@@DK4Code Yes...I paid 50k. 21k miles, distronic plus, sports package. The dealer had two other ones for less but they were not as loaded and had higher mileage.
@@legendaryx2089 I traded it in for a Chevy Tahoe 2 years ago because I needed a larger vehicle. I regret not keeping my MB. I didn't really have to trade it in, and it was not giving me any problems and I miss having it. Bottom line, hang on to it.
Thank you for such a thorough, outspoken review. I love this quote: "This isn't a car you get a grin from driving; it's a car you get get a grin from being SEEN in." Brilliant stuff! Any cars that you would say a person would get a grin BOTH from driving and being seen in?!
@Michael7477 Sir, I must tell that your comment is absolutely spot on! That On/off power feel (judder) that create discomfort to him is mainly because this car requires a loong stretch of road without limits, like the German Autobahn, in which this car was originally designed for. There's a CLS350 in Europe which I think is more suitable for American roads with lesser speed limits.
The purpose of his videos are to review the technological aspects of the vehicles such as the navigation, lane departure and such, and so on. That's why he always says "Check the Tech"
Oh hell no the CLS wishes it was as good as the CL the CLS is known for shitty reliability back in 2008 while the CL got remodelled in 2007 and was completely fine. I get a service bill just by looking at a CLS anyway im going of topic the 1 tiny reason that makes the CL look way nicer is the frameless doors. The CLS is a wannabe S class and CL which separated is a beautiful pair of mercs but combined is a total pile of shite
7:18 rear view camera, "outta be stock".. i have died of laughter,.. doctors brought me back but then i remembered and passed again... then in my afterlife i died because that afterlife had it stock and it reminded me of this video but then i got brought back by doctors but then i remembered once again and passed again...
@ivacls77 I hate when car manufactures put so much emphasis on making their lineup all look the same. The old CLS was unique, and now, as you said, it is just one of the many
I don’t understand your ranting about throttle response. I’ve owned 2 of these cars and they were both smooth as silk. Your head getting yanked back and forth is called horespower. I doubt any owner would tell you that hp wasn’t a major attraction to the car. So, any of us, who own one, look forward to having our necks snapped. Enjoy it. Don’t complain about one of the prominent features. That’s why we buy them.
It is a great design, BUT from my experience, I own 2010 E350 and 2007 S550. Both have the same problem with their 722.9 transmission. I changed the valve body for the 350e then sold it last month. I still suffering with the S550. Regarding the breaks, it makes annoying sound most of the times and I have to clean the wheels rims many times a week because of the break dust. For further information, Google " Mercedes Benz quality problems" or "Mercedes Benz 722.9 transmission" Thanks
@theballinmaster I would hope NIssan does follow suit, and adds a hybrid system to their vehicles as well. The only problem with putting Infinitis hybrid system in a Nissan is. The Infiniti hybrid system is as of now only build for cars with real wheel drive. Most Nissian vehicles are front wheel drive. So they have to do some engineering to fit that system in a front wheel drive vehicle. I'm sure eventually you will see Nissan hybrids, I believe in Nissan they did build the Leaf and GTR.
If no can afford a 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 550, including the base, then you can wait for the 2012 Audi A7. It's got and eight speed automatic transmission, MMI, a turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine with Quattro AWD, and has a base price of $60,000. Add $20,000 in options and you have an $80,000 car with the best-looking car that compete with the CLS 550!
From a nissan guy, I have a R32 skyline and now a z as well, My friend has this CLS550 and the ride is great for a luxury car, i do love it I am not going to lie, but for the money? I would much rather have a m3 or Lexus IS-F but a great car non the less
For some reason, I have the exact same brake sound problem as well as a weak garage control sensor, but id have to say the rest of the S550 is pure quality.
@OneOfaKind949 Since Infiniti is Nissan's luxury brand, do you think that Nissan can also use the same hybrid technology, like the Infiniti, for the future Altima Hybrid and Sentra Hybrid? It would actually be cool putting the electric motor in between the engine and CVT transmission. Then it will get crazy fuel mileage!
Im from vancouver too. TBH, theres quite alot of Lambo's and AM's around. Especially around Granville and RICHMOND. Not to mention the amount of BMW's and Benzes. I'm pretty sure your friend is just good with women in general. I guess the CLS may help but its not like the women will leave to a guy with a Lambo just cause he has a Lambo.
This guy reminded me why you shouldn't pick a car based on a CNET review. This is worth a try if you want o buy a vacuum cleaner or some Tesla appliance, lol.
I have noticed one thing common in all of your videos and that is, most part of the video usually talks about the Navigation System only.I guess there are some other important things in a car to talk about.
@ivacls77 screwed up?? Buddy, all i have to say is go take a look at one in actuality, I felt the same about this car until i saw a black one parked today all by itself. unbelievable, i mean everyone was taking pictures
I just bought my 4th CLS and I must say I have never experienced any of these driving problems this guy stated. Maybe he should get some driving lessons and get that lead foot off the gas peddle. You don't like the car or the price of buying it or maintaining it THEN DON'T BUY ONE !
@@AJ-nf9fz all of them ; they each had their unique problems but overall if I had to choose I would say 2010. I liked that shifter on the consul and the body style with the V8 engine My next will be the 2019.
@BlueMoon858 compare the todays hybrids from, lets say japan, with diesel engines from german carmakers. hybrids are a wast of rare earth compounds and enviroment unfriendly chemicals shipped togetter from all around the globe to poisen people when they get scrapped. a VW bluemotion polo gets more mpg than a hybrid prius. hybrids are made for the american marked because all they whant to hear is "hybrid" because it sounds good.
I bought a 2014 CLS 550 in 2017....it was my first MB. Best car I have ever owned and I will buy another one in a couple of years.
Bbarfo your model has the diamond grill right? How much did u get it for? I’m planning to get one in a month or so.. same year maybe the cls400 model
@@DK4Code Yes...I paid 50k. 21k miles, distronic plus, sports package. The dealer had two other ones for less but they were not as loaded and had higher mileage.
Hey there I know it’s been 5 years but was wondering if you still have the car and if it’s been reliable? I recently got a 2014 550 myself
@@legendaryx2089 I traded it in for a Chevy Tahoe 2 years ago because I needed a larger vehicle. I regret not keeping my MB. I didn't really have to trade it in, and it was not giving me any problems and I miss having it. Bottom line, hang on to it.
@@Bbarfo how many miles did it have when you traded it in? So far I’m definitely leaning towards keeping it forever
Omg this car still looks too good
Yup, it sure does 👍
I love this car, it's not too big, not too small, just perfect and very slick.
Ofcourse u get your blind spot assist on the mirror cus that is whare your eyes will be while u are switching lanes
Much better looking than the first generation.
What a sexy car, MB really did a good job on this CLS
The most beautiful car on the road
This is by far the first review of a car that i watch that was mostly hilarious, and informative, this guy is awesome.
I love your reviews dude. You're always telling the bad sites, that others don't say. Thats why i like your reviews!
A corolla has more options than this Mercedes!
really? this guy? lol, he's clueless! :)))))
Thank you for such a thorough, outspoken review. I love this quote: "This isn't a car you get a grin from driving; it's a car you get get a grin from being SEEN in." Brilliant stuff! Any cars that you would say a person would get a grin BOTH from driving and being seen in?!
Cts v
CLS is my dream car, I hope I get some one day
You will be able to realize your dream.
Believe it! In the name of Jesus!
الله يوفقك
Cls 550 is everyone's dream car...WOW!!!!
I have this car and it's a nice ride
Tony Chianese I have the 650 and both are styled gorgeously! Though I’m happy the V8 in the BMW pumps out 50 more Hp and more torque hahah
beautiful car but come on If you dont have the merce in black or white it doesn't look right
this and the jaguar xj are just the sexiest luxury cars out today in my opinion
@JMCporsche
The previous one does look better no question about it. They turned a beautiful coupe into a E-class sedan.
@Michael7477 Sir, I must tell that your comment is absolutely spot on! That On/off power feel (judder) that create discomfort to him is mainly because this car requires a loong stretch of road without limits, like the German Autobahn, in which this car was originally designed for. There's a CLS350 in Europe which I think is more suitable for American roads with lesser speed limits.
The purpose of his videos are to review the technological aspects of the vehicles such as the navigation, lane departure and such, and so on. That's why he always says "Check the Tech"
even if you don't need it park assist is pretty cool:)
Anybody think the cls550 looks better than the cl550?
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO!
I would say no but the cls is updated
the facelift CLS 2015+ looks way way better than the CL550
Oh hell no the CLS wishes it was as good as the CL the CLS is known for shitty reliability back in 2008 while the CL got remodelled in 2007 and was completely fine. I get a service bill just by looking at a CLS anyway im going of topic the 1 tiny reason that makes the CL look way nicer is the frameless doors. The CLS is a wannabe S class and CL which separated is a beautiful pair of mercs but combined is a total pile of shite
b best designed Merc ever yeh
7:18 rear view camera, "outta be stock".. i have died of laughter,.. doctors brought me back but then i remembered and passed again...
then in my afterlife i died because that afterlife had it stock and it reminded me of this video but then i got brought back by doctors but then i remembered once again and passed again...
It is the first 4-doors coupe, it was built on coupe chassis. For me 4-doors coupe is the best body style.
Best looking benz ever
@ivacls77 I hate when car manufactures put so much emphasis on making their lineup all look the same. The old CLS was unique, and now, as you said, it is just one of the many
@Ochbileggg the body/length is ment for a 2 door coupe instead it has 4 doors.
I don’t understand your ranting about throttle response. I’ve owned 2 of these cars and they were both smooth as silk. Your head getting yanked back and forth is called horespower. I doubt any owner would tell you that hp wasn’t a major attraction to the car. So, any of us, who own one, look forward to having our necks snapped. Enjoy it. Don’t complain about one of the prominent features. That’s why we buy them.
This was the car every assholes dad had at my school back in the day
Sounds like the reviewer has a heavy foot and doesn’t check his mirrors enough… car is perfect
How much is this marvellous car, and how can I get it? I am living in Doha. Qatar.
@theballinmaster I too am a huge fan of the M35h... I can't wait till they put that hybrid system in their FX, EX or G vehicles.
It is a great design, BUT from my experience,
I own 2010 E350 and 2007 S550. Both have the same problem with their 722.9 transmission. I changed the valve body for the 350e then sold it last month. I still suffering with the S550.
Regarding the breaks, it makes annoying sound most of the times and I have to clean the wheels rims many times a week because of the break dust.
For further information, Google " Mercedes Benz quality problems"
or "Mercedes Benz 722.9 transmission"
Thanks
If only this car had 5 seats :(
I agree :(
that screen looks like a gameboy
@theballinmaster I would hope NIssan does follow suit, and adds a hybrid system to their vehicles as well. The only problem with putting Infinitis hybrid system in a Nissan is. The Infiniti hybrid system is as of now only build for cars with real wheel drive. Most Nissian vehicles are front wheel drive. So they have to do some engineering to fit that system in a front wheel drive vehicle. I'm sure eventually you will see Nissan hybrids, I believe in Nissan they did build the Leaf and GTR.
Cars got swag.
A 2012 Infiniti M35h does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds and gets 27 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. It also cost less than $72,000 when fully loaded!
BY FAR DA BEST REVIEWER!!!!!!!
my only complain about the look is the tail light, its looks like a volkswagen CC tail light O_o
If no can afford a 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 550, including the base, then you can wait for the 2012 Audi A7. It's got and eight speed automatic transmission, MMI, a turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine with Quattro AWD, and has a base price of $60,000. Add $20,000 in options and you have an $80,000 car with the best-looking car that compete with the CLS 550!
4.7 liters not 4.6
Brian Cooley is very good at reviewing cars
One of the best tv shows aha .
From a nissan guy, I have a R32 skyline and now a z as well, My friend has this CLS550 and the ride is great for a luxury car, i do love it I am not going to lie, but for the money? I would much rather have a m3 or Lexus IS-F but a great car non the less
i was thinking the same thing...my dream car too...great minds think alike!!!
For some reason, I have the exact same brake sound problem as well as a weak garage control sensor, but id have to say the rest of the S550 is pure quality.
S550?
Good car no problems and totally up to date.
If only they had this tech in the 50s, they wouldn't give a shit about your gangnam style.
@OneOfaKind949 Since Infiniti is Nissan's luxury brand, do you think that Nissan can also use the same hybrid technology, like the Infiniti, for the future Altima Hybrid and Sentra Hybrid? It would actually be cool putting the electric motor in between the engine and CVT transmission. Then it will get crazy fuel mileage!
Thank you so much for adding that extra detail! I would have died of anticipation if I didn't know the exterior and interior of you fuckin dads car
I have this car is is beyond nice.
Jaguar XJ at 6:04 !!! Sweet! :D
This will be my next car!
no dude, cl coupe here is $120,000 too, he is saying difference between cls & cl is $43,000
No one :
Mercedes : let’s take the pipboy interface and shove it in a luxury car
I will supercharge my CLS and keep it.
I think all guys should know how to parallel park. Screw the park assist cause we are men!!!
Im from vancouver too. TBH, theres quite alot of Lambo's and AM's around. Especially around Granville and RICHMOND. Not to mention the amount of BMW's and Benzes. I'm pretty sure your friend is just good with women in general. I guess the CLS may help but its not like the women will leave to a guy with a Lambo just cause he has a Lambo.
This guy reminded me why you shouldn't pick a car based on a CNET review. This is worth a try if you want o buy a vacuum cleaner or some Tesla appliance, lol.
why do you say that? Explain
I hope and pray I get to the financial level that would allow me to easily buy one of those!
4:14 "Years ago" ...as in one year earlier? The 2010-2011 E550 has a 5.5 L V8
I have noticed one thing common in all of your videos and that is, most part of the video usually talks about the Navigation System only.I guess there are some other important things in a car to talk about.
This guy is like Jeremy Clarkson American version !!!!!!
Good review. Saved me time and money, Thank You.
I like this guy.
this was years ago, but i can guarantee he was driving in eco mode the entire time.
daaaam !!! it shoul'nt be cheaper there sence its from europe?
I hope they do the new challenger 392.
Would you guys say this car is a sport car or more luxury?
I don't understand. Why is it called a coupe? Isn't a coupe supposed to be two door ? I'm confused
Name of song in the beginning, after the intro?
Nice car
@ivacls77 screwed up?? Buddy, all i have to say is go take a look at one in actuality, I felt the same about this car until i saw a black one parked today all by itself. unbelievable, i mean everyone was taking pictures
@Skieralex1 they did a few years ago.
This guy is a typical American, he probably turned up on the day and thought it was a Ford until somebody pointed the Mercedes badge out
My next car!
My dad test drives this car yesterday but he hates it so he's gonna get a Range Rover now
you forgot to include Maserati Quattroporte GTS and Aston Martin Virage!!!
Nice beautiful car, but for the price, it comes a bit short on gadget delivery.
WOW...like the design but think alot of those packages should already be included for 72k!!
Those are seat adjusters on the side? I thought it came with massage seats does anybody know if it does?
I`ll say,it`s dream car :D
does this guy like any car ?
well to be honest ... the throttle in this machine is very responsive. I dun knw why he was saying otherwise
do a review on the GMC Yukon
Its funny you would say that because u could see a Jaguar xj @ 6:00 in the background.
4 door coupe? what does it mean?
I just bought my 4th CLS and I must say I have never experienced any of these driving problems this guy stated. Maybe he should get some driving lessons and get that lead foot off the gas peddle.
You don't like the car or the price of buying it or maintaining it THEN DON'T BUY ONE !
Which year CLS550 did you find the best to own and drive?
@@AJ-nf9fz all of them ; they each had their unique problems but overall if I had to choose I would say 2010. I liked that shifter on the consul and the body style with the V8 engine
My next will be the 2019.
It's not a luxury car it's a 4 door coupe
brian cooleh is tha man !!!!!11111
do a review for the ferrari 458
@ivacls77 dont worry i am now. this car is it.
@BlueMoon858 compare the todays hybrids from, lets say japan, with diesel engines from german carmakers. hybrids are a wast of rare earth compounds and enviroment unfriendly chemicals shipped togetter from all around the globe to poisen people when they get scrapped. a VW bluemotion polo gets more mpg than a hybrid prius. hybrids are made for the american marked because all they whant to hear is "hybrid" because it sounds good.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@t3hdude
Yes, I agree this one looks like a E-class sedan they screwed up big time.
what is that song???
None of those problems seem to exist. Give me some facts on where you heard these, personal opinions do not work.
Be Aware
MB 2006 to 2012 all have the same problem "the 7 speed transmission" "breaks problems"
WHats the name of the song ?
word! did you ever find out?
did you see that jaguar XJ IN 6:03.
European Quality BABY!!!!!!!!1