2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG

2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG

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Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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Well, I popped up a thread of all my cars but have some great pics of the CLS and think it deserves a thread I can update. I bought this in the summer of 2015 from a friends father in law.

It is a 2007 CLS63, so has the 6.2ltr V8 AMG engine making just over 500bhp, 7spd auto, full service history and just under 18k on the clock. My friend is a professional detailer so the car has been spoiled prior to me owning. I was really lucky to find one in this condition.

















Let's be honest, this is the main attraction to these era of AMG, that V8!! smile





I'm not sure other than the steering wheel which were ticked options in the car. It has a sunroof, full leather, Command, electric seats both sides etc.





















So that's about it really. The car has been serviced the equivalent of about every 2-3k and the last service cost me around £500 for a couple of bits but otherwise it's been brilliant. I can't see myself selling this for a long time.

Only real issue I had was a flat battery in the summer which resulted in it looking very low as the air suspension hadn't been used for the 5 weeks or so. Looked a bit 'scene' for my liking.



That's about it otherwise, bring on some nice sunny days so I can take it for a blast. smile

MDMA .

8,849 posts

100 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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Looks awesome. How ruinous could it get? Bet it sounds good on the move.

J4CKO

41,287 posts

199 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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The suspension is a "feature", my 500 settles a bit over a week, as long as it isnt on the bump stops and it comes back up, its all good, it is a generator of anxiety when you first get one though.

Would love to try an AMG one did think it would be my next car but will prob go hot hatch, would be a bit daft to go for the same, but faster.

Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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MDMA . said:
Looks awesome. How ruinous could it get? Bet it sounds good on the move.
Thank you mate, I'm still really pleased with it even 18 months later. As for being ruinous, well it's as bad as you think of fuel, 15mpg round town and a max of 27mpg. As for repairs well I suspect they're expensive and now I'm 34 I'm in a position to run this as a weekend car, I paid top end money for this example hence the mileage and condition but it's still a car that holds its owns.

Sounds petty good sat still too https://youtu.be/oISwXwxwqyM

J4CKO said:
The suspension is a "feature", my 500 settles a bit over a week, as long as it isnt on the bump stops and it comes back up, its all good, it is a generator of anxiety when you first get one though.

Would love to try an AMG one did think it would be my next car but will prob go hot hatch, would be a bit daft to go for the same, but faster.
Yea that was a one off as once the battery was replaced it was started and hasn't dropped since. The suspension is one of the things to be aware of with one of these but so far so good. My old E320 has Airmatic and that's been fine so far,

I'm almost tempted to change my E for a CLS diesel so I wouldn't blame you for going faster, I just fancy a CLS320 without Airmatic as a daily car,

Paddymcc

929 posts

190 months

Saturday 28th January 2017
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Any cracked wheels yet? I went through 2 sets of those alloys before binning them!

The airmatic replacements aren't too expensive these days. Had one strut replaced by a specialist last year for £500. My rubber airbag bust and separated from the strut

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 28th January 2017
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A friend has the '55 and it is lovely, the interior has really worn well (on 60k).

Looks nice and understated in silver, without tints and black alloys!

But, you really need to use it more, seems a shame its only done 18,000.

Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Saturday 28th January 2017
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Paddymcc said:
Any cracked wheels yet? I went through 2 sets of those alloys before binning them!

The airmatic replacements aren't too expensive these days. Had one strut replaced by a specialist last year for £500. My rubber airbag bust and separated from the strut
Not that I'm aware of chap. Admittedly I have heard of it happening but so far so good.

Hopefully the Airmatic is in decent health but then again I accept if things needing doing. It's a car worth caring for. smile

Paddymcc

929 posts

190 months

Saturday 28th January 2017
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Alex_225 said:
Not that I'm aware of chap. Admittedly I have heard of it happening but so far so good.

Hopefully the Airmatic is in decent health but then again I accept if things needing doing. It's a car worth caring for. smile
Fingers crossed! they're a lovely looking wheel with the dish on the wider rears.

Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Saturday 28th January 2017
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I will have to keep my eyes peeled for pot holes that's for sure. I think these wheels really suit the car without being stupidly large.

Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Monday 6th February 2017
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Had a bit of a nerdy moment whilst having a rummage on eBay.

Managed to find an original CLS brochure which covers the CLS63 as well as the 320 and 500. Is a hardback and totally mint. Not the most exciting thing but I love collecting bits and pieces like this to keep along in the cars history folder.






alec.e

2,149 posts

123 months

Monday 6th February 2017
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That car is so clean, I love it, quite fond of the CLS especially AMG versions.

Nunga

332 posts

107 months

Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Firstly, I love the car and the spec. What bothers me is the way the steering wheel dates the interior like nothing else with its oval buttons. It's the only thing I dislike on Es and CLSs of this vintage. The interior still looks nice and fresh wheel aside.

But, as I said, I love the car. Definitely a bucket-list engine, too.

KillerHERTZ

937 posts

197 months

Tuesday 7th February 2017
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If you get it on STAR Dianogistic system, you can get the Airmatic lower, I did my CLS55 AMG.

coopedup

3,741 posts

138 months

Tuesday 7th February 2017
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That looks like a real beauty!

J4CKO

41,287 posts

199 months

Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Alex_225 said:
MDMA . said:
Looks awesome. How ruinous could it get? Bet it sounds good on the move.
Thank you mate, I'm still really pleased with it even 18 months later. As for being ruinous, well it's as bad as you think of fuel, 15mpg round town and a max of 27mpg. As for repairs well I suspect they're expensive and now I'm 34 I'm in a position to run this as a weekend car, I paid top end money for this example hence the mileage and condition but it's still a car that holds its owns.

Sounds petty good sat still too https://youtu.be/oISwXwxwqyM

J4CKO said:
The suspension is a "feature", my 500 settles a bit over a week, as long as it isnt on the bump stops and it comes back up, its all good, it is a generator of anxiety when you first get one though.

Would love to try an AMG one did think it would be my next car but will prob go hot hatch, would be a bit daft to go for the same, but faster.
Yea that was a one off as once the battery was replaced it was started and hasn't dropped since. The suspension is one of the things to be aware of with one of these but so far so good. My old E320 has Airmatic and that's been fine so far,

I'm almost tempted to change my E for a CLS diesel so I wouldn't blame you for going faster, I just fancy a CLS320 without Airmatic as a daily car,
I cant afford one (yet/soon/ever) but been looking at the 218 CLS 63, I know they arent as nice looking but still look pretty good and they are dropping in price, just under thirty grand.

I am not sure I need to go faster though, an BMW i8 decided to show me how much faster he was, not that much really, ditto a V6S Jag F type, made a lot of noise but didnt pull away much, he slowed down, let me through, I think to check it wasnt a 320cdi biggrin



ScottJB

320 posts

142 months

Wednesday 8th February 2017
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Lovely car, fantastic mileage, must feel like new.

I had a CLS55 and it was a superb car, effortless pace and loads of comfort/refinement.

Alex_225

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6,234 posts

200 months

Wednesday 8th February 2017
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J4CKO said:
I cant afford one (yet/soon/ever) but been looking at the 218 CLS 63, I know they arent as nice looking but still look pretty good and they are dropping in price, just under thirty grand.
To be honest the later CLS models aren't exactly hideous cars in my opinion. I'm just not sure they quite had that look that the first model had, something about the W219 makes it look right and yet a bit different as well.

ScottJB said:
Lovely car, fantastic mileage, must feel like new.

I had a CLS55 and it was a superb car, effortless pace and loads of comfort/refinement.
I was so lucky to get my hands on it. Admittedly I paid top end money for that mileage and condition but it seems like a bargain when you consider the brand new price and as you say, is like new inside and out.

I've not been in a 55 but I'd imagine the additional torque could be useful day to day. Not that the 63 is lacking but it's a high revving V8 to get the power where as the supercharged 5.5 must be very useable, perhaps more so day to day.

I'm still very tempted to chop my E320 in for a CLS320 CDI for family duties. Even in non-AMG guise they still stand out.

Alex_225

Original Poster:

6,234 posts

200 months

Saturday 29th September 2018
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Thought I'd update this thread despite having not done much with the car at all this year. As always, had every intention of getting it MOT'd and on the road for summer. Two children under 5 and a busy work schedule put that on the backburner.

Despite that, I uncovered the beasty today and gave it a quick once over, took some pictures since the sun was shining.

The air suspension drops somewhat when it's been sat still for a while. I'm sure the 'stance' types out there would like the look.





Fortunately the car rights itself once it's been running a minute or so. Engine bay is still nice and clean.



Obviously I had to give it a once over with the wash mitts and drying towels.













Still not ticked over 18k yet, not bad for a 2007.



Genuinely nice paddles to use, certainly compared to the clicking button type my other half had in her SL350!









Optional sunroof which I rather like.



Bit of a boring update but I'm still chuffed to bits with finding such a great example. Still puts a smile on my face.

Muzzer79

9,806 posts

186 months

Saturday 29th September 2018
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It looks lovely, but I’m afraid I can’t understand the point of having a performance car, in which you can fit the whole family, that you do 32 miles in in 9 months...... confused

But hey, it’s your car.

alec.e

2,149 posts

123 months

Saturday 29th September 2018
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Awesome condition, must be like a new car.

But I would agree with the above, get out and drive it smile