New member - W216 CL500

[Naraic]

That's a lovely thing...one of the few that could tempt me out of mine.

 

[Conor]

Welcome Will.

A truly beautiful car, enjoy!

 

[bembo449]

That's a lovely thing...one of the few that could tempt me out of mine.

having owned both , stick with the 215 pal

 

[Naraic]

having owned both , stick with the 215 pal

Oh...tell me more.

 

[bembo449]

I just find the 215 is a better car all round , the 216 is handsome , beautiful interior but for me I never really enjoyed the ownership experience , searing straight line speed is great but it never inspired confidence on any other road , 215 would outrun it easily on a decent B road blat pal , the 216 makes a statement , the 215 feels special , I think the only thing I miss about the 216 is the 7G box , if the 215 had that it would be brilliant

 

[houseboss2]

After months of searching I purchased a W216 Coupe and learned of the relevant changes over the period 2007 to 2014.

I wanted the naturally aspirated engine and the updates of the 2010 model year plus the AMG style sills and rear end etc.

Fortunately I came across a one owner car at MB Plymouth which suited my budget and had the advantage of being Palladium Silver which was not released on these cars until 2010. It had 26k miles at the time and now has 38k miles.

Keeping it in a garage makes the world of difference and the only problem I have had was to replace the Harmon Cardon Amplifier which was very simple but the MB supplied item was £1100 plus.

I have not for one moment thought about replacing the car, why would I ???

I hope you enjoy the car as much as I and if not abused and serviced correctly should last you many years.

I imagine few members here have experienced driving or even looking round properly at the aesthetics and over engineering of parts etc., for a Mercedes "S" class. For 3 star money on a well used one you get "5" star interiors and driving experience.

I keep a spreadsheet schedule of average monthly upkeep cost from when I purchased the car in November 2015, ignoring Insurance, RFL and Fuel. I have included Depreciation (£24,000 cost Value £13,000 today), Annual Main Dealer Services and other Maintenance over the period of 57 months and it comes out at an average of £245.

Very cost effective for this quality of vehicle. (Photos attached)

Good luck

Michael

PS: I see Submariner 1 is back and look forward to seeing his detailed posts and photographs in the future.

 

[bembo449]

lovely looking CL , met grey really suits them

 

[flowrider]

Don't you think though that despite the undoubted quality the W216 CL looks a bit boring too understated?

No offence meant to W216 owners!

 

[A.J.]

Good find, it looks glorious

 

[Wighty]

I think the CL looks stunningly understated , one day I’ll have one

 

[flowrider]

I think the CL looks stunningly understated , one day I’ll have one

I agree, understated is a better description.

 

[peterws1957]

I agree, understated is a better description.

I quite like the fact that they are understated. Barely gets a glance at car events either.

 

[Naraic]

I just find the 215 is a better car all round , the 216 is handsome , beautiful interior but for me I never really enjoyed the ownership experience , searing straight line speed is great but it never inspired confidence on any other road , 215 would outrun it easily on a decent B road blat pal , the 216 makes a statement , the 215 feels special , I think the only thing I miss about the 216 is the 7G box , if the 215 had that it would be brilliant

I have the 7G box.

 

[davemercedes]

Hello and welcome. Will.
- The car is absolutely gorgeous - a super find so best of luck!

 

[houseboss2]

I agree it is understated but funnily enough friends or individuals who see it for the first time are fascinated when all of the windows make it pillarless and hear the V8 engine note.

They also assume it is a one year old car due to the modern design, quality and colour of paintwork.

It helps with the uncluttered interior being as new.

Michael

 

[bembo449]

I have the 7G box.

Wish i had . . .

 

[Will Barber]

I too have had a W215 but much prefer my W216.
Only criticism of almost every Merc is lazy gear change speeds.

 

[Srdl]

Only criticism of almost every Merc is lazy gear change speeds.

You need to try the 9G-Tronic box

 

[John Laidlaw]

I agree it is understated but funnily enough friends or individuals who see it for the first time are fascinated when all of the windows make it pillarless and hear the V8 engine note.

They also assume it is a one year old car due to the modern design, quality and colour of paintwork.

It helps with the uncluttered interior being as new.

Michael

Buying palladium was a very good move....

 

[Hotspur]

Welcome - that looks absolutely drop dead gorgeous....great choice.