CL65 shopping, what to look for
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CL65 shopping, what to look for
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I've noticed the massive price drops on the 65 lately and I always admired that car so I've been thinking of buying one as a fun side car.
I think I've narrowed it down to 2008-2012 and just keeping an eye out for a good low mileage car with the right spec. For some reason there are several on the market but many of them seem to be trying to hide issues that I notice when I show up.
I'm likely going to have a dealer look a car over before I purchase it but I was hoping you guys know a list of top 5 things that go wrong with these and if there is a specific year I should try and avoid.
Thanks for the help.
I've noticed the massive price drops on the 65 lately and I always admired that car so I've been thinking of buying one as a fun side car.
I think I've narrowed it down to 2008-2012 and just keeping an eye out for a good low mileage car with the right spec. For some reason there are several on the market but many of them seem to be trying to hide issues that I notice when I show up.
I'm likely going to have a dealer look a car over before I purchase it but I was hoping you guys know a list of top 5 things that go wrong with these and if there is a specific year I should try and avoid.
Thanks for the help.
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Mainly ABC and related components. Look for any wetness or weeping. The front idler pulleys are also known to fail. In addition, the coil packs are known to fail. Any time I've purchased the updated ones, I've never had an issue.
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Thanks @BlownV8 .
After a full day of reading, I'm starting to wonder if the CL63 is the better choice. Seems like you get all of the CL65 minus the 4 Cylinders and 8 plugs for less $.
Is there any other differences that would help me decide?
Also, was there any changes from 2008 to 2014 that were noteworthy?
The material I found was a little confusing and seemed like the Biturbo was only added after 2012 but nothing that clearly stated if that is really true.
I'm finding several 2008 cars with low mileage and wondering if there's really any advantage going to with a 2013 given than they're both out of warranty.
Thanks again
After a full day of reading, I'm starting to wonder if the CL63 is the better choice. Seems like you get all of the CL65 minus the 4 Cylinders and 8 plugs for less $.
Is there any other differences that would help me decide?
Also, was there any changes from 2008 to 2014 that were noteworthy?
The material I found was a little confusing and seemed like the Biturbo was only added after 2012 but nothing that clearly stated if that is really true.
I'm finding several 2008 cars with low mileage and wondering if there's really any advantage going to with a 2013 given than they're both out of warranty.
Thanks again
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Love the V12 but I would go with a 2011+ CL63 if I were looking for a CL. More people modding them and better support than the V12. Again, I do love the bi-turbo V12 since I had two of them.
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ended up buying a local 2012 CL63 with AMG performance package P3. Will post pics soon.
thanks for the help
