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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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What is the difference?

Hey everyone,

Short stupid question. Ive seen 2 different rear bumper CLS, one with a red piece and one without. What is the difference?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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euro??
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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euro??
Is it?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Fog Light?
I thought maybe its not USA? But dont USA models have fog lights? And didnt knew it moved downed i figured it was like the previous CLS with fog lights next to the original tail lights.

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I thought maybe its not USA? But dont USA models have fog lights? And didnt knew it moved downed i figured it was like the previous CLS with fog lights next to the original tail lights.
US models don't have rear fog lights anymore
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Guessing top one might be a euro model? Not to sure?
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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US models don't have rear fog lights anymore
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Yes, Euro model with center rear foglight. Saves money and can be used in both right hand and left hand drive markets. Too bad its not in the U.S.
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Yes, Euro model with center rear foglight. Saves money and can be used in both right hand and left hand drive markets. Too bad its not in the U.S.
Thank you for confirming the info!
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