2002 Mercedes-Benz Other for sale $29,995
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz Other $29,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $29,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
This 2002 Mercedes-Benz Brabus CL 6.1 once again proves that the best way to get A-list performance and luxury is to buy a car thats a few years old. Showing just 50and#44;761 actual miles and with an original sticker price (in 2002 dollarsand#44; by the way) of $125and#44;000and#44; this might just be the biggest bang for the buck in German sports coupes. Brabus is one of the best-known of the Mercedes-Benz tunersand#44; turning out some pretty impressive hardware that neatly improves every aspect of performance without compromising legendary Mercedes-Benz reliability or luxury. This sleek sliver coupe started life as a CL500and#44; already one of the top-of-the-line carsand#44; and to it they added upgrades like new front and rear bumpers and some subtle badging. Many folks wont noticeand#44; which is how Brabus likes to do thingsand#44; but those who recognize performance and polishand#44; the Brabus stands out. With so few milesand#44; it still looks spectacularand#44; with icy silver paint that shows off what you get for your six-figure purchase price and excellent fit and finish. You cant see where the OEM work ends and Brabuss add-ons were installedand#44; and the car has a very integrated look that enhances what was arguably one of the best Mercedes designs of the early 2000s. Perhaps the most telling upgrade are the four exhaust tips out backand#44; but by the time anyone notices thoseand#44; its probably too late. Insideand#44; Brabus delivers a host of upgradesand#44; ranging from a custom steering wheel and shift knob to new door sill plates advertising that this is no garden-variety CLand#44; and even custom floor mats. You get an inkling as to where their priorities lie with a new 200 MPH speedometerand#44; and this CL will use most of it because Brabus not only adds horsepower but also removes the factorys 155 MPH speed limiter. The comfortable leather sport seats are in excellent conditionand#44; the burled walnut throughout the interior is realand#44; and every creature comfort item you can imagine was included as part of the package. Obviously it all worksand#44; even the entertainment system and navigation screen in the center stack. Youll find its easy to get comfortable behind the wheel and its ideal for long stretches of highway where the Brabus just eats up pavement with ease. The back seat is reasonably well-sized for adults and theres a giant trunk that reinforces the idea that this car is a substitute for an airplaneand#44; not mere transportation. Brabus punches out the CL500s V8 to 6.1 liters (up from 5.0)and#44; with the result being 427 horsepower and 458 pounds of torqueand#44; all without blowers or turbos. Niceand#44; right? Its dressed in a custom carbon fiber cover that advertises the Brabus 6.1 living underneath and the custom sport exhaust certainly has a deeperand#44; throatier tone that stands out. On the other handand#44; it starts easilyand#44; idles smoothlyand#44; and goes about its business without any indication that it has been modifiedand#44; a testament to the careful electronic tuning that went on behind the scenes. Underneathand#44; the suspension was lowered and upgradedand#44; the brakes are giant 15-inch front rotors with 6-piston calipersand#44; and the 5-speed automatic transmission snaps off shifts like a rifle shot. Its supple enough to drive every dayand#44; but claws at the pavement with a tenacity that the stock CL just cant match. Part of that is surely due to the massive 20-inch 2-piece wheelsand#44; which carry sticky 255/35/20 performance radials. Beautifully built and still insanely fastand#44; this Teutonic hammer is an incredible performer available for pennies on the dollar. Call now! |