I go over what my cl500 cost me to maintain and make new again over the coarse of the first six months. omg! I forgot a bunch of things, another video coming soon!
HELLO, YOU ARE RIGHT! The damned ABC filter has never been changed, what a shame for the owner AND the mecanics. How can they mistreat such a beautiful car that way? Go figure. ABC has to be flushed (10 liters) every 2 years with filter change. The 4 spheres are also due to replacement every 10 years, their membrane desintegrate and release debris that kill the system. Beware! You have a fantastic car, don't listen to stupid people reluctant to maintain their car properly, do the right thing and enjoy.😀 Take care, A Belgian retired mechanic in VIETNAM 🙏
I would worry about rust. Expect about 100 a month for repairs. You may go months without a problem then bam, a 1200 problem. I'm in the process of replacing my shocks, I took the front 2 off my parts car already. Super easy to do.
@@shanewhaler I understand the shocks can be rebuilt for about 400 each! Better than buying new at 1500! Rust, agghhhhh mechanics nightmare!! For me, a 5 grand car is not worth throwing £ at! I'd maintain it, service it, but if a 3k bill was due I'd probably cut my losses and buy another toy!
That my friend is on my to do list as well. Mine works but the shade is broken and some rubber is ripped. I still haven't made time to get a hold of emanuals.com so I can't help much. I would suggest looking at other types of sunroof repair videos. I bet they are all basically the same. I'm about to replace my left front strut in the next couple days. Having a decent parts car has been paying off big.
As far as the a/c, I believe the removal is fairly simple, just be careful and don't force anything. Then I would take it to a pro to have the refrigerant properly put in.
I was just thinking, does the sunroof have power? Did it stop working suddenly or over time? Could be the switch, motor, gears, fuse, front sam, relay or jammed.
It's really getting hot out here in Vegas, I'm really trying not to work on the car right now. I currently have a hose leaking coolant on my feet while I drive. Not looking forward to taking the dashboard apart.
What a lovely headache you bought! I have a 2001 wj jeep grand cherokee, so I know all about the headache!!!! And yes I'm watching this as I want a cl500!
@@shanewhaler lol! What's the point in earnings £ if u don't spend it!? A good well serviced CL is a bargin! I do a free mot history check. I'm finding alot with fails (mainly tyres and ball joints) then the work is done! That tells me 2 things, 1 there driven hard and expected to fail an mot and the owner doesn't think it's worth fixing! What I'm lookin for is one that is fixed as and when needed and an mot is just something that has to be done! Avoid anything less than 5 grand, 6k will get a good one! 10 grand is too much when u could get a Bently continental Gt for that!! My mind is made, I will get one maybe next year! But while my old jeep is good, I'm happy driving that!
HELLO,
YOU ARE RIGHT! The damned ABC filter has never been changed, what a shame for the owner AND the mecanics.
How can they mistreat such a beautiful car that way? Go figure.
ABC has to be flushed (10 liters) every 2 years with filter change.
The 4 spheres are also due to replacement every 10 years, their membrane desintegrate and release debris that kill the system. Beware!
You have a fantastic car, don't listen to stupid people reluctant to maintain their car properly,
do the right thing and enjoy.😀
Take care,
A Belgian retired mechanic in VIETNAM 🙏
I'm not sure if you're bragging or complaining. These cars cost around $90K new. Did you really think it was gonna be cheap to maintain or restore??
You have only seen half, you have to watch part 2... I'm doing neither or both, even I'm not sure lol. I do love my cl!
Getting very rare in Europe, people are going to America to buy them
Mine is for sale
Very good attention to detail. Thanks
If you so disgusted in that b**** with then sell it to me lol
I'm dead serious
Just picked a cl500 up today with 120k miles, has a squeak over bumps but overall for the price I got it for, it was a no brainer.
Awesome! Congratulations! I still love my car. What color?
big shane little shane silver on black. I want it as my daily driver, do you think that’s smart and if it will hold up in NY?
Hi! Milage is nothing, they just keep going! Spray all the bushes with a silicone based lube! My jeep did the squeak thing, just a dry bush or two!!!
I would worry about rust. Expect about 100 a month for repairs. You may go months without a problem then bam, a 1200 problem. I'm in the process of replacing my shocks, I took the front 2 off my parts car already. Super easy to do.
@@shanewhaler I understand the shocks can be rebuilt for about 400 each! Better than buying new at 1500! Rust, agghhhhh mechanics nightmare!! For me, a 5 grand car is not worth throwing £ at! I'd maintain it, service it, but if a 3k bill was due I'd probably cut my losses and buy another toy!
Do you know how to fix the sun roof it will not open and the AC compressor need replaced i have a 2002 cl 55 amg
That my friend is on my to do list as well. Mine works but the shade is broken and some rubber is ripped. I still haven't made time to get a hold of emanuals.com so I can't help much. I would suggest looking at other types of sunroof repair videos. I bet they are all basically the same. I'm about to replace my left front strut in the next couple days. Having a decent parts car has been paying off big.
As far as the a/c, I believe the removal is fairly simple, just be careful and don't force anything. Then I would take it to a pro to have the refrigerant properly put in.
I was just thinking, does the sunroof have power? Did it stop working suddenly or over time? Could be the switch, motor, gears, fuse, front sam, relay or jammed.
Sorry I couldn't make it through the whole video but I learned enough. Thank you.
But you didn't subscribe
wheel siza are 19 or 18
I'm not exactly sure, as soon as I go outside I'll check...... there 18s
@@shanewhaler by any chance got tires size?
Who the f*** is monkey wrench Mike
Another youtuber. I think he's a dick.
How do i change the language on my guage indicator? Please i cant understand when i need my next servicing
You use the steering wheel buttons, key in second position I believe. Good luck
Figure it out?
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Would you replace the abc system for coilovers?
No, never. My parts car has beautiful new shocks, I can't wait to put them on my car. Thanks for the sub!
@@shanewhaler Fair enough! Having a parts car is quite smart when it comes to these old luxury vehicles.
It's really getting hot out here in Vegas, I'm really trying not to work on the car right now. I currently have a hose leaking coolant on my feet while I drive. Not looking forward to taking the dashboard apart.
What a lovely headache you bought! I have a 2001 wj jeep grand cherokee, so I know all about the headache!!!! And yes I'm watching this as I want a cl500!
If you only knew lol. There awesome.
@@shanewhaler lol! What's the point in earnings £ if u don't spend it!? A good well serviced CL is a bargin! I do a free mot history check. I'm finding alot with fails (mainly tyres and ball joints) then the work is done! That tells me 2 things, 1 there driven hard and expected to fail an mot and the owner doesn't think it's worth fixing! What I'm lookin for is one that is fixed as and when needed and an mot is just something that has to be done! Avoid anything less than 5 grand, 6k will get a good one! 10 grand is too much when u could get a Bently continental Gt for that!! My mind is made, I will get one maybe next year! But while my old jeep is good, I'm happy driving that!