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Re: For Sale - 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Long-Term Road Test
@opfreak, Disagree. The CL65 is simply a high-maintenance exotic. It is little different from a Bentley, Ferrari, or Aston in this regard. When it's running well few cars will ever approach its level… (View Post)1 -
Re: A Driver's Car Once Again - 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Long-Term Road Test
@desmolicious, The Mk7 is an entirely new platform so the suspension tuning is different. Honestly, I think this new setup is too extreme.. I generally don't have issues with stiff riding cars, but a… (View Post)1 -
Re: Brake Pad, ABC and Check-Engine Warning Lights - 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Long-Term Road Test
@Mr_Shiftright, In general I think that is true, but I feel like the reason more "enthusiast" shops don't work on Mercedes is because of your last point. My independent BMW/Porsche guy actu… (View Post)1 -
Re: Brake Pad, ABC and Check-Engine Warning Lights - 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Long-Term Road Test
Wow, that's unacceptable that valve stem seals are leaking after just 72k miles. I've never heard of that happening on a car this early before. The rest of the stuff was expected. Those hydraulic lin… (View Post)1 -
Re: Misaligned Trunk Lid - 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Long-Term Road Test
I can't believe you guys have owned this car for a year and not spent $50 to replace your trunk struts. That would solve ALL of your issues relating to the trunk and prevent more extensive damage. So… (View Post)1