imadoofus
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How much does a replacement 'keyless go card' cost?
Thmsshaun
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Gorgeous cars. Love the current shape CL. Think Maffs may have helped influence the decision a little 
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Now where did that poll go....
Thmsshaun
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Tough call. If I was in the up to £23K ish bracket at the minute then I would be considering the CL500 or the C32 AMG.
I think a good test drive of both would be needed but prior to driving I lean slightly to the CL500
I think a good test drive of both would be needed but prior to driving I lean slightly to the CL500
500E
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I would take the CL500 over the C32 AMG - Its a V8, and the 5.0 V8 is a legendary engine and really shows Mercedes-Benz stamp in the motoring world!
You could also consider SL60 AMG? I also saw an W211 E55 AMG in Germany for 29,000 euros (LHD) but it only had like 25,000 miles with FMBSH!
You could also consider SL60 AMG? I also saw an W211 E55 AMG in Germany for 29,000 euros (LHD) but it only had like 25,000 miles with FMBSH!
I have the same V8 in my current car - it's great! The SL60 finished before the '99 facelift and I don't like the older SL look. I've had a LHD car, don't fancy another really - though a 55 Kompressor would be tempting!
500E
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Yes - I was even tempted by the 55 Kompressor! Hmmm...There are many cars in that price range - any powerful CLKs? 500CLK? New E500 tickle your fancy? E55 AMG (210) can be had for cheaper, C43 V8, CLK55 AMG and the list goes on!
CLK500 is 2003 onward - 2001 or older for classic insurance.
C43 too old - not keen on the shape though a great car.
W210 wouldn't go there.
CLK55 an option though not overly enamoured with the looks.
The CL is gorgeous and the only reason I'd consider going for a slower / heavier car than the SL.
C32 AMG lighter and faster than the SL, though a V6 not a V8 and again not a great looker.
SL I love though rarer than the CL for a late car in mint condition with the right options.
No offence to owners of these cars, purely my taste!
C43 too old - not keen on the shape though a great car.
W210 wouldn't go there.
CLK55 an option though not overly enamoured with the looks.
The CL is gorgeous and the only reason I'd consider going for a slower / heavier car than the SL.
C32 AMG lighter and faster than the SL, though a V6 not a V8 and again not a great looker.
SL I love though rarer than the CL for a late car in mint condition with the right options.
No offence to owners of these cars, purely my taste!
500E
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So I think the SL will be your best choice, which one, the R129 or R230?
500E
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Cheaper CL500 maybe? You can find them if you look around. If you wait the CL55 AMG prices might even come down, although the cheaper ones I dont think they have the V8 Kompressor.
SG CL500
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about £40, definitely, just got one.imadoofus said:
More if there are >8 'keys' issued to the car as they have to reprogramme something,
SG CL500
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'effin cheap!!!
it should have 2 keyless go cards
colour is really nice (i prefer dark colours) although my absolute preference is code 189, like mine or black.
Last service interval looks long - i *think* they go for 12 months max
Making a big thing of standard equipment. phone is useful extra (£££ if you want it and its not fitted)
Almost identical to mine (apart from int/ext colours) - as you seem genuinely intersted I will forward a PM I prepared for Greg on the +/- on ownership and why I bought one - it is 3 PM's long (thanks for limiting the length of a PM mods!!!) so be prepared.
I would REALLY endorse having a full check by either a garage or RAC/similar - somebody who will independently warrant any issues.
(never knew I had LED stop lamps???)
ABC is NOT an extra (again *think*)
24 mpg - ROFL
it should have 2 keyless go cards
colour is really nice (i prefer dark colours) although my absolute preference is code 189, like mine
or black.Last service interval looks long - i *think* they go for 12 months max
Making a big thing of standard equipment. phone is useful extra (£££ if you want it and its not fitted)
Almost identical to mine (apart from int/ext colours) - as you seem genuinely intersted I will forward a PM I prepared for Greg on the +/- on ownership and why I bought one - it is 3 PM's long (thanks for limiting the length of a PM mods!!!) so be prepared.
I would REALLY endorse having a full check by either a garage or RAC/similar - somebody who will independently warrant any issues.
(never knew I had LED stop lamps???)
ABC is NOT an extra (again *think*)
24 mpg - ROFL
Cheers - will take a look when they're all through
I like the colour - my SL is Obsidian black with black leather. Service intervals are 2 years or ASSYST, will have to check the service book to see if any were + miles. ABC was standard on all W215 CLs. I get about 22 mpg cruising at 80 in the SL.
I like the colour - my SL is Obsidian black with black leather. Service intervals are 2 years or ASSYST, will have to check the service book to see if any were + miles. ABC was standard on all W215 CLs. I get about 22 mpg cruising at 80 in the SL.
SG CL500
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no worries - any q's as I said to Greg just ask - not going to the Varsity match either!
Colour is a personal choice - my pref is dark ext, light int - but as I say, this is only MY choice - news to me on ASSYST so thanks - don't think I'd ever make 2 years though.
Sorry if my last post seemed 'stuttery' - just wrote things down as I read the ad - and I have just got back from a boozy lunch in St Albans, first day back to work see... hic!
Colour is a personal choice - my pref is dark ext, light int - but as I say, this is only MY choice - news to me on ASSYST so thanks - don't think I'd ever make 2 years though.
Sorry if my last post seemed 'stuttery' - just wrote things down as I read the ad - and I have just got back from a boozy lunch in St Albans, first day back to work see... hic!
No worries - all makes sense having read up a bit about them. ABC seems to be the big let down and noticed you had the pump changed on yours - have already emailed the vendor as to whether this has been done. Engine mounts would need doing to at 62k as these are fluid filled and have a habit of perishing, ATF and MAS change would help as well. I have a feeling it won't make it's reserve, so will see!
