Buying a 2007 CL, what to check for?

[Reggie-rock]

I have now sold my Porsche and intend to look at a 2007 Mercedes CL 500 with 70k miles and full MB service history.
I would like to know what key areas to check and do these cars have any weak points?
I think my main concerns are the suspension and the 7 speed auto box.
If there is any owners out there with some experiences of the good and bad points it would be great to hear from you.
Many thanks.

 

[Deleted member 6183]

I don't think that I would buy anything that complicated from a non franchise dealer, at least you get a 1 or 2 year warranty to sort out any potential issues.

 

[Abb]

Malcom (Television) on the other side is your man when it comes to the CL500. Am sure he will be able to answer any questions you may have. I recently posted the similar as I was looking at the CL500 and the 63.
As long as you do your homework thoroughly and glean as much info & advice from owners on here, I don't think you will go far wrong.
I personally like to buy my cars private, regardless of what they cost, as I believe it represents the best value for money and tend to be more 'honest'.
Whilst there is many an argument for buying from garages/franchised dealer/main dealers etc oppose to buying privately, mine is just purely my preference.

 

[Abb]

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