Cl 500 Best Luxury car for 5K?? Full Review and POV- 4K

[@Ycniuq1976]

This video has definitely inspired me not to sell my CL, thank you for being authentic and genuinely sincere 🔥

[@sparksnvolts6855]

i'm so happy you have decided not to sell! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@calbackk]

The C215 body is one of Mercedeses´most beautiful, and in my opinion it is one of the most beautiful cars throughout automotive history. Just look at those lines from the door and backwards. There has never been anything like it.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

I agree my friend! I love this and the r230 sl’s. Such beautiful design that i actually appreciate more now than i did when they were newer

[@clarksonad]

I think that these are at the absolute peak fo their depreciation and will be collector cars in the future. Yours looks like a great one!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you very much, there will be an update video soon and you can see what i have done. In regards to depreciation they actually have been lower a couple years back. But i agree with you these will go up a lot soon. Are you getting one?

[@clarksonad]

@@sparksnvolts6855 My heart says yes but my head says no. I need something more practical and I don't have the space or budget for two cars. Happy to live vicariously through you!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

How about an e55 estate hahaha

[@94msulaiman]

Smashing video! Love the car! Keep them coming please

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you mate!!

[@umaryusaf3055]

Great review mate!! I have and had the honour to have your exact car but a 2001 and currently 2 2007 CL500 W216’s and no way would I ever get rid of these other can treat and care for them like queen and they’ll remain beautiful for a long time! Also keep the standard exhaust do not De-Cat it. It sounds and feels beautiful overall! Great purchase you’ll only appreciate it as time goes by.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Indeed they are great cars! Maybe a c216 comparison video could be arranged im the future I’ll try my best.

[@edgiras2685]

Made me want to get one now :D Amazing review bro, your knowledge on the cars in general just blows my mind!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you so much mate

[@richsan4923]

Good honest review. Just bought a CL55 AMG of the same era for even less money. Its a bang for buck motor.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Oh mate I'm looking at the 55s and I am so bloody tempted. Hope you enjoy it mate thanks for the kind words

[@richsan4923]

​@sparksnvolts6855 the later ones with the superchargers are supposed to be more reliable and obviously a lot more powerful but tbh 300hp is enough anyway. Mine is about 360 and it's plenty. Rest of the car is pretty much the same only a couple of minor differences. Most important thing is FSH with cars like these and low owners even is mileage is slightly high.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

What do you think of the 600s? Obviously 65 is way out of my budget if I even was able to find one but thinking of either a 55 or 600 would be a nice upgrade

[@richsan4923]

@@sparksnvolts6855 hard to say. I've never driven a V12. I rarely pick a specific car to find. I generally keep my eye on several classic auctions and look for the best value. I like cars in general and have grown up around them. My other car is an RX-8. Before I bought the Merc I was tempted by a 300ZX. If I buy another Merc in the future it would probably be an older one. Possibly an SL I just like the style. They look good on the road.

[@XclusiveAaron]

Great video! I'm Looking at one of these for my collection (I have a problem with cars and old motorbikes lol). One of my cars is a 4.4L V8 BMW 6 Series. Also ULEZ compliant and my brother's 1.6 diesel isn't, bonkers!😂 But also my 6 Series has active body control too, I do believe it's a different system and I can't raise the car with a button but it's a great system, car stays flat all the time for its size and the ride is beautiful! I did have an error message about ABC last year on a really hot day in traffic but no Issues since! Happy motoring with your CL bro. Subscription added :)

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thanks my friend I really appreciate the kind words. AHH I'm starting to appreciate that gen 6 series more and more! The cl is great bro especially for the price. If you look hard you can decent ones for 3k I think I actually got mugged off haha

[@nadk8886]

3:15 you should have mentioned the auto seat assist. Very rare 😂 great video though

[@XclusiveAaron]

Just to add 21:33 saw the A414 signs at the end you're literally only up the road from me, as if😂 sounds gorgeous!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Haha that's nuts well if you ever wanna do a 6 series Vs cl500 video let me know my friend. I'm a teacher and currently just began the 6 weeks off so hopefully will do an update video soon. I've made some changes to the car

[@XclusiveAaron]

@@sparksnvolts6855 Sounds good actually! Ironically the 6 series has just broken down needs new alternator and voltage regulator and the audio amp stopped working too (apparently donest like the heat... What heat haha?). So that's annoying, I'll be driving my mercedes my sensible car lol until I fix it but definitely sounds good! I like you never really had a soft spot for the 6 series but it really grew on me and I couldn't not for the price! What changes have you made to the car? Or maybe I'll wait to the update video 👍👍😊

[@Benjy9845]

Great review! I look at these every day on Auto Trader, but I don't think I could justify having 2 cars! One day I will get one and it will be like a dream.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thanks man. Yeah i completely understand. They are pretty expensive to maintain and as physics teacher i should definitely not own this as my second car but i just love it so much and every time i drive it i forgive it for absolutely rinsing me out haha.

[@dominicwood3750]

Interesting to see a young man in an old man’s car. These cars are so rare it’s hard to know what the market is for them in the near future.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Haha it is an old man’s car but i love it! It’s hard to tell really. You really don’t see many of them. But they have such a reputation for being a pain in the arse to maintain. Plus with fuel prices being so high a 5l v8 seems less desirable. I think they will go up but will never be as expensive as the sl’s

[@gerardo1560]

How can it be an old man's car if it ain't even possible for an old man to control the power or full potential power of it lol

[@gerardo1560]

​​@@sparksnvolts6855 bro u have a picture of a v12 or V10 on your profile u see where I'm coming from . Like how can anyone even believe anything anymore . .

[@sofianenaifer6801]

To guy lovely review honest opinion well done man you deserve a lot of respect what you achieved CL 500

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope you enjoyed the video 👊

[@johnmorrison7836]

I have one myself 2003 had it 10 years what a motor

[@sparksnvolts6855]

I’m still loving mine so much!

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

You will not believe this I have a pic of your car on my vision board and now have one just the same colour. I just need to get the alloys you have as I love those. Great vid and so nice to see the very same car I have on my wall. It inspired me to get one. 👍👍. Great vid man thanks you

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

PS mine dose not have the button for the boot either.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Bro i appreciate this comment so much man thank you.. you prefer these wheels yeah? I’m still in two minds don’t know if i prefer the originals. Hahaha I’m so annoyed my one doesn’t have the button. Literally they all bloody have it

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Pleasure man. Yes the pic of yours I have and the wheels I have always liked. I have the original 18s on mine so if you ever what to swap just let me know. I know I was the same I did not even think to check it I’ll I bought the car. 😂😂😂

[@SleazyZamzz]

We love the scientific terms to debunk a problem with the car👍

[@martinduffy646]

You gotta watch the ABC suspension

[@ClassyDriver]

Nice and positive review. The brownish colour on top and sides of the windows is due to air getting between the two glass surfaces. You can stop this process by putting superglue in the groove. For a 20-year-old CL, yours has been well maintained, which is a rare these days. I think that well serviced models will increase in value in the coming years. Just look at what nice C126s are being sold for.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thanks for the comment! I really hope so, i think the c215s are so unique and i find them more beautiful as time goes on. But despite being the flagship along with the sl’s, cl’s just do not seem to go up as much as the sl’s do.

[@vintagehaynesflute]

I would love to have one but (at least in the USA) the ABC suspension is very problematic and very expensive to repair. Yours is beautiful!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you my friend i do feel i found a great one. Honestly mate if it really bothers you, you can find one that has had the abc suspension replaced with coil suspension. In my opinion though if you can find one with full service history and it’s been looked after you’ll be fine. Just keep looking after it

[@DS-ym1ds]

Great indepth video. Looking to buy one and a I think you've tempted me.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Im really happy you’ve been tempted. Go for it. While they’re still reasonably priced

[@KDavefs]

Quality video as per! Underrated channel, looking forward to what’s next. What are your favourite modern classics?

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you so much!! Oh mate where do i even begin! Id have to say my favourite would be the r129 sl 500. Id love an ageing 911 too! How about you?

[@yashofficial___]

Great video cuz! I watched every min of this! You’re like a Mercedes wikipedia 😂 id defo take the mufflers out man! Lets hear the V8 properly

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Haha thank you man really appreciate it. You think so??? Ahh man I’m tempted ngl haha

[@nuaymahhassan7613]

Great review 👍

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thank you!

[@rayanayash]

Howeva, thank you for the video

[@spodface12]

Hiya chap really good review! im currently looking for a CL500, may I ask how you do lift the car with the ABC?

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hi, thanks so much for the kind words. To lift the car there’s a button right next to the abc sport button on the dashboard. You can press that twice to lift it two times.

[@richardelson3261]

Lovely car. Would have made gorgeous cabriolet

[@CL500MBZ]

I got one also for daily driver. Bargain car

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Yeah i love mine even more now. Trying to find the time to do an update video, I’ve put lowering links on and done a muffler delete and its the best thing ever!

[@marklawrence2417]

C215 was released iin 1999 - I had a 2000 registered one for 6 years. Lovely when working but TBH my 2006 5.5 CLK that came (after an interlude with an E46 330Ci - cr*p!) was a far better car all round & much much more reliable. Still I do still think about getting a CL55 K to go with my XKR.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

I absolutely love my cl but it has started to get a few issues now. Soft close has stopped working on the passenger door, theres a rattle from the ac compressor unless the ac is on even though its a brand new one. But for a 20 year old motor thats not that bad. Clk 55 wow i would like to have a go in one of those! Probably not as luxurious as a cl though right? More of a sports car. As always thanks for the comment my friend i hope you enjoyed the video

[@MoreConsole]

12:19 SUMMIT!

[@sparksnvolts6855]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MoreConsole]

@@sparksnvolts6855 he looks like he's about to kill himself 😂

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Der Wood Der Chrome and not forgetting Derrrrrrrrr............................ What's my IQ Again?? 😂😂😂😂😂 Your funny you La 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@M4HM00DGT]

wow hi mr ismael

[@1shredderx]

You know what you're talking about. I've owned 3 W215s, 2 CL500s and 1 CL600. Imagine all you're describing with a V12 biturbo cranking out 481 HP and 600 ft lbs of torque with a 7 speed auto! You should mention shocks are $1600... EACH! any of the numerous fail-prone ABC parts/labor will devour a large fortune. Still, the best bang for your buck under $10K until it isn't.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Thanks so much for the comment that’s made my morning haha. After all that you’ve said do you still think the 600s are worth the risk? Or get the 500 due to lower maintenance costs? Literally your spot on best bang for your buck until it isn’t haha. Mine is still going strong just some few annoying issues. I’ll do a video on them soon :)

[@johnychicken5052]

I want buy for cca 6-9k euro from germany I hope it's a good price for a non-problematic CL 500

[@sparksnvolts6855]

That should be in very good condition for that price!

[@johnychicken5052]

@@sparksnvolts6855 I hope so

[@raycroal]

i got 36 mpg on a 100 mile b road run in my cl500

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Really!!! Thats pretty good what year is yours? I thought id take mine to work today and got 8.5 mpg

[@raycroal]

@@sparksnvolts6855 2002 facelift that is uk gallons

[@raycroal]

i think on a motorway at 70mph it could have hit 40mpg i have a clk430 that was always worse on fuel than the big cl

[@sparksnvolts6855]

@@raycroal i need to test this. Reckon it would have to be a very long journey though

[@raycroal]

@@sparksnvolts6855 i went from falkirk to oban i think about 100 miles i was so surprised by the mpg i got around town/going to work a bit mixed it would be 22-23mpg

[@miamibeachsunnydays8274]

How is your c l different than a c l k 04 5hundred

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hi i think the simplest way to put it is the clk is a two door c class and the cl is a two door s class. So the cl is better quality, more luxurious

[@datoxurcidze8855]

hey man I want to buy CL as my first car and I wanna ask ,is it reliable??

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hey mate, i replied to this but for some reason it hasn’t gone through. It honestly depends on of it has been looked after and serviced. Mine has full maim dealer service up to like 85k miles. Mine does have a few minor issues now but nothing serious yet. I will say this, buying a 20 year old car that was the pinnacle of its time is always going to have some issues. If you know a good mechanic who will look after you you’ll be alright. Get one

[@willwest1010]

Love it but defo original alloys are better

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Origional amg or the standard ones that came with the 500?

[@willwest1010]

@@sparksnvolts6855 definitely the standard ones from the 500, mainly because these are super rare now and yours is in immaculate condition. I have a S Class of this generation, love them because they have none of these ridiculous nanny crap driving aids 😂

[@nadk8886]

Never sell this car. It's a future classic

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Yeah it's a huge battle in my mind. Sell it and get something else from around the same era or just keep it

[@miamibeachsunnydays8274]

Can you please tell us which button is used for the driver side and passenger side headrest that go up and down,

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hi, they are controlled from the controls on the doors that are shaped like seats. The very top of them is the button that controls the headrest

[@miamibeachsunnydays8274]

@@sparksnvolts6855 The backseat headrest, How do you raise the headwrest in the back seat,

[@sparksnvolts6855]

@@miamibeachsunnydays8274 there is a button on the dashboard above the infotainment system. If you press it once they drop. Then if you hold it down they raise back up

[@Salubrious101]

ABC Suspension 😂😂😂😂 that's why it's 5k when that goes bin it or switch to coilovers and lose the magic carpet ride.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

I've had the ABC pump changed I'm hoping that's all goes wrong haha

[@9thbitvideos730]

But 5000£ as soon as abc goes wrong

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hmm i wouldnt let the abc scare you too much. I saw that mine had work done to the suspension from main dealer when i bought it and as long as i change the oil every two years I’m sure it will be fine. But if you would rather mot risk just change the suspension. I’ve seen people doing it for 2k. Probably softer too as the abc is pretty sporty

[@arturscerkovniks2945]

You speak so slow. Set: Playback speed 1.25 Now ok :D

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hahaha I’m sorry man that’s me 🤷‍♂️

[@jonathanlake3366]

Nice numberplate

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Haha thanks man

[@jonathanlake3366]

Only thing that let's mi car down is the exhaust 😂

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hold on.. are you a previous owner of this car?? Or you have a cl too

[@jonathanlake3366]

@@sparksnvolts6855 I got a beautiful cl but I keep an eye on them always online...I think I saw this on sale months ago

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Hahaha i see. Yeah she’s done me well to be fair only a few minor issues. The passenger soft close has decided to stop working recently. How long have you had yours?

[@JoaoMiguel-zg7kb]

5k?? Ahahahaha

[@JoaoMiguel-zg7kb]

In Portugal is about 20k ahah

[@sparksnvolts6855]

No way!!! I thought 5k was expensive haha. It’s expensive to run the car in London though

[@JoaoMiguel-zg7kb]

@@sparksnvolts6855 i would love buy one for 5k for real ahah In which country do you have that market price?

[@gerardo1560]

Its more about the people that u have to take it to . Only a small portion of people know how to fix this car . The dealer or some special fucken crackhead focus power having as guy who secretly knows but charges alot bcuz he doesn't want to tell u any secret God forgive he accidentally tells u a secret or something lol everything is a secret this car is a secret lol . I guess. Or idk if the devil hates that much lol but yeah if I don't have to pay a lot after I take it in I'll come back and edit this.cuz it sure took me out of wak lol

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Yeah man you need to find a mechanic you know well and trust if you own a car like this. My guy is very reasonable but you’re right I’ve got quotes from other people and it’s over double the price!

[@MoreConsole]

I'm gonna key your car fam.

[@sparksnvolts6855]

Please don’t she’s got enough scratches

[@babyjayASMR]

Do you still have the car? I just bought a 2004 CL500

[@sparksnvolts6855]

I do! Looking to do an update video soon. Congrats and welcome to the cl club my friend

[@Corinto.]

5k ??? In Italian market this car is set at least at 20k

[@sparksnvolts6855]

That is crazy!