2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG - 6 Months Ownership Review
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- čas přidán 2. 04. 2021
- Welcome back to Engines & Idiots! Today we're looking at the cost of ownership and my experiences with the 2006 CLS55 AMG after having had it for 6 months.
Gear I Use:
Sony A7iii: tinyurl.com/y387xb7w
Sony 24mm G-Master: tinyurl.com/y4goggpv
Sony 55mm Zeiss: tinyurl.com/yykyrvkw
Zhiyun Weebill S: tinyurl.com/yyk8ucm7
Zhiyun Crane V2: tinyurl.com/yy5qf5ks
Music Used:
Cut Deep (Prod. Riddiman)
Hopes (Prod. Riddiman)
Cold-Hearted (Prod. Riddiman)
Optimistic (Prod. Riddiman)
Parts I Used:
BC Coilovers BR J-05 System: www.fitmentindustries.com/sto...
W211 E-Class Rear Lower Control Arms: www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
UPD Supercharger Tensioner Pulley:
Mann Engine Filter: www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Mann Cabin Filter: www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Liqui-Moly Oil Change Kit: www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Brembo Front Brake Rotors:
Lemforder Sway Bar Link (Driver): www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Lemforder Sway Bar Link (Passenger): www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Philips DiamondVision H7 Bulbs: tinyurl.com/yy7w75b5
ProLift 3 Ton Jack Stands: tinyurl.com/y69q5fcr
Lexicon XZN Triple Square Socket Set: tinyurl.com/y2g2zfql
Owl Tools Torx Bit Socket Set: tinyurl.com/y27w32mw
Mercedes Transmission Dipstick for 722.6 Gearbox: tinyurl.com/y2mxdels
Black & Decker Random Orbit Polisher: tinyurl.com/yxhhwsy5
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Congrats on getting 500 Subs. Today cause I'm the 500th subscriber plus I'm looking to get my first AMG and this been on my list
New Subscriber!!! Appreciate the insight So after countless months of researching and this video helped a ton! I'll now go with CLS55 all the way. Contemplating if I got the 550 route I'll always be wishing I got the 55, especially when I get burnt by all the imports and muscle cars...
Always check your front door window mechanisms before they fail - the cables rust easily (depending on the climate, of course). I've changed them both, on both my CLSs, as they all eventually failed.
Current car: 2005 CLS 55. Previous car: 2005 CLS 350 (gasoline)
Yes, you are right about this. SN had both windows repaired by the previous owner prior to sale. This is a common failure point!
I found that a month after I bought mine last year
Beautiful car and color my man
Nice video, prepare for the fuel pumps regulator/sender assembly. They all crack and spray gas out side
Keep it up mate
Thank you again!
Love your car, it's such a beautiful one. My buddy had the same everything but in Black. It was a great car up until 100k miles, the transmission went out on him.
My cars twin, it's beautiful. Word of advice, go long tubes right out of the gate. It's a bitch of a job, only do it once. I went with MBH and the sound/power is glorious.
It's definitely in the playbook!
If I was only able to ever have one mod on an AMG, it would be headers hands down every time.
This is same exact car as featured in 50 cent ft Tony Yayo “so seductive” music video (theirs is black) and I’ve always wanted this car. Fun Fact: I’m a hip hop artist and have a song with Tony Yayo myself
you've found a new subscriber... btw how much different is this model different to the CLS w219 350 cgi. in terms of suspension ?(if you know )
First of all, thank you! Means a lot to us! To answer your question, the CLS350 CGI's suspension is a coil spring set up which is completely different than the CLS55's stock AIRMATIC air suspension system. To be fair, from what I gather, the stock E350 and CLS350 actually feel better at handling than their air suspension counterparts. SN's CLS55 AMG here has a coilover conversion, however, which is much more similar to what the CLS350 has from the factory.
the cls55 is gorgeous
Hey bro. Sweet video. Could you list the link of all of the parts you've changed? Seemed very cheap.
Greetings from Norway.
Hadde vært digg men slike biler i Norge, er lei av alle dritt bilene og Teslaene... skulle vært tyske priser på amg biler
@@locoriders2534 ja fy søren! 👍
I know the video is old but do you have a link or know where to get the coilovers and everytging you need for the conversion
Man where did you get you headlight wiring?
You didn't say "I hope it's not my car" YOU SAID "NO THAT'S NOT MY CAR"
Your mom
@@enginesandidiots4204 got em
I freaked out for sure, total denial
Where did you found brembo front discs for 100 bucks a piece??
Again: the most beautiful sedan ever made
( or must we say sedanned coupé/coupéd sedan), probably even the most beautiful production car ever made. I upright would pick this over a modern CLS or S-Class. The lines of this car stay unparralled.
Even though i love this cls, i think the e34 m5, giulia, sl r219, aston martin rapide, lexus lc500, and the ALFA ROMEO 6C v6 are arguably more beautiful designs. This CLS w219 is still a revolutionary design of course.
@@user-cy7hk2xw2b Do you mean teh SL R129? if so we have the same taste in cars...like exactly.
@@huntermusk7613 I think I meant the r230, but the r129 is just as gorgeous
Could you tell me the fuel consumption on really really normal driving without strong accelerations and if this engine doesn't get problems
This engine by German standards is very reliable. In fact, the power train is very robust, both the M113K engine and 722.6 transmission are fantastic. However, they are not without issue, and whether you are a DIYer or take it to the shop can really change how much you spend. Fuel consumption for normal driving is 14 city, and 18-22 highway. A tank of gas will easily net 350-400 miles with nice driving, which is hard to do 🤫
one year update!!
How often do the rear main seals go out on these cars? Its something I see A LOT on M113K cars, and my S55 needs that done. Just wondering how long before I’ll need to address it again
It's quite frequent. Get an OEM seal and make sure your mechanic knows the process and isn't half-assing it. Even after getting it done twice now, I still have the occasional drip and that's just a reality of owning theses cars.
Planning to buy this car and same color, but with mods on
Buy stock. A modded car is a mystery box imo
06 cls55, same color as yours and super clean but more problems. power and performance is there but reliability is not, i've owned mine from may 2020 to now, did so much work to it and still getting problems (keep in mind that i baby the car and have all work done by a performance shop in orlando FL). currently has 94k miles and i'm considering to junk it.
what problems are you having with your car?
Thinking of getting one what’s going on here would like to know
I’d be interested in buying it. If so send your email and we can chat offline
What problems?
Great vid. I plan on picking up one this summer.
Good luck! Fantastic car!
Polyurethane engine mounts seems harsh
They are ever so slightly harsher than normal mounts, but also more durable. Not to mention, serviceable. For a car that's about to undergo heavy modification, I think they will be a good choice
bro nice hair!!
I hate mine. Worst car I have ever owned. Always throwing a code. Not one code. One issue will cause multiple codes so the diagnostic is a nightmare
3 for premium ????!! Dammmm!!! It was 6.3 over here in cali
Where is the 12 month update????
My insurance was 750 PER MONTH with my 440i
(NJ)
I own cls55 but when i bought a tesla i put my Mercedes i. The garage under the shade i will wait 15 years and sell it after. And i will not spend single dollar for my tesla ❤
Looks just like my amg
*I could barely hear you*
Generally on the side of your phone there are 2 buttons one facing the top of the phone and one facing the charging port. Generally speaking the one facing away from the charging port is the volume up button. Pressing the volume up should increase your volume. If not maybe seek an otolaryngolgist.
Never buy a car cash. Put money down and pay monthly. You then have money for repairs, build your credit, and have the option to pay the car off when you’re ready
Lol. Only finance a car if you can invest the full purchase price cash in a higher yielding instrument than youre paying interest on the loan.
Youre giving terrible advise, so confidently
@@DutchManticore so one should pay cash for a 40k car instead of financing it right? What about a 120k car, buy that outright too huh?? Unless the car is 5k, you’re giving even worse advice…
Most ppl finance their cars because they CAN’T pay with cash! I just gave a reason not to. No one in their right financial mind would tell you to pay flat out for car A instead of financing car B if they had the cash to do it!
Never buy a car cash when you can finance. Cars depreciate too much to have too much cash tied in them
@@CNote825 yes. If you cant pay for it cash you cant afford it lol. If you make 80k a year you have no business driving a 60k car lol. Its just Americans and their financing that think this is normal.
The ONLY reason you finance is if you can use the money to generate a higher return than the cost of borrowing
In all other cases, you are keeping yourself poor. Literally, you will not understand this
I make 140k a year, with a 210k household income. We have 400k in savings. My girlfriend drives a €12k Opel Adam, and I drive a €32k Volvo V60 T8. Both bought and paid for outright.
I could easily borrow Range Rover or Ferrari money. Even afford those cars outright. And you know why I dont? Because Im not going to pay interest on a rapidly depreciating liability.
Thats how I got wealthy in the first place
@@DutchManticore most countries don’t pay as much and offer the types of opportunities, or traps, as America either. If you make 80k a year you STILL shouldn’t pay cash for even a 15-20k car! Imo one shouldn’t buy a car, cash or finance, more than 1/4-1/3 their income!
You should NEVER tie up cash in a car that will depreciate faster than you can drive it. If that car is less than 5-10k and one makes 80k, by all means buy it cash. If it’s a newer car, finance it. Based on what you’re saying one should pay cash for the newest car they can afford to pay cash for, which is not the case!
The cheapest 2018 Ferrari for sale near me is 159k and there is a 2021 for 199k. Even with your alleged financial situation, you would be a fool to pay cash for those. Nobody with good sense would tell you to do that
I think we’re saying the same thing. I’m not sure tho…
@@DutchManticoreI agree with you. People that rather finance doesn’t understand money and why they stay broke. I own all 3 of my vehicles. Only debt I have is my mortgage and I’m paying an additional $1k a month to the principal. I rather pay off the house quicker, so I can save thousands of cash. Following that 30 year loan will have my total interest cost almost close to the cost of my house. Not worth paying that minimum payment every month.
why u keep talking about shit u have to do but have not done yet buddy
Too much money it's better to lease it or buy a 1999 civic
Your mom is a 1999 civic
Dude said a civic
Why are you even watching then lmao
Lol don’t nobody want a Honda 😂