As my first blog, I would like to review my car :D

Product: Mercedes 2006 CLS 500

Overall Rating: 4/5

Value: $$$ / $$$$$

I bought this car back in january, for $49,990 with 21,510 miles on it. When this car first came out in 2004 at the NYC auto show, I immediately fell in love with its sleek lines and unique front end. With most of its insides coming from the E-Class, the car has so far proved problem free as far as engine matters go, since most of the components have been heavily tested when the E-Class was introduced. 

The car came with all the standard goodies and the following additions:

Parktronic parking assistance (Lifesaver)

Wood Steering Wheel 

Heated - Ventilated Seats

Electronic Trunk Closer

Comand Navigation 

Bi-Xenon Headlights with Auto Clean Function

Speed Sensitive Power Steering

I have found that so far there are several key issues that need to mentioned if you are considering this car or really any Mercedes-Benz:

[-ve's] Negatives

[Squeaky Breaks]- Most larger Mercedes vehicles are infamous for having squeaky breaks when coming to a stop at slow speeds, in fact there was a service campaign for some CLS vehicles where the break pads had to be replaced due to the level of sound they made.

[Comand Navigation]- The car's navigation works beautifully when it does work, however about a couple weeks ago the head unit needed to be replaced due to an internal fault. This was done under warranty, so I can't complain, but I need to take the car back as now the unit is having difficulty reading its map CD.

<+ve's> Positives 

- Living in Los Angeles, having air-matic suspension is essential as it makes going over potholes almost unnoticeable, plus its an impressive feature for passengers to witness.

- If you get a Mercedes, get the full premium Tele Aid package. It is well worth the annual $400. From hotel concierge style reservations to traffic assistance, this makes the Mercedes-Benz not simply a vehicle and more so an experience. 

- 300 Horsepower, definitely satisfying to drive :)

I do not at all regret paying nearly $50,000 for this beauty, the comfort and status this car gives is worth the price (someone said I was driving James Bond's car, when he saw the in dash CD changer). I would just recommend that if you are in the market that you ensure the car was serviced at a mercedes dealer to help avoid problem vehicles.