It is now roughly six months since I purchased my 2005 CL600 biturbo. It was purchased from the MB main dealer in Ayr under the Mercedes approved used scheme, and came with 12 months tier one warranty. The car on purchase had roughly 32K miles on the clock,easy entry,keyless go,command,lingutronic,seats with heat,massage,memory etc,alacantra head lining,Dvd,19 inch AMG wheels, garage opener, plus other extras that have slipped my mind.
The car was like new (honestly)even the brake calipers were like new. The blue protective plastic was still on the chrome door sills and on the door edges.
Due to a small problem (resolved) with the paperwork, I had the dealer do a complete service prior to sale, and I do mean complete. Plug change (24 plugs) Oil and filter change ,brake fluid, coolant, all filters including cabin.
Having read horror stories about the CL, I was expecting things to fall off or break on a daily basis, and those bits left over would rust through at the first sight of a rain cloud.
People notice when things go wrong and relate the problem to other members of the forum (this is normal) people want to know if others have had the same problems, ergo, when the car runs well there is nothing to write about.
I have now done 3K, apart from a faulty Air con compressor, and a faulty evaporator sensor the car has been perfect, even the faulty compressor had a silver linning, as the dealer had a lot of the front of the car in
pieces, I had him replace the polly V belt at the same time, no labour charge as they had to remove the belt to replace the compressor (cost of belt? £27 inc vat).
The car has an effortless turn of speed, is very comfortable and almost silent, the only noise being that from the tyres.
I am what I would describe as a 'spirited driver' the car has averaged just a tad over 20 MPG, for such a large heavy car with 500BHP I think this is not bad at all.
This is my 62 or 63 car, I have now had it over six months, that shows how much I like it. I was surprised by how comfortable the car is, it has the upgraded seats,perhaps that helps. It is not far off being as comfortable as The VW Phaeton I had prior to the Merc.
My son told me about this forum and how informative it was, this is true, we also have out fair share of comics, some funnier than others.
I was made to feel welcome from day one, and the comments and advice prior to me buying this car were as helpful as they were informative.
I again say thank you to all members for your interest.
Woody.
The car was like new (honestly)even the brake calipers were like new. The blue protective plastic was still on the chrome door sills and on the door edges.
Due to a small problem (resolved) with the paperwork, I had the dealer do a complete service prior to sale, and I do mean complete. Plug change (24 plugs) Oil and filter change ,brake fluid, coolant, all filters including cabin.
Having read horror stories about the CL, I was expecting things to fall off or break on a daily basis, and those bits left over would rust through at the first sight of a rain cloud.
People notice when things go wrong and relate the problem to other members of the forum (this is normal) people want to know if others have had the same problems, ergo, when the car runs well there is nothing to write about.
I have now done 3K, apart from a faulty Air con compressor, and a faulty evaporator sensor the car has been perfect, even the faulty compressor had a silver linning, as the dealer had a lot of the front of the car in
pieces, I had him replace the polly V belt at the same time, no labour charge as they had to remove the belt to replace the compressor (cost of belt? £27 inc vat).
The car has an effortless turn of speed, is very comfortable and almost silent, the only noise being that from the tyres.
I am what I would describe as a 'spirited driver' the car has averaged just a tad over 20 MPG, for such a large heavy car with 500BHP I think this is not bad at all.
This is my 62 or 63 car, I have now had it over six months, that shows how much I like it. I was surprised by how comfortable the car is, it has the upgraded seats,perhaps that helps. It is not far off being as comfortable as The VW Phaeton I had prior to the Merc.
My son told me about this forum and how informative it was, this is true, we also have out fair share of comics, some funnier than others.
I was made to feel welcome from day one, and the comments and advice prior to me buying this car were as helpful as they were informative.
I again say thank you to all members for your interest.
Woody.
