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I'll admit to being tempted by similar CLS of late... In contrary to the above response, its not a bad idea... They swallow miles like nothing else (all mercs do) and like you I really fancy getting a tourer.
My Father had a 2015 CLS 350d Shooting break from brand new and had zero faults in the 3 years he owned it. He also had a 2017 E class estate and that ownership was also faultless. In my opinion, that was the last era of well built cars, not least well built mercs.
Granted, they do have their faults (rear suspension, oil pump and electrical gremlins) but overall they are pretty reliable. Certainly less electrical faults than brand new cars anyway!!
Just look for a good one!
My Father had a 2015 CLS 350d Shooting break from brand new and had zero faults in the 3 years he owned it. He also had a 2017 E class estate and that ownership was also faultless. In my opinion, that was the last era of well built cars, not least well built mercs.
Granted, they do have their faults (rear suspension, oil pump and electrical gremlins) but overall they are pretty reliable. Certainly less electrical faults than brand new cars anyway!!
Just look for a good one!
Edited by BEARDYB0Y on Friday 12th September 08:31
Rusty Old-Banger said:
Electrics electrics electrics.
The engine will last forever but everything else will fall apart, IMO.
And everything will cost at least a grand to fix.
They aren't the reliable mega-mile things like Mercedes of old.
The engine will last forever but everything else will fall apart, IMO.
And everything will cost at least a grand to fix.
They aren't the reliable mega-mile things like Mercedes of old.
About when did the 'Mercedes of old' period end?
Our year 2000 CLK 320 V6 Coupe was put into cosseted retirement after 24 years of reliable use, when replaced by a 2022 E Class.
I occasionally remove the dust cover and drive the CLK, to ensure all the mechanical bits are kept happy and this week did a 20 mile test trip.
The only fault is the automated boot opening. Need to use the physical key to open now.
All the electrics still work as they did when new.
Would you count models manufactured in 2000, as still being Mercedes of old?
I think you might be referring to the 1980s, and you might say I was the one lucky owner, but clearly, more recent M-B electrics can continue to work for a very long time.
Edited by Dewi 2 on Friday 12th September 18:02
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