Anyone hear anything definative about 2003 Model? (RAB?)
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Anyone hear anything definative about 2003 CL/CL-AMG? (RAB?)
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 !?????
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 !?????
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Re: Anyone hear anything definative about 2003 CL/CL-AMG? (RAB?)
Drew,
Thanks for the prompt. I prefer to hold off posting anything until I receive 'official' information. ...RAB
Thanks for the prompt. I prefer to hold off posting anything until I receive 'official' information. ...RAB
Originally posted by Drew
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 !?????
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 !?????
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Originally posted by cjileong
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.
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.
Last edited by Robert ...RAB; Jan 25, 2002 at 10:57 PM.
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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...
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...
