I searched the site but could not seem to find any recent comments on the CL 600. I'm considering buying a 2000-2002 CL600. Originally I was shopping for a Ferrari 456M GTA and then I thought about a Maserati Cambiocorsa but I just couldn't justify the purchase price or the maintenance that seems to go along with either. Seems I could get a CL600 with 20-30k miles for around $60k and I would get a lot more bells and whistles. If any of you can help, I would appreciate your thoughts on picking up one of these. I'm looking for a day-to-day cruiser for good weather days and guaranteed safe parking (no door dings!!).

Is this the right car? Are there particular maintenance issues I should be aware of? At 30k miles am I looking at some immmediate repair concerns? What about the longevity? I take good care of my cars - can I get 150k out of a CL 600?

Thanks in advance for any input.

I have a 2002 CL 600 with 43k miles. It is a great car. The ride is smooth. It is the most luxuries sports car.

If you have the resources, get the 2003 or later version of the CL600, it comes with a new bi-turbo engine, which I heard is much more fun to drive.

I definitely believe this car can go for 150k, but I would seriously consider getting a extended warranty to about 100k from mercedes or a third party.

If you are willing to handle the maintenance costs of a V12, I would say you probably won't be disppointed. The twin turbo version has lots and lots of power. 740 ft-lbs of torque I believe.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record

There are a couple of race car drivers that own S600's as their own personal cars.
Can't think of their names, but I did see this mentioned on TV and/or car mags.

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Lehigh Valley PA USA
1973 Olds 88, 1972 MB 280SE, 1978 Datsun 280Z, 1971 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Olds 88, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1985 Sentra, 1973 230.6, 1990 Acura Integra, 1991 Volvo 940GLE wagon, 1983 300SD, 1984 300SD, 1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2002 Mountaineer, 1991 300TE wagon, 2008 Murano, 2007 R320CDI 4Matic 52K, some Hyundai, 2008 BMW 535xi wagon, all gone... currently
2007 Honda Odyssey Touring, 2014 E350 4matic

The CL, in any form, is one of the most beautiful cars of all time. But, the Italian cars are much more "alive" and involving. The CL is more isolated. And, I'm not so sure it will be that much cheaper to maintain in the long run. I'd drive them all before making that decision.

the newer CL600s offer the best mix of luxory and performance IMO

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