New member with CL ownership questions

[dieselman]

I only saw yours when you said wrong VIN supplied...

 

[Hi RX7]

Thanks, strange how they put massaging seats without the cooling but they do look different to the seats I've seen to date

 

[dieselman]

No Unknown codes in the official datacard

I know, but it's a right faf having to paste it into a jpeg then either attach or downoad it to photobucket.

 

[whitenemesis]

That's a very nice spec car. Hope to see some pictures soon?

 

[Hi RX7]

Thanks the guy is putting two new Continental tyres on the rear and has just put new discs and pads all round so I guess one major expense has been dealt with for the time being.

 

[toby1]

Have another one!

VeDoc Code Vehicle data in VeDoc

CHASSIS WDB2153742A032449
ENGINENO 11399160005198 TAG
POWER 500 TAG
BRAND 095=Mercedes-Benz TAG
TRANSMISSIONTYPE A=automatic transmission TAG
MODEL CL 55 AMG TAG
BODY 3=Coupé TAG
WHEELBASE 2885 TAG
MAXTOTALWEIGHT 2420 TAG
ENGINETYPE 2=Petrol TAG
FUEL S=Super TAG
NUMBEROFDOORS 2 TAG
CYLINDERCAPACITY 5439 TAG
CLASS CL TAG
BRANCH 0 TAG
FINALDATE 09/10/2002 TAG
STOCKNUMBER 0253767222 TAG
FUELCONSUMPTION 13.2 TAG
EMISSION 317.0 TAG
UPHOLSTERY 281=Nappa leather anthracite TAG
PAINT 197=Obsidian black metallic TAG
OPTION M55=Cylinder capacity 5,5 liter TAG
OPTION N25 TAG
OPTION N29 TAG
OPTION 284=Shift lever in wood/leather combination TAG
OPTION 354=Telephone antenna TAG
OPTION 390=LINGUATRONIC English TAG
OPTION 404=Multi-contour seat, left TAG
OPTION 405=Multi-contour backrest, right TAG
OPTION 461=Instrument with mileage reading TAG
OPTION 527=COMAND APS with navigation system TAG
OPTION 551=Anti-theft warning system TAG
OPTION 573=ISOFIX child seat anchoring system, rear TAG
OPTION 618=Bi-xenon headlamps f. left-side dr. traffic TAG
OPTION 668=Prod. prot. f. freight pkging with tie-down hooks TAG
OPTION 731=Wood finish, burr walnut trim TAG
OPTION 770=AMG 5-spoke 19" alloy wheels TAG
OPTION 772=AMG bodystyling TAG
OPTION 776=Wheel-arch widening for AMG wheels TAG
OPTION 803=Technical modifications TAG
OPTION 810=Harman Kardon® Logic 7® Surround-soundsystem TAG
OPTION 819=CD changer, MP3-capable, for 6 CDs TAG
OPTION 854=Mobile phone (Nokia) TAG
OPTION 875=Heated screen wash system TAG
OPTION 882=Interior motion sensor TAG
OPTION 889=KEYLESS-GO TAG
OPTION 984=COC paper - no registration certification TAG
OPTION 989=Identification label under windshield TAG
OPTION 290=Windowbag TAG
OPTION 291=Airbag for driver and front passenger TAG
OPTION 292=Sidebag TAG
OPTION 345=Windscreen wiper with rain sensor TAG
OPTION 414=Electric sunroof, glass version TAG
OPTION 423=5-speed automatic transmission TAG
OPTION 472=Electronic stability program (ESP) TAG
OPTION 487=Active Body Control (ABC) TAG
OPTION 581=Automatic air conditioning TAG

ALL OPTIONS M55/N25/N29/284/354/390/404/405/461/527/551/573/618/668/731/770/ TAG

<< END VeDoc >>

 

[Lench]

looking for cl500

I spoke to a local indep mechanic with MB dealer experience. He said the ABC on CL500s tends to fail around 70k miles. Is that right? Is it just the case on the early models, say 2000/01?

 

[television]

I spoke to a local indep mechanic with MB dealer experience. He said the ABC on CL500s tends to fail around 70k miles. Is that right? Is it just the case on the early models, say 2000/01?

I had 2 fail at 14k miles
I would say that there is not much truth in that, like all things they seem better now than what they used to be

 

[Hi RX7]

Thanks toby1 looking through your list it would appear its got a Harman Kardon sound system as a bit of a hifi nut I was wondering if there is any difference between this and the Bose.

 

[television]

Thanks toby1 looking through your list it would appear its got a Harman Kardon sound system as a bit of a hifi nut I was wondering if there is any difference between this and the Bose.

MB changed from Bose to Harmon in about 2004-5 i think, still a ver y good system

 

[brandwooddixon]

Congratulations on your new baby.
I bet she really flies with 500bhp under her bonnet

 

[Hi RX7]

Thanks I have a strange combination of elation and panic about it. I can't wait to give it a blast and turn up at my local Lotus owners meet in it this month and panic because I haven't sold my RX7 or my Subaru SVX yet and still wonder if I've made the right decision still I guess time will tell.

 

[dieselman]

When you tear the tarmac out from under the first Subaru you want to pass, while sitting relaxed and listening to music, you will know it was the right choice.

 

[television]

When you tear the tarmac out from under the first Subaru you want to pass, while sitting relaxed and listening to music, you will know it was the right choice.

And when you do, you know that the normal rear tyre life of those 285 tyres has dropped from 10k miles to 6k

 

[brandwooddixon]

That's just the thing about these cars, they are surprisingly nimble and swift whilst retaining an air of dignity.

You do get a nice growl from the V8s when you floor it and even with only 306bhp I've had the traction control lights come on at 45mph when starting to overtake!

It's quite unnerving that you can cruise at speeds well in excess of the legal limit in near silence.

They do make for very relaxed driving as you don't feel the need to prove the performance to all and sundry as they have great street presence right out of the box, so to speak.

 

[television]

That's just the thing about these cars, they are surprisingly nimble and swift whilst retaining an air of dignity.

You do get a nice growl from the V8s when you floor it and even with only 306bhp I've had the traction control lights come on at 45mph when starting to overtake!

It's quite unnerving that you can cruise at speeds well in excess of the legal limit in near silence.

They do make for very relaxed driving as you don't feel the need to prove the performance to all and sundry as they have great street presence right out of the box, so to speak.

The CL Chris is much quieter than the SL as the inside is cut right off from the outside world, the boot in the SL is not sealed off owing to the opening roof. The SL is still quiet though even at 70mph, I guess we are rather spoilt now and what do we replace these cars with, nothing the same out there now

 

[dieselman]

I guess we are rather spoilt now and what do we replace these cars with, nothing the same out there now

I seem to have a different train of thought...don't bother, just keep driving it.

 

[Hi RX7]

Just an update in the CL 55 purchase the owner of the car is based near Chichester and would not take the car or let me take the car to MBS to get checked over before I part with my hard earned. So it was suggested that he could take the car locally to Newtons so I phoned and spoke to Darren who very kindly offered to check it over this afternoon the results of the inspection are that there is a bit of engine vibration/noise getting into the car and possibly the cause could be engine mounts the passenger seat adjustment isn't working properly and there could be a break in the connection between the sat nav and its aerial. The big things like the ABC are fine and I noticed new discs and pads all round so I'm going to go ahead with the purchase which should be by Wednesday next week as it needs two new rear tyres (enormous Continentals) tax and a new key. Does anyone on this forum who has a CL 55 AMG have any comments on whether or not a little more noise comes into the inside of the car?

 

[Alex M Grieve]

Just an update in the CL 55 purchase the owner of the car is based near Chichester and would not take the car or let me take the car to MBS to get checked over before I part with my hard earned. So it was suggested that he could take the car locally to Newtons so I phoned and spoke to Darren who very kindly offered to check it over this afternoon the results of the inspection are that there is a bit of engine vibration/noise getting into the car and possibly the cause could be engine mounts the passenger seat adjustment isn't working properly and there could be a break in the connection between the sat nav and its aerial. The big things like the ABC are fine and I noticed new discs and pads all round so I'm going to go ahead with the purchase which should be by Wednesday next week as it needs two new rear tyres (enormous Continentals) tax and a new key. Does anyone on this forum who has a CL 55 AMG have any comments on whether or not a little more noise comes into the inside of the car?

That sounds to have been a thorough and competent inspection. Has the owner offered to rectify the issues which were discovered, as a condition of sale, or how much have you set aside to make them good?

Always better if the vendor fixes it as that also confirms that the suspected causes of the problem were in fact the culprits.

 

[Cole@MBS]

it's not un heard of the 55 killing the odd engine mount, SL55 like the odd one now and then, sound's like she is a good one!!

Next time your passing when you have her, pop in for a brew still, have a cuppa and a chat!!!