Evolution Marine

Got a special inventation today from BRABUS, by the Orange County Airport, to see the CLS55 on 12/13/04 between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM! I will let you know what I think after I get back. - Bob

VelocitE55

I wanna go!

Evolution Marine

VelocitE55 - I don't know what the security is going to be like, but it might be worth a try for you or anyone else. - Bob

ericktu

Take pictures!!

Evolution Marine

Went to the showing last night at "Brabus". I can honestly tell you guys that I was STUNNED at how good looking this car is. I kept walking around it, and around it, trying to find an angle that it looked awkward at and that awkward angle doesn't exist! It is low, sleek, and good-looking. This thing ROCKS!!!
The CLS was black on Black with 20" wheels, lowered at least 1.5". The front wheels were 9" wide and the rear wheels were 10.5" wide,. The first impression I got when I sat in the CLS was how sporty it felt inside. The over all impression is, as if you are sitting in a sports car not a four door sedan. The interior space is on the snug side but still comfortable (I'm 6'2" tall and weigh 215 lbs.) and has a very high quality feel to it.
I'll try a post some pictures as soon as I can. - Bob

rsteele

"Snug" in what respect? I'm about 1/2 inch shy of your height. Just looking at the car, I imagine myself wanting to sit as high in the car as possible with respect to those slit-like side windows. Therefore, I suspect that I'll feel most contained by the lack of headroom.

Richard

Evolution Marine

rsteele - When I mentioned snug I did not mean someone our size could not be comfortable. What I was referring to is you feel held in place snugly behind the wheel. As for the short side windows, I did not feel as if I had to raise the seat any more than I normaly do (which, for me, is always the lowest seat position available) to have good vision out the side windows. I did not feel closed in weather I was sitting in the front seats or the rear seats, so the side window height is not an issue with me.

Here is a picture: See this thread for more pictures https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/91472-cls-brabus-newport.html

KB5

rsteele, did you find the legroom adequate? How does it compare to an E Class?

schwarzwagen

its a 350 guys, saw it today

they didnt like it when i hit the hood release...

Evolution Marine

I sat in the back seat of the CLS and had my 6'2" tall buddy sit in the front seat so that he was comfortable and I was able to sit in the back seat (I am also 6'2" tall). It was snug but not uncomfortable. The back of the rear seats are recessed for your knees, which makes it possible for two guys our size to fit. - Bob

0-60 Swiftly

Thank you, so in your opinion do you think the rear seat is Bigger then the E class?

Evolution Marine

0-60 Swiftly - I have only sat in the back seat of the E55 once and if my memory serves me correctly I would say the CLS and the E55 are the same size. - Bob

0-60 Swiftly

thank you, the only reason why i am worried, is because thats whats going to make or break me getting the CLS55 or M5 thank you