Hi! Im from germany and just wanted to congratulate on this great car and tell you, that these Mercedes easily run for over 600.000km over here as long as you maintain them regulary. So please don't spend maintenace money on 22" chrome wheels and drill holes in the exhaust like many fellow foreign citizens do over here to show off in front of young girls. That would be great! Thank you for caring for this beautiful machine and have fun driving! :) Im looking forward to new videos with the CL. Greetings!
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Haha! OK! Wasn't planning anything as drastic as that, just some tasteful upgraded AMG rims. No aftermarket exhaust though! Thanks for stopping by!
@lionbass69276 жыл бұрын
Yeah let’s remove that muffler
@RBEngineering6 жыл бұрын
V8 das macht Krach in der Nacht! 💪💪💪 MAE Felgen sind ein muss bei diesem Babawagen 😎
@Trinavara5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight,I'm looking at a dark blue pristine 2005 with 46,000 km at a good price and was wondering if it would be a maintenance nightmare..
@richardmills40865 жыл бұрын
Picked one of these up about a year ago - absolutely in love with it. No major issues so far, although several oil leaks & a brake fluid leak fixed so far. 2003 CL500 with (currently) about 94,000 miles on the clock.
@marseladzidziguri10 күн бұрын
I got 03’ CL500 with 58k miles on it a month ago and absolutely In love with this vehicle!
@helenacooper87375 жыл бұрын
I purchased my 2004 CL500 when I was 19 in 2016 for 17,000$ cash. I absolutely adore my car!!! It had roughly 70,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. It was a fabulous investment and has only gave me a few issues regarding my EIS. Mine is Horizon Blue Metallic with charcoal grey interior 😍 great video!!!
@mguytv5 жыл бұрын
Great story, thank you! Hope the CL gives you many more years of motoring pleasure!
@mguytv5 жыл бұрын
PS you clearly have great taste as well!
@markcarter94764 жыл бұрын
Great review and I agree with all your points. Just bought a 2000 CL500 with FMBSH and 45k miles for £5.6k! It looks understated and sleek and is an absolute pleasure to drive. You just float down the road cosseted in shear luxury. However, it does have an excellent chassis and therefore handles really well so is able to give the feedback a 'petrolhead' enjoys. Can't believe just how cheap CL's are. Grab one now and enjoy before people cotton on to just how good these cars are.
@jorgschroeder75116 жыл бұрын
GREAT COMMENTRY AND PRESENTATION SIMON LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MANY MORE FROM YOU ,THANKYOU .
@ericgiddio1259 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one mate. Taking forever to come up from Melbourne. Can't wait to get it.
@Vizenz121_OR6 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with my SL. It's a good thing these things are easy to work on!
@evansmith46505 жыл бұрын
saw one today same colour as this one with 101k fsh on ebay for £1999 !! immaculate condition take a look now .
@XclusiveAaron3 ай бұрын
Nice video man! This car really really reminds me of my V8 2005 BMW 6 series. That's also got active body control and all that stuff and it also broke on me on my first day of ownership (luckily the dealer here in the UK took it back, fixed it for free and returned it to me)👍
@kevindavis59666 жыл бұрын
The crank position sensor problem was probably known before you purchased the car, since it's an intermittent problem. Now you get the joy of waiting for the engine mounts to fail and the ABC pump/struts to fail/leak. Inexpensive Mercedes don't stay inexpensive for long.
@MercedesCL500W215VLOG6 жыл бұрын
Just saw your channel while uploading a new video to my own... welcome to the gang ;-)
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
I actually watched your videos before purchasing, so thank you! My CL500 videos get way more views than for the Maserati!
@MercedesCL500W215VLOG6 жыл бұрын
haha, that's so cool! Nice one. Let's see how we get on!
@Leo555ZZZ2 жыл бұрын
Those CPS usually fail after about 13 years .. Should be replaced as maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
@azmike35726 жыл бұрын
You're very lucky! Not everyone can pay for such a great car with peanuts (instead of money)!
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Sorry if that was worded badly - it isn't peanuts, all I meant was that it is a hell of a lot of car for the price...
@azmike35726 жыл бұрын
I knew that. It's just my literal form of humor! Congratulations on the car!
@chrism-ow5uq4 жыл бұрын
Great Video...You can buy a CL in the UK for £3000 to £4000...Crazy....I think i might pull the Trigger and buy one.
@trustinflames10224 жыл бұрын
Yep I am very tempted by one too. I have always like these.
@gotglasses6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video ! I have an 04' SL500 - same engine and drivetrain, suspension etc. Never had any problems with the car other than auxiliary battery related issues. Easy to avoid those with a trickle charger if car is not driven every few days. Summer is here and traffic is building so your tip on the bottles of water to cool the CPS is reassuring news. By the time triple A would arrive your car was started and gone!
@ttdds16 жыл бұрын
I have one, Exact same car. Had it for 5 years now. Had ABC pump replaced twice. Its got other quirks and is not perfect.Cost a small fortune to run here in the UK. But I still love looking at it and the ride is addictive how quite it is. I just love it, but as its getting older, more things will break. Its now leaking oil again from somewhere.
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Yes, addictive is the word!
@joshkravmaga6 жыл бұрын
Was looking at buying a 2007 CL500 but the Repairs are way to expensive, need to adleast $10000 a year to spend on its up keep
@greeneyesmexico6 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful car. I am thinking of getting one here in Canada, but am a bit skeptic about the maintenance cost and repair costs. Have you had issues yet with the ABC system?
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Check out my CL500 playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLol6cRxlesbca-Y1QJN1t2eg2aMYkZFJO Lots about the ABC...
@panchozeta28215 жыл бұрын
I have a cl500 and the abc system needed repair. I had to change 4 accumulators, two hydraulic lines, not to mention the 8 to 12 L of pentosine fluid to replace the hydraulic fluid that spilled out when the abc hydraulic line broke. All in all about 1800.00 US dollars for the parts and I did all the work. Mechanics wanted up to 7000.00 US dollars to fix. Not a cheap fix.
@KyleJHB6 жыл бұрын
The wipers are Automatic, it is not shown with an 'A' or an 'Auto' on the stalk but leaving the stalk turned to the intermittent setting activates the auto wipe sensor and the wipers will activate and adjust themselves according to the amount of water on the windscreen.
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Great tip thank you. I need to RTFM, as the saying goes!
@KyleJHB6 жыл бұрын
A car like this has infinite hidden functions that require you to RTFM haha. I learnt a few from my Mercs' over the years. Here are some I can share that you might find useful. If you have the windows open and/or sunroof you can quickly close all of them at once by holding down the recirculation button on the air conditioning. It activates 'tunnel' mode that closes all open areas to prevent pollution from getting into the cabin. Holding it down a second time will re-open all the windows/sunroof back to the exact same spot it was before closing. When you're using the speed limiter, if you encounter an emergency situation that requires you to accelerate over the limit set, push the accelerator into the 'click' and you will hear a beep as the limiter disengages and allows you to accelerate as normal.
@metparker4 жыл бұрын
More, please !!!!
@Roy14 жыл бұрын
You say the car cost $31,000, don't like gloating mine cost £20 in a draw. yes £20 it has cost me so far 2001 sl500. some work to do about £6- 700 should sort it. happy boy.
@ionetu39723 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me but that was the accelerator sensor on the pedal that had to be replaced. Changed the whole pedal.
@anthonycurtis27743 жыл бұрын
I'm seriously considering buying a 2000 CL500 from interstate [Qld] here in Victoria. She looks and sounds in exc cond. 177xxx kms. Should I buy?
@mguytv3 жыл бұрын
They're pretty reliable, but always get an inspection, especially on the ABC suspension, because that can be $$$
@scotchgod84785 жыл бұрын
I think you can buy these cars much cheaper meanwhile. Price range starts at approx 5000€ depending on the maintainance state.
@mguytv5 жыл бұрын
Everything automotive is expensive in Australia...
@matthewcoupeofficial4 жыл бұрын
Australia has a very different value for used car’s compared with its closest Ally and brother the UK.
@xavierpriam49344 жыл бұрын
Hello I introduce myself Xavier, I have a mercedes cl 500 w215 from 2004 and I have a problem with the hydraulic suspension when the vehicle is stopped 1/2 hours after the car get off the front, could you help me? cordially
@mrkongsimr7 жыл бұрын
So tell me , how your fantastic car doing ?? I'm dying to get one , but hear so many bad things . Thanks
@mguytv7 жыл бұрын
It's doing well! Update video coming soon!
@undertakerfire78107 жыл бұрын
sputnic same here!! I want one so bad and I truly feel that it gets a bad rap but in real life it's not all that bad to own/work on need be..
@MercedesCL500W215VLOG6 жыл бұрын
They're quirky at times but not that bad if you buy the right one! ;-)
@cherkas0094 жыл бұрын
I bet you bought the car at the old timer center lot of Mercedes being sold over there in Merrick
@mguytv4 жыл бұрын
Yep! They’re in Rydalmere now though
@AgentMrX74 жыл бұрын
Any updates?
@fireblade89056 жыл бұрын
Is it smooth? And is it quick to 60mph?
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Very smooth indeed. Great luxury! Pretty quick as well if you push it.
@neilkemp91186 жыл бұрын
I follow that dealer. What did you think of them?
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
My experience buying the CL500 was good and Richard's very decent. He has lent me a number of cars for review on my channel.
@mobeen14336 жыл бұрын
I see one for $4000 USD, I'm thinking of getting it
theres one for sale for 1450 pounds on auto trader just now
@mguytv4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Crazy value!
@terrystratford12354 жыл бұрын
5 grand in the uk now! Get u a good 1! People r scared by the bills! But who takes a 15 year old car to a main dealer? Iv had jags, one Daimler, range rovers and now a wj jeep! All with V8 engines! So I can tell you, main dealers will screw u 4 every penny u have! A knowledgeable mechanic will see u right! Buy it, service it, enjoy it! Remember, all cars cost €£¥₩!!
@mguytv4 жыл бұрын
A lot of car for the money!
@matttoms5006 жыл бұрын
One for sale of Facebook for for £1500
@originalGFLEX6 жыл бұрын
slight boredom sets in watching. fine effort exterior looks great. don't think this represents Mercedes finest hour.
@Zohrab246 жыл бұрын
$285,000 when it came out? Haha ok and you bought it in 2017 for $31,000? Haha alrighty. To top it off u said Suede headliner? Where?
@Zohrab246 жыл бұрын
Whoever sold it too you made alot of money. Sorry to break it to you brother. But if u love it thats all that matters
@mguytv6 жыл бұрын
Aussie Dollars, not US
@vxclubnew6 жыл бұрын
Your a fucktard zori marfazelian
@metparker4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@fightclub44076 жыл бұрын
This car burns gas like crazy
@kryptonite4 жыл бұрын
It’s a v8 Mercedes.. what do you expect lmao
@leslieacswindlej3 жыл бұрын
LlHi sir bought a 2002 94000 cl 500 with four good stud car is going perfect automatic g box I will be srlling some parts I don t need all the car exterior silver interrupt black leather bonnet two doors and boot lid carpet all other parts good drivers seat will not move I put the back of seat forward and seat moved forward there are more parts for sale engine and auto gear box one hundred car not Arturo yet if you Need parts con tract Leslie o 07907313113
@dlwst444 жыл бұрын
Its all fun and games, until the ABC craps the bed. You can buy these all day long for $5000 in the US now.