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2007 CLS63 AMG is a problem

I had leased a brand new '07 CLS63 which was my dream car. I live in NY and was sold the car in NY. Only 2 months after I purchased the car I was told the wheels were bent. I paid over $2k for new wheels. Four months later I was told all four wheels were bent and it was cause I drive the car in New York (i was told by the dealership that i shouldn't be driving in New York, even though they sold me the car in NY). I argued with the dealership who gave me wheel and tire insurance for free but I ended up paying $4k for new wheels. Less than three months later the car started shaking again and I was told all four wheels were bent again and the tire and wheel insurance said they would not pay for the wheels. Now I am stuck with a $101k car that I cannot drive unless I am willing to shell out $4k every 2 months. They told me that unless I buy new wheels, I cant drive over 60 mph. I happen to know the attorney who wrote the NY lemon law so I called him and have applied for the lemon law. I just can't believe what is happening. The dealership refuses to help me anymore and I tried calling corporate. I just want out of my lease. I would never recommend a CLS if you are planning on driving it, it is however, a beautiful ornament for my driveway.

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Permalink Reply by warren hurst on June 10, 2009 at 4:13pm: i agree. my 2008 CLS 500 has an engine noise that can be heard by my 2 sons who are mechanics but not by the dealership.. I am going to suggest to mercedes that they hire mechanics with ears/; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Falcon on July 28, 2009 at 6:27pm: What was the size of wheels rim on your car?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd on September 6, 2009 at 11:38am: Hi: i am thinking of purchasing a 2009 CLS 550 but am concerned about the low profile issue which you mentioned. i live on Long Island and drive to NYC 1 or 2 times per week. Should i be concerned about getting the car with low profile tires? also, please confimr; are you saying that the wheel and tire insurance does NOT cover bent rims? what the heck does it cover? thanks for your feedback and recommendations.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Samuel Girgiss on January 21, 2010 at 11:23am: WHy dont you buy some aftermarket wheels and tires? Do you think that the car is gonna bend any wheels that it rides on or is it just the Mercedes Wheels specifically that have problems?; ▶ Reply to This