Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Nice looking but mechanical issues
Don Bowzer, 10/12/2008
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car looks great and is fun to drive, but spends way too much time in the shop. Had several major mechanical problems including complete transmission replacement and complete cooling system replacement, plus many ongoing and nagging electronic problems. Love car but can't afford repairs.
So Disappointed
C Kelly, 08/08/2008
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with this car the minute I walked into the Mercedes showroom. I was planning on purchasing a BMW 6 series, but was persuaded by the sheer breathtaking beauty of the CLS. Worst decision of my life. The wheels have had to be repaired 6 times due to "potholes" per Mercedes. The problem is in the suspension, which cannot even handle a small bump in the road. I have had to replace the tires at 7000 miles due to "potholes" per Mercedes. Purchasing this car is like dating the prom queen, which is exhilirating in the beginning, but soon you realize she will only drain your pocketbook. Do not buy this car.
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Nice car, few challenges.
Richie Etwaru, 12/17/2007
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had the opportunity to own and drive this car for an entire year now. Overall the experience has been enjoyable. I have owned Mercedes and BMWs in the past and while this car is marketed as a combination of a sedan and a coupe, I would submit that it also delivers a combination between a BMW and a Mercedes. The car performs very well, it manages its multiple personality disorder very well and is able stay under the radar as a chameleon transforming from executive luxury during the week in the employee parking lot to sporty/sexy transportation for a Saturday night out in New York City.
I've Had Issues
PPilot, 05/21/2006
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car but unfortunately I have had issues. The check engine light came on and took 3 trips to the dealer to fix. The steering column angle sensor went bad and had to be replaced and most distressing (the new 7-speed transmission) a clunkly downshift from 3-2 when coming to a stop. The dealer fixed this but 2,000 miles later it is back. Of course everyone knows how it is impossible to come to a smooth stop with those electric brakes. It kills me because I love the car.
It has grown on me.
R House, 11/21/2009
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 26 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Benz and I must admit that I was totally spoiled by my previous model, a 2001 CL 600. I still get goose bumps of it's awesome power and drive ability; however, it became a mechanical and reliability nightmare. When I first saw a CLS, I was struck by beauty and for me, it's understated elegance. When I decided to buy, at the beginning of 2009, looked at quite a few and drove a few, but I just could not, or was not ready, to go there. Everything in it's owm time and I spotted this beauty and I knew it was the one-black with cream interior and flawless kept, approximately 30,000, and showroom condition. After 6 months and approximately 4,000 miles there has not been one glitch.