Peterstu1
Active Member
Hi all,
I've just seen a thread about the car I've just bought, the black CL55 AMG with the butter/cream interior - Reg: CL51 AMG
There were a couple of thoughts (Pete & Will) that it was too expensive at £16k, although because of it's condition, FMBSH, 1 owner and low miles (55k), others felt it was worth it.
It's true there are a couple of small bubbles on the n/s pillar, but I'm hoping I can get Merc to fix that gratis, as it has FMBSH and there's the 30 year guarantee on this, ISN'T THERE??
The next service is a big one, Merc quoted £1,100, as it needs plugs, brake fluid, filters etc - still they are thieving gits
I got a quote from my local indy, In Autos, Newchapel and they have quoted £735, I may go down that route.
As I make all my cars immaculate and complete, I'm going to spend half a day and bring the cream leather back to 10/10, I'm very fussy and I would say that it's currently 8.25/10, so it's still in an acceptable state right now, just not quite how I like it.
Apart from the 2 small bubbles on the pillar, the bodywork is in excellent condition, even down to the front spoiler, it's all very clean and sparkly.
Anyway, I also have got them to send all 4 alloys away for complete refurb, so that takes care of that too. (I used to own an alloy wheel refurb business, so I've told them what I expect).
Finally, I didn't pay £16k, I didn't even pay £15k......so I'm hoping I've got a decent deal for a 1 fastidious owner, full dealer history and 55k mile car
Would be great to hook up with other AMG owners, any words of advice gratefully received and also any club days, meets etc would be good too.
N.B. - what are the weaknesses to look out for, I've just come out of a Jaguar XJR, so I'm used to heavy car suspension problems, this one's more comlicated thoug, with the anti-roll etc.
Leaky dampers also sound like a nightmare and at £1k a piece, that's eye watering...........
Any thoughts will be great.
Cheers
I've just seen a thread about the car I've just bought, the black CL55 AMG with the butter/cream interior - Reg: CL51 AMG
There were a couple of thoughts (Pete & Will) that it was too expensive at £16k, although because of it's condition, FMBSH, 1 owner and low miles (55k), others felt it was worth it.
It's true there are a couple of small bubbles on the n/s pillar, but I'm hoping I can get Merc to fix that gratis, as it has FMBSH and there's the 30 year guarantee on this, ISN'T THERE??
The next service is a big one, Merc quoted £1,100, as it needs plugs, brake fluid, filters etc - still they are thieving gits
I got a quote from my local indy, In Autos, Newchapel and they have quoted £735, I may go down that route.
As I make all my cars immaculate and complete, I'm going to spend half a day and bring the cream leather back to 10/10, I'm very fussy and I would say that it's currently 8.25/10, so it's still in an acceptable state right now, just not quite how I like it.
Apart from the 2 small bubbles on the pillar, the bodywork is in excellent condition, even down to the front spoiler, it's all very clean and sparkly.
Anyway, I also have got them to send all 4 alloys away for complete refurb, so that takes care of that too. (I used to own an alloy wheel refurb business, so I've told them what I expect).
Finally, I didn't pay £16k, I didn't even pay £15k......so I'm hoping I've got a decent deal for a 1 fastidious owner, full dealer history and 55k mile car
Would be great to hook up with other AMG owners, any words of advice gratefully received and also any club days, meets etc would be good too.
N.B. - what are the weaknesses to look out for, I've just come out of a Jaguar XJR, so I'm used to heavy car suspension problems, this one's more comlicated thoug, with the anti-roll etc.
Leaky dampers also sound like a nightmare and at £1k a piece, that's eye watering...........
Any thoughts will be great.
Cheers
, love the colour combo and it sounded like a peach. Obviously you've got a couple of small jobs to make it immaculate (as with almost any used car), I think my only other real comment was that it was a little optimistically priced to start with - but it sounds as though you've negotiated a fair price 
