Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 CL-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the CL-Class since its last redesign.
1999cl better made
Michael Magazzu, 12/11/2002
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I own a 1998 sl 500 and I thought that was great, but a the CL 500 I bought comands respect and is shear class. Safest car on the road , dual payne windows the amenities go on.Best used car for your money anywhere.The new body style(2000) dropped the value but the quality is far better built in the 1999.New is sleeker and has more gaudgets but the quality has taken a back seat.
Great Car
attilio, 11/13/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my third Benz and the best so far. It is smooth, powerful and feels very safe. When driving often look at other performance luxury cars and ask myself "swap?" The honest answer so far is "no". Long trips are effortless. Fuel comsuption is moderate but I'd rather pay a little more at the pump than pay life insurance that only pay out to my estate. I think I will get my wife one as the price, safety, performance, comfort, and fun equation is unbeatable
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Can't Find a Better Car for the Money
Mark@Edmunds, 10/21/2013
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I picked up my 1999 CL500 about two years ago from the estate of a Chicago attorney. The car had about 30,000 miles on it and, aside from a few light scratches on the trunk lid, was like new. Since then, I have driven it about 12,000 miles without incident. The car excels at long highway trips and, amazingly, can travel up to 600 miles on a single tank of fuel. The Bruno Sacco lines still look great today, and the quality of materials throughout is unmatched by anything today short of Bentley or Rolls Royce. It's hard to believe you can get all that for less than the price of a cheap new subcompact.
excellent
Chandi, 02/28/2002
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Best car I have ever own
classic (almost) perfection
driver101, 02/27/2010
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The looks never get old. These are well put together, drive like a dream and are huge, particularly on the inside. Plenty of headroom all around for total comfort. With some tweaks they can be made to like the corners, though they are not race toys by any means. Tear and wear repairs are astronomical so please do the car a favor and do not buy it if you cannot afford to keep it up proper. If you value style and comfort along with refinement, this is it. They no longer make them like that. These cars do have personality and you can read them after a while.
CL500
tigerlady, 02/23/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car! The body style is classic and sleek. Functionally well designed. Handles extremely well. However as with all Mercedes, the maintenance costs are very high. This car has lots of power options and with time these things will need attention. Purchased used, so my dealer had added some larger wheels and tires. I would not suggest doing this.
Love that Benz.
foreigner, 11/13/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is a gorgeous car and it drives as nicely as its looks. The faster one drives, the better it feels. On the highway my fuel economy is 24mpg+. I had to repair the headlights and it was very expensive though.
Best Benz ever built
kristijan24, 01/31/2012
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my dream car since i was little, i finally found one in very good condition for great price, the car rides like a dream and is very reliable, more so than the newer MB, engine wise it's a monster and if well taken care of will last forever. Maintenance is expensive and parts are rare but if you know about cars you can maintain it yourself easily and most mechanical parts do fit from the S class because they have the same engine. The car is a dream and very rare, one day sure to be a collector item if well kept.
CL500 almost the perfect car
LKB, 08/14/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My CL500 is not only a beautiful car, but it handles and performs great! The seats are very comfortable and it has a lot of power - or "git up". Although it is a coupe, the back seat is very large and comfortable. Also it is easy to get in & out of the back seat. Repairs can be expensive, but I have not had to do much - other than change the oil and filters.
Luxury for the price of a mid size car
Herbert, 12/04/2015
1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 1998 CL 600 had just 73,000 miles when I bought it in 9/2013. It now has 76,000 miles. It won 1st place in the category for coupes and convertibles at a Mercedes concourse for it's overall condition. It gets up to 23 mpg on the highway and an average of 16.5 mpg. Not that his is important, but it shows that the engine is not used to its potential on US streets. It should last for many more miles. The car glides and is a joy to drive in the city as well as on the highway. The material used on this car is outstanding and does not show any wear after almost 18 years. The interior space as well as the trunk space is excellent for 4 people, unless they are all much over 6 ft. tall. It is inexplicable why these cars, especially the CL 600, are selling so cheap. Is it the fear of expensive repairs? A good pre-purchase inspection should be done before buying this car.
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Being the Owner of a grey market 1999 cl600
Thomas krebs, 04/21/2018
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As of right now (2017) the car is only valued at $6999-15999 which is a steep decline compared to what the car was actually sold for, which was 125,000 US dollars in 1999. In saying that there were under 100 produced due to its price with 15 cars documented in the US. So what does that mean for the lucky owners of the cl600? The value of your vehicle will only go up if you hold on to it. The engine and transmission are very sound and do not cause to many issues. Overall the car can consistently start and drive. In saying that the car also has a few flaws after 10-15 years of use. Personally I have had several electrical issues. My windows always short and the buttons on the center console of my car keep falling into the interior getting lost next to my shifter leaving a gaping holes. Although it seems like an issue I always seem to forget about everything after I start the engine and bomb it down the highway. It is extremely stable at high speeds making this car seem more like a German v2 missile.
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Front End Trouble
mister ed, 11/21/2002
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL500 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The vehicle was my dream car. The exterior style and interior were immaculate. I have had two problems, the high performance low profile Michelin tires suffer from slow leaks and make the car ride rough. I have taken it back to the dealer 3 times thus far for wheel alignments and the front end vibration (shake)at speeds above 60 mph persists. The dealer states there is nothing they can do about it. I am disappointed.