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Does anyonee know where the CLS will be slotted?

Old Nov 16, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Does anyonee know where the CLS will be slotted?

Does anyone know for sure if the CLS will be slotted in MB's product line between the C class and E class, or if it will be slotted in between the E and S class? Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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im not exactly sure, but i was reading a long time ago, that it will be more than the E
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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Re: Does anyonee know where the CLS will be slotted?

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Does anyone know for sure if the CLS will be slotted in MB's product line between the C class and E class, or if it will be slotted in between the E and S class? Thanks in advance.
It would be between the E and S.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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the car mags say "15% more then the E".
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Yep, between the E and S. You know what that means...

CHA-CHING $$$! Bank run...
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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Is anyone getting this info from an official source? I have seen magazine previews saying it would be below the E and previews saying it would be above. My dealer says MB USA hasn't told them where it will be slated. I want to be sure. If it is going to be above the E but not heavier then I will pre order a CLS 55.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Originally posted by Blocktrader
Is anyone getting this info from an official source? I have seen magazine previews saying it would be below the E and previews saying it would be above. My dealer says MB USA hasn't told them where it will be slated. I want to be sure. If it is going to be above the E but not heavier then I will pre order a CLS 55.
I am not sure how official you will consider Automobile magazine. It's featured on page 22 of the December edition. The article mentions the CLS will be positioned one rung above the E-class sedan.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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According to the latest version of the MB car club of America magazine, it will be a sportier version of the E class, and even though it is an inch longer it is designed to seat 4. It is also 2 inches lower than the w211. Nice photos of the Vision CLS, personally I don't like the diamond pleated seats...
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Originally posted by Davel
.. personally I don't like the diamond pleated seats...
Makes it look like a rubber room if you ask me....
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Makes it look like a rubber room if you ask me....
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How do you like that new E500?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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I'm flying to LA on Friday to test drive, pay and get the keys, then the car will be shipped, and I will have it in Austin on the 29th when I get back from my Thankgiving week vacation...

But MarcusBenz emailed me pics of the car already so I'm salivating.....here's the pic...
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I love my E320 but that is some kind of good looking machine! WOW...you should love that thing to death.

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Thanks NevadaJack

I like the wheels a lot....for me the AMG wheels give the car too much sport in the look (kind of like all BMWs), but these new E500 wheels draw a nice line between sport and sedan...
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