CL63 running costs

[PGN6]

Looking at a couple of 07/08 CL63s, I've had an SL55 in the past. Just wondering on running costs? Ignore fuel consumption which I imagine is high teens? The SL had ABC issues which were expensive and well documented - is there any we'll know weaknesses? Annual running costs - I'm aware of insurance,tyre costs. Also if anyone can recommend a decent independent within 10 miles or so of Godalming that would be great. Thanks

[Max M4X WW]

Hi,

Just stumbled on your thread, assuming this is W216 shape? I think they only did a 65AMG in the earlier shape. I have used RPL Automotive in Bordon a couple of times for my W215 CL500 and they have been great, not sure if they cater for the newer models though.

Regarding reliability, ABC can be a problem on the W215's but I believe a proper maintenance schedule was put in place for the later W216 cars. Otherwise I can't really help I'm afraid, they look great though. (A posh C63!)

Thanks, Max

[Bieldside]

PGN6 said:

Looking at a couple of 07/08 CL63s, I've had an SL55 in the past. Just wondering on running costs? Ignore fuel consumption which I imagine is high teens? The SL had ABC issues which were expensive and well documented - is there any we'll know weaknesses? Annual running costs - I'm aware of insurance,tyre costs. Also if anyone can recommend a decent independent within 10 miles or so of Godalming that would be great. Thanks

I'm looking too but also CL65s which may bankrupt me !!

As with most cars I find that well looked after ones with full history are the best to buy - stating the bleedin' obvious !!

Good luck

[Greenmantle]

Do this for me
Go into autotrader.co.uk
Do a keyword search on "distronic"
Select private sales
and search

Let me know what you think of the 3 CL500's and 2 CL63's
Ok ignore the blinged out wrapped one at the bottom.

Heart says the blue one head says the LPG conversion one.
Let me know what you think

John

[FezSpider]

Max M4X WW said:

Hi,

Regarding reliability, ABC can be a problem on the W215's

Thanks, Max

oh god aint that the truth
After owning mine for near 4 years, for the last year my 2005 W215 CL55 had ABC problems. Man what a siht expereance, no matter what i replaced and did, the ABC was a real problem. When it was running right for the 3 years, its was fantastic in every way, but then every thing went wrong in its last year. I do all my own work on my cars and bikes, but this bloody CL almost bought me to tears. I rebuilt the pump, i replaced two strutts, i even dropped the rear axel to replace pipe work, but still it was siht
Problem is when your CL has a problem with the ABC, its hard to sell because no one wants it, and the value drops like a stone no matter how perfect the body, interea and engine are. Mine was perfect in every way, but the ABC destroyed what it once was.
I got rid of mine two weeks ago, it used to be the best car ever until the ABC messed up. The good news is that last week i picked up a 08 jaguar XKR, perfect , and with proper shocks and springs.......bliss

[ZX10R NIN]

Greenmantle said:

Do this for me
Go into autotrader.co.uk
Do a keyword search on "distronic"
Select private sales
and search

Let me know what you think of the 3 CL500's and 2 CL63's
Ok ignore the blinged out wrapped one at the bottom.

Heart says the blue one head says the LPG conversion one.
Let me know what you think

John

This one looks like it's worth a good look.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[ZX10R NIN]

The ABC was much improved on the CL63, so go for it if you want a bit a peace of mind you can get Mercedes to give the ABC system a health check.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...