What was the first year of a Mercedes CL500?
His first purchase was an ’01 CL500 with just over 90,000 miles, ulthough purchasing the car is reasonibly cheap you must bear in mind that they still require serious money for their upkeep.
What to look for in a Mercedes cl55k?
I have looked at 2 CL55Ks in the last fortnight, both 2003 cars, both with corrosion. The places to look for it are: front wheel arches, lower door skins, rear pillars where they meet the rear wings and around the sunroof.
Which is better a Mercedes CL500 or 600?
Of course it also has twin-turbochargers and is good for 500bhp and 600lb/ft torque. The engine is the basis of the m285 V12 used in 65 AMG cars with monster toque outputs, so presumably it is plenty strong enough. Of course, a V12 will be more expensive to fuel and maintain than a V8, but all of these cars are expensive just to service.
Is the Mercedes CL a good car to buy?
The Cl’s are excellent cars, really are, have a serious soft spot for them, however be ready for (especially with an older high mileage model) a few problems and some rather hefty servicing and fuel bills.
Which is best Mercedes CL500 or 600 buying advice?
Mercedes CL500 / 600 Buying advice. Thinkng of buying one of these – they seem to be superb value. ( Circa 8k for 2001 model ). Does anyone have any experiences of these cars? Which would be best to go for, I fancy the 600 V12 but I worry it may be more problematic than the V8 version?
What kind of V8 does the Mercedes CL500 have?
The m113 V8 in the CL500 is bullet proof. The m137 v12 in the pre-2004 CL600 has had problems with the cylinder shut off system. Make sure you have it deactivated. Coil packs can be problematic too, but it all seems related to this blasted cylinder shut off system.
I have looked at 2 CL55Ks in the last fortnight, both 2003 cars, both with corrosion. The places to look for it are: front wheel arches, lower door skins, rear pillars where they meet the rear wings and around the sunroof.
What’s the price of a 2003 Mercedes CL Class?
As if those three models don’t provide sufficient exclusivity, Mercedes offers customized Designo versions ($9,300-$10,000) with striking paint, leather and wood combinations. A Sport Package ($4,900) is available for CL500 and CL600 and adds AMG monoblock wheels, high-performance front tires and a color-keyed AMG ground effects treatment.