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Old 07-30-2007, 09:01 AM
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New 08 CL63 owner! I traded in the S63 for the CL and what a difference! Here is a photo of my "old" S63. Great car but the CL is my new favorite ride I'll post photos of the CL later today. I will be adding an Eisenmann exhaust and 22" Fabulous MB5's on the new CL link to the new rims http://www.fabuloususa.com/?_page=5&p_idx=83 Nice site you guys have here!

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Welcome to the site. We look forward to your evaluation of both cars.
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Welcome to the site. We look forward to your evaluation of both cars.
Thanks. I'll give a full evaluation after a few weeks of driving. Right out of the gate the CL is much more nibble than the S. I will try and post some photos up today. Anyone else waiting for the Eisenmann system?
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Nice cars. Any reason why you switched over to CL63? The MB5 should look pretty nice in Chrome. What color is your car and what finish are you getting for the wheels?
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Nice cars. Any reason why you switched over to CL63? The MB5 should look pretty nice in Chrome. What color is your car and what finish are you getting for the wheels?
Thanks Chrono!

My CL has (040) Black with (801) Black premium leather. With the AMG performance pkg

I went with the 22" MB5's with the Black Polish.

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Your post arrives at the right moment for me!

I've driven a CL 63 AMG during the past weekend and am making up my mind whether to buy a CL or a S 63 AMG.

What are the specific differences? You write that the CL is more nimble, but when you look at weight, total length, ... both cars are pretty similar, at least for the "short" version of the S-class.
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Your post arrives at the right moment for me!

I've driven a CL 63 AMG during the past weekend and am making up my mind whether to buy a CL or a S 63 AMG.

What are the specific differences? You write that the CL is more nimble, but when you look at weight, total length, ... both cars are pretty similar, at least for the "short" version of the S-class.
What did you think of the CL63? Amazing right? I didn't think there was a "short version" S available in the US. The CL had much better handling and that made the biggest difference for me.

Here are some photos I got from Fabulous USA. I love the look of the MB5's. What do you guys think?



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Originally Posted by CL63AMGDude
What did you think of the CL63? Amazing right? I didn't think there was a "short version" S available in the US. The CL had much better handling and that made the biggest difference for me.

Here are some photos I got from Fabulous USA. I love the look of the MB5's. What do you guys think?



Looks really nice!
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Congratulations on CL63!

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Thanks guys for the warm welcoming.

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Thank you!

Check-out my thread on 63 tuning.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/202131-amg-63-r-d-1-a.html
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Originally Posted by CL63AMGDude
What did you think of the CL63? Amazing right? I didn't think there was a "short version" S available in the US. The CL had much better handling and that made the biggest difference for me.

Here are some photos I got from Fabulous USA. I love the look of the MB5's. What do you guys think?




Possibly the short version of the S-class is only available in Europe. In any case, I was pleasantly surprised with the CL63 AMG. It is indeed a truly amazing car, the best I have ever driven in. Very nice combination of sportiness and outstanding comfort. It is amazing how well the ABC filters away all road imperfections despite the 20" AMG wheels.

Speaking of comfort, aren't you concerned about ride quality with those 22" rims? Possibly roads are of much better quality in the US as compared to some places in Europe, but my personal feeling is that for our roads the 20" AMG rims are just about perfect.

In any case, congratulations with your new ride and good luck with it!
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Originally Posted by CL63AMGDude
New 08 CL63 owner! I traded in the S63 for the CL and what a difference! Here is a photo of my "old" S63. Great car but the CL is my new favorite ride I'll post photos of the CL later today. I will be adding an Eisenmann exhaust and 22" Fabulous MB5's on the new CL link to the new rims http://www.fabuloususa.com/?_page=5&p_idx=83 Nice site you guys have here!

Congrats on your new toy! I also would like to hear your full comparo of S63 and CL63 as I'm toying with an idea of upgrading to S63/CL63 or Audi S8/RS6 sometime next year.

Since your are in Chicago, you should join us for one of the meets. The last one was just this past Saturday (more detail on the E calss forum).

Enjoy your CL63 in good health!

P.S. love the wheels!
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Originally Posted by eugeneC55
Congrats on your new toy! I also would like to hear your full comparo of S63 and CL63 as I'm toying with an idea of upgrading to S63/CL63 or Audi S8/RS6 sometime next year.

Since your are in Chicago, you should join us for one of the meets. The last one was just this past Saturday (more detail on the E calss forum).

Enjoy your CL63 in good health!

P.S. love the wheels!
Thanks for the kind words. This car is a pure beast. I hit 130mph today and it felt like I was going 60mph. Pm me next time you guys meet up. I'm always down to meet some local mb guys.

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Looks really nice!
I had a tough time deciding between the MB5 and the TR-5.

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Thank you!

Check-out my thread on 63 tuning.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=202131
Cool link. I defiantly follow the progress.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your CL 63. She's gorgeous !!!!

And welcome to the family!!
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SICK CAR! "ghetto fab" fabulous is ghetto dude don't do it! that car is so sick you don't have to put a bunch of crap on it. some cleaner looking wheels than the oness your looking at maybe. anyway sick car though!
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For some reason - that CL looks like a Maybach Exelero.... anyone agree?


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damn dude, that would look sickalicious wit those rims!
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Congrats on the CL63! I saw both a black and a silver CL63 at my dealer and black simply looked AWESOME on the car! Can't wait for some pics.
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SICK CAR! "ghetto fab" fabulous is ghetto dude don't do it! that car is so sick you don't have to put a bunch of crap on it. some cleaner looking wheels than the oness your looking at maybe. anyway sick car though!
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Hey good to see another member from Chicago area, it's the sickers car ever, enjoy her!!!...I agree on the wheels if you want to mod it do it with the class, did you look at HRE wheels ?...
wow that car looks crazy nice !!!
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Originally Posted by kimt
Possibly the short version of the S-class is only available in Europe. In any case, I was pleasantly surprised with the CL63 AMG. It is indeed a truly amazing car, the best I have ever driven in. Very nice combination of sportiness and outstanding comfort. It is amazing how well the ABC filters away all road imperfections despite the 20" AMG wheels.

Speaking of comfort, aren't you concerned about ride quality with those 22" rims? Possibly roads are of much better quality in the US as compared to some places in Europe, but my personal feeling is that for our roads the 20" AMG rims are just about perfect.
Yeah dude, better listen to 'em. Changing wheel size can have all kinds of problems, can be a real regret, be sure you try them before paying. Many a stricken has ended up with a car that has lost its pickup or handling just for the pleasure of show. A word to the wise.
Not to mention fit and potential rubs, innacurate speedo.
IMO the car looks awesome just as is. Try it like that for a few weeks.
Dont insult the designers, too!
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Originally Posted by Chucky300
For some reason - that CL looks like a Maybach Exelero.... anyone agree?
Is that what that thing is? Ive seen that before but never knew.
What a beautiful thing, does it run!?
I wonder if they are selling any. I think they would have many buyers if under .5 mil.
Have you got any more info on it?
Tanx friend,

Nevermind: www.exelerocar.com

Wonder if they'll put it up for auction once the tire company is finished with it.

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Ive always been curious, is there much difference functionally (not performance per se) between the CL and the S models?
I had always thought the S was the most loaded car, but i noticed recently that CL car is the most expensive base model in the MB line, and would like to know WHY?


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