Mcobinad
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- Joined
- Jun 27, 2011
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- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Your Mercedes
- W219 Designo Black paint, R500 W251, CL600 W216
I have been a long time admirer of the W216 especially the V12. I love my CLS 500 but want to step up my game. I have gone out to test drive this one and I can't see myself looking back. The car has done only 44,760 miles. I love the colour paint (rare in my opinion), I love the V12 sound, so refined but it quickly becomes a monster of a car once you put your foot down half way through. I love the large calipers, V12 embossed seats, sunroof, keyless go, alcantara roofline, Night-vision assist, distronic etc,
The only let down for me so far is the non AMG performance package and dark interior. I noticed this CL does not have parking hole sensors on the bumper, but it does have the backup camera. Anyway, I have made an offer and waiting for them to get back to me. For the same money, I can either buy a Bentley Continental Gt W12 2005/2006 with 60,000 miles on the clock (purely for the name and exclusivity) or an equivalent CL 63 AMG with 78,000 miles on the clock. I would still like to test drive the 63 AMG to compare both but a great part of me is saying, stick to the Mercedes V12. On the whole, what a splendid car with low mileage. Find below a video link to the test drive. Sorry, for the mediocre video quality!
Part 1
Part II
The only let down for me so far is the non AMG performance package and dark interior. I noticed this CL does not have parking hole sensors on the bumper, but it does have the backup camera. Anyway, I have made an offer and waiting for them to get back to me. For the same money, I can either buy a Bentley Continental Gt W12 2005/2006 with 60,000 miles on the clock (purely for the name and exclusivity) or an equivalent CL 63 AMG with 78,000 miles on the clock. I would still like to test drive the 63 AMG to compare both but a great part of me is saying, stick to the Mercedes V12. On the whole, what a splendid car with low mileage. Find below a video link to the test drive. Sorry, for the mediocre video quality!
Part 1
Part II