CLS55 AMG VALUATION HELP

[DSK]

So I'm after a healthy CLS55 (in no rush whatso ever) and been watching the advertised cars for several, several moths, only missing out one real contender as it was located in central London and the strict lock down rules.

Cars with high 130,000 miles, are not selling at around around £7,000 (advertised values).
Cars with around 90-115,000 miles, at around £6995-8500 (advertised values) have been selling.
So I'd say around £13K would be around the upper end of the value for the best clean low owner, low milers etc).

(I've noted the reg plates of the examples being passed around on fleebay etc and trying to be flipped as well as the optimistic folks selling high milers for what I'd say is top end money, so avoiding such examples.)

Current examples of available cars at dealers

73K - £13995 - Not Sold for over 8 months
104K - £11,990 - only been on a short while

Now, this one, is the kind of thing that I'm after : 73K, £16990 - just came onto market. This is at the other end of the country but, I've always happily travelled for the right car. I've been told the price is NOT negotiable (and I would not negotiate without being there in person). To be frank it needs a couple of minor bits of paint and I'd if it was mine, I'd fit new lamps despite the circa £900 each cost and would expect any car, at the upper end of the price scale to be 100% (as my current even far older cars are!) Would members agree that this example is overpriced?

Additionally would members agree that circa £13K is currently the upper end of the price ranges currently? If not, what do you think the values truly are?

 

[bembo449]

I cant see that a non supercharged 55 is worth anywhere near that price pal , just my opinion

 

[DSK]

I cant see that a non supercharged 55 is worth anywhere near that price pal , just my opinion

The CLS55 only came as the 5.5 V8 Kompressor engine.

 

[SL63 Mark]

The CLS55 only came as the 5.5 V8 Kompressor engine.

That is true. Same engine as my car, and probably worth at least £13k for a nice cherished lowish miles one.

Lovely car, lovely engine, always fancied them myself, I do like the look of the shooting brake version, but rare as hens teeth.

 

[DSK]

That is true. Same engine as my car, and probably worth at least £13k for a nice cherished lowish miles one.

Lovely car, lovely engine, always fancied them myself, I do like the look of the shooting brake version, but rare as hens teeth.

If things force me towards a 63 5.5 guise car then a shooting brake it will be as they have 3 seats in the back and the estate looks better styled than the saloon (IMO) and sorts out the styling issues at the rear. As I like older stuff, I think a CLS55 would be another pointless but, good buy for me and my stable and I'd pay around £13K for a fine example if that's where prices are but, I don't believe they are worth closer £17K. IMO the CLS55 still has about another 5yrs to go before prices start to rise and sellers can be silly.

 

[AMGeed]

Now, this one, is the kind of thing that I'm after : 73K, £16990 - just came onto market. This is at the other end of the country but, I've always happily travelled for the right car. I've been told the price is NOT negotiable (and I would not negotiate without being there in person). To be frank it needs a couple of minor bits of paint and I'd if it was mine, I'd fit new lamps despite the circa £900 each cost and would expect any car, at the upper end of the price scale to be 100% (as my current even far older cars are!) Would members agree that this example is overpriced?

Additionally would members agree that circa £13K is currently the upper end of the price ranges currently? If not, what do you think the values truly are?

Yes, I think it is overpriced. These CLS55's are now 15+ years old now and to expect almost £17k for one is wildly optimistic IMO.
That is W218/212 territory, and for a far more modern car. Add 5k to that £17k and you are easily in 5.5 biturbo territory and that is a step up from the Kompressor.
And I say that after having an E55 for over 6 years and being very reluctant to sell. A couple of days in a biturbo and it was forgotten and I never thought I'd say that.

 

[DSK]

@AMGeed - thanks for that. So seems like I'm being reasonable with my estimate.

I appreciate your experience and comments on the performance of the them but, for me its not a car I need but, rather just fancy having as I've always had a thing for the CLS55 hence the pursuit. Should I not find one, then I'll look at the 2014/2015> CLS63 shooting brake path.

 

[AMGeed]

@AMGeed - thanks for that. So seems like I'm being reasonable with my estimate.

I appreciate your experience and comments on the performance of the them but, for me its not a car I need but, rather just fancy having as I've always had a thing for the CLS55 hence the pursuit. Should I not find one, then I'll look at the 2014/2015> CLS63 shooting brake path.

Good luck with your search for a nice CLS55.
If you do turn towards a 14/15 plate CLS63 shooting brake, a low mileage (under 40k) will start from £25/26k+. A big step up in price from the 55.

 

[Alexamgs3]

The mercedes cls w219 55amg,there is only 250ish left in the uk, and if people are storing them away, that they are,buy the way, they are rare cars they will only go up in value they were the first 4 door coupe now they are following with the cla and the gt s class they all follow the cls in styling, and if you are one of the lucky one with a low miler and full merc history or a po30 with ceramic discs then you and look in r
The next 5 years to pay 30k for a good one.

 

[Alexamgs3]

Mercedes will not make big engines and more the v8 55 and 6.3 will be a thing of the
Past v6t and 4 cylinders and the future. Just look at the A35 and 45 and cla 45 I am gutted Mercedes were always v8 to me, sec 5.60 p

 

[Wighty]

@AMGeed - thanks for that. So seems like I'm being reasonable with my estimate.

I appreciate your experience and comments on the performance of the them but, for me its not a car I need but, rather just fancy having as I've always had a thing for the CLS55 hence the pursuit. Should I not find one, then I'll look at the 2014/2015> CLS63 shooting brake path.

Any updates on your car hunt buddy , just seen this thread .

 

[DSK]

I was still eyeing these up and searching the ads daily until I bought the w221 S350 last week but the ones that would make my shortlist didn’t come up at below what I thought was fair for one at £15k topps.

No rush now for a toy but I will still keep an occasional eye on the adverts as you never know what may pop up.


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[Alexamgs3]

I am putting my Mercedes cls 55 amg up for sale, if anyone is interested it's has full Mercedes history I have owned the car for 5 years its brilliant, its been my pride and joy. Obsidian Black new Eagle f1s just been serviced new mot.its just not getting used garaged and covered

 

[mioba]

price, mileage, location?

 

[DSK]

I saw the above car in the classifieds briefly but it was very far away for me to easily travel too, as well as it being a nice colour combo, I love the light interior, black is not for me.


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[Alexamgs3]

price, mileage, location?

Portsmouth 75k full Mercedes benz service history new Mot Eagle f1 tyres all round.07914941473

 

[Alexamgs3]

Portsmouth 75k full Mercedes benz service history new Mot Eagle f1 tyres all round.07914941473

£17000

 

[AMGeed]

^ Good luck with that.

 

[DSK]

Let’s try here on the off chance….

Wanted CLS55 AMG
Anything other than black/black considered.
Maximum 2 owners
Must have fully documented history
Interior must be in perfect condition
Exterior must be mint or as close to it as possible
Preventative maintenance desirable
Quaife lsd desirable

Cash waiting for the right car.


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