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  3. 2005 CL65 AMG

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    The auto transmission is not bad. It has a sport setting where it doesn't shift too early. The CL65 will be quite a bit faster than your other choices in the straight line with more horsepower and its huge torque advantage and likely worse in the turns, since it's heavier (though they are all quite heavy), has worse weight distribution, and probably softer suspension. Since it has turbos, it can be modified for more power easier than others. It has the stability control that's pretty good at minimizing body roll. I'm replacing the tires with the Michelin PS2's, since the stock tires break traction too easily. The interior is nice. The ride quality is good. The CL63s with the new body style will start showing up on the streets soon. The engine is quiet. It's got lots of electronics and many adjustments (ex. for the seats). There are some annoying quirks (ex. when you put the turn signal on and then off very quickly, it stays on and when it's very cold the windows freeze and don't close completely). The trunk size is pretty good and the rear seat room is fine if you move the seats forward a bit. The car is long but easy to park (especially compared to the Murci, which I think is worse than the Diablo!).

     

    Cool, it seems like a lot of car for the money considering how much they have depreciated. I guess I will go have to test drive one, I think the BMW M5 may be my top choice right now.

  5. 2005 CL65 AMG

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    Well I'm looking for a car to run errands, drive when I need to fit more than 2 people. I think I've narowed it down to a 05 CL65AMG or 07 BMW M5, but I'm not really sure which one I want. I use my Murci for daily driving, but want another 'practical' car in addition. I guess the requirements are 4+ seats and some trunk space. How horrid is the automatic transmission in the 65?

  10. Killed the fuse on my stereo

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    SPRITE, valet issues aside, DO NOT try to change the rating on a fuse especially when there's a 5A difference. 5 amps can do substantial damages to a lot of electronics within the stereo and, possibly, within the car itself. Rarely, if ever, would there be insufficient current (ampere) to drive the head unit. Since you mentioned your "current head unit" and "stock stereo", I assume you have replaced the stock unit with your own. The likely scenario is a bad connection or poor splicing somewhere resulting in exposed live bare wire that either touched the chasis of the stereo and/or that of the car causing a short. Take your M back to the place where the stereo was installed and have them run a complete check on the wiring.

     

    The 10A fuse is there for a good reason and it had done what it was suppose to do. Changing to a higher rating fuse is PLAYING WITH FIRE --- LITERALLY! Don't do it!

     

    Ok, I'm putting in a new 10A fuse to see if it's a problem with the wiring or if it was just a one off occurence.

  12. Killed the fuse on my stereo

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    Well I valet my car at the Mall today, when I got it back the stereo was dead, drove it home and checked the fuse it was blown. I have not yet replaced it so not sure if it was a short or just an overload or random occurence. What I am thinking is that the fuse for the stock stereo may not be sufficient to power my current head unit, it is a 10A fuse, assuming it does not short out when I replace it would you guys recommend perhaps putting a 15A fuse there instead?

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