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[Entwood]

If you even consider the Audi A8 have a check on service costs / parts costs .... I seriously looked at an A8 before going for the A6 Allroad .... the prices simply frightened me !!

[btc]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/211031/mileage-mercedes-cl500-almandine-black

The guy has a good reputation for the quality and standards of his cars

[Doctor Gollum]

W220 S CLASS is readily available for sub £4k.

But.

They rust like an old Fiat and are really cheaply made. Especially if compared side by side with the previous W140.

Airmatic issues will cost anything upto £2k to sort in parts alone.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

The CL is a very attractive coupe.

Inside they look far from expensive though with acres of cheap plastic.

[tunnie]

If you even consider the Audi A8 have a check on service costs / parts costs .... I seriously looked at an A8 before going for the A6 Allroad .... the prices simply frightened me !!

I would be a temp car, but yes looks expensive. 

[tunnie]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/211031/mileage-mercedes-cl500-almandine-black

The guy has a good reputation for the quality and standards of his cars

Good find! Thanks, has more detail.

Was 3.8, now 2.9k!

Wonder if he would take 2k 

[tunnie]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

The CL is a very attractive coupe.

Inside they look far from expensive though with acres of cheap plastic.

Maybe, but with a V8 and massage seats. Who cares! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

CL 500 has the same 306 BHP V8 as in my CLS 500. Doesn't sound much but with plenty of torque  to back it up was more than adequate.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/211031/mileage-mercedes-cl500-almandine-black

The guy has a good reputation for the quality and standards of his cars

Good find! Thanks, has more detail.

Was 3.8, now 2.9k!

Wonder if he would take 2k 

I wouldn't pay any more than £2k for it. Its a very old one, and there are plenty of newer ones for sale as cheap if not cheaper.
Nice colour though.
The scary thing with them is the ABC system going wrong.  As with all things, you could leave it in a garage for repairs and pay £1k plus for the privilege. Or you could research the issue and work out the best option.
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/abc-how-it-all-works.136702/

If your feeling really irresponsible you could go for the CL600. 6 litre V12 ! Theres also the CL55 AMG option.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Merc CL500, BMW e38 740, Jaaaaag, or LS400. All great cars with V8 engines, and all have potential pitfalls to look out for. Although the LS400 will have less pitfalls than the others. You can pick up a nice example of any of them for £2-3 grand.
Personally I would go for a CL500 all day long.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323916285471

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/211031/mileage-mercedes-cl500-almandine-black

The guy has a good reputation for the quality and standards of his cars

Good find! Thanks, has more detail.

Was 3.8, now 2.9k!

Wonder if he would take 2k 

I wouldn't pay any more than £2k for it. Its a very old one, and there are plenty of newer ones for sale as cheap if not cheaper.
Nice colour though.
The scary thing with them is the ABC system going wrong.  As with all things, you could leave it in a garage for repairs and pay £1k plus for the privilege. Or you could research the issue and work out the best option.
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/abc-how-it-all-works.136702/

If your feeling really irresponsible you could go for the CL600. 6 litre V12 ! Theres also the CL55 AMG option.

My favourite old Merc is the late sixties/early seventies 6.3 SEL. a proper 'cold war' Merc.

Failing that an E55 with a supercharger from around 2003-2006. A properly quick car.

[Doctor Gollum]

5.8 v12 is a piece of shit*. Hence the prices. The bi turbo v12 is actually one of Mercedes most reliable recent engines.

*OK, that's a bit harsh, but the oil cooler is a service item and requires the heads to be removed to change it. Add in 24 spark plugs driven by two coil packs and the rust issues it's not a good idea. Any hint of oil leaks, run away. Quickly.

[aaronjb]

A friend of mine bought a 2004 (IIRC) Audi S8 about a year ago for £4k.. so far all he's had to do is change the spark plugs and fix a broken multiram (not called that, but you know what I mean) actuator arm - common fault, aluminium replacements available from Poland and took an hour to fit. Tons of grunt (he reckons it feels almost as grunty as his other car .. which has a bull on the badge), whisper quiet inside as it has double glazing, comfortable ride - sounds right up your street, honestly.

[tunnie]

Hummm. Tempting!

[Rangie]

In 4 years all I did on my E430 was two tyres & 4 oil changes, and then sold it back to the dealer I bought it from. Can't beat the sound of a V8 😁

[TheBoy]

In 4 years all I did on my E430 was two tyres

Blimey. I might have to modify your profile to OOF Daisy

Out of interest, what tyres?