LEGENDARY V12 BENZ COUPE CL600 W140, Poor Man’s PAGANI : Ownership, Highlights & Why I’ve Sold Mine!

The Mercedes-Benz W140 CL600 is one of the most legendary V12 coupes ever built — and arguably one of the craziest “bang for your buck” luxury cars you can buy today. In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into W140 CL600 ownership: what makes this massive V12 coupe so special, the highlights of the car, the experience of actually owning one, and ultimately… why I decided to sell mine. Often called a “Poor Man’s Pagani”, the W140 CL600 represents an era when Mercedes-Benz was willing to build incredibly complex cars with absolutely no regard for cost. From the M120 V12 to the over-engineered chassis, insane luxury, hydraulic suspension, massive brakes, and unmistakable styling — there’s a lot to love. But there’s another side to owning a 30+ year old Mercedes V12. 💥 W140 CL600 Highlights 🔥 M120 6.0L V12 🔥 Nearly 400 horsepower 🔥 Legendary Mercedes engineering 🔥 Hand-built-era luxury and quality 🔥 Massive coupe proportions 🔥 Insane road presence 🔥 One of the most affordable ways into a classic Mercedes V12 I’ll also talk about the realities of ownership, maintenance, reliability, parts costs, and the things that ultimately made me decide it was time to let mine go. Was the W140 CL600 one of the greatest Mercedes-Benz cars ever made? Or is owning one a nightmare waiting to happen? Let’s talk about it. If you enjoy Mercedes-Benz, AMG, European cars, V12s, classic luxury cars, restorations, modifications, and automotive adventures, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and follow along with Auto Afflicted Connect with Auto Afflicted: Social - https://Instagram.com/autoafflicted Email - autoafflicted@gmail.com Auto Afflicted Garage - https://g.co/kgs/w9ka1j8 230 N Cutler Dr Unit A North Salt Lake, UT 84054