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

[LS (lashdeep]

Thanks Brian. I'm a terminal DIY'er and the only job I don't envision enjoying 
is the dashboard removal (for a compressor???). I'll investigate the A/C issue 
more thoroughly when I go back to look at the car.

The other items seem pretty straight forward "old car" issues that could be 
repaired easily.

LS

----- Original Message ----
From: Brian E. Buxton <BrianBuxton [at] BuxtonMotorsports.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 2:06:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] NFC- '98 MB CL500 Thoughts??


They are very nice cars, but if I were you I'd spend a bit more and get 
the last most recent CL.  I believe 2000 was the first year for them.  
The ABS light could be something as simple as a brake sensor, or it 
could be an issue with the ABS computer itself.  The thinking is most 
likely a worn suspension part - maybe a bushing or a loose sway bar.  
The a/c is the bigger problem as the ENTIRE dashboard will have to come 
out in order to replace the compressor (which is 99/100 times the 
problem).  Not much cost in parts but a ton in labor.  If you are 
negotiating the price based on the problems you described I'd start with 
$5K off.  Of course you can also negotiate the the seller fixes all of 
the above problems at a mechanic of your choice, or at their dealership 
if they will warranty the work and parts for a year.  Are you buying 
from an individual or dealer?

BEB



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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