The CL65 AMG brings back so many memories. I remember foolishly trying to convince my parents to buy one in 2015-2016 when you could find early 08-09 cars for $40k. I thought it would be so cool to have a V-12 car in the house. I imagine they are thankful they didn't listen to me :)

Hoovie, I saw “9500Ci” on the cluster when it started. Someone installed an Escort 9500Ci integrated radar detector and used an aftermarket module to integrate it with the factory screen and steering wheel controls. It looks like a CLEAN install!

I love the CL65, would definitely keep it over the Bentley. As another owner of a 90% depreciated aughts Mercedes, I'm not terribly objective though haha. You are right about them being on the cutting edge. My '06 W211 doesn't have quite as many features as the CL, but it sure has quite a bit for an '06. Things I wouldn't have dreamed of having in my car around the time it was new!

Your channel has taught me one thing above all. I couldnt afford a spark plug for any car you own. That's okay I'm glad to have learned so much about super cars and the European imports. My favorite of your fleet is the Maybach. Exquisite beauty!

As a Mercedes technician, I wish The Wizard luck on this project. Such an incredible piece of engineering

Tyler…I’ve dipped my toe into your world. I purchased a 2007 S65 (the sedan version of the CL65) with 50k miles, a 1995 Jag XJS 4.0 L (as a Jag expert told me, half the cylinders of the V12…half the issues) with 30k miles and a 2000 456M. Tried to buy a 2006 Maybach from MB of Plano (a HUGE dealer North of Dallas), but they would not sell it to me as it had strut issues ($10k each from MB) and would not pass state inspection without replacement. I assured them I was taking the car to California and knew I could buy rebuilt struts for $2,500. Unfortunately, their GM would not accept the “liability” and insisted on sending it to auction. Back to the S65. Mine was delivered to a Latvian diplomat and sent over to the US, as he was the consulate general at the Latvian consulate in Cincinnati. Who knew there were so many Latvians in Cincinnati? The federalization cost alone was $45,000…I know, I have the invoice from the shop in Baltimore. This was done shortly after delivery of the car, under international diplomatic law. Legal loophole. It has every option (four pages) available…even some unavailable in North America…except the heated steering wheel. And…the European tune with increased speed limiter (like 175 mph)…putting the rwhp at 675+, the 19 inch 2 piece AMG/Cromodora forged wheels, rear video DVD/TV screens and the little refrigerator between the rear, fully reclining, heated, cooled massaging bucket seats. Some stuff you could only get on the Maybach in the USA. MSRP was over $240,000. I will give you some advice. The heater issue could be the valve up by the firewall. Ask Tavarish about this…he did a video on replacing the one in the S600 up in New Jersey in the middle of winter. The other issue on these 63s and 65s is the ABC hydraulic suspension systems. The high pressure pumps are $$$. Ask me how I know. And Wizard will kill you if you bring it to him…take it to the Ninja. There’s a place in Germany that rebuilds the components FOR Mercedes-Benz at a fraction of the price: abcteile24.de/en/produkt-kategorie/abc-system/ Oh…and the brake rotors. Wait until you get the price on those. And they can’t be turned. Keep fresh pads on there; they’re cheap by comparison!

The facelift CL is simply the best looking mercedes benz ever in my opinion. Beautiful video Hoovie !

My favourite car, the CL65! I’m lucky to get to daily drive a 2004 S600 V12 BiTurbo for the past 3 plus years and counting. The 65’s torque must be simply unreal. Happy motoring Hoovie :)

Wow Hoovie, outstanding score! My vote keep the Benz, they're so much more solid, and parts are usually fairly easy to obtain. Not to even mention the fact that an S Class is better built than the Bentley overall. I just picked up it's step cousin - a 2010 W221 S63 AMG with the 6.3V8. Love the channel, and Happy New Year!

Hi Hoovie, The water on the front floorboard, might be due to the drainage holes (right rear) on your car. I had the same problem years ago. The hose that allows the water to drain out, had a big crease in it causing the water to back up. I hope that yours is a simple fix, like mine was. Have a wonderful weekend. 😎

I was looking at one of these before I bought my CL500 with 88k. The issue for me with older CLs in general are simply the maintaince costs. As much as I love the CL65 the cost for a tune up alone is rediculous compared to the v8. Everything is expensive with these and the only saving grace is if you can do at least some of the maintaince yourself. I love mine and only paid $8700 and it was $120,000 new. So still hell of a deal for the car.

Love all your videos, but you have so many great cars in storage that you've done one or two driving videos of, that I, personally, would love to see more of! Your 599 (when it's driveable) and 911 are just a couple examples of dream cars that I'd love to hear more driving impressions of.

It looks like there is space to the right of that G-Wagon for a Unimog. Would be an excellent addition to that beautiful MB lineup. 😉

Another great video Hoovie, if i was in your shoes, I'd keep the CL65 it just a better car all around. All of the Mercedes parts can be picked up across town. Unlike the Bently parts, which some of them can only be picked up across the pond. Besides, the CL65 AMG is just laid out better, not to mention rare.

I've had a CL for over 3 years, absolutely in love with it still now. Beautiful drive, and even better sound when straight piped

It is so coincidental. I was looking into Mercedes and BMWs that I could do a long commute without putting miles on my Denali. I was actually looking for this vehicle as I remember it from old top gear episodes. Now you have one. Its calling to me. I need one.

Great video! Like the new garage. This video is a great demonstration of what I’d been teaching my kids. Back in the late ‘80s, when I was at university, I lusted after the Mercedes 560SL that the owner of the company I worked at had bought. Back in 1989, he spent $80,000 for the car. By the mid-2010’s I saw these for sale on Craiglist and eBay for $5,000 to $10,000. Meanwhile, had I spent that same $80,000 on a house here in Los Angeles, it would now be worth well over $1M.

LOVE this episode. V12 BiTurbo - yes please!!!! Chrome delete - absolutely! Way to go Hoovie!

19 grand for that CL65?! I feel like people forget the CL, but that generation specifically has aged extremely well. Since they never made a new one after that, it's still the newest CL you can get

That CL is one of the most beautiful MB's they made in the 00's. The SL black series beats it but man its such a timeless design.

My cars total 1 MILLION DOLLARS!!! In depreciation 😂 I love it

id vote to keep the CL65. fits your collection better. looks nicer imo and is much more lowkey. long term maintenance it will prob need half the services at half the cost and a quarter of the headaches. no matter what you choose, *tyler wins*

Ive been buying up old Benzies, thanks for shout out man, now I can unload these old things for high prices

The reason they depreciate so fast is because they turn into giant money pits when they fall apart immediately after the warranty is over. MB used to be a good brand until about the 1990s when they all turned into junk.

Watching Tyler go from making awkward car videos to casually showing us $1 million dollars worth of cars is amazing. Our boy hoovie sure came a long way, I got mad respect for this man... 💯

You can do better than selling gambling

Please please Hoovie. If you ever decide the CL is the one you want to get rid of, give me a call. This is one of the dream cars I’d like to add to my miserly collection.

If the SLR had been with the Stirling Moss edition design instead, as a quicker gearbox or even a manual version, not a surprise it was a 7 digit car now easily.

CLs are my favourite, I can't believe how cheap they are in America compared to here in Australia

Whatever happened to Hoovie's Lamborghini tractor resurrection? Ian Tyrell from 'Tyrrell's Classic Workshop' just featured one he rebuilt in a video and it made me remember Tyler's.

My grandmothers brother have a cl65 and it was owned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic which is pretty cool, he have it in his car museum here in Sweden called ”Motala Motormuseum”

That Era of Mercedes had some nice models that came out. A lot of change with both mechanics and design which looked good and ran good..

Also had nearly 740 lbs of torque. I had the previous generation cl65 for a few months before flipping it. I wanted to keep it so bad but would never have been able to afford to. The pillarless cabin is just gorgeous.

90% off MSRP is great until you realize you have to put 2k a month in it to keep it on the road.

Also on the Bentley Continental, your scuttle drains need to be cleared out which is why your passenger floorboard leaked. This can lead to major problems if you don't fix it like replacing a flooded ECU or kessy system for $$$$. Process is fairly simple and detailed on 6speed forums

I had no idea the production numbers on the CL are so low!! Wow! I remember seeing a few of them in my town (Denver) black on black, of course, and a beautiful white on tan with black wheels and accents. I've always loved the huge 2 door coupes from Mercedes. I couldn't believe the twin turbo V12s they were shoveling into their cars too. I remember every person I told about the V12s AND twin turbo, they were blown away, they had no idea those were available in luxury cruisers, haha. I remember the top gear episode on this. Just roasting the rear tires!

65 amgs are always so insanely cool!!

You can buy a continental any day of the week. Having a twin turbo AMG V12 coupe is something of beauty. Keep the CL65 around please! A new set of wheels will change you’re opinion on the car

Multi million dollar car collection and you still be uploading in 1080p in 2024. Come on Hoovie!

Retro Hoovie is back! I love it when Tyler buys an old Mercedes 🫡

All these baller cars and I can’t take my eyes off the 72 Blazer. That’s the one you should buy.

The blower motor is controlled by a SAM unit under the hood. I had mine repaired for a few hundred dollars.

I’ve a 2008 CL600, bought in part because of your S600 videos back in the day. These cars (2007-11 S and CL) spoiled me for much anything else.

Excellent video. The S class Mercedes is a great example on why I don’t like people ever referring to Teslas as luxury cars. Nothing from Tesla would ever compared to the quality, manufacturing, engineering, materials, and pedigree in an S class Mercedes.

Keep the Benz after sorting it out! I have an 04 CL600 and have been chasing the 65s for a while just due to its rarity.

Check the rear subframe. Any rust that creates an hole in the frames means free warranty replacement of the frame. they will replace it even if fixed before.

My 2011 E550 is built like an S 4matic, Air suspension, smooth V8 engine, massage seats with perforated leather, rear sunshade, active seat Bolstering, Harden Karden sound system, tons of leg room, beautiful wood with aluminum accents. I love it.

I remember when Jeremy clarkson reviewed this car, it was an epic episode... Also i think that charlie Harper had one, and is impressive how modern mercedes were influenced by this car

Damn a center screen that turns into a camera in 2008, and it's night vision. Now that's impressive.

The CL65 always impressed me along with that 6.0 v12. I valeted and we had a member with a 2008 with 189,000 miles on the original motor and rebuilt trans.

CL is still one of the most beautiful cars on the road. Whenever I see one I still have to stare. Remember they had a CL600 too! Absolutely lovely.

I own a 2008 CL 63 AMG p30. Loads of fun!

Is this the cl65 with the $15.000 one dollar o ring

The 3rd gen CL is one of the most beautiful Mercedes ever made, great choice

I just bought a 1999 E430 sport in black. One owner with 110k miles. Just did the motor mounts. It’s really nice for a 25 year old vehicle.

That's kind of hard to believe he got that for $20,000 I've been looking for a CL amg 65 everywhere for that price and I can't even find that all of them selling for $30,000 Plus

For 2008 this car was so far ahead of its time and competition. I love my SL55, and I believe the CL shares the same ABC suspension system, except version 2. FAR more reliable as long as these cars are driven.

I love this generation of the CL, glad you got one!

FYI Hoovie, that Bentley Kessey module is about to go bad. Once you experience a wet passenger floor board, next comes the failure of the module. Locking the Bentley, completely shutting it into a brick. Sell it now.

I said it before...a BEAST!! I ran one from Florida to NJ...95 on 95!! 80 to 130 was a quick stap of the throttle. Best sounds of that exhaust!!

That CL is one of the most beautiful Mercedes ever made. Absolutely stunning

I remember seeing these when I worked at Mercedes…those cars had such a presence. That back end is so sexy! That v12 is so epic. I drove a w220 s65 with that engine and it pulled so freaking hard!

Yo hoovie, I would have clicked on your first iteration of this video, the “$1m in depreciation “ but I had other stuff to watch. Just didn’t want you to think that first one wasn’t good. 😂😂😂

Did he sell the SLS?

I actually love that CL65. I’d love to own one.

Nice ride. The pillar delete two dr is perfecto look

Whoever is watching this video, never give up on your dreams.😇

Just the thought of the amount of money car insurance alone is for the fleet makes me feel all types of broke haha love you hoovie

The CL of this generation is definitely up there as one of the most beautiful Mercedes cars and idk if its just me but I actually like the CL600 with its totally under the radar look more than the CL65. Nevertheless, good purchase!

There is no debate here. Keep the Mercedes! I've had a CL600 for six years and had no idea how good it is. I had to have a Bentley because they are the best. Bullshit! The Mercedes is better built, quicker, and such a superior car. The Bentley's headliner fell down, the tail lights broke, ($2500 each) air shocks collapsed and a running light couldn't be replaced without pulling the entire front apart, and the little warning tone drove me crazy for 2 years. (Even after I did have the entire front end torn apart to replace the bulb which didn't fix it) . Absolutely non-stop problems with the Bentley and it only had 27K miles when I got it! Mercedes is the absolute best car maker out there.

even tho the CL-65 AMG depreciated by 90%, i am pretty sure the cost to maintain and repair it has not gone down 90% lol. as beautiful as this car is i would be nervous owning it knowing how expensive it is to maintain

the cl has the best wheels acailable for the model but WOW they look awful in chrome

Moral of the story? Don't by a new mercedes.

$1M in deprecation simply means your buying them for the right reasons.... Thanks for the cool videos!

So me and my husband has the exact same car,but with a smaller engine. I hate it because it has so many problems😂 And the husband loves it, and the only thing he priorities.😂😏

I noticed that the SLS wasn't included

I had a 2008 CL65 here in Scotland in 2016. Just about bankrupted me. I bought it cheap but had to get rid of it after 2 years and over $20k in repairs. Never again a V12. Totally happy with a faultless 2013 E63 and now a 2011 SL63. V8's all the way for me now.

Does Hoovy remember the $0.50 O-ring? I had a 2010 CL65 and sold it after I watched Hoovy mechanically total his other CL65 due to that O-ring that needed $10,000 in labor to replace. Previous generation, pretty much the same engine though...Just watch LegitStreetCars on his effort to replace that O-ring.

Hoovie I think you should space out your content. One video introducing the CL then another video with the fleet of Mercedes', then maybe some owner ship experiences / comparison videos. No need to buy a new car every video. We come for you the cars are a bonus You entertain us and have been doing so for years.

You can check the sunroof seal by taking a strip of paper and running it around the rubber gap. A little bit of leakage is normal you can check the sunroof drains by using plastic weed eater line just run it down through whichever drain tubes you can get access to. Then make sure water can flow out of the drains.

I wonder what the FPS is on the night vision camera? You may go to fast for it, at high speeds anyways lol!

I bought my Suzuki Grand Vitara for $4000, worked on it for $600 and sold it for $5000. Woo hoo! Livin' the dream and livin' large. Hey Tyler! Did you hear the Mike hit the floor? I spent my winnings on a tank of gas for my F250.

Lol when you spoke about the badges I just had to laugh. I see so many trim kits on cars here in the UAE. ZL1 kits, Audi RS Kits, Hellcat kits, AMG Kits…even seen some Honda Civic Type R ones. It’s more common to see a car with a kit rather than the real thing.

A CL65 for $19,000?!?! That’s crazy cheap. I just checked online in for prices in Australia and there’s one for $82,000 and the previous shape CL65 for $140,000. You Americans have it sooo good when it comes to used car prices!

I just sat here for a solid minute an a half rewinding the first 10 seconds replaying welcome to hoovies garage annoying the crap out of my wife well worth the stare she gave me thank you hoovie i think you know how your intros sound look if you replay them over an over

there is only 1 of these for sale in UK on auto trader. 38k dollars . 100k miles, 2008 plate, no accidents. You got yourself a bargain !

The HHR in the background of million dollar German heritage , is such a Hoovie move.

I feel like the bentley is the clear choice to keep. Between the all wheel drive and the fact that you have so many other mercedes already in the fleet. The bentley should stay at least until you find another bentley to replace it or get rid of another mercedes.

I can't imagine a worse purchase than a new Mercedes. There's a reason they depreciate so much. And a used one is a poor choice too, you get all their fancy tech that will fail and cost thousands. I guess that's why they're perfect for Hoovie.

I cannot comprehend why that infrared vision system is not yet mandatory. Cameras have gotten cheap, screens are everywhere in modern cars, yet a feature as amazing and safety improving as that one is obscure.

10:59 christmas trees lights flashing on dashboard (check engine, ABS, TRAC) LOL

Did the massage seat give you a happy ending?😂

Love this for you my man a fellow 216 owner it’s our best kept secret and astonishly practical due to the lack of a b pillar

My friend bomped into Tyler a few years ago in California. He remarked on how down to earth he seemed, and willing to chat. He seems to be a genuine guy

I have a CL63 I'd love to upgrade to a CL65 and a $19,000 CL65 with 90k miles? You got the deal of a lifetime there. Most list for at least double.

Since you have a choice, keep the CL65.

the 05-06 cl is the best looking along with the 99

Amazon sells car heaters and ac units for $20 if you need to defrost window.. but you have it parked in a Hanger so should be good for the most part

I remember seeing a 90's SL600 take of from a light just ahead of us and couldnt believe how it disappeared with almost no sound!

The MB's toss off their value for very good reasons.