2006 CL500 ABS Issues
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 34
Likes: 5
From: Southern California
2006 CL500
2006 CL500 ABS Issues
Hello
I am new to MBWorld. I have inherited a 2006 CL500 with only 6500 miles. Never owned a Mercedes before. I am debating if I should keep it or sell it. My biggest concern is the suspension system repair costs. Reading the treads I see a lot of problems with the system leaking and pumps failing. With only 6500 miles I don't know if it will be an issue right now. Just wanted to get the MBWorld community's thoughts on this.
Thanks
I am new to MBWorld. I have inherited a 2006 CL500 with only 6500 miles. Never owned a Mercedes before. I am debating if I should keep it or sell it. My biggest concern is the suspension system repair costs. Reading the treads I see a lot of problems with the system leaking and pumps failing. With only 6500 miles I don't know if it will be an issue right now. Just wanted to get the MBWorld community's thoughts on this.
Thanks
Last edited by wewmbw; Aug 15, 2018 at 06:12 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 27
From: Calgary Alberta Canada
2001 Mercedes CL500 2006 E350 4-matic
Hello
I am new to MBWorld. I have inherited a 2006 CL500 with only 6500 miles. Never owned a Mercedes before. I am debating if I should keep it or sell it. My biggest concern is the suspension system repair costs. Reading the treads I see a lot of problems with the system leaking and pumps failing. With only 6500 miles I don't know if it will be an issue right now. Just wanted to get the MBWorld community's thoughts on this.
Thanks
I am new to MBWorld. I have inherited a 2006 CL500 with only 6500 miles. Never owned a Mercedes before. I am debating if I should keep it or sell it. My biggest concern is the suspension system repair costs. Reading the treads I see a lot of problems with the system leaking and pumps failing. With only 6500 miles I don't know if it will be an issue right now. Just wanted to get the MBWorld community's thoughts on this.
Thanks
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,037
Likes: 1,012
From: Miami, FL
2003 CL 600
Check it over carefully, if there's anything leaking, repair it. If not, enjoy it.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 34
Likes: 5
From: Southern California
2006 CL500
That was my thoughts also since the car has mostly just be garaged over the past 12 years. I am going to get it checked out hoping that all the ABC and other rubber hoses have not dried out or leaking. I know I will have to get tires as the original factory tires on the car are 12 years old. Plenty of thread left but don't trust the sidewalls at that age. Still may sell as I do not want to deal with the ABC that could go bad anytime with no warranty.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
Last edited by wewmbw; Aug 15, 2018 at 10:05 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,151
Likes: 533
Mercedes
HOnestly it’s best if you just put it in bringatrailer or eBay as low mileage cars fetch really good money $(20-30,000) from owners who want to replace their old car with a low mileage one . As soon as you rack up the mileage it’s value will drop
Then if you want a cl500 spend $5000/6000 to get a well maintained higher mileage car .
Then if you want a cl500 spend $5000/6000 to get a well maintained higher mileage car .
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,037
Likes: 1,012
From: Miami, FL
2003 CL 600
If you are afraid of fixing the suspension, absolutely sell it. This car will start to break as soon as you start driving it, and you will always be fixing something. PSE, ABC, fluid leaks, all will become an issue as it starts to be used.
Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 85
Likes: 26
2003 CL-500
But we do love these cars, and put up with the maintenance as the cost of ownership. If you can't do a large portion of the maintenance yourself, heed the excellent advice and sell her now.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 34
Likes: 5
From: Southern California
2006 CL500
Thanks all for the great advise. First thing I am going to do is take it to the dealer to have the car checked out. Will make a decision after checkout. Right now leaning towards selling. I know it will be a fun car to drive but at what cost?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,151
Likes: 533
Mercedes
yiu can find a nice 70/80k mile car for $5000 if you really want one
sell the cream puff 6000 mile car to a collector willing to pay the premium for a low mileage car
