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

Traded Sl55 for CL55

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Old May 27, 2003 | 01:27 AM
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2003 CL 55 2003 SL55 2000 S500 DESIGNO, 1999 SL 500 Sport, 1997 S320
Traded Sl55 for CL55

Traded my 03' Pewter/Ash SL 55 for a 03' Brillant Silver/Charcoal CL55 Thursday. I liked the SL but I love the CL! Comfort, Quietness, No rattles, Better feel, Luxury feeling, seems to turn more heads too. Acceleration seems to be the same. Basically same features except the SL had distronic and keyless go while the CL has auto trunk feature and bigger GPS screen (Both had V60 phone). As far as long trips go, the CL all the way, especailly in the cargo area, and less effort getting in an out of too. I gave them my keys they gave me their keys and knocked the lease from 60 months to 48 months with same monthly vig. The SL55 had 2,400 miles on it, the CL had 14 miles.

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Old May 27, 2003 | 01:54 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 06:22 AM
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I did exactly the same, I guess I should change my forum signature!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Congrats..tell us about a month later which one rides better
..good deal
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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I don't have to wait a month. I love the ride, the quietness, ease of entry and the trunk space. It reminds me of my first S class in the mid 90's. I'm not even sure if I'm going to put custom rims and tires on it, it's got the split spoke 18" Cl AMG's now and I just am afraid to mess with the comfort.

I've always put 19's on my other MB's but it seems to always challenge the integrity of the ride. I might just wait until I wear these tires out and bang up the rims then I belly up and trick her out.

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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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I agree with Breeze. The ride is great and the car expesses the same dynamics of the SL. The build quality is far greater. Long live the CL!
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