CLS or S-Class?

[Neil H]

Re the OP's question, I think there is a big issue here. If you buy a used S it will be on a far less favourable agility deal than with a new CLS. Also, given that the S is about to be replaced this year, its value will drop faster than Prince Harry's drawers so I think its a very bad idea to buy one. There are some tremendous lease deals on the outgoing S if that is the car you are set on.
I was actually in a very similar predicament to you back in May, I opted for the CLS due to feedback from colleagues who all said an S class is for the slightly older gentlemen, a CLS is a signal of intent, but not a fully fledged acceptance of age.
Are you buying cash or finance?

 

[television]

Re the OP's question, I think there is a big issue here. If you buy a used S it will be on a far less favourable agility deal than with a new CLS. Also, given that the S is about to be replaced this year, its value will drop faster than Prince Harry's drawers so I think its a very bad idea to buy one. There are some tremendous lease deals on the outgoing S if that is the car you are set on.
I was actually in a very similar predicament to you back in May, I opted for the CLS due to feedback from colleagues who all said an S class is for the slightly older gentlemen, a CLS is a signal of intent, but not a fully fledged acceptance of age.
Are you buying cash or finance?

You have some very valid points all through you post, thanks I had forgotten that the new one is on its way

 

[Neil H]

You have some very valid points all through you post, thanks I had forgotten that the new one is on its way

I try my best...

 

[300SL]

Re the OP's question, I think there is a big issue here. If you buy a used S it will be on a far less favourable agility deal than with a new CLS. Also, given that the S is about to be replaced this year, its value will drop faster than Prince Harry's drawers so I think its a very bad idea to buy one. There are some tremendous lease deals on the outgoing S if that is the car you are set on.
I was actually in a very similar predicament to you back in May, I opted for the CLS due to feedback from colleagues who all said an S class is for the slightly older gentlemen, a CLS is a signal of intent, but not a fully fledged acceptance of age.
Are you buying cash or finance?

I am almost 40. I think I will wait for the next S-Class as I do like the images shown my MB. Thank you everyone for the help. However, what should I get in the mean time. I might just hire a Mercedes if I can.

 

[television]

I am almost 40. I think I will wait for the next S-Class as I do like the images shown my MB. Thank you everyone for the help. However, what should I get in the mean time. I might just hire a Mercedes if I can.

Just buy a £500 old C 202 they still go well

 

[Neil H]

I am almost 40. I think I will wait for the next S-Class as I do like the images shown my MB. Thank you everyone for the help. However, what should I get in the mean time. I might just hire a Mercedes if I can.

You can borrow my ML350 and ask your wife to crash it for me(going by your autosig)! I'm blessed with two cars and only need one!

To give an idea of depreciation, my CLS was specced at £56k, I paid £48 after a lot of haggling, have put 3,000 miles on it and due to my wifes condition deteriorating asked the dealer what I'd get for it now. £42 from the dealer, he'll sell it for £48 again.

 

[mikestrivens]

I'd go for the S class any day. The CLS is the ugliest car on the market.

 

[st4]

S class unless you really do press on driving. I used to think too big and overrated until my Dad bought one and nearly new it's fantastic value for money and a restful jolly car.

 

[television]

S class unless you really do press on driving. I used to think too big and overrated until my Dad bought one and nearly new it's fantastic value for money and a restful jolly car.

Big does have its draw backs, on narrow road little cars pass through gaps that I cannot, buses coming from the other way can force me to stop, mainly on bends, once on the full size road they come into their own, fast, silent and just so smooth.

 

[300SL]

Thanks for the offer but I might by a £500 C202 and just see what I can get. Should be intresting.

 

[300SL]

I think I will try a C202 and see what I can get. Should be a bit of fun.