Looking at a 2010 CL550 4matic.
09-09-2019, 11:11 PM
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was 1999 C230K then 2003 C32 AMG NOW 2016 AMG GLE63
Looking at a 2010 CL550 4matic.
Ok, I sold my C32 AMG several years ago, and have put 200k miles on the replacement (truck) but now I have the itch to get back into a new(er) nicer M-B. Since y'all talked me out of the C63 AMG, there also happens to be a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550 4MATIC 2dr Coupe for sale in my town but it is at one of THOSE used car dealers ( you know, the ones that strive to exceed all of the worst stereotypes). There is no way I am going to trust anything this dealer says, but it's still a CL550 that I don't have to go to Chicago for...
Sooooo I need a cheat sheet on what to look for and what to look out for. I know the obvious answer is "read the forums new guy!!" and I get it, but there is so much going on with buying an 9year old CL that I am worried I might miss something critical and "oops, you now need to spend $10k to fix this" so please take pity on me.
Sooooo I need a cheat sheet on what to look for and what to look out for. I know the obvious answer is "read the forums new guy!!" and I get it, but there is so much going on with buying an 9year old CL that I am worried I might miss something critical and "oops, you now need to spend $10k to fix this" so please take pity on me.
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09-15-2019, 12:00 PM
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Have a trusted Mercedes mechanic perform a pre purchase inspection. No amount of forum browsing will bring anyone up to comparable knowledge.
09-16-2019, 12:32 AM
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Thats on the list, but I figured if I could get a head start on what to look for, I would be better prepared. Things like checking the air ride, etc. I'm not looking for a general laundry list of things to check, just things that are CL or 5.5 motor specific that I want to be sure either I or the mechanic checks. Maybe some tidbits like the '11 is better/worse than another year because of whatever...
09-16-2019, 11:29 AM
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Thats on the list, but I figured if I could get a head start on what to look for, I would be better prepared. Things like checking the air ride, etc. I'm not looking for a general laundry list of things to check, just things that are CL or 5.5 motor specific that I want to be sure either I or the mechanic checks. Maybe some tidbits like the '11 is better/worse than another year because of whatever...
I read somewhere also that's there's a seal behind the cylinder heads that tends to leak on these engines. Recently my mechanic redid the seal on the engine oil cooler.
09-18-2019, 11:39 AM
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Lol, that thread told me that I REALLY want a warranty... fair enough, and I can make sure that I check the things that failed...
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09-26-2019, 03:41 PM
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I would wait it out a bit longer to find a well-sorted CL550 4M. Even with one that is taken care of, the chances of something to fail is high due to the age. With that being said, a facelift CL550 with the newer TT V8 will be better than the 5.5L V8 used up to 2011 or 2012. I cannot recall when the changeover occurred.
