Pewter CLS55??
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Originally Posted by WilliamAustin
Sould I wait for black CLS55 (2 to 6 month), or take the pewter color, in which it is available now?
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From: Sunshine Ranches, FL
'06 M6, '05 Lambo Gallardo
I went from silver on my E55 to Obsidian on my CLS. I love the black...it is sleek and it looks amazing on the CLS....for resale there is no comparison either. Black wins hands down. Wait it out....
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From: So Cal
'04 E500
Where's the racing yellow on black?
When we gonna see the first yellow on black special order CLS55? On Ebay? Gotta figure someone will be dumb enough to order one like that.
Thinking of CLS55 w/ the widebody rear, how limited are those?
Thinking of CLS55 w/ the widebody rear, how limited are those?
Originally Posted by WilliamAustin
Sould I wait for black CLS55 (2 to 6 month), or take the pewter color, in which it is available now?
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From: Vancouver, BC
W221-S550
Pewter wins, hands down
I have a black CLS55-really looks sleek, I think a light color CLS will make it look whale-like and bulbous
Has a silver E55, thats a diffrent story, silver looked good on the w211
I have a black CLS55-really looks sleek, I think a light color CLS will make it look whale-like and bulbous
Has a silver E55, thats a diffrent story, silver looked good on the w211
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Originally Posted by david_101
generally, i'd say pewter.
it's funny that a single color looks somewhat different from region to region.
approximately where are you located?
it's funny that a single color looks somewhat different from region to region.
approximately where are you located?
Austin, Texas
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2005 SL65
jkrutch...
my assertion isn't based upon logic, but rather experience. i disliked capri blue in the NE after seeing it outside the showroom. it looked purple.
in the SE, it hardly looks purple. others who've seen the car in both places have remarked the same.
i wish i could explain it using the language that my laser-scientist cousin could, but i'm not well-versed in light physics and talking with him about it would be more work than it'd be worth.
suffice to say that colors simply look different from region to region, and it seems especially so as latitude changes.
in the SE, it hardly looks purple. others who've seen the car in both places have remarked the same.
i wish i could explain it using the language that my laser-scientist cousin could, but i'm not well-versed in light physics and talking with him about it would be more work than it'd be worth.
suffice to say that colors simply look different from region to region, and it seems especially so as latitude changes.
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From: DFW
BMW M850i Gran Coupe
Black with the a tint is a killer look, but the pewter or iridium are better to show the "lines" of the car. Either way you will have made the "correct" choice. Just be sure to order Parktronic regardless of the color. Good Luck !
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From: Las Vegas, NV
2006 CLS 55
Pewter is a lovely color, but ...
I was going to choose pewter for my CLS 55, but I had difficulty with the interior colors. Champagne wasn't right, and ash looked bad. I am moving to Las Vegas, so black was not a sane choice. As a consequence, I selected Iridium Silver with the Ash interior and the high gloss poplar.
I have to say that this combination looks terrific to me, both inside and out.
Jonathan
I have to say that this combination looks terrific to me, both inside and out.
Jonathan
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From: Sunshine Ranches, FL
'06 M6, '05 Lambo Gallardo
Originally Posted by david_101
my assertion isn't based upon logic, but rather experience. i disliked capri blue in the NE after seeing it outside the showroom. it looked purple.
in the SE, it hardly looks purple. others who've seen the car in both places have remarked the same.
i wish i could explain it using the language that my laser-scientist cousin could, but i'm not well-versed in light physics and talking with him about it would be more work than it'd be worth.
suffice to say that colors simply look different from region to region, and it seems especially so as latitude changes.
in the SE, it hardly looks purple. others who've seen the car in both places have remarked the same.
i wish i could explain it using the language that my laser-scientist cousin could, but i'm not well-versed in light physics and talking with him about it would be more work than it'd be worth.
suffice to say that colors simply look different from region to region, and it seems especially so as latitude changes.
That said, the lines of the CLS are quite obvious even in black. As for keeping it clean, I can't tell you what my detailer does (since I don't know), but my car almost always looks amazing even after hitting some rain. Whatever he uses allows for a minimal amount of "ugliness' to adere to the car. I have had 30+ cars and the CLS with Obsidian/Charcoal/Glossy Wood is the best looking combo I have ever owned. Maybe the Obsidian adds just enough "oomph" over flat black to better accentuate the lines, but whatever it is I could not be happier. I also know that the resale is better on this combo as opposed to any other color other than basic silver. Just some food for thought.
