Bought something I've wanted for a long time.2006 black/black CL65.

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10/27/2017 at 19:20 • Filed to: None

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Hello Oppo,

After having owned a lot of modified and fun cars like a 335i, M104 190e x2, Legacy GT, E39 540i, I found something that I wanted for a long time. A 2006 CL65. It had to be a 2006 (1 of 52 world wide) and black on black because black on black.

The car has full dealer service history, 69k miles, and is now at a friend’s shop getting a front bumper refresh to delete front plate holes, as well as a new ABC pump+fluid for good measure.

So far, very happy with the car. It is very smooth and refined yet brutal.

Here are some photos.

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DISCUSSION (19)


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > isved1
10/27/2017 at 19:26

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Damn, that thing is sexy.


Kinja'd!!! Chariotoflove > isved1
10/27/2017 at 19:36

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Well done!


Kinja'd!!! V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > isved1
10/27/2017 at 20:02

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Hell yeah, we’ve got another Benz V12 oppo ! My 2004 S600 is in the shop right now getting a new ABC pump and a few lines replaced, but I should have her back sometime next week.


Kinja'd!!! bobkustofawitshz > isved1
10/27/2017 at 20:25

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Congrats, its beautiful! I think these have aged remarkably well. You’ll have to keep us posted on the maintenance/upkeep. I’ve always longed for one, though I’d be scared of maintenance costs on that V12. I’m considering a CL500 though, perhaps a CL55 - they are becoming quite affordable.


Kinja'd!!! AM3R, lost another burner > isved1
10/27/2017 at 21:46

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Nice! This thing looks like a beast with the black on black combo.

How was your 335i?


Kinja'd!!! V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > bobkustofawitshz
10/27/2017 at 23:24

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It’s not the V12 you have to worry about. It’s the ABC, which the CL55 and sometimes the 500 have also. I’ve had a S600 for a few years and the majority of the money I’ve spent fixing it (which I should add is a considerable amount) has been on ABC. In fact, I haven’t had any V12 specific issues, just stuff common to the W220/215 chassis. So far as I can tell I’ve got near about $18,200 in just maintenance into the car, spread out over 21,000 miles, or about $1.15 a mile in just upkeep. Factor in the payment ($17,000), gas($3,335 roughly), and insurance($7000 roughly) I’m at roughly $2.16 a mile all in. That being said, I’d gladly do it again tomorrow.


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10/28/2017 at 02:26

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Holy hell congrats! I’ve been obsessed with these since I was a kid and I’ve promised myself I’ll own one one day if it kills me.

I’ve never been a fan of factory studded rims so that’s the only thing I would change personally but absolutely stunning machine in black no less.


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > AM3R, lost another burner
10/28/2017 at 11:26

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Thanks!

If my 335i didn’t get totaled three years ago, I’d keep it for a long time. It was probably (until now) the best all-around car I owned. It was an ‘09 Black/red awd Msport manual car. Always recommend them to people especially now that they got so cheap. I was very close to buying a 335is before finding this CL65.


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > bobkustofawitshz
10/28/2017 at 11:44

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As was stated, besides coil packs in the v12, which I don’t really understand the hype about because it’s not like they cost $10,000, ABC is the main potential problem area. Yes, it can be deleted, but what’s the point of removing one of the coolest and important parts of the vehicle? I ordered the abc fluid from fcpeuro and plan on taking advantage of their lifetime exchange and warranty and flushing it with every other oil change. People who know a lot about ABC systems always say that it will outlast the car’s life if the fluid and filters are changed regularly.

I was cross-shopping CL55's as they are arguably more fun anywhere short of an interstate highway. I’d go for it because CL55/65 are at their bottom point in my opinion and are quickly becoming a classic


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
10/28/2017 at 11:48

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Hell yeah! My pump was fine and I actually have a 5 min clip of the car doing the rodeo at my buddy’s shop, but it whines which usually means the dampener is going bad or the pump itself. So I decided to get a new pump and hopefully not deal with ABC issues while taking advantage of the fcpeuro free lifetime exchange policy and flushing the fluid every other oil change.


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > Chariotoflove
10/28/2017 at 11:48

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Thanks!! Will keep you guys updated on maintenance, etc.


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/28/2017 at 11:48

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Thaaank you!


Kinja'd!!! AMGtech - now with more recalls! > isved1
10/28/2017 at 12:43

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You poor bastard. Congrats!


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
10/28/2017 at 12:48

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Thank you! I don’t understand the expensive maintenance hype (yet). Coil pack $1000, ok, what else would you expect. ABC? Refurbished pump is less than $400. Servicing at the dealer, I understand, super expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I have a great technician that knows a great amount about MB cars and so far has solved many silly issues for me that would cost an arm and a leg at the dealer.


Kinja'd!!! AM3R, lost another burner > isved1
10/28/2017 at 14:57

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Shame it got totaled. I’m loving my ‘09 335i for the 30k+ I’ve had it for so far.


Kinja'd!!! isved1 > AM3R, lost another burner
10/28/2017 at 15:06

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It’s a shame that it got totaled. It had 34k on it at the time, and was so so so fun to drive. Best of luck with yours! I hope it has at least a jb with a back end flash and intakes/charge pipes/downpipes!


Kinja'd!!! AM3R, lost another burner > isved1
10/28/2017 at 15:59

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Not yet! Been enjoying the reliability so far haha. Planning some stuff soon (custom exhaust work, custom tune, intercooler, downpipe)


Kinja'd!!! davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
10/28/2017 at 15:59

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$18k in maintenance?! Holy crap... makes the money I’ve spent on my M3 over the past 65k seem perfectly reasonable.


Kinja'd!!! V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > isved1
10/30/2017 at 01:18

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Fair warning, not all dealers are bad. I service mine at the dealer and their labor rate is less than most of the indies in my area, and my mechanic there is just fantastic. I can bring my own parts, ask whatever I like, and they usually give me a 10-15% discount too. I realize mine is more of an exception, but they’re still fantastic.