CL 500 dilemma - MBClub UK

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 01:50 PM

Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some advice if possible....

A colleague of mine has a 1996 CL500 with a smidge over 105k on the clock. The car has just been taxed and MOT'd ready to sell but last week the power steering pump went and needs replacing.

The dilemma is that the estimated cost to replace the power steering pump is around £400 but he is reluctant to spend the money as the car may still not sell after the work's completed.

There are only a couple of CL500's on Autotrader / Pistonheads to compare with so it's difficult to get a realistic price. I can't imagine these tanks are easy to sell! It's HUGE!

Any help much appreciated! As a big Mercedes fan I don't want to see it go to We Buy Any Car!!

Many thanks

Edward

davidbilyk · 07-06-2012, 01:55 PM

Hi Edward,

Those cars now belong in a very niche market as not too many people are brave enough nowadays to run a 16 year old V8 Mercedes with more electrics than the Space Shuttle...

However, you will always find a buyer for it depending how long he wants to advertise it.

How much is it worth, they vary in price from £1200 to £5000 this all depends so much on condition, history etc...

Have you anymore info on the car?

Thanks

David

Will · 07-06-2012, 02:01 PM

It's got for be worth spending £400 if that's all that's wrong with it.

Ok - it's not going to be worth fortunes, but with sensible miles, year's MOT and tax and no major faults it should be worth more than a 'spares/repairs' type sale?

W.B.A.C will probably offer scrap value or close...

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:10 PM

Hi David,

Many thanks for your reply.

I've just asked my colleague and he bought the car five years ago from a dealer. It's blue / black in colour with grey leather interior. It also has full service history (although not all by Mercedes).

I have seen the car once and it looked lovely, however without seeing it again and looking closely I can't say anymore than that I'm afraid.

Edward

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:13 PM

Hi Will,

Yes agreed, if it were me I would do the same, purely because I would like the new owner to drive away happy. However, I can also understand his predicament, if he can't realise the £400 back on the sale then there's little incentive to carry out the the repair.

I think the emotional attachment to the car has gone and he'd like to sell the car asap.

p.s. Who is / are W.B.A.C.?

Edward

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:16 PM

sorry forgive my ignorance on the W.B.A.C. comment!

davidbilyk · 07-06-2012, 02:17 PM

That's We Buy Any Car,

Personally, if the car is in a good state then the £400 will need to be spent otherwise it's a 99p no reserve on ebay with a repair needed, that will only drive down the value dramatically...

How much is he after for it?

donubenz · 07-06-2012, 02:17 PM

WBAC You said it! WE BUY ANY CAR
Similar car here at £6K but low mileage as a guide must be worth a new pump or get one from a breakers?
http://www.stationgarageyork.co.uk/u...01222474375577

MarkJunedd · 07-06-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steadyeddie

Who is / are W.B.A.C.?

We
Buy
Any
Car

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:23 PM

He was (before the power steering pump went) asking for £3500

MD5 · 07-06-2012, 02:32 PM

There has to be room between giving it away at scrap value and his asking price to pay for a steering pump? I don't think he has an alternative really.

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MD5

There has to be room between giving it away at scrap value and his asking price to pay for a steering pump? I don't think he has an alternative really.

Agreed. However the asking price isn't guaranteed and was solely based on the asking prices of similar models for sale at the moment.

It seems to be a fairly rare car but I'm sure the engine size and current fuel prices will put most people off. Then again it is a LOT of car for the money.

mercedescl500 · 07-06-2012, 02:46 PM

I think you'll be very hard pushed to fit a new pump for £400. The pump alone from MB is £686 +vat (part number a0024666001), then you'll need alot of Pentosin to refill and flush the system, and not too mention the labour. A decent MB indy would charge between £750 and £1000. Keep your eyes open and dont let your heart tell you what to do, let the mind make decisions.

d w124 · 07-06-2012, 02:46 PM

They`re not really woth much at the moment to be honest,even roadworthy let alone non drivable

steadyeddie · 07-06-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d w124

They`re not really woth much at the moment to be honest,even roadworthy let alone non drivable

I'm not surprised...

07-06-2012, 01:50 PM	#1
steadyeddie Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: Mercedes CLK 320 W208 Posts: 72	CL 500 dilemma Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some advice if possible.... A colleague of mine has a 1996 CL500 with a smidge over 105k on the clock. The car has just been taxed and MOT'd ready to sell but last week the power steering pump went and needs replacing. The dilemma is that the estimated cost to replace the power steering pump is around £400 but he is reluctant to spend the money as the car may still not sell after the work's completed. There are only a couple of CL500's on Autotrader / Pistonheads to compare with so it's difficult to get a realistic price. I can't imagine these tanks are easy to sell! It's HUGE! Any help much appreciated! As a big Mercedes fan I don't want to see it go to We Buy Any Car!! Many thanks Edward

07-06-2012, 02:17 PM	#8
donubenz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Grimsby Car: w211 r230 Posts: 235	WBAC You said it! WE BUY ANY CAR Similar car here at £6K but low mileage as a guide must be worth a new pump or get one from a breakers? http://www.stationgarageyork.co.uk/u...01222474375577 Last edited by donubenz; 07-06-2012 at 02:20 PM. Reason: web site

07-06-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
davidbilyk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keyworth, Nottinghamshire Car: 2010 Golf GT Tdi, 1994 E280 Saloon (project) and a couple of old Discovery's Posts: 344	Hi Edward, Those cars now belong in a very niche market as not too many people are brave enough nowadays to run a 16 year old V8 Mercedes with more electrics than the Space Shuttle... However, you will always find a buyer for it depending how long he wants to advertise it. How much is it worth, they vary in price from £1200 to £5000 this all depends so much on condition, history etc... Have you anymore info on the car? Thanks David

07-06-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
Will Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Surrey Car: 2001 CLK55 AMG / 1999 E320T Avantgarde / 1988 190E 2.3-16 Manual / 1988 190E 2.5-16 Manual Posts: 8,640	It's got for be worth spending £400 if that's all that's wrong with it. Ok - it's not going to be worth fortunes, but with sensible miles, year's MOT and tax and no major faults it should be worth more than a 'spares/repairs' type sale? W.B.A.C will probably offer scrap value or close...

07-06-2012, 02:10 PM	#4
steadyeddie Member Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: Mercedes CLK 320 W208 Posts: 72	Hi David, Many thanks for your reply. I've just asked my colleague and he bought the car five years ago from a dealer. It's blue / black in colour with grey leather interior. It also has full service history (although not all by Mercedes). I have seen the car once and it looked lovely, however without seeing it again and looking closely I can't say anymore than that I'm afraid. Edward

07-06-2012, 02:13 PM	#5
steadyeddie Member Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: Mercedes CLK 320 W208 Posts: 72	Hi Will, Yes agreed, if it were me I would do the same, purely because I would like the new owner to drive away happy. However, I can also understand his predicament, if he can't realise the £400 back on the sale then there's little incentive to carry out the the repair. I think the emotional attachment to the car has gone and he'd like to sell the car asap. p.s. Who is / are W.B.A.C.? Edward

07-06-2012, 02:16 PM	#6
steadyeddie Member Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: Mercedes CLK 320 W208 Posts: 72	sorry forgive my ignorance on the W.B.A.C. comment!

07-06-2012, 02:23 PM	#10
steadyeddie Member Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: Mercedes CLK 320 W208 Posts: 72	He was (before the power steering pump went) asking for £3500

07-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#11
MD5 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Car: a124 c124 r129 s211 Posts: 1,297	There has to be room between giving it away at scrap value and his asking price to pay for a steering pump? I don't think he has an alternative really.

07-06-2012, 02:46 PM	#13
mercedescl500 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West London Car: CL500 with Brabus Bits and 1 Big Suprise Posts: 568	I think you'll be very hard pushed to fit a new pump for £400. The pump alone from MB is £686 +vat (part number a0024666001), then you'll need alot of Pentosin to refill and flush the system, and not too mention the labour. A decent MB indy would charge between £750 and £1000. Keep your eyes open and dont let your heart tell you what to do, let the mind make decisions.

07-06-2012, 02:46 PM	#14
d w124 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london Car: 300TE s124 E320 w124 3.6project & 300TE-24 Posts: 10,837	They`re not really woth much at the moment to be honest,even roadworthy let alone non drivable

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