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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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new cl 65's will start being released in states on the 15th.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Thx for the update; heard a few of the 40Anniv and other, non-Anniv 65s are at port.

Looking fwd to driving this CL65....perhaps first AMG chassis well-designed/titrated w/65 motor in plans from start....will be intrigued by relative nose-heaviness/steering feel and traction vs CL63....
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Something on 4 wheels..
So today's the day...Any news on MSRP, options etc.??
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Something on 4 wheels..
Any news today?
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Not that I know of...my dealer hasn't rcvd a response from NJ yet re: exact release date...but would suspect within few days, as CLK63BS were just released from port....

If I recall correctly, pricing is just under the psychologically important $200K lvl....only options are cf exterior/interior trim and iPod....perhaps an option/choice of codgerly wood steering wheel (like S65's) exists as well....

Heard from several sources that saw 40Anniv in-flesh/outdoors that car's paint/interior color choices will appeal to a "Bentley-esque" crowd.....i.e., post-menopausal aspirational buyers w/dubious taste....not a small mkt in certain locales.....
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Originally Posted by WSH
Not that I know of...my dealer hasn't rcvd a response from NJ yet re: exact release date...but would suspect within few days, as CLK63BS were just released from port....

If I recall correctly, pricing is just under the psychologically important $200K lvl....only options are cf exterior/interior trim and iPod....perhaps an option/choice of codgerly wood steering wheel (like S65's) exists as well....

Heard from several sources that saw 40Anniv in-flesh/outdoors that car's paint/interior color choices will appeal to a "Bentley-esque" crowd.....i.e., post-menopausal aspirational buyers w/dubious taste....not a small mkt in certain locales.....
Thanks for the info! Interesting that the CL65 comes with a short option list - that"s a difference to the S-Class (S600 is better equipped than S65). Perhaps designo is an option, too...

Well, won"t take long until we know more..
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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my dealer is perplexed too; supposedly there are about 20 cl65's sitting in jacksonville but obviouly they didn't go to dealers on the 15th. anyone heard anything?
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FloridaE55
Thanks for the info! Interesting that the CL65 comes with a short option list - that"s a difference to the S-Class (S600 is better equipped than S65). Perhaps designo is an option, too...

Well, won"t take long until we know more..
Actually, suspect MB is struggling w/how to position/price 65s, which are tough to sell w/o cheap, subsidized 2yr leases, even in CA/NYC mkts.....

Notice that for '08 MB is shipping all S65s fully loaded w/only option being iPod....and loaded '08 is some $3K cheaper than loaded '07 S65....

They'll likely have Designo option available soon....but have never seen a Designo color combo that doesn't appear crass....and that's another $10K option w/$0 value upon trade-in (esp relevant for those who get rid of cars before lease end....2yrs is too long to put up w/any car)....

I'd rather pay $10K to get rid of the tacky quilted leather crap, which only a >70yo grandma may appreciate.....whatever happened to a simple silver/blk or blk/blk w/high-end leather (600/65 fine-grained leather is excellent) throughout, w/o this girlie quilting pattern?....w/cf or blk wood interior trim, not codgerly poplar/burled walnut, please....
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Hearing via dealer/MBUSA that release date is likely Oct....paperwork/certification issues causing delay....
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