Originally Posted by 2006CL600

I don't think you really know any, " real old money wealthy people". I am like my father who bought a new car every year for both himself, my mother and each of my brothers and sisters and the occasional cousin. I think every two years is more than fine because I don't drive more than 3,500 miles a year. So, I do not appreciate being lumped into the category of "Most wealthy people" those are people who make good money not people with "vast fortunes" One last thing it isn't invested capital, it is monthly interest I am spending and I am always re-investing my interest, I just wanted a new car. Why is this an issue? I just asked a question about which car I should buy. My father taught me," It isn't what you make, it is what you do with what you make". I know a lot of people that make a lot of money and are in debt to the point, if something were to happen it would all crumble, like a house of cards. I only pay cash for my homes, boats,planes, cars, or anything that I need. Another thing he taught me, "If you can't afford to pay cash you cant afford it". I'm not buying a used car if I can afford a new one. Someone will always have to take the depreciation, that my friend is life. So please do not make this a money issue make this about what car would be the hottest. I still own my very first car and I now have about 40 cars. I will keep this car, so I want it to be something in 30 plus years I can be proud of.

Originally Posted by oscuro

I'm not sure how close the 2014 CL will look to that picture. The dimensions look fairly awkward, and the side mirrors are from the previous generation, not the current? Just seems odd. Also, looking at the cloaked pics around the web of the 2014 S class, the overall shape doesn't even seem right.

If you order the 2013, official pics of the 2014 S/CL (or S-Coupe, or whatever) will be circulating far in advance of March of next year. You could be facing months' worth of buyer's remorse. If you already have a 2011 CL600, I'd say wait. Even if money isn't an issue. Or since you are in LA, take your 2011 to one of the many reputable body shops in the LA area (many around Beverly Hills!) and have them go to town on it. I know guys who've had the 2011/2012 CL65 front-end swapped onto the front of their 2011/2012 CL550 or CL600. Pick a custom interior and have the car you want in weeks instead of 7 months.

Originally Posted by 2006CL600

I don't think you really know any, " real old money wealthy people". I am like my father who bought a new car every year for both himself, my mother and each of my brothers and sisters and the occasional cousin. I think every two years is more than fine because I don't drive more than 3,500 miles a year. So, I do not appreciate being lumped into the category of "Most wealthy people" those are people who make good money not people with "vast fortunes" One last thing it isn't invested capital, it is monthly interest I am spending and I am always re-investing my interest, I just wanted a new car. Why is this an issue? I just asked a question about which car I should buy. My father taught me," It isn't what you make, it is what you do with what you make". I know a lot of people that make a lot of money and are in debt to the point, if something were to happen it would all crumble, like a house of cards. I only pay cash for my homes, boats,planes, cars, or anything that I need. Another thing he taught me, "If you can't afford to pay cash you cant afford it". I'm not buying a used car if I can afford a new one. Someone will always have to take the depreciation, that my friend is life. So please do not make this a money issue make this about what car would be the hottest. I still own my very first car and I now have about 40 cars. I will keep this car, so I want it to be something in 30 plus years I can be proud of.