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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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CL55 AMG issues?

Hello all,
It's been a while sense I have written.
I am looking at a 03 CL55 AMG.
Any issues or things I should look for, or need to be aware of?

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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 03:41 AM
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Hi Tim ! Long time no see. How's the vette ?

The 2003 CL55 is pretty bullet proof.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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Yeah Timster, there are a few big glaring issues.

Main point being it's way too fast!

So what color and what mods are planned for the CL?
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Yeah Timster, there are a few big glaring issues.

Main point being it's way too fast!

So what color and what mods are planned for the CL?

Hi Guys,
Yes it's been a while.

The one I'm looking at is Black on Black with 20" wheels. It's got 34K on it, I've only seen pictures of it. I have an appointment this afternoon for a test drive.
As for mod's I'm not sure, but Kleemann performance mods are on top of the list.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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I am also looking at upgrading and I asked the service advisor at my dealership if there were recurring issues. He said that the coil packs(?) were sometimes a problem. He did not mention if this was for the 500 or the 55 as I asked about the CL in general. Anyone hear of this?

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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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20" = heavy. Swap those out with some Competitions!

unsung: Coil packs as in suspension or coils for engine?
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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I am also looking at upgrading and I asked the service advisor at my dealership if there were are recurring issues. He said that the coil packs(?) were sometimes a problem. He did not mention if this was for the 500 or the 55 as I asked about the CL in general. Anyone hear of this?

I have heard the 600 coil packs were a problem in the past.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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for the engine
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I had both coilpacks (24 coils) replaced on my 600. Twice. Seems fine now. I don't think its an issue on the V8.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Timster, welcome back. Hope you get the CL55 Beautiful car!

Thanks Chappy,
I'm not sure I'll get the CL55 I was looking. The dealer was suppose to call me on Sunday for a test drive, but didn't. No biggy there are several out there. I'll just start looking at the others.
If I get one, I'll post pic's.
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