02cl55amg

CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=2167

i might have to go in debt for this one. mileage is 4x,xxx

trumpet1

Nice , but I wish they had posted more pix on that ad.

err0neous

Something is strange about the picture, it is identical to the one for this car: http://tinyurl.com/2abggc

Ted Baldwin

............you are quite right. The same car. As to generally being able to buy a Cl65 for $59K, I am not suprised. I'm kinda in the market for one, but I'm not pressed about it. I have been offered one at $61K and there is one currently on ebay ay $64K, so there is no big difference.

..........Funny thing is that this one in question is not too far from me, I could check it out.........not to buy it, but to see if s for real.

Ted

retardedmunk

no big deal.... they will make some money on it...

LSonDubz

if anyone needs it checked out, it be willing to go and look

02cl55amg

sounds like the one that sold at the auction for 51,500. they said it was a trade in, with 40,000 miles??? still if in good shape, i think its a good deal. they said it might be sold already.

MARK CUMMINS

The Dealer mailed me several pics of it..its a NICE Piece!

I Would Inspect it in person Before pulling the trigger on it



www.custommotorsofsouthflorida.com

MB_Forever

I can't believe they continue to drop in price so fast like that

They dropped almost $140k in such a small amount of time

V12Godspeed

I Inquired about this one...the guy said nothing wrong with it, the waaranty expires in about 9K miles, then it will not be under warranty which is a big no no for these cars. Try to see if you could get an extended warranty.

Dealer offered to buy me a CL65 in the range of low 20's in terms of mileage and putting it through the CPO program for a total of 64K...what you guys think. It's a 2005 and will have an extended year of warranty so that makes 3 years total. I think it's not that, i'd figure they buy it for mid 50's add brakes, tyres and inspection and the additional year of the CPO adds up the next 9K mark up.

trumpet1

It really is bad. I feel sorry for the souls that paid even above the original MSRP on these things. I remember seeing one in San Fransico while on vacation there and it was on the showroom floor for $220K. They are really the best buy on the market for a used car. I don't think I've ever seen a car drop this bad....even the VW Phaeton didn't take hits like this.

V12Godspeed

There is a CL65 05 modified with Renntech ECU and TCU, would you guys buy a modded CL. I have gotten advice from some members not to buy a modded car since it "may" have been abused. The car seems to have only 22K miles. The owner is asking mid 70's, I will try to negotiate it for a bit lower than that. Any input is appreciated.

trumpet1

That's a very difficult question to answer. It would be a case by case basis and you would never really know the truth about what that car has been through regardless of the mods, the model, or anything. A base CL could have just as easily been abused but it certainly would be more likely in a modded car. You would just need to have it inspected by a mechanic that you trust before pulling the trigger and make sure the warranty is extended. I would insist on a complete service by a MB dealership before buying this car at the least. Maybe during that service, any red flags would show up. Ask if you could enter the shop for visual inspection of the underside of the car and the engine compartment. Listen for any odd sounds in the engine and transmission with the air conditioner and radio off during the test drive. Test every suspension setting. Drive it like you plan to drive it and see if everything feels OK.
Keep in mind the discount these cars have on them and build that savings into any unexpected repairs that "may" come up. The main thing is to get one heck of a warranty on this thing and you should come out ok.

V12Godspeed

Well I will definitely make sure I get a tech to inspect it. I might fly there with my tech and request all service records from MB. He is willing to provide them from his dealership. I will also try to see if i purchase the extended warranty through MB. thanks!

V12Godspeed

When you said rough...did you mean the condition, I will call and offer them 54k. lets see if the byte, lol!

02cl55amg

i offered 55k and they declined.

MAXMUSCLERANCHO

I was at a MB dealer today..pretty much everyday this week. Anyhow, a good friend is a "validated" tech at MB and works on CL65's all the time. They had 3 being serviced by him when I was there. He said if you buy one get it with at least 25k miles or less. I pushed him for a answer and he just gave me a look that said trust me. I am in the market for a used CL65 right now and I will most likely take the car to him to have the CPO done. But you all are correct who knows how these cars have been treaded by the original owners. The only expert advice he gave me was buy one with at least under 25k for warranty and CPO reasons. If anyone here is serious and in the Socal area I could turn him onto you. Knowing solid MB service guys is worth just as much as knowing a solid broker!!

AdamG@NorCal

+1

Unfortunately, we had a client's S65 with 37,000 miles had a Maybach tranny GRENADED. (with no mods done)

Please do your DD before purchasing an auction car, or used 65/600.

MAXMUSCLERANCHO

No lie man. He also mentioned that CL65 have other issues that send them back to the dealer over and over. Who knows. He let me drive one and I could not believe the power.

m_berman

No way no how a modded CL is eligible for a CPO. In fact, the mods may have invalidated the factory warranty.

If one is very protetive of the past life, purchase from the dealer as a lease return and he will be glad so share the history of the car. First owner stuff and service history.

Buying at auction, is like playing in a pool with sharks. These guys are pros and know how to recondition the worst cars including flood damage cars into garage queens. If in doubt, go the the Manheim Auction site and check out all the pre auctions services, such as body work, recondiitoning services, mechanical work, that are offered to the seller to turn junk into gold.

Satan

WERD berman :umm: ls2?

silence

a modified car may actually signify that the other is smart enough to not "put it away wet" so to speak due to being an enthusiast (or it can mean the opposite, particularly with these cars)

-drew