E vs. CLS
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From: Baltimore/DC area
2014 E350S4
Originally Posted by glojo
To think I thought the CLK was a 'compact' version of the CL and the SLK was a 'compact' version of the SL.
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John
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From: Northern California
Mercedes C400, BMW X3
The CLS is bigger inside than I thought
Now that I have both an E Class and a CLS in my garage, the CLS does seem larger than I first thought. The interior is stretched out lengthwise, isn't quite as tall, but there is more space between the passengers in the rear and those in the front.
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From: San Clemente, CA
2003 E-500
Originally Posted by lorinserbenz
Personally I think the car is ugly and will not sell well. The car doesnt "fit" in the current Mercedes lineup. If I was going to spend $75k, I just get and S430 instead.
I'd rather have seen MB do less decontenting on the current E while improving the build quality than spending the money to come out with the CLS.
My son-in-law had a BMW M5 for two years but tired of it and said my E was a much better overall car.
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From: Chicago, IL
MB is only making about 30,000, with about 10K coming here, per year so, it's not as if they're looking for the car to be a smashing sales success.
I think the point of the car is that it doesn't " 'fit' in the current Mercedes lineup." I think it's aimed at people who want something a bit different than what you'll find elsewhere.
If you think of it as a sleek 2+2 coupe with the convenience of 2 extra doors, I think it makes some sense. Of course, MB will never be able to convince people of that. It'll likely always be viewed by the vast majority of people as a restyled sedan without a middle seat. Even so, it's still something different that should find a sufficient number of buyers.
Also, I think it makes sense for MB to have made this–*as it shares an awful lot with the E, it was relatively cheap to bring to market and should be highly profitable for MB if sales meet their projections– far more profitable than if they sold an equivalent number of E's, considering how much more expensive it is than a comparable E.
I think the point of the car is that it doesn't " 'fit' in the current Mercedes lineup." I think it's aimed at people who want something a bit different than what you'll find elsewhere.
If you think of it as a sleek 2+2 coupe with the convenience of 2 extra doors, I think it makes some sense. Of course, MB will never be able to convince people of that. It'll likely always be viewed by the vast majority of people as a restyled sedan without a middle seat. Even so, it's still something different that should find a sufficient number of buyers.
Also, I think it makes sense for MB to have made this–*as it shares an awful lot with the E, it was relatively cheap to bring to market and should be highly profitable for MB if sales meet their projections– far more profitable than if they sold an equivalent number of E's, considering how much more expensive it is than a comparable E.
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'07 Porsche 997TT
It's 75K for the designo edition. Saw one at my dealer yesterday and the Designo option adds about $8,300. So, it shouldn't be that much more than an E500. When I saw the $75, I thought, hell spend a little more and buy an E55. I didn't like it in pics and I don't like it in person. It is basically an E class with some new skin. I don't think there's any more technology there. I don't like the interior either. there is a LOT of wood on that dash. Black birds eye is a designo option (I think) and is the only way i'd go.
