a monster. the v12 is different from the v8 but the power they have is amazing. AMG's are really expensive to fix as well. Tires for his S65 were 2400 for 4.

PKumarM3 · 01-02-2011, 11:14 PM

get an e63 amg.

ZoomZoom · 01-02-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

Did someone put chrome trim around the tail lights or is that stock? If it's the former, the car was owned by someone in the ghetto and you should probably check for traces of drugs before buying it. Just sayin'.

Also, what's with that huge ass gap between the fender and rocker panel... right in front of the door bottom?

You are a moron!

To the OP go for it my boss has one and I love it.

07_335i_AW · 01-02-2011, 11:27 PM

I absolutely love that ride!! That is what my wife wants right now. I had a 300c with the 5.7l hemi, and I actually looked at those and the 2006/2007 M5 (similar price range used) before I got my 335i but decided to go with the 335i because of its tuning potential and gas mileage. I needed to get some good fuel economy for a change before jumping back into a v8/v10.
If you can deal with the higher Fuel bill, I say go for it!!

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Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	335i or Mercedes CLS55 AMG? Just wanted to get some thoughts on the idea of selling my 07 335i Coupe and replacing it with a 06-07 Mercedes CLS 55 AMG. It is a much different car and from what I have found it seems to be pretty reliable. If anyone is familiar with them or has any info that would be greatly appreciated. They are called "four door coupes" and have some fun sounding numbers although they did not make it in a 6mt but it does have a 5.5 liter supercharged V8 engine which is good for about 469hp. I am on the wall tryting to decide on this one. Attached Images __________________
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Barbera335 Captain 169 Rep 660 Posts Drives: F25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	I love that car, I have since it was first introduced. I've driven an E55 and an E63 AMG. I'm sure those cars perform similarly to the CLS55. They are basically luxurious muscle cars. They don't handle very well and feel heavy but they are supremely comfortable and are definately a very fun car to drive. They just are'nt as precise or driver focused as a comparable BMW and even more so compared to a 3 series. If your okay with that, I say go for it. I don't think you will be disappointed. Be certain of reliability though because Mercedes has had it's fair share of reliability woes.
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01-02-2011, 07:36 PM	#3
gunsekun Banned 20 Rep 714 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: your mom's iTrader: (0)	This is a total different class to compare to 335i... but anyway... good luck with the new car
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	that car looks like butt for all that money
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pengful Gearhead 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E90 - 320i Black-on-black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Yeah, it is a different class but if you get it for the same money, why not?
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AndyzDad Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I've driven my buddy's CLS63 AMG several times and those things are a beast and in an entirely different class than the 335i. Although he did not have any problems for the time he owned it (~ 2 years), insurance on it was expensive and it was a gas guzzler. Also as someone earlier had mentioned, they are a little heavy and not as nimble when compared with the 335is, but the horsepower and the throaty V8 more than makes up for it. Good luck!
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Go for it! __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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FSUSeminoleGirl New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Space Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	In my opinion, it's sport versus luxury so it depends what you're looking for. I look at the 335 as more of a sporty vehicle whereas the CLS 55 is more of a cruising vehicle. That's just me, though. <shrug>
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	CLS55 is a beast
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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	One of the coolest looking luxury sedans IMO. And then there's that AMG power... I say go for it. Is that white one the car your looking at? I dont think those silver linings around the tail lights are OEM __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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bluefly Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i + NB miata Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Mercs are lovely cars, and AMG's have formidable v8 motors. It's truly a premium touring sedan and looks fantastic too IMO. Merc also makes supremely comfortable and supportive seats you'll find compared to BMW. But due largely to the size and weight and autobox it won't feel as chuckable as a 3. And you may not care because will bring a different kind of driving satisfaction I suspect.
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DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Had the same problem only between 335 and clk63 which is an awesome car the one your looking at looks like a family car without a roof and no glass on the doors the 335 blows that thing away looks wise.....Your choice
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ryan970 Major 164 Rep 1,304 Posts Drives: Tiag 328i,DGM F10 550 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	go for it cls's are sexy __________________ 08 TIAG 328i 13 DGM 550 x drive
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qtrlifecrisis Scenic Artist 7 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burbank, SoCal iTrader: (1)	that thing will look sick with some black wheels. question, are you planning on tracking the car at all? if so, this might not be the best choice. but for riding in style, there are definitely a lot less of these on the road than BMW 3-series cars. cousin of mine has one, i just recommend getting a warranty. my good friend is a merc mechanic, and most of them seem to have small problems that cost small fortunes to fix. cheers, get some good pics if you pick it up! __________________ E90 / / /M3 - JzB - 6MT - Speed Cloth - Slick Top - No Nav - KW Variant 3 - UUC Exhaust - AFE Intake
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Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	Modded 335i. I personally hate Mercedes.
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michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	The rear end looks sooo great but Mercedes got the front end sooo wrong... __________________ Former car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	Did someone put chrome trim around the tail lights or is that stock? If it's the former, the car was owned by someone in the ghetto and you should probably check for traces of drugs before buying it. Just sayin'. Also, what's with that huge ass gap between the fender and rocker panel... right in front of the door bottom?
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donsgolf2012 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	AMG's are beasts. My dad had a s65 and it was a monster. the v12 is different from the v8 but the power they have is amazing. AMG's are really expensive to fix as well. Tires for his S65 were 2400 for 4.
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PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	get an e63 amg. __________________ PKumarM3
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07_335i_AW Captain 31 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	I absolutely love that ride!! That is what my wife wants right now. I had a 300c with the 5.7l hemi, and I actually looked at those and the 2006/2007 M5 (similar price range used) before I got my 335i but decided to go with the 335i because of its tuning potential and gas mileage. I needed to get some good fuel economy for a change before jumping back into a v8/v10. If you can deal with the higher Fuel bill, I say go for it!!
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