Yes, CL was one of the best in the world. Back in 2014 for example, the Bentley Continental GT V8 was a competitor. But it was 300kg heavier and needed loads more power to achieve similar performance. Plus it felt darker and more cramped in the back than the CL and when you 'mashed the throttle', it was a load of unnecessary drama! Then the cornering and braking came... and the CL won hands down.
same here, never had an issue with it for years, except replacing the battery, vbelt tensioner and pulleys, and brake rotors/pads... beside normal maintenance. My daily now, i love that car so much! I'm in france and still never came across another on the roads, they seem to be very rare nowadays...
Glad you love it. Had mine for 5 yrs and loved it. Had to sell it because we moved to France. Now im thinking about a 2010-2012 CL500. Keep on driving it and enjoying it. What yr is yours?
The car its so relaxing the background music its so damn relaxing the way you talk its so beautifully relaxing I love this car it is my favorite of all time only true passionates can understand the philosophy of this beautiful masterpiece
Am crying... I just lost a bid in a auction of this same car for 10k Euro ... I never knew the value until I saw your video.. if not I would have gone for it till 11k with 120k kilometres age
Someone is selling CL 500 at a reasonable price, but the mileage is around 200,000 km, owner says its well maintained, should i go for it or ignore it, price is reasonable, 10k USD, 2008!model v8
If it has ABC suspension issues it can cost 4-8k USD to fix, though you can do a conversion kit and eliminate it, but you’ll need to find a sway bar to put on
@@IT_Farhan Thanks for the tip. Im in Europe and had a 02 Cl500 for 5 yrs and loved it. Thinking about another here in Europe . Whats a sway bar? Are easy to install/find? thanks
@@pamnitti8403don't do it . Bad advice . Half the pleasure of a CL is the ride quality. Besides it shares the same suspension parts as an S Class which can be found much cheaper nowadays.
When I drive this car I feel like a king everyone stares and says nice car but boy oh boy I got it in august ‘19 I’ve spent $20k in service. You need deep pockets. Buyer beware
Not after the facelift model anymore. Mine got blower motor, control unit for the dynamic seats, starter motor, wheel speed sensor and controller heat valve. The air suspension active body control is perfect.
20-25000$ per wheel ? what do you smoke ? That's the price of a complete rebuild of the ABC system (Airmatic is much less than that). ABC is standard on 216 on Europe on phase 1 (option on S class) I know what I'm talking about, this is my daily... edit: got my answer on another post below R25.000 ok :D
Yes, CL was one of the best in the world. Back in 2014 for example, the Bentley Continental GT V8 was a competitor. But it was 300kg heavier and needed loads more power to achieve similar performance. Plus it felt darker and more cramped in the back than the CL and when you 'mashed the throttle', it was a load of unnecessary drama! Then the cornering and braking came... and the CL won hands down.
I have a CL and I agree with everything you say these cars are simply luxurious and it never fails to put a smile on my face
same here, never had an issue with it for years, except replacing the battery, vbelt tensioner and pulleys, and brake rotors/pads... beside normal maintenance. My daily now, i love that car so much! I'm in france and still never came across another on the roads, they seem to be very rare nowadays...
Love love love my CL550... the best car I’ve ever driven... as far as cost of upkeep... had mine 8years... nothing major, other than basic maintenance
Let me know if you selling...
Glad you love it. Had mine for 5 yrs and loved it. Had to sell it because we moved to France. Now im thinking about a 2010-2012 CL500. Keep on driving it and enjoying it. What yr is yours?
@@pamnitti8403 2012 with only 45,000 on it 🥰
The most beautiful car in the world!Forever!!!
No the 2014 cls 550 is the best car in the world
Of all the Mercs my dad has owned, his 2006 CL63 was probably one of the best.
The car its so relaxing the background music its so damn relaxing the way you talk its so beautifully relaxing
I love this car it is my favorite of all time only true passionates can understand the philosophy of this beautiful masterpiece
Great video mate. I've been looking at the CL for some years and am seriously considering a used one since they are well priced now and very available
Did you get it?
Did he say 22k for each corner to replace the 4 suspension airbags???
Just bought a 2010 amg sport package and I'm loving it I get lots of compliments 😊
I actually have new appreciation for a model I already loved. Great insight Bro!
I Have a Greater Appreciation for You!
a trick: watch movies at kaldrostream. Been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.
@Elian Anderson Yea, been watching on kaldroStream for months myself =)
Love mine. I have a 07 - CL550 Model the first year after the CL500. By the way I had an 02 - CL500. Absolutely LOVE MINE!! Very Classy!!😉💱😊✌🏾
Love the video my man !!
Don’t be put off by buying one the air suspension if it goes they are readily available and cheap it is a s class under the body
Nice review man!
If you like this, you should try the V12.
Does it have any Bluetooth functionality?
Stunning vehicle
I agree 100%…….I’m on my third👌
Yes this thing is bladdy cool so much lux you know its gonna cost you good if anything brakes but i love me some merc!!
Not that much as it's based on the W221 S-class chassis.
Same model and colour as mine, although think the wheels are larger on mine. Do love it.
hello great cl 500.As i want to ask maybe you know how to change voice control from german to english on command
I think you meant to say it cost about $2500 per wheel to fix suspension not $25000.
That would mean it would cost $100000 to replace all 4 wheels!
R25,000 as in South African Rand 😅 which is about $2000 in US Terms
Good point. Haha
Very nice review - very relaxed - thanks.
Great video!
Dude you're really driving 100km/h in a residential area? You could've killed someone.
Next vid.. the new Toyota Legend RS 😍
Am crying... I just lost a bid in a auction of this same car for 10k Euro ... I never knew the value until I saw your video.. if not I would have gone for it till 11k with 120k kilometres age
The pre-facelift model looks better.
Big words▶️
Someone is selling CL 500 at a reasonable price, but the mileage is around 200,000 km, owner says its well maintained, should i go for it or ignore it, price is reasonable, 10k USD, 2008!model v8
If it has ABC suspension issues it can cost 4-8k USD to fix, though you can do a conversion kit and eliminate it, but you’ll need to find a sway bar to put on
@@IT_Farhan Thanks for the tip. Im in Europe and had a 02 Cl500 for 5 yrs and loved it. Thinking about another here in Europe . Whats a sway bar? Are easy to install/find? thanks
@@pamnitti8403don't do it . Bad advice . Half the pleasure of a CL is the ride quality. Besides it shares the same suspension parts as an S Class which can be found much cheaper nowadays.
Yes guy
What year is this car
After 2011, it's the facelift model
This thing is a real Mamoo 👀🤣
When I drive this car I feel like a king everyone stares and says nice car but boy oh boy I got it in august ‘19 I’ve spent $20k in service. You need deep pockets. Buyer beware
Damn for this money + selling your car. you could have bought an M5 f10 or a c63 w204
What did it need that is became so expensive?
What have you spent that much on?
You bought a car that wasn't cared for
Spicy. Like a masala 🤣
ABC hydralic suspension is the bigest problem on all cl mercs
I can vouch for that!!
But it’s the best ride you will ever have
Not after the facelift model anymore. Mine got blower motor, control unit for the dynamic seats, starter motor, wheel speed sensor and controller heat valve.
The air suspension active body control is perfect.
@@Sheraad190 what do you mean? Did ABC become more reliable after facelift?
@@IT_Farhan what do you mean? Did ABC become more reliable after facelift?
But best car in the world is a leap! One of them yes, but that argument needs more evidence and comparisons to prove that bold statement....
I am considering buying this car as my first car, i am having a feeling i should have an extra R100K, any South Africans here
Too comfy for me man. I want agressive power and stiff suspension. Thats why i love BMW. Very good review.
totally concur, it is the best car in the world. hahhaaha what do I know
Sleeper 👀
Nothing like it you have to check one out
20-25000$ per wheel ? what do you smoke ? That's the price of a complete rebuild of the ABC system (Airmatic is much less than that). ABC is standard on 216 on Europe on phase 1 (option on S class)
I know what I'm talking about, this is my daily...
edit: got my answer on another post below R25.000 ok :D
How new 7 series’s? New new new🤣🤣🤣
🤩🤩🤩🤩
20 to 25k each weel? Wtf Bugatti prices
That’s South African Rand, $2k USD, still painful. They do make coilover conversion kits though.
Who never heard of the CL what a silly title
20 to 25 thousand each wheel he said 😂 alright buddy good info
I hope you realize he is from South Africa. $1.00 is about 15 Rand. So about $USD1400-1700 is very accurate. It's very good info.
Its Hydraulic suspension - not air !
The best or nothing.