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Today is the first day that my CLS 55 was trouble free -- that accomplished by five visits to my dealer's service department in fewer than 2000 miles of driving. And so I celebrated: I placed an order for a new, upgraded CLS 55, and with the provisio that it must be manufactured prior to the shift to the 6.3 liter engine.
My current car is Iridium Silver with the Ash interior and most options except Distronic and Keyless Go.
The one I just ordered is the Designo Mystic White. Options include the Performance Package (what is this 18" wheels nonsense?), Lighting Package, Premium Package, Parktronic, Tire Monitoring, Electronic Trunk Closer, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the Voice Control System.
For those who are curious, Netstar prices this vehicle at just over $111,000.
My current car is Iridium Silver with the Ash interior and most options except Distronic and Keyless Go.
The one I just ordered is the Designo Mystic White. Options include the Performance Package (what is this 18" wheels nonsense?), Lighting Package, Premium Package, Parktronic, Tire Monitoring, Electronic Trunk Closer, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the Voice Control System.
For those who are curious, Netstar prices this vehicle at just over $111,000.
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Why no Distronic?
In all my years of driving, I have never used any type of cruise control. To me, Distronic is a variety of that, and so I have no use for it, either. Nonetheless, I would find (as I understand the 2007 S Class will have) a drifting to another lane monitor useful. A second useful option not yet available (and I certainly cannot understand why) would be a rear view camera with its captured image displayed on the Command II screen.
And so, I am going to go with just what I listed.
And so, I am going to go with just what I listed.
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Just wondering, did you have ESP problems? My CLS55 has just 150 miles and I keep getting the error ESP headlamps, on and on. The dealer says its a sensor in the stearing and no parts available. Parts are back ordered over 30 days. But other than that the car is great.
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Originally Posted by jmeyers
In all my years of driving, I have never used any type of cruise control. To me, Distronic is a variety of that, and so I have no use for it, either. Nonetheless, I would find (as I understand the 2007 S Class will have) a drifting to another lane monitor useful. A second useful option not yet available (and I certainly cannot understand why) would be a rear view camera with its captured image displayed on the Command II screen.
And so, I am going to go with just what I listed.
And so, I am going to go with just what I listed.
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I think the Distronic is oustanding. Best technology to come along in a while...I think I'd have to compare it to good sex, once you've had it you really like it.
My ESP sensor just came on!!!! I just called Fletcher Jones in Las Vegas (they are the closest dealer to me) to get an appt. and to tell them what part they will need. They have 17 in stock. They are ready for the "problem". it is the same problem and part # for the slk's. Your dealer has dropped the ball. First time for everything, I'm happy with Fletcher-Jones Las Vegas!
My ESP sensor just came on!!!! I just called Fletcher Jones in Las Vegas (they are the closest dealer to me) to get an appt. and to tell them what part they will need. They have 17 in stock. They are ready for the "problem". it is the same problem and part # for the slk's. Your dealer has dropped the ball. First time for everything, I'm happy with Fletcher-Jones Las Vegas!
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I noticed you are not ordering Distronic. Seems not to many do. Curious why not??
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Originally Posted by jmeyers
Today is the first day that my CLS 55 was trouble free -- that accomplished by five visits to my dealer's service department in fewer than 2000 miles of driving. And so I celebrated: I placed an order for a new, upgraded CLS 55, and with the provisio that it must be manufactured prior to the shift to the 6.3 liter engine.
My current car is Iridium Silver with the Ash interior and most options except Distronic and Keyless Go.
The one I just ordered is the Designo Mystic White. Options include the Performance Package (what is this 18" wheels nonsense?), Lighting Package, Premium Package, Parktronic, Tire Monitoring, Electronic Trunk Closer, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the Voice Control System.
For those who are curious, Netstar prices this vehicle at just over $111,000.
My current car is Iridium Silver with the Ash interior and most options except Distronic and Keyless Go.
The one I just ordered is the Designo Mystic White. Options include the Performance Package (what is this 18" wheels nonsense?), Lighting Package, Premium Package, Parktronic, Tire Monitoring, Electronic Trunk Closer, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the Voice Control System.
For those who are curious, Netstar prices this vehicle at just over $111,000.
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You're actually the first other member I met who ordered a designo-CLS. This Mystic-White color must be awesome, especially if you like lighter colors. In Germany, this color choice is even $1,200 more than my "regular" designo-paint, so it MUST be something special.
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Don't be concerned about this 18"-nonsense. A service-rep. at MBusa confirmed that we will get the described 19"-wheels and those 18" would be a kind of "no cost option" (have no idea how that would match
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You HAVE TO post some pics of that color as soon as you get your car, I MUST see it. :v