Agreed, especially when I compare it to the current CLS that looks like an E-class after the crash test.

Yep!

CLS is modern rubbish too lol

E55 AMG looked better imo

Better than THEIR modern rubbish. *

Especially these early 2000 cars.

@@ridhwanramzi4773 especially when they was brand new. Hell of a times was

It's an odd but beautiful sight

„Old“

Come on they aren’t old

Get one, they're a bargain at the moment

@chris jones Mercedes tend to be very good at supplying parts for their past models. Usually...

My mum and dad got one a few years ago, it is nice to drive if they want to sell it I will hit you up 😇🤣

@@LewissChapman haha thanks but wouldn't be able to afford to run it let alone insure it or even buy it in the first place 🤣

@@RobRandomVids try that in the US. It's a very different story, unfortunately. Dealerships are awful and parts are ridiculously expensive. Especially Mercedes.

lmfao I thought he was asleep

What happened there?

Using a device, probably his phone

@@congojungle Back then, there were no smartphones.

@@MrVieDetailing There wasn't, yes, but colored screened phones with internet were available. That said, it means nothing, a simple nokia back then had everyone hooked.

Bullet proof m113 engine and gearbox! Almost impossible to destroy them.

@Andy Raposo Rubio It's not an CLS. But yeah, the cl is not reliable

@Andy Raposo Rubio Yes, when you have enough money it's an stunning car. Congratulations 👍🏼

@@dennis-br6vr the 5g found in CLK's and AMG's is bulletproof. The CLS500 has slightly less bulletproof 7g which in my case malfunctions, most likely due to electronic conductor plate playing up. However, this can be fixed for fair price and used gearboxes don't cost a fortune just pain to find someone to do it right. The plate needs to be removed from gearbox and send off for repair and used gearbox needs to be mated to the computer using dealer diagnostic tool.

My mom drives the 2016, absolute fucking tank.

Absolutely. Had one for two years. Unfortunately it was a nightmare to run, and the previous owners did not help. Assuming the car was in mint condition, it would be everything I wanted from a car. Shame you don't get something like this, or in fact the 2nd gen CLS, anymore. The E class coupé somehow is not the same.

Duh, it's more expensive.

@@thunderedt their about the same price now

its the choice between plague and cholera, they are both nice, but they have their issues and are expensive to maintain, i i have to choose one i would go with the bmw e60

Still sticking with the e60

This doesn’t compete whit 5 series but whit 6 series gran coupe

@@YBehri a panamera is still like a like a 30k for a decent condition one tho A cls starts at like 4k, is usually in a horrible condition but looks good. More like first gen cayenne, those are horrible too

@@YBehri honestly, if i had the money to fix one, i absolutely would. Older luxury cars are dope if they work, problem is the horrible state theyre in nowadays.

I'm not rich but I'm not poor as well I own a tesla and this CLS beast stage 2 like a project car. I can overtake easily 85% of UK brand new plate cars whit it. Insurance & road tax for this car cost more than the finance per month of a shitty Golf MK8 with a 1.4 engine and warranty included. So who's poor here?

@wd5vd you cared enough to comment on a 3 year old comment on a 20 year old video 🤷‍♂️

Hey I have exactly the same model / year as you 👍

@Andy Raposo Rubio People can do whatever they like, it's their cars, not yours. Why don't you people accept what other people do? The world doesn't only involve car enthusiasts like you. It's their cars, people can put whatever wheel they like, Also how would you feel if someone said the same thing about you? You know everyone have their own tastes and opinions.

@Andy Raposo Rubio I would put W221 S-klasse wheels under it, yet s good set of Vossen rims wouldn't look bad.

He dead

Likely they'd been talking about 911s or motorbikes

I had 50g of crack once, actually crack, and made me incredibly quick

@@tlf361 maybe try put crack in this car double the speed

Great observation. It still is.

The generation after this is much more beautiful, then they screwed it with the newest one

The front didn’t really stand the test of time imo

@@SosaKinkos Thats true, absolutely agree. The lights e.g are not very timesless ... but they are unique ... a word the newer models don't know about.

The CLS is gorgeous, but I just prefer the EU version. I don't like the US version, while the appearance is the same as EU version, but I don't like the amber side reflector tacked on the front bumper, just like all other Mercedes models from this era.

@@automation7295 In fact I live in Italy!

@@dm5374 so the US version CLS 550 you saw was when you visited USA?

@@automation7295 That's correct, yes.

@@automation7295 benzes from the us in general are built worse

Why did you sell it?

@@xxFobioxx i own 2 companies and in my country you can either pay tax at the end of the year or buy something for your company. I had everything for my company so I bought myself a volvo s90 and a porsche cayenne so the cls was just parked and driven for 2000km in the last year.

@@josipmilkovic9970 sad to hear man. I want to buy a 500 or a 55 I love my current '87 merc but I need something more quick.

@@xxFobioxx i was looking for a SEC od a R129 but with no success. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to find a nice one. Wish you luck too.

What do you do to afford one?

Beast

Classic from day one imo

@@blue-lu3iz these cars sadly depreciate like crazy. Mine was $110k new in 2008 and I bought it used in great condition for $20k in 2022.

@@blue-lu3iz I see what you mean and I agree. Especially since this was the last gen with a naturally aspirated V8.

Can pick them up for £4000 in UK now. I bought a few cars I wanted then and buy now Just a minefield if you hit a bad one as usual Merc costs and labour, never had any major problems. Really nice interior in these, A lot are on 18 inch run flats and they are like £200+ a Tyre, would say best buy on these is the 320 CDI diesel one. Just check all the electrics work as I had to get a rear electric window fixed and had problems as the glass drops down when you open the door in these, for that sleeker look. So a window regulator replacement ended up being £200, would be about £50 in a Corsa Nice drive, pretty fast, easy to drive even though it’s a long car ,and the V6 sounds great. Just bills big if any issues

Side is best look for these and how long it is. Front looks like any Merc and rear looks like a Jaguar or something. Any series one CLS I have driven has been a real pleasure, Only two seats really at rear with seatbelts though What BMW would this compare to like a 5 series or big enough for a 7 series? As I found this car a better drive than 5 series of same era

V6 sounds nice in in these just as standard, is S mode it sounds sweet

Their transverse engine cars are anything but cool with the exception of the a45

@@paulmaartin The Smart Roadster (W452) was plenty cool. Even Patron saints of Top Gear yesteryear reckoned it was as well.

@@Arayig1982 yea I forgot about that car with a terrible transmission

I think the second is the best.

@@derlangsame4471 Second generation with facelift is very nice indeed.

@@legioner9 I still can't like the rear light clusters on those, maybe they'll grow on me eventually. The front end just looked generic Mercedes, hard to differentiate with the other models in the range. The interior took a bit of a dive, less classy in my opinion. I can see what they were trying to do with the rear waist line though, trying to make it look more muscular.

@@phil955i Yes, the second CLS design had to grow on me too, and also true, it was harder to differentiate from the other models. The first generation CLS was an instant like on my part at least. I always liked the first generation CLS - it is my favourite sedan of all times.

The simple sweeping style of the first gen was definitely more unique but the front looks quite dated now. The 2nd gen looks substantially more modern but also more generic imo.

Then why are you still living then?

@@automation7295 do you have issues of some sort?

@@phil955i No.

That doesn't make it a flaw. I could easily just as well say the CL has a flaw in that it has no B pillar and so the window sealing won't be as good or the roof strength is compromised. Don't be a tool. From Wikipedia; "The production version of the C219 CLS-Class was based on the W211 E-Class platform,[13] and shares major components including the engines, transmissions and an identical wheelbase of 2,854 mm (112 in). The car is 95 mm (4 in) longer, 51 mm (2 in) wider, and 27 mm (1 in) lower in comparison, and features, according to Mercedes, a 30% stiffer suspension setup and faster steering.[14]".

The CLS was based on the E-Class chassis, not the C

@@phil955i True, I’ll change it right away, was autocorrect that got me.

@@gottliebdee263 It’s commonly known that coupe cars with b-pillar are just plain ugly. The cls isn’t a coupe though so my comment was irrelevant. I’m not pointing fingers or calling people tools, it’s takes on to know one is advise I got long time ago 👍🏼

What's the fuel like? The MPG?