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      02-09-2012, 01:45 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Mahzari View Post
For reference, a base 535i is $52,500 and a base 640i coupe is $73,600. Looking at EnI's numbers, a CLS550 makes the most sense. Less money, the highest HP, and I think it's the best looking, too
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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot View Post
Completely agree with this. I don't see any justification for spending that much of a premium for this car. The CLS550 gives you a V8, faster acceleration than the 650i Coupe based on journalist tests, similar styling, and no worries about HPFP issues for less money.

My guess is that to equip a 650i GC to level of my 550i will put it at $105k. At that point you would be in CLS63 AMG territory.
Bingo. I will take the better looking car and twin turbo V8 for $5,000 cheaper.
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