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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 03:56 AM
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PIctures of the NEW 06' CL

What doo u think of the redesiign??


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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 04:43 AM
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The new one is still supposed to have round lights

That composite doesn't show the design clues from the new S Class, the new S class doesn't have the flared front arches/fenders or the drooping body line.

It looks a bit small as well

I hope it looks pretty much like an update of the current model
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:48 AM
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I think it looks HOT!

The flared fenders, especially in the front look awesome.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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these pics has been shown here several times. I like the back end, but the front is not going to look like that IMO.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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I don't like the back, looks too much like a Maybach for my taste! The current one is THE SEXIEST Coupe ever made, IMHO!
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I think that the new CL will not look like that on these pictures...
Too many differences.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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looks good
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 04:07 AM
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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This month's Car and Driver shows what they claim is the next S class and it resembles the photo's seen so far. It is not a radical update but doues have the character line from the rear fenders. I think it and the CL will be nice looking and close to these photos.
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 04:40 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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love the round light more
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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I'll have to see the round lighs in comparison but it doesn't look bad.
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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The “smallest” CL engine in the CL 500 will be replaced with a new V8 550 engine with 5.5 liter capacity and a power of 388hp. The CL 600 remains unchanged (V12 bi-turbo - 500hp) as well as the AMG model CL 65 AMG with 612hp. The new CL 63 AMG will get a power boost to 500hp, and so it will replace the CL 55 AMG. Rumors say that a diesel hybrid engine could find its way into the next CL-class although not confirmed by Mercedes yet. "

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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Not thrilled with the design. Not especially distinctive compared to other MB's, including the new S Class. Perhaps the final version will be more distinctive.
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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I think it looks great. Elegant and aggressive with flowing lines.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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hmmm...the one piece headlight design looks....whats the word......ahhh I remember....CHEAP!
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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Not happy with it at all. Could've done better.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Doesn't do it for me. I like the current model(which is my fav AMG BTW) much better.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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i expected it to be more aggressive looking, cannot wait till the cabriolet model comes out

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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Article I came across today....

GermanCarFans CL Article
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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The pics are screwed up!

I’m surprised no one has noticed the optical illusion in the rear view caused by the area between the crease under the door handle and the bottom window line flatten out over the tail lights. The front view shows the a more realistic rear quarter panel.
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