Will, i went to have a look at the CL. Not quite mint, as Andrew would put it "Corrosion between the N/S C Pillar and the Wing. The rest of the bodywork was in very good condition. The interior was in good order but needed a professional valet and the colour was very different to the photo's, a sort of Banna ice cream colour. Full exclusive leather, Alcantara headlining etc. All the wheels needed full refurbishing and it needed a "B" Service which at that mileage would need Plugs etc etc.
Far to much money for a Pre-Facelift. I was not to impressed with the outfit selling it either.
Ok so the wheels needed a refurbish, we are talking what 2-300 quid, and if it was far too much money why waste your time to even view the car. We have an excelllent repuation of selling top quality cars, but you obviously had pre conceived ideas about the price of the car so there was no need to attempt to belittle the car. I find prospective buyers like yourself very frustrating as you do not seem to accept the car is a 2001 model and now 9 years old!! Expecting it to be "like new" is not realistic, even if the price is 16K!! We had a huge interest in the car and I am glad it went to a person who was genuinely appreciative and happy with the car Sorry for what may appear to be a rant but the new owner of this CL told me about some of the negative comments posted about this CL on this forum which I was dissapointed to see... Lee