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Beautiful, Sleek Looking Silver Cl600 With Forgiato Custom Wheels on 2040-cars

US $7,500.00
Year:2001 Mileage:98284 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Rushville, Illinois, United States

Rushville, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Engine:V12
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBPJ78J71A014022 Year: 2001
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: CL-Class
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: CL 600
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: Automatic
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 98,284
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: CL 600
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 12
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 This was Mercedes top of the line car.  I was told that it cost $144,000 new. I cannot verify that.  It has every conceivable option that I can think of- from massaging seats to dark legal tinted windows, parking sensors, leather interior, etc.  And does that V12 really go!!   Why couldn't I have owned this 40 years ago?  That beautiful silver paint with the Fergiano custom 20 inch newer tires has a Camaro like appearance. It is plenty fast even for a non turbo version.


    Everybody who sees this car really are awe struck by it's 100 mph look.  If you are power mad you can add the twin turbos and computer chip and you can pull over 700hp out of this brute.  Let your grandmother drive this and it will get about 15mpg.   When you are driving it  at 130 (limiter) you just don't have time to look at a gas gauge. - and smoking past most "fast cars" their drivers are shocked and must think it was just an F16 going by.   Yes I may be exaggerating but once you get into the cockpit of this thing you will find out that there is nothing but pure pleasure aboard.   I have had several women want to buy it but don't have the funds.    

    Now for the negatives-  if you are married your wife will not like this car for obvious reasons.   At 63 years of age that is not so much a concern but my wife hates the car because I bought it without telling her until I brought it home.  Sorry, it has been so enjoyable, but finally the negativity has worn me down and I need to go on with my life.  There are a few issues with the car.  This car has a rebuilt title.  Rebuilt means that it was wrecked but has been repaired and inspected by the state to get a rebuilt title.  This car has the original hood and front fenders so the damage in my opinion was not that bad.  This car drives straight and does not display any hints of ever being in a wreck.  I would not afraid to take my hands off the wheel at 100 miles an hour.  There are
a few other things.  The Distronic unit has a pinhole in it so it doesn't work.  It slows your car down automatically if you are approaching  a car too fast.  About as necessary as hubcaps on mag wheels, but part of the equipment that came with the car.  The ABS light has been on since I got the car but I know that this car will stop on a dime every time.  The engine light has stayed on since I purchased the car but after being serviced at the Isringhauser Mercedes dealership they told me not to be too concerned about the lights.  If you are serious about the car you are more than welcome to have this car diagnosed  locally at your own expense.  Two other concerns- sometimes when you first try to start the car you have to turn the switch back off and on one time or the ignition will not engage. I assume a new ignition switch will cure that but I never got around to getting it fixed.  And if you let the car sit for a week or so the body will settle onto of the tires. Read where the active body control often had a leaking hose.  Start the car up and it goes back up.   Just come and drive it- make your own mind up.  I owe more on this car than I am asking for it but the enjoyment I have gotten from it has been worth it.  I have not abused this car but have enjoyed its abilities on occasion.  Come have a look and fly this beast.  

    

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Wed, 26 Dec 2012

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