2008 Mercedes CLS63 - The bravest of brave pills?

[LordVader]

So I'm in the fortunate position of having a budget of £15K or thereabouts to spend on a performance car.
It would only be used for three days a week so fuel consumption (or lack of it) isnt really a big deal.
I am I think developing a bit of an obsession with the idea of an early CLS63.
There is not many for sale but there are some low mileage example about -

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007301...

So should I run away from the idea or embrace it?
Interested to hear all opinions, experiences or alternative suggestions.

[ZX10R NIN]

Embrace it the 6.2 is nigh on bulletproof the window regulators aren't the most reliable if you have starting problems it'll be the start battery under the bonnet (I've gone to look at these & people have the trickle charger attached to the Aux battery instead) on a whole though they're great car.

[LayZ]

Strongly approve. These will be a proper classic one day (this may be a long time off, admittedly). Head bolts are the problem on the 63 I think?

I would personally go for a 55 AMG though, cheaper tax, and you can have fun modifying with the supercharger.

[Sir Bagalot]

I say go for it, but remember you won't have the running costs of a £15K car. But a £100K car.

Also the car you linked to..... is it me or does that drivers seat look quite worn for that kind of mileage?