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Originally Posted by hradvar
Does anyone know how much more the 550 will be compared to the 500?
from what ive herd it cant be that much more since MB does not what to place the cars in a different class by doing so.
I wonder if the new CL will be at the NYIAS in two weeks.
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Originally Posted by Evil Duffman
from what ive herd it cant be that much more since MB does not what to place the cars in a different class by doing so.
I wonder if the new CL will be at the NYIAS in two weeks.
I wonder if the new CL will be at the NYIAS in two weeks.
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Is it me or do the CLS550, E550, CLK550 and even SL550 models with 382hp seem like great buys from Mercedes or what? I mean that is more hp than any AMG model prior to 2003 and nearly the same hp as the 600SEL/600SEC/600SL V12 models from 1993! It may not sound like a whole lot of hp compared to some of MB's other models and some sports cars in which you have to have 500hp nowadays to matter, but for a "standard" Mercedes V8 to push 380+ hp seems like a big deal to me. It makes these cars really feel worth the Mercedes premium over other cars in their classes no?
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
Is it me or do the CLS550, E550, CLK550 and even SL550 models with 382hp seem like great buys from Mercedes or what? I mean that is more hp than any AMG model prior to 2003 and nearly the same hp as the 600SEL/600SEC/600SL V12 models from 1993! It may not sound like a whole lot of hp compared to some of MB's other models and some sports cars in which you have to have 500hp nowadays to matter, but for a "standard" Mercedes V8 to push 380+ hp seems like a big deal to me. It makes these cars really feel worth the Mercedes premium over other cars in their classes no?
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Originally Posted by BrabusClK04
Dam that would suck...why....because it would hurt the CLS500 resale value so much. The newer 550 have 380 something HP where as the 500 only have like 308 hp or something, then again, i think its going to hurt everyones resale value when the 550's come out....
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Yeah the upcoming "550" models are going to be quite hot I think. Next year we'll likely get the new CGI version of the 3.5L V6 in all all of the "350" cars for the 2008 model year with 292hp. I mean 268hp to 382 is quite a gulf I think so look for the 2008 C350 to introduce the new direct-injection version of the 3.5L V6 to the U.S. market and again as always the engine will find its way into every other "350" Benz. I love how Mercedes (and the Germans in general) do this.
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i don't know, if you can't wait, get the CLS500. even though there is a horsepower upgrade for the the new CLS550. i doubt that we really need the extra hp. after all, the CLS is a sedan/coupe that is meant to have a comfy ride on the road. the CLS63 is a different story because that car is meant for overpowering other cars because it has all those special features that enhances the performance of the car. But if you just plan on have a comfy ride and not race anyone, i think the CLS500 will do you good (only if you have no patients hehe) But hey, if you have the patients, ofcourse go for the CLS550 since it is going to have a better resale value.
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Originally Posted by spinsonic
Fran, do you have a picture of your car with the walk kit on?
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not yet, i am installing my WALD kit next month. i might pick up the Carlsson lower module first and install it all at once. i am still debating on rims. i might get some Asanti's or WALD rims. mostly i will get WALD rims because it looks good on the car and i am brand *****.
yea, i would get wald to complete the package. not too impress with the asanti wheels. looks way to cheap for a cls. anyways, keep us posted!
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Originally Posted by spinsonic
yea, i would get wald to complete the package. not too impress with the asanti wheels. looks way to cheap for a cls. anyways, keep us posted!
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If it were me, I would be patient and wait the few months for the next cls with the added hp. By the way, nice ride Fran...
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
Any new info on the 2007 models yet like when they arrive and confirmation on the CLS550?
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I went to a local benz dealer today. They started taking orders for the CLS550. I'm probably going to place my order tomorrow. now the 3 months long wait....
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Originally Posted by spinsonic
I went to a local benz dealer today. They started taking orders for the CLS550. I'm probably going to place my order tomorrow. now the 3 months long wait....
Yeah Germancarfans has an article up with the launch dates for the 2007 U.S. models, finally some official confirmation of the CLS550. They're saying Sept here which likely means the cars will show up in August.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...aunch-schedule
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