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CL55? pass
Dave Brett, 09/29/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is impressive. A blast to drive. 493 hp says it all. It has a problem with the supercharger clutch. The car shutters with a clunk and a loud squeak when the supercharger ingages. It sounds like an old jalopy with a bad trans. Brought it back for repairs and was handed a bulletin from MBUSA that stated, "this motor-specific noise is state of the art. At best, replacement of these parts leads to a temporary solution of the problem and customer dissatisfaction will increase." MB can build a brake by wire braking system but can't built a compressor that doesn't sound like a old junker. Stick with Lexus and keep your money in the bank!
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stevendworkin, 05/21/2006
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
6 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just boght a used 10,000 mile CL 55. Drove it down from New York to South Fla. and never experoenced such a comfortable drive. Quiet, powerful, comfortable, and a great sound syatem along with 21 mpg economy. Best car for the price. Love the looks & performance
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great car but needs some improvements
tom, 11/27/2018
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Expect to pay high repair bills when any service is needed. I have owned my car for about 1.5 years and the car has been in the shop for several repairs. I do not drive fast or hard and maybe that is the problem with a car like this. I have replace all oxygen sensors and now they tell me it is the catalytic converter at a cost of $5000, much more than a standard converter for another car. The radio only works on one side, said it may be the wiring. The ABC light comes one and will go off if I simply restart the car, another several thousand dollar expense. I love the way the car drives and looks, I only wish it was as reliable as my other cars, jaguar and jeep. Even with the problems I still enjoy driving my CL55 AMG and I love the way it looks.
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The best of 3 Mercedes Benz I've owned
R. Phillips, 01/17/2019
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The first thing is that you should always have a pre-purchase inspection of any car you buy, but especially one that costs as much as a Mercedes Benz. The car I bought checked out perfectly in the pre-purchase inspection. The car I bought only had 89,000 miles on it to begin with, so I was not too concerned about the mileage. Our car was maintained impeccably by its previous owners and came with a full service history. The day that I bought it you could literally eat off the chrome thresholds in the car. The power of these cars is quite remarkable, even compared to the 400 horsepower CLK 550 that we already own. I bought the CLK 550 for my wife and then this car for me. I do dearly love the ability to hit the accelerator and instantly leave almost every other car in the rear view mirror. It handles very well for such a large and heavy car. The leather seats are not only heated and cooled but also have a massage option as well. The seats are very comfortable and are well bolstered to keep you in place through tight turns. The CL 55 AMG is far and away a more comfortable car to ride in than our CLK 550. Don't get me wrong the CLK 550 is quite comfortable, but it is not nearly as comfortable as the CL 55 AMG. I look forward to making long trips on the freeway in this car. I will admit there are a lot of electronic controls in the car, but they are laid out in a logical fashion and it only takes a bit of time to become familiar with them. The extra 100 horsepower in the CL 55 AMG (from the nearly, 400 horsepower of the CLK 550) is noticeable instantly when you step on the gas pedal and the six piston front disc brakes are a comfort when driving the car a bit harder than the usual individual might drive it. There are a lot of "gee whiz" gadgets in this car, from the hydraulic suspension system which allows me to drive down our mile long driveway, which is just a bit more than a stone pathway through our woods, by raising the car up enough to be certain of clearing any obstacles that may have appeared since my last trip on it. Then when I reach pavement again I simply push a button twice and the ride height is adjusted to a normal, low-slung driving position for the suspension. The ability to drive the transmission like a manual is a really nice option, especially with the 2 buttons on the back side of the steering wheel. I initially thought that I would add actual paddles, like the AMG 63 has, but in driving the car the buttons are quite sufficient and unlike the paddles won't be hit accidentally, ever. Overall, I think the CL 55 AMG is the nicest Mercedes Benz I have ever owned, of course I haven't gotten a new AMG GT from them yet, but I'm not done buying Mercedes Benz automobiles just yet.
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