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

[Ferrarisimo [at] hotmail.com (ferrarisimo]

LS not compressor but EVAPORATOR.

Scottie

On Jul 24, 2007, at 9:32 AM, LS wrote:

> 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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