http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mercedes_benz-cl_class-cars273352676?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2001&modelyearlb=2000&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=San+Francisco%2C+CA+94112&listingtype=used&model=cl_class&make=mercedes_benz&distance=50
its only got 40000 miles on. or would you rather get a new honda or toyota for that money. Why?

get it
even if you get a honda or toyota they won't have the horsepower of the V8. Also it gets great gas milage to a V8 and it is a Mercedes so you can't go wrong. I looks real clean but try and get a lower price ask them to lower 16000 and bargain for a price.

The early 00s Mercedes look nasty and are lemons.. Even the mid level CL class. I would definitely go with a new Honda Accord Coupe: they are hot, fun to drive, will hold their value, and are oh so reliable.