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Old 12-06-2006, 12:50 PM
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the non AMG front grill is awful, looks like it has the same grill shape as the R class
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Ewing in Plano TX has a CL 500 that they're selling for sticker.

The sales guy said he sees the Maibach styling in the rear end of the CL.
I said, "You would see the Maibach, I see a Toyota."
"Really? He said, "I don't see the Toyota."
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Old 12-07-2006, 02:27 AM
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Saw the CL63 at the LA Auto Show... The body kit doesn't seem to help it much

Many on lookers commented how it looked like a tricked out ricer.
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ok i went to benz dealership wich is like 10 blocks away from me , and i've seen the new cl LOL =] it ain't that bad actualy its totaly diff from the 215 cuz 215 looks GANGSTA MAFIA lol the new cl looks much smaller , interesting design looks rich the windows etc i liked it but it looks NOTHING like benz lol it was liek revolution of the CL not the evolution how it was suposed to be , and i've seen the ml63 there and OMG you ml63 owners are lucky ******* lol SICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. AND as soon as i left benz dealership everybody was looking at me like im a window shopper lol few blocks away i see cl55 i was driving my maxima 06 6 speed manual i cdnt see was it 55 or 65 lol so i started playing with him , when i pulled up the passenger in the car goes like NOTHING CAN HELP YOU lol then i see its a v12 biturbo and those gun mettal rims lol omg he actualy raced me ahahahah it was liek i was going backwards .
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Originally Posted by MikeRPA
ok i went to benz dealership wich is like 10 blocks away from me , and i've seen the new cl LOL =] it ain't that bad actualy its totaly diff from the 215 cuz 215 looks GANGSTA MAFIA lol the new cl looks much smaller , interesting design looks rich the windows etc i liked it but it looks NOTHING like benz lol it was liek revolution of the CL not the evolution how it was suposed to be , and i've seen the ml63 there and OMG you ml63 owners are lucky ******* lol SICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. AND as soon as i left benz dealership everybody was looking at me like im a window shopper lol few blocks away i see cl55 i was driving my maxima 06 6 speed manual i cdnt see was it 55 or 65 lol so i started playing with him , when i pulled up the passenger in the car goes like NOTHING CAN HELP YOU lol then i see its a v12 biturbo and those gun mettal rims lol omg he actualy raced me ahahahah it was liek i was going backwards .
wtf did this guy just say ?
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Many on lookers commented how it looked like a tricked out ricer.
That's funny, as I didn't hear any comments like that at the Paris Auto Show, last month.
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wtf did this guy just say ?
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wtf did this guy just say ?
He said he was going backwards...
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Just saw the car in person and I would have to agree. Without the AMG this car is does not look good for $100+ MB
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Originally Posted by HouTxCLS55
Just saw the car in person and I would have to agree. Without the AMG this car is does not look good for $100+ MB
Concur. Car looks like as*.
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Wow! I’m not the least bit surprised at everyones initial review of this new CL. I saw the car (non AMG) and I wasn’t impressed. Definitely not a $100,000 car.

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That's funny, as I didn't hear any comments like that at the Paris Auto Show, last month.
Why would it matter what the French think about cars?

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DFW01E55 is hilarious.

awiner is 100% on the money.

I've seen it and I'm disappointed.

Remember last summer when people were saying wait till it came out in "real life" 'cause the spy shots were sooo doctored with all the stealth covers and what not?

Kinda funny to look back at what people said about it before; check some of these...

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...CL%21%21%21%21

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ight=geneva+cl
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Originally Posted by awiner
I forgot to mention the CL550 had a $30,000 markup over MSRP.

I told them they would need to at least give me $30,000 off MSRP to consider it. The front end reminds me of a Dodge Durango with the weird fender/hood squared off fitment.

Mercedes hit the nail on the head with the 2007 S-Class, but definitely missed the design on the 2007 CL Class.
I saw one over the weekend at MB of San Diego, it's a pewter though, I didnt like the color at all but they were asking MSRP at ~ $107K.
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just saw 3 at Fletcher Jones, Foster City

One was a launch edition CL550 and the other 2 were designo.

I must say the car looks better in person than in pictures.

While the cars were tempting ... I'm going to wait til the more powerful ones are available. Also I think a good bodykit will be a must.
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Lightbulb The CL 550 has higher residuals even than the S 550

The CL 550 over 3 or so years holds 58% of it's value as opposed to 56% for the S 550 sedan. That's what the people at my dealer told me this past Wednesday when I got my new CL 550, and before that we compared numbers to the S550 with the same approx. price and the monthly payments were lower for the CL.
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I was told by my dealership in Los Angeles that the residual for CL is worse than S. Which is correct?
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wtf did this guy just say ?
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i saw both the CL550 and CL63 at the LA Auto show today. thought the CL63 looked pretty sweet.

also saw a tricket out CL on the road last friday. i guess it was a CL550 with full aero kit/rims - looked good but a bit too much compared to the CL63 body kit.
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Originally Posted by SL65amg
The CL 550 over 3 or so years holds 58% of it's value as opposed to 56% for the S 550 sedan. That's what the people at my dealer told me this past Wednesday when I got my new CL 550, and before that we compared numbers to the S550 with the same approx. price and the monthly payments were lower for the CL.
what was your money factor...did you pay over retail...do you still have a SL?
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Thumbs up I paid nothing over retail

I paid nothing over retail. The car came in at about $115k not including I guess the out the door stuff. Has Designo & Launch Edition features not available on regular CL's. It has every single option plus special order items except for Distr. Plus.

I never had an SL65, I just use that as my screen name because I've always loved that car. :-)

The payments are in fact lower than a cheaper! S 550 due to the better residuals on the CL. I would suggest maybe talking to an MB finance specialist to confirm if you're still unsure.
I got very lucky, I just happened to be at the dealer at the right time and got the CL with no waiting, no ordering, and no dealer markup.
I wish you the same luck
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You guys weren't kidding. Just saw the CL550 at MB of White Plains. I feel bad that MB would put out something like that to replace the classic last gen CL's. There was an S right next to it and after comparing the 2 it just cemented in my head that MB completely failed with this car. The S550 is beautiful, the CL550 is just plain ugly and boring. I went inside it, it was very soft and luxurious, great interior! It was almost identical to that of the S. But the exterior really killed it. What a shame.
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Just like any Mercedes, its a MUST for that car to have the AMG Package, i think it looks awesome with it! Without it though i would never be caught dead in it!





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