Mercedes CL
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Mercedes CL
Morning,
I quite like the look and "drug dealer" image of the last Merc CL.
Probably a CL 500 on a 2001 plate.
Whilst big and luxury and very good in a staight line, what would it be like round a roundabout ?
I appreciate it is not 4 wheel drive, and caters for a completely different section of the market, but every now and then ………
Anybody owned one ?
Thanks
Del
I quite like the look and "drug dealer" image of the last Merc CL.
Probably a CL 500 on a 2001 plate.
Whilst big and luxury and very good in a staight line, what would it be like round a roundabout ?
I appreciate it is not 4 wheel drive, and caters for a completely different section of the market, but every now and then ………
Anybody owned one ?
Thanks
Del
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I have a CL65 (Previously owned 2x S600s)
What do you need to know ?
I think ABC air suspension was an option on the 500s, which certainly helps handling.
Hustling on B-roads won't be as fast as an Impreza naturally, but still good fun.
Excellent luxury cars, and the CLs look great pillarless with the windows down.
What do you need to know ?
I think ABC air suspension was an option on the 500s, which certainly helps handling.
Hustling on B-roads won't be as fast as an Impreza naturally, but still good fun.
Excellent luxury cars, and the CLs look great pillarless with the windows down.
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
Yep, mine had done over £90K in depreciation before I bought it.. poor soul.
One man's depreciating car, is the next mans' bargain
One man's depreciating car, is the next mans' bargain
I learned my lesson with the impreza. 27k new 6 months later 18k.
55 E320 Cdi with all the toys 28k 43k New & it was 6 months old when i purchased.
Not quite on par with yours David but i get what you say.
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Is yours restricted or dersitricted ?
These always fascinate me, so over engined and they have to reign it back in so it doesnt spit the gearbox out the bottom.
These always fascinate me, so over engined and they have to reign it back in so it doesnt spit the gearbox out the bottom.
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
I learned my lesson with the impreza. 27k new 6 months later 18k.
55 E320 Cdi with all the toys 28k 43k New & it was 6 months old when i purchased..
55 E320 Cdi with all the toys 28k 43k New & it was 6 months old when i purchased..
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the one on the left will be for sale soon if you want the luxury drug dealer look it does go round corners and also includes o.e wheels
Same 5.0v8 and sound too
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David your PM box is full
We currently have a Legacy B4, which is probably WRX fast, and am looking at either a CL500 - can't afford a bigger one, or Honda NSX.
What are they like for acceleration in relation to an Impreza ?
Whilst big can you drive swiftly over roundabouts ?
I presume other than a full service history, is there anything to look for ? I doubt much goes wrong with them
What are servicing costs like ?
I have seen one with white leather and a fridge between the back seats !! That was nice but more than the £20K or so that we wanted to spend.
The NSX is different and for that sort of money we are still looking at nearly 10 years old.
Thanks
Del
We currently have a Legacy B4, which is probably WRX fast, and am looking at either a CL500 - can't afford a bigger one, or Honda NSX.
What are they like for acceleration in relation to an Impreza ?
Whilst big can you drive swiftly over roundabouts ?
I presume other than a full service history, is there anything to look for ? I doubt much goes wrong with them
What are servicing costs like ?
I have seen one with white leather and a fridge between the back seats !! That was nice but more than the £20K or so that we wanted to spend.
The NSX is different and for that sort of money we are still looking at nearly 10 years old.
Thanks
Del
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Originally Posted by 500
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the one on the left will be for sale soon if you want the luxury drug dealer look it does go round corners and also includes o.e wheels
Same 5.0v8 and sound too
the one on the left will be for sale soon if you want the luxury drug dealer look it does go round corners and also includes o.e wheels
Same 5.0v8 and sound too
handles like an Impreza as well - er thats not true, it handles like s*** if truth be known
Oh and 11mpg as well
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