What about comparing a CL500 with a Maserati Gran Turismo

[anonymous-user]

I like both (a lot), but something is telling me I am comparing apples with oranges....

Anyone had both?

[cheesepuffin]

that would be awesome

[wackojacko]

No experience with Maserati.
But we do have an '04 CL600 Bi-turbo (has essentialy every option available at the time on it) and the build quality is fantastic , uber smooth , super quiet, drives well for a heavy car and go like a bloody rocket with 550+ bhp and 500+ftlb of torque. + you can watch TV when stuck in traffic

With a CL certainly take out a warranty as they're fortunes to repair if something goes wrong. Hope that helps in some way.
Try and go for a newer than '53 reg model as they have the smarter commande system etc

[Ari]

Those CLs are insanely cheap.


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1894828.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2420300.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2157100.htm


To buy anyway...

[anonymous-user]

I am thinking of something like a 57, 08 or 58 plate variant of either

[Ari]

Very nice.

No experience of either I'm afraid, other than having read about them.

I suspect you're right, they're utterly different. I would have a drive of both, you'll probably fall in love with one over the other and that'll make the decision for you.

Would be Merc for me though, love 'em.

[McSam]

Ari said:

Those CLs are insanely cheap.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2420300.htm

Holy hell!

[jb9193]

Ari said:

Those CLs are insanely cheap.


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1894828.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2420300.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2157100.htm


To buy anyway...

He's comparing it with a GranTurismo man, that CL is old...

ETA: For OP: I quite like the newer shape CL for the size of it; a nice luxury coupe, essentially a two-door S Class.

Edited by jb9193 on Thursday 3rd February 21:23

[anonymous-user]

for instance

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

performance is comparable on paper and comfort / luxury pretty comparable too...

[Ari]

That CL needs to be black...

[Ari]

McSam said:

Ari said:

Those CLs are insanely cheap.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2420300.htm

Holy hell!

I know!!

[wackojacko]

Ari said:

That CL needs to be black...

why o why does it need to be black ?

Ours is silver with genuine CL65 Wheels, looks fantastic plus no one suspects you of being a drug dealer

[frosted]

wackojacko said:

why o why does it need to be black ?

Ours is silver with genuine CL65 Wheels, looks fantastic plus no one suspects you of being a drug dealer

Anyone have a rough idea of how much to maintain a cl500 per year without ?

[Ari]

wackojacko said:

why o why does it need to be black ?

Ours is silver with genuine CL65 Wheels, looks fantastic plus no one suspects you of being a drug dealer

It's too big to be silver! (But I concede the drug dealer point).

Are there fake CL65 wheels then?

[wackojacko]

frosted said:

wackojacko said:

why o why does it need to be black ?

Ours is silver with genuine CL65 Wheels, looks fantastic plus no one suspects you of being a drug dealer

Anyone have a rough idea of how much to maintain a cl500 per year without ?

Servicing isn't to bad £320 for a Minor service major is about £600+ on the 600 but 500 i presume would be abit less ........
In terms of fuel we get 20mpg if you're extremely lucky

[wackojacko]

Ari said:

wackojacko said:

why o why does it need to be black ?

Ours is silver with genuine CL65 Wheels, looks fantastic plus no one suspects you of being a drug dealer

It's too big to be silver! (But I concede the drug dealer point).

Are there fake CL65 wheels then?

I presume there must be replica 65 wheels floating about .....

Silver's not bad at all this is Stepfathers CL600 (lakelord)



p.s will get some side profile pics tomurrow.

[vit4]

JPJPJP said:

for instance

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

performance is comparable on paper and comfort / luxury pretty comparable too...

Thought that was an Insignia at first glance


I'd go for the Masser personally, just so much class. Mind you, I wouldn't say no to either, I'd imagine both are fantastic pieces of kit.