| Author | Message | ||
| Sebastian (Sjblaw)
New member Username: Sjblaw Post Number: 36 Registered: 3-2003 |
Yup, bought it new 2 months ago and I love it. I was banging my head against the wheel trying to log the 1000 break-in miles so I could open it up. The day I hit 1000 I drove past my usual exit and hit Alligator Alley. After the first 8 minutes at 160 it gets kind of boring. Adam, ditto on the nice collection. When I was checking out your WCC pics my fiance commented that we shared a "similar sickness" SJB. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Junior Member Username: Kds Post Number: 185 Registered: 5-2003 |
Warren.....I used to sell these new for 7 years. The 2002 is one fast car in it's own right and "today" probably represents, a great, "heavily discounted" value over a 2003......but, having said that, there's something to be said for the 2003's powerplant......yikes !!! Almost 50% more HP. You'll love the 2002....until you get to drive the one with the big motor. For me the decision would be $$$ difference. | ||
| Adam (Fasttalk)
Junior Member Username: Fasttalk Post Number: 230 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sebastian, Thanks for the comments. did you buy new? are you happy with it. You seem to have a similar car addiction to me, nice collection  Adam | ||
| Sebastian (Sjblaw)
New member Username: Sjblaw Post Number: 35 Registered: 3-2003 |
I drove both cl55 and cl600 and went for the cl55. It's an amazing car and the supercharger truly is "seamless". Hp are similar but Cl55 much better perfomer plus you have all the AMG enhancements, i.e. brakes, wheels, etc. | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Member Username: Warren Post Number: 264 Registered: 2-2002 |
Thanks Adam. Yeah I'll stay away from this one. OK, I think Mercedes needs to calm down. First 390+ HP on the 2002 CL600 than 400+ on the '03 CL600 now ?????? on the CL65 amg???? Soon there will be many wealthy grandmas and grandpas driving their MB and spinning their tires and kicking our F-'s ASSES. | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 891 Registered: 6-2002 |
Adam- in any event, it's seen way too many 'inspections' in 1 year of existance. My bet, this car was stolen, or wrecked, or both. Best! Ben. | ||
| Johnny Bravo (Ben) (Johnny_bravo)
New member Username: Johnny_bravo Post Number: 50 Registered: 7-2003 |
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3030821.001/mercedes-benz/1.html A few pics to whet your appetite and hold you guys over until they come out. | ||
| Adam (Fasttalk)
Junior Member Username: Fasttalk Post Number: 226 Registered: 8-2002 |
big difference in price as they will probably be 150-175K and I am sure they will have a long wait. Buy the CL600 or a CL55 and upgrade later. | ||
| Dr. Erik Nielsen (Judge4re)
Junior Member Username: Judge4re Post Number: 202 Registered: 4-2003 |
Warren: If you can swing it, wait until the CL65 starts showing up next year. | ||
| Adam (Fasttalk)
Junior Member Username: Fasttalk Post Number: 225 Registered: 8-2002 |
DONT BUY THIS CAR, it has an odometer rollback issue. CARFAX searched more than 2.16 billion records from more than 4,000 different public and private sources and found 7 record(s) for this 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL600 (WDBPJ78J12A016558). Date: Mileage Reading: Source: General Comments: 09/06/2001 ��� Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Abingdon, MD Title #31115929 Registration issued First owner reported 09/06/2001 ��� Maryland Motor Vehicle Dept. Abingdon, MD Registered as private vehicle 03/28/2002 9,849 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Eastern Region Listed as a dealer vehicle 04/02/2002 9,864 New York Inspection Station New York City Area Passed safety inspection 04/12/2002 9,900 Inspection Co. New York Vehicle Inspected Anti-theft device present at the time of inspection 04/25/2003 24,531 New York Inspection Station Emissions inspection performed Passed safety inspection 05/29/2003 9,865 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Floral Park, NY Title issued POTENTIAL ODOMETER If you want the full report, email me [email protected] | ||
| Adam (Fasttalk)
Junior Member Username: Fasttalk Post Number: 224 Registered: 8-2002 |
Warren, give me your email address and I will forward you the carfax report. I am looking for an 02/03 myself. what prices have you been finding out there? Adam | ||
| Eric Brigham (Ebrigham)
Junior Member Username: Ebrigham Post Number: 56 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Warren. You may also want to check the MBWorld.org forums (in case you haven't already). I have not driven, but the feedback I have seen is that the extra horsepower indeed makes a huge difference. The 03 AMGs are truly beasts! | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Member Username: Warren Post Number: 263 Registered: 2-2002 |
Has anyone driven both of these cars yet? Does the added horsepower on the '03 make a huge difference? I'm considering an '02. If anyone has a subscription to carfax can they email me a report for: WDBPJ78J12A016558? Thanks. |