When is a bi-turbo not a bi-turbo

[mark_le_b]

I did try and point out to the seller that this is not a bi-turbo, but they're not having any of it.

It's a bi-turbo apparently as it's on the dial, as can clearly be seen in the photo.....

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[markjay]

So it's a CL600 with an instrument cluster lifted off a CL63? I would query if the mileage is genuine (although it's possible to change the dial face without changing the instrument cluster, there are sticker kits on eBay)

 

[mark_le_b]

So it's a CL600 with an instrument cluster lifted off a CL63? I would query if the mileage is genuine (although it's possible to change the dial face without changing the instrument cluster, there are sticker kits on eBay)

I don't think they have a clue what they are selling. I just told them they should be more accurate in their description. I used to have a facelift CL600 with the TT V12 and I can't for the life of me remember what the dials looked like! I do know my engine wasn't the same as the one in their photos though
So ither a dial swap or a sticker.

 

[Doodle]

The turbos are Bluetooth, just like 4 of the cylinders.

 

[markjay]

I don't think they have a clue what they are selling. I just told them they should be more accurate in their description. I used to have a facelift CL600 with the TT V12 and I can't for the life of me remember what the dials looked like! I do know my engine wasn't the same as the one in their photos though
So ither a dial swap or a sticker.

Regardless, a CL600 with the TT V12 engine won't say 'AMG' on the dial.... so the dial can't be original even if the car was a TT (which it isn't)

 

[Petrol Pete]

Simple answer, we are many , and if even half of us 'contact seller' via the ad and point out that we (I) are convinced it's not a BiTurbo maybe he will change the listing ?

 

[DSM10000]

Simple answer, we are many , and if even half of us 'contact seller' via the ad and point out that we (I) are convinced it's not a BiTurbo maybe he will change the listing ?

The auction has now ended, I am sure it's still had 6 days to run?

I sent the seller a message about the description of the car, there was no reply!

It has, however, been realisted where the seller now says that apparently it isn't a BiTurbo despite the instrument cluster saying so.

They still claim that it is an AMG and state that they are not prepared to spend any more money on the car although it now has a fault with a (oil pressure?) sensor, a non working radio (a fuse!) and the central locking doesn't seem to be working!

 

[DSM10000]

Drives without fault then lists 3 faults!

 

[neilrr]

Mercedes CL 600 V12 AMG | eBay

I’m not prepared to spend anymore money on the car now. Extensive history with all the paperwork present (as seen in photos). The car drives faultless, just passed an MOT. Interior is excellent, exterior is very clean, a few age related marks which is to be expected for a 24 year old car!

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[DSM10000]

Mercedes CL 600 V12 AMG | eBay

I’m not prepared to spend anymore money on the car now. Extensive history with all the paperwork present (as seen in photos). The car drives faultless, just passed an MOT. Interior is excellent, exterior is very clean, a few age related marks which is to be expected for a 24 year old car!

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Despite being 24 years old it is nearly 30!

 

[Doodle]

Perhaps an indication of how long they've been trying to flog it, if it was 24 when they wrote the ad?

 

[poormansporsche]

They are a strange lot those Isle of Wight-ian's (?)

 

[markjay]

Despite being 24 years old it is nearly 30!

X-reg is ca. 2000? So 24 years is correct?

 

[DSM10000]

X-reg is ca. 2000? So 24 years is correct?

The advertiser is saying that it is 24 years old so nearly 30. My poor syntax

 

[DSM10000]

They are a strange lot those Isle of Wight-ian's (?)

I always saw it as a failed genetics experiment

 

[Petrol Pete]

This car should be listed as a can of worms. I wish the seller luck , but I wish the buyer even better luck.

 

[fabes]

What a car to pootle around the Island in though, you'd have to admit (if working, obvs)

Opening it up on Military road on the cliff tops would be fun.

But a brave pill for sure

 

[SpikyMikey]

Is it my eyes or is there something a bit misaligned on the front end?

 

[DSM10000]

This car should be listed as a can of worms. I wish the seller luck , but I wish the buyer even better luck.

Open door, open wallet.

Cry gently in a corner as the suspension,, electrics, coil packs etc etc fail one by one.

As the seller states, it was a £100, 000 car new (was it?) and parts prices now will reflect that original high sales price.

 

[DSM10000]

Is it my eyes or is there something a bit misaligned on the front end?

Difficult to tell as the pictures are very poor but I wouldn't be surprised if a car with such a long bonnet hasn't had damage to the front in 24 years of driving.