Mercedes cl 500

[Mikeyboy2]

Hi Guys

I am a total novice to this but i am just about to purchase a mercedes CL 500 around 2003 -2004

has any body any comments on the plus or the minuses, I have been told that these are a real gentlemens car , any advice would be welcomed

cheers

Mike

[Hav]

This is one of those attainable cars that i absoloutely love...

But.... stories of rust and expensive suspension issues and the general cost of parts scares me!

I may be wrong but as they say, you cannot expect to run a £60k+ car on a budget, but i am sure you knew this.

[Neil G60]

My neighbour has one and the AA jump started it and it fried about 3 ECUs in the process!

[sshenton1975]

Hi OP

I run a 04 CL 600 as my everyday car and I love it

Remember this was the Merc flagship model only a few years ago so some large bills.are to be expected.

The main thing you MUST do is check the history of the ABC system. It WILL have issues at some point, most likely the pump will need replacing. When it does, it is over 1500£ fitted. Try to find a car with evidence of ABC work already done

Other than that, enjoy! Its an awesoke.car (even better in V12 twin turbo form!)