Looking to purchase a CL550/500 4matic blueefficiency
07-08-2020, 01:36 AM
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Looking to purchase a CL550/500 4matic blueefficiency
Hello,
My car (Audi S3 8V) was totalled when some idiot crashed into me on the highway and I'm now looking into purchasing a replacement car (insurance money) and I've always fancied a CL500 4matic coupe with the M278 engine but could'nt afford it used 5 years ago so I'm now thinking it's time to get myself one as their prices have dropped significantly since.
What should I look out for when purchasing one of these? Is there a specific model year I should buy (any major changes from 2011-2014 models?)
My reason for picking this car is the following: As I am getting older, I am starting to lean towards comfort and effortless power rather than a sports car and this has all the power I'd ever need, the compact size, luxury, tech, style etc.
I'd rather get an S coupe but those are still way too expensive (120k $ used) in my country so that wont be an option.
Also, how reliable are these usually? Is it a good buy today or would you recommend other options?
Thanks!
My car (Audi S3 8V) was totalled when some idiot crashed into me on the highway and I'm now looking into purchasing a replacement car (insurance money) and I've always fancied a CL500 4matic coupe with the M278 engine but could'nt afford it used 5 years ago so I'm now thinking it's time to get myself one as their prices have dropped significantly since.
What should I look out for when purchasing one of these? Is there a specific model year I should buy (any major changes from 2011-2014 models?)
My reason for picking this car is the following: As I am getting older, I am starting to lean towards comfort and effortless power rather than a sports car and this has all the power I'd ever need, the compact size, luxury, tech, style etc.
I'd rather get an S coupe but those are still way too expensive (120k $ used) in my country so that wont be an option.
Also, how reliable are these usually? Is it a good buy today or would you recommend other options?
Thanks!
Last edited by drummerdimitri; 07-08-2020 at 01:39 AM.
07-13-2021, 11:17 AM
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I am no expert but I would recommend models with the facelift - 2012 to 2014. However probably best to go for 2014 models as Mercedes would have ironed out a lot of issues with the older models, or so you would hope.
I might be wrong but I think that the ABC issues were fixed after the 2012 models - someone can maybe confirm or correct me.
Look for ones that have had their software updated.
These are great cars - I use mine as a daily driver (you only live once - so enjoy it rather than leaving it in the garage).
I might be wrong but I think that the ABC issues were fixed after the 2012 models - someone can maybe confirm or correct me.
Look for ones that have had their software updated.
These are great cars - I use mine as a daily driver (you only live once - so enjoy it rather than leaving it in the garage).
