Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Owner CLS 500
Great car fun to drive, eats mountain roads. This is one of kind car that must be driven. Long trips are not a problem, it is easy to drive and plenty of truck space for those long weekends.
Nice at first, but...
Bought this car new in 2006. Was torn between the 650 BMW and the CLS500. Both seemed to purr but thought I would go for the lesser horsepower but try for the Mercedes badge. Test drove each for a weekend, and found the BMW to be more appealing, faster, and over all a better head turner, but thought the MB was a better buy. Let's just say I had the Mercedes for 2 months and traded it for the BMW 650. The MB sqeaked, knobs cracked, just poor quaility I missed all this at the begining during my test drives. I guess if I wanted a Chrysler product, I should have bought a Chrysler. Never again. I learned my lesson on this one. Maybe once they stop sharing parts on $20,000 Crossfires, I may be back
- CLS500 SedanMSRP: $9,900101 mi away
- CLS500 SedanMSRP: $7,995111 mi away
- CLS500 SedanMSRP: $9,995175 mi away
Dont buy one you will regret Ray Catin
This car has cronic transmission problems. This has been replaced and still is sifting like a go cart. Brake vibration problems. Also a problem with leaking lights (water this a been replaced also and still leaks. Electrical problems, windows and sunroof sometimes don't close, the window will make an attempt to close then it reopens Squeeky brakes. Don't buy one! This car needs to be recalled and reworked. Its really Mercedes garbage. This is my second Mercedes and my last!
Beauty and the Beast
Love the looks of the vehicle and the attention it gets but not so keen on the ride. Don't know if I would have made the purchase had I known the transmission and ride would be so "less than desirable".
No "S" Class
Having traded an S class for the CLS, I have to tell you I am very happy. No discernable difference in comfort in the front seats, but a big difference in the performance and handling. I have had many unsolicted compliments on the styling of the car. This one is a real winner. I just cannot figure out why I do not see more CLS 500's on the road.