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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If I empty the piggy bank I can just about run to this. It's located about 10 miles from us.

However, only 3 months MOT scares the crap out of me. I really don't want to be looking at a huge bill come April.

CLS Merc.......any good?........or big trouble?


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[Bigron]

Why not make a full MOT a condition of the sale? If the vendor is reluctant to agree, it probably tells you all you need to know......

Ron.

[Andy B]

CLS owners here http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php all seem impressed with them. Not the same technical help though that you  get here ....... standard answer to any/most questions is ............ take it to an independent and get codes read on Star (Merc version of TechII)

It look a lovely car ......... and it's not silver/grey/black  .....not sure that I'd want to feed a 5.0 V8 though

What about a 320 diseasal version 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Why not make a full MOT a condition of the sale? If the vendor is reluctant to agree, it probably tells you all you need to know......

Ron.

The thought did occur. I'd even be willing to pay. I can deal with losing £40 if the thing is riddled with expensive faults.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

CLS owners here http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php all seem impressed with them. Not the same technical help though that you  get here ....... standard answer to any/most questions is ............ take it to an independent and get codes read on Star (Merc version of TechII)

It look a lovely car ......... and it's not silver/grey/black  .....not sure that I'd want to feed a 5.0 V8 though

What about a 320 diseasal version 

Thanks, Andy.

[MR MISTER]

That's a lot of car for the money. Dependant on the mot turning out ok, I would just buy it. Let's face it, if you give yourself enough time, you can talk yourself out of anything, and there will undoubtedly be folk telling you why you shouldn't have it.

If I was in the market for such a beast, that particular one would be high on my list. Good luck.

[MR MISTER]

If you'll take my advice, Opti, you'll go and at least have a look. What have you got to lose?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If you'll take my advice, Opti, you'll go and at least have a look. What have you got to lose?

£6995.......it was priced at £7295 last week.

Mercedes design is usually staid to the point of being drab.

Personally, I think the styling on the CLS is pretty exciting  (for MB) 

[Andy B]

If you'll take my advice, Opti, you'll go and at least have a look. What have you got to lose?

£6995.......it was priced at £7295 last week.

Mercedes design is usually staid to the point of being drab.

Personally, I think the styling on the CLS is pretty exciting  (for MB) 

I'm waiting for the the CLS Shooting Brake (estate for the rest of us ) to be affordable (sod the fact it's not towbar-able  )

[cem_devecioglu]

very nice..      

but apply usual checks for paint, chasis geometry  and engine noises.. and drive it before saying good bye to your money

and tyres .. they cost a lot

[omega3000]

Bit of a Marmite car that  Unusual bendy shape in the middle  Plenty big enough engine though 

[MR MISTER]

Bit of a Marmite car that  Unusual bendy shape in the middle  Plenty big enough engine though 

Banana car.

[Rods2]

With a gravel drive, check sills and wheel arches carefully for stone chips and rust.

[chrisgixer]

If you like the look of it, and can afford to run it....

Does it have to be vets forearm colour though?

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'd think that's suitable for the crunchy drive at Opti Towers!