Brow Buster: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG K8 Brabus

The C215 generation CL55 AMG (2000-2006) was a beast of a 2 door coupe that would put a smile on the face of any fun seeking one legged car lover, but the guys at Brabus decided it wasn't fast enough...so they added 50 horsepower, big wheels, and a fancy body kit to build a car that The Truth About Cars described in 2002 with a few simple statements: Overtaking at any speed is so damn quick it inspires the kind of maniacal laughter beloved of comic book villains.  Actually, they were talking about the SL55 AMG K8, but one could assume you'd also find Bane driving this thing.  Find this 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG K8 Brabus offered for $12,999 in Ventura, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean S.

DT 5.0 Best Mercedes 500 Series Mercedes

The Mercedes 500 series has been around in some sort of way since the 1970's.  These were premium cars with big boy V8 engines.  Today's piece covers car from as old as 1991 to as new as 2003 in the E, SL, CL, and SEC class of cars.  Generally speaking, these Benzes suffer from pretty severe and quick depreciation when a newer model with more power and power gizmos replaces it (with a few exceptions).  This post is part of DT's 5th Birthday Celebration.

100k Mile Club: 2003 AMG CL55, 2003 Audi RS6, 1997 Bentley Brooklands, 2004 VW Touareg V10 TDI

If you are ever in the community of Chantilly located in the western portion of Fairfax County, VA with a few hours to spend there is a small dealer you might want to visit.  The name Triple Z Motors does not sound impressive, but these guys have the market cornered on high powered, righteously depreciated, luxury sleds.  In their inventory they have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL55, 2003 Audi RS6, 1997 Bentley Brooklands & 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI all between $12-$20k.  Let's take a closer look.

10k: Rough Rider: 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG W215

In 1998 Mercedes-Benz introduced the world to its 5.4 liter V8, shoved into the large 4-door W210 E-Class body.  The 5.4 liter V8 is a naturally aspirated work of art with a melodious exhaust note sung by sodium filled angels, puts out 349 horsepower and found its way into most of Mercedes' AMG lineup, specifically the ML55, CL55, CLK55, S55, G55, SLK55 and C55.  Find this 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG for sale in Glendale, CA for the bargain price of $9,000 via craigslist.