CL-Class (W215) 2000-2006: CL 500, CL 600

Unreal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Old Mar 2, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Unreal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANYONE CONSIDERING A CL OVER THIS IS NUTS


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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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Why so? In the last 2 days, I have seen 6 CLS and 1 CL (besides mine).
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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I don't like the headlights on the CLS. Not quite as bad as BMW's latest headlight creations, but goofy nonetheless.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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I like the headlights, very aggresive looking and sleek.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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There's a reason the the CL is $100k and the CLS isn't. The cars aren't in the same category. Yes, the CLS is a sexy (it's almost feminine) 4-door family sedan; however, it's cramped and much less luxurious when compared to the CL.

The CL is a true high speed ultra-luxury cruise missle. It's a big dog car that says you've arrived.

The CLS is a car I'd buy for my mother because she thinks it's cute.

I don't understand the hype with the CLS, it drives more like a C-class than some of MB's premium cars it's price range. IMO, it's overpriced.

I've been chastised at the CLS forum for expressing my opinion (I called it an overpriced grocery getter and got tons of hate mail) The CLS is a fad car. Cars like the CL (and SL) are styling references.

I'll take the CL any day of the week over the CLS.

By the way, have you driven both cars?
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Just ignore it Wildcat, I do. The CLS will get some looks because it is new, the CL gets looks because it is the cream of the crop, even after the CLS stops being new.
The OP was a flamer...after all, what is his excuse, he has a CLK.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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That specific CLS looks good but IMPO I prefere the CL as my next car.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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The CLS is a nice design... but I have driven both and there is no comparison. Anyone that thinks the CLS is comparable just has no experience with the cars. You can buy 3 CLS models for the price of one CL600 and there is a reason for it.
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Great backdrop on these pictures.... that guy looks like a WWII soldier in europe... what country are these pics from?
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Great backdrop on these pictures.... that guy looks like a WWII soldier in europe... what country are these pics from?
Great pics, yeah... but I'm not too big a fan of the car. Hard to knock it though.

Looking at the plate, I think that sled's in Duetschland.
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SL500 2003 previous/ E350 2007 actually
Could be.
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