I've heard rumors about a 'facelift' for the CL (bodywork, DVD-based COMAND, and the new 450 hp AMG engine ... among other things): Anyone heard anything definative ... or even similar rumors?

RAB: thanks for the S and E updates ... figured the CL updates would be released at the same time ... or follow closely behind the others !?????

 

MB wil probably do a facelift on this around 03 like what adam said.

 

Drew,

Thanks for the prompt. I prefer to hold off posting anything until I receive 'official' information. ...RAB

 

Let's look at this from the opposite viewpoint then.

What reason would M-B have NOT to release the CL facelift at the same time as the S facelift? They released both at the same time, and they will very likely release the next generation at the same time, or very close at least.

RAB - Thank you much for keeping us dreamers to an "official-ness" in our dicussions.

 

cjileong,

You're welcome.

For the record, the '00 CL wasn't launched in the US until early Dec. '00, long after the '00 S-Class came out. I have not heard anything substancial on a 'CL-Class facelift' only rumors and actually don't expect it for some time.

Here's a rare one. In MY opinion, the S-Class changes are due to new competition from the market, i.e. BMW, Lexus, Jaguar. M-B needs to clean up the car and improve it's quality appearance, especially the interior. With the very strong dollar/D-Mark (now Euro) ratio, they can afford an upgrade and not bust the bottom line.

Whether our MBW members like the new BMW 7 Series or not, it will turn quite a few buyers in it's direction so a fresh looking S-Class is warranted and welcome. For the CL, I wouldn't change it at all. BMW has NOTHING to compare. I know, I've owned several of them and the CL is a big trade up. ...RAB

P.S. The DVD-Comand is definitely in the R&D stage. Expect to see something either late '02 or early'03.

 

RAB

Thanks for filling in those gaps in my knowledge. Regarding your comment about the S-Class, I agree wholeheartedly.

As for the CL, I also agree. Like I always say, I will withhold my opinions on design aspects until pictures of the next CL come out, but I appreciate completely the look of the current S and CL. (Likewise with the E and especially the CLK, but that's another thread for another day...)

PS - How do you like owning a CL? My ultimate dream is to someday get that CL600 Sport - For now, all I can do is ask about them...