Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC- '98 MB CL500 Thoughts??

[Ferrarisimo [at] hotmail.com (ferrarisimo]

Lash:

No way to know what the ABS / TC light is besides hooking it up to  
the computer.  Could be minor (low fluid) could be a major failure  
(abs pump).

Clunk could be a suspension issue.  suspension is a pretty trick set  
up with standard suspension and a leveling (and raising and lowering)  
system.  Parts are pricey but readily available.

A/C, like the others could be a small leak - low "freon" or a major  
problem with the compressor or evaporator - both of which are pricey  
to replace.

Sounds like this one may have been through the wars, or at least  
ignored for a while.

There are lots of them out there and prices are quite reasonable.   
When it runs well is is a surprisingly nice car.  I was never a fan,  
but have one that I care for in the warehouse and have come to really  
respect its abilities as a GT car.

Scottie


On Jul 23, 2007, at 9:06 AM, LS wrote:

> Anyone with firsthand experiences on a '98 CL500?
>
> I haven't had a chance to do a thorough pre-purchase inspection,  
> but the car's A/C blows warm and the ABS/Traction Control lights  
> are lit. It has about 70k miles and runs quite well. There is a  
> light clunk on the passenger side over bumps.
>
> Is this thing totalled?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> LS
>
>
>
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