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aradeff, 12/30/2011
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned Jags,Cadillacs and MB's. The last three 2005 Clk 550' 2008 Cls 500'20011Cls 550 and now 2012 Cls 550 after hitting a deer. This is the best car I have ever driven.Power is incredible and it draws people wherever we go. I may never change. Averaged 22.7 on a trip to NYC.
Another flawless car
John R, 01/16/2022
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Being a fan of this particular W218, I ordered new with every option available, including a Designo package. Back then, the Designo wasn’t very prominent but I wanted the very best, this class had to offer. To this day with only 45k miles, it’s never been in the shop for a single issue. It’s been serviced and had only OEM MO replacement tires. It’s never had to have aligned or brakes or any physical damage whatsoever. It’s as perfect as the day I picked it up. I find that people are always asking, did I get it? I find cars today aren’t pretty or sexy. Most people buy SUV’s because they are sheep. I buy cars that are art and inspire emotion. Most of these are just basic and most of them don’t last. I usually trade every 2-3 years but I haven’t found anything I like as well. As amazing as the new technology is on the never versions, they are not esthetically pleasing. It’s hard to find one even 9 years later, (unless you buy a 63) that cost 96k. This was an S Class with youth. I even had the engine tuned to put out almost 650hp. I couldn’t have ever asked for a mow beautifully designed of better built car. I hear people complain about build quality or cheap materials but unless you buy the upper end, you’ll get what you pay for. To me, it’s all in how you maintain and keep your cars. They are like children, you raise them properly and you’ll have a good person, you raise them poorly, (or to the “best of your ability”) and you have nothing but trouble and disappointment.
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Hold on to your ankles
J.R., 03/09/2017
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful
Everyone knows that owning a Mercedes-Benz is a costly ordeal. But my experience went even deeper into my pockets. For the first 3 to 4 years the car was solid! No real mechanical issues. Only the yearly maintenance, tires, and a fuel pump which warranty covered. Within 3 months of the warranty running out the whole air suspension went out. (1400.00 repair dealer cost) 2 months later power steering pump goes (700 repair dealer cost) Within the next visit I needed new pads/rotors. (1500 repair dealer cost) Then upon trying to sell/trade the vehicle in the resale value is less then HALF of what I bought the car for! On top of that my particular model has a recall that has no repair yet so not even Mercedes Benz dealerships will take the car for a trade in. For that kind of money the service is unacceptable. Don't mind spending good money for a quality product. I just believe they don't make one anymore.
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GDH, 01/19/2023
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I came late to this vehicle, but I am more than wowed by the beauty and power this car has...I recently added a RennTech HHT ECU upgrade that has dramatically awakened the motor in this car!!!...This car has a look for business and power for pure motoring pleasure...Well Done Mercedes!
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Rocket Ship with All the Luxury Features
Steve Mesh, 11/14/2019
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It handle like it us on rails. Styling is classic. Still looks awesome after 7 years. Black wheels are a must. Great road car. Has 4 bucket seats. Cooled seats are a must.