Need Ur Opinion: Cls63 Or M6?
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Honest answer? I don't know. I liked the CLS55 a lot. But I am such a car wh$$$ that now I have it, I am starting to look around, after 2 months. I'll probably move on to something else in a year, if my wife won't rip me a new one. She's already complaining that I spent mucho bucks on a Z06, CLS55 and Honda SUV all in less than 8 months.
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I guess you really got ripped off on your CLS. Mine only has 4 seats not 5. The interior is very different than MY E-Class. The leather stitched dash and console trim. That huge piece of solid wood that covers the dash. In fact almost everything in the interior is different than my E-Class, it would be easier to point out the similarities as they are few. The exterior does not have ANYthing in common with the W211, not even a single light bulb.
By different class I meant coupe vs. sedan. And as much as people like to call the CLS a sedan, the manufacturer classifies it as a coupe and that's what I'm going with.
Are you sure you have a CLS? Let's see some pix. Cause if you'd sat inside both cars and driven them both you'd never say that.
As far as I am concerned they only share an engine, transmission, and brakes. That's about it.
By different class I meant coupe vs. sedan. And as much as people like to call the CLS a sedan, the manufacturer classifies it as a coupe and that's what I'm going with.
Are you sure you have a CLS? Let's see some pix. Cause if you'd sat inside both cars and driven them both you'd never say that.
As far as I am concerned they only share an engine, transmission, and brakes. That's about it.
You are talking about superficial stuff, the stiching of the consolse, the 4 seats etc. Im talking about drive train , transmission, suspension etc... Underneath they are virtually the same, right down to minute details
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heres a pic when i picked up the car from the dealer in germany. sure looks like a CLS to me! you reckon i got the right car ???
You are talking about superficial stuff, the stiching of the consolse, the 4 seats etc. Im talking about drive train , transmission, suspension etc... Underneath they are virtually the same, right down to minute details
You are talking about superficial stuff, the stiching of the consolse, the 4 seats etc. Im talking about drive train , transmission, suspension etc... Underneath they are virtually the same, right down to minute details
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXTvFhrAoc
Think he mentions its 40% stiffer then E class some where
As for choice again its preference, but some one did mention the reliability of the SMG box :-(. Also i like the m5 over m6 looks, did not a few months back but now i dig m5 way more. m6 from the front looks unhappy and not mean, whereas the m5 from the front is growing on me lots and so is its rear. CLS wins on the 'on looker department' i think
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This is all i have to say
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXTvFhrAoc
Think he mentions its 40% stiffer then E class some where
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXTvFhrAoc
Think he mentions its 40% stiffer then E class some where
40% quicker steering rack and stiffer suspension were put on the E55 starting from MY2006
, the CLS class enjoyed the above 'benefits' from MY2005
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, where is this mentioned ?Also I think it’s not just the suspension that is stiffer in the CLS, the body is also made stiffer over the E
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Yeah, that is a CLS you have 0700700, clear as day. Man that engine kind of looks small under there compared to a 63.
Just Kidding, nice ride
All joking aside, do you really drive that car with those weather conditions. I didnt think that you could even put chains on that car. If you can just put that baby away for weeks at a time when the weather is bad, than you my friend are a far better man than I. You would probably find me stuck somewhere or wrapped around a tree.
Just Kidding, nice ride
All joking aside, do you really drive that car with those weather conditions. I didnt think that you could even put chains on that car. If you can just put that baby away for weeks at a time when the weather is bad, than you my friend are a far better man than I. You would probably find me stuck somewhere or wrapped around a tree.
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All joking aside, do you really drive that car with those weather conditions. I didnt think that you could even put chains on that car. If you can just put that baby away for weeks at a time when the weather is bad, than you my friend are a far better man than I. You would probably find me stuck somewhere or wrapped around a tree.
until it gets warmer its sitting in the garage... i drive the 745li or x5 3.0d .. sorry pic is slightly dark
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Hey juice, you have the matte wood or the high gloss. I went for the matte, if obsidian black with the matte, we would be the same. Only mod is the Renntech ELM. Glad you dont live near me, there is a guy two blocks away with a flat black 63 non 030 who is in his late 50's, and I wave to him when I see him, but I dont think he likes me very much. 
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If those are the pics of a euro spec 63, does anyone know where the pictures of the cls63 with that different front bumper came from. The pics I was finding when I got on the list for the car early last summer showed a front bumper with a single shark fin in front of the front tires. I always just assumed those were the euro pics, but now it looks like they were just a concept. Has anyone else seen those pictures?
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If you knew what you were watching, you wouldn't be saying that. Go find the full length video of that on youtube. They test the cars with different settings and that is with the 400hp setting. When they use the 500hp setting, it slightly edges out the cls like the last run in your vid. The m5 also edges it out in handling and braking. That video in its entirety wholly supports the bmw.
Well, actually, the best time for the M5 was 13.074(2nd run) but the CLS55 had a better time of 12.752(2nd run).
back to the original question:
Go for the M6 if you want performance 1st and luxury 2nd, but if you want the reverse, go for the CLS63...new technology is usually better.
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Hey juice, you have the matte wood or the high gloss. I went for the matte, if obsidian black with the matte, we would be the same. Only mod is the Renntech ELM. Glad you dont live near me, there is a guy two blocks away with a flat black 63 non 030 who is in his late 50's, and I wave to him when I see him, but I dont think he likes me very much.
Black
030
parktronic
electronic trunk closer
So we are different
I love the steering wheel in the 030 cars
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https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....7&postcount=26
very unexpected?
oh yeah let me guess, im a hater ...
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Well, actually, the best time for the M5 was 13.074(2nd run) but the CLS55 had a better time of 12.752(2nd run).
back to the original question:
Go for the M6 if you want performance 1st and luxury 2nd, but if you want the reverse, go for the CLS63...new technology is usually better.
back to the original question:
Go for the M6 if you want performance 1st and luxury 2nd, but if you want the reverse, go for the CLS63...new technology is usually better.
looks like the video in its entirety has been removed. In that vid i remember the m5 is faster once they use its fastest mode. someone else may remember it or it may get put up elsewhere.
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I guess you really got ripped off on your CLS. Mine only has 4 seats not 5. The interior is very different than MY E-Class. The leather stitched dash and console trim. That huge piece of solid wood that covers the dash. In fact almost everything in the interior is different than my E-Class, it would be easier to point out the similarities as they are few. The exterior does not have ANYthing in common with the W211, not even a single light bulb....
Just yesterday I passed a beautiful black 6 series with very hot chrome rims. I find the 6 is the best looking car in the BMW lineup, next being the new gen 7 iL series (would have been cool to have a m7 w/ 600+ hp). I think what it will boils down to is that both cars are about the senses and emotions. Outside, Inside and on the road. Get the car that moves you emotionally. The differences are very slim and if you make a list of what you want, you will see a clear choice for you.
Mine choices were:
1) I wanted a daily driver
2) A car that looked great inside and out, drivers seat or back
3) Tons of thrust, i love s/c cars, dont care if I win/lose by a 1/2 car length
Other things on the cls were just pluses, adaptive bright headlights, hugh trunk, big gas tank (I hate stopping every mile), being able to take 4 adults (sometimes need 5, but i can live without), etc. I dont know if anyone notices, but I love the way all the lines and seams on the body panels flows from one to the next. No broken lines anywhere (on the inside too).
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did i say info one to many times
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https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....7&postcount=26
very unexpected?
oh yeah let me guess, im a hater ...
