[brian5000watts]

Incredible. How well does the 6 cylinder pull it along? How smoothly can it be shifted? And did you do the import? I heard that transatlantic car shipping costs have basically doubled recently so getting a car here all-in can be 10-12k

It prefers more leisurely shifts until the car is up to temp before it settles in, and it does have longer throws than modern manuals but that plus some weighted golf sticky tape (don't worry I didn't go crazy, maybe 150 grams at most) that I wrapped around the shift knob underneath the boot allows it to be driven quite smoothly. It's no stoplight racer by any means, but is torquey - I was pleasantly surprised by its ability to get out of its own way when necessary - plenty of power to get around town, merge at speed on short on ramps, really nothing left wanting in that department. I'm sure the absence of some higher weight options (powered seats, the auto trans itself, lighter motor) helps with this perception too.

I bought it at an auction already imported (from Spain) and titled/registered in Illinois where I also live, so title & registration was a breeze for me. Given it's import status and age, it's exempt from pretty much everything other than paying the state for their sticker every year which is a nice benefit.

 

[slafa]

I've put 40K on my '97 S500 here in Utah which puts me just over 100K on this fantastic car, now I need to find a good mechanic/shop to have her gone through properly as there are a lot of little things and standard maintenance that needs to be addressed, can anyone please point me in the right direction in or around Utah to get this work done? I'm in a small town in the center of the state. Thanks for any guidance in advance.

 

[Elefant]

Gravel and mud? No problem.

 

[JV_Somal1sH]

Sending greetings from the Czeh republic with my Bagged Designo azzuro 94 CL500
You can find me on instagram at @Somal1sH

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[oliverp]

My 1999 CL500 is on the front cover of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Canada magazine this quarter. This was at a meet at a dealership back in the summer

 

[Carbuff]

Getting there slowly but surely...on the home stretch to perfecting her

 

[Carbuff]

Some more

 

[panzrklasse]

Some photos of my completely stock S500.

 

[Mitaj777]

my ex c140 cl600 1998 coupe, upgraded in AMG with every amg trim, except engine and brakes. Oficially sold in Russia, 90k km

Mercedes VIN Decoder | Decode Your Mercedes-Benz VIN

Datacard for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 (140.076) - WDB1400761A376166

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[KLaage]

well... trying to follow and watch all the posts, seeems all of you have a real passion for these cars......Im not the exception and how happends in countries where Mercedes in those years was exclusive for the rich people...we only dream....but today it real....I found 300SE - 1993 forgot in a farm....was there sitting for abou 2 yeras after the owner (4th) left it because the engine stops and never turn again....
I bought it...not cheap as usual in Chile (my country)...but alows me to repair it ans have it now running for about 3 years with no issues......of course the mechanics that were working in it leave some "marks" and broke other stuf.....but it is working....running...and burning fuel very good. cheers!!!!