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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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I recently purchased a 07 750i and must say that it is a lot of fun to drive. With the sport package and 20" wheels it handles awsome for such a big car. Now my CL55 just sits waiting to be sold and get the CLK63. Of course the power is not the same but it just feels really good on the road.
John V., you're saying the 750i handling is more fun than the CL55? And to double-check, the 03 CL55s do have full ABC with AMG sport tuning? I ask because I was also very impressed with handling of the 750 (L) on a test drive, and am hoping that the S63 I have on order will match or exceed the 750's road feel. If it doesn't, I may have to go with a 760 instead of the S63.

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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pmrogers
John V., you're saying the 750i handling is more fun than the CL55? And to double-check, the 03 CL55s do have full ABC with AMG sport tuning? I ask because I was also very impressed with handling of the 750 (L) on a test drive, and am hoping that the S63 I have on order will match or exceed the 750's road feel. If it doesn't, I may have to go with a 760 instead of the S63.

Thanks,
Paul
Yes the CL55 does have ABC Sport. The car just felt real heavy in the corners, not saying that the 7 isn't heavy but it feels like it wants to hug the road. The 7L might be a bit different though. From what I hear it's handling is not quite as good as the short wheel base. I find that Benz's are more luxurious and BMW's are more of a drivers car.

Take both for a good test drive to make your final decision.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Just took out the Charcoal filters and replaced my air filters with K&N's in my 750i. The throttle response is much better. Sure some of you have a 7 and might wanna try it as well. Doesn't hurt to add a few more ponies for $100.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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probably Audi does not even have a proper exterior design team... don't really understand why they have the same look, especailly the same front grille for all of their models... what's so good about the grille anyway? it's such a plain design.. audi is probably the very last choice for me to buy a car..
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Old May 23, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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I think Audi has some of the best designs in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old May 27, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by John V.
I recently purchased a 07 750i and must say that it is a lot of fun to drive. With the sport package and 20" wheels it handles awsome for such a big car. Now my CL55 just sits waiting to be sold and get the CLK63. Of course the power is not the same but it just feels really good on the road.
Welcome to the darkside! at the end of the day, MB is a more luxury, while a BMW is more performance. its either one or the other. so if your going to be the person driving, then stick with BMW. if your being driven, stick with the MB. thats my conclusion.
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