Mercedes CLS coupe!

Next week I am going to a private party at an MB dealer for the launch of the CLS. In pictures it's great.........I can't wait to see the first one !!

In gloss black it would be incredible !! Shame about their quality though.....however, seeing as it's really a parts car with a new outer body, I don't think you can apply the "never buy a first year model" maxim to this one.....which should be worth something.

 

I just looked at one on Saturday, I loved it! I am going to put a deposit down on one this week, it should be here in 90 days.

Chris

 

Yep, no doubt the new CLS looks nice. But you may want to reconsider since it's the first model year. Just look at the current E class history. Lots of electronic problems on the first production run such as whole electronics shutting down, brake-by-wire recall, and integrated NAVI cannot be retrofitted etc.

I'd wait.

 

I understand, but nothing is "new" on this car, it shares all of the E class mechanicals and wiring, so I do not think it has the same issues as a "new" model.

 

The CLS is definitely a HOT-T car. Glad to see you're stepping up and getting one. Look forward to your impressions.

 

I held off on judgment until I saw it person.. I was more than impressed when I did. It's a very unique looking car, and I'd definitely take this over the normal E.

-Chris

 

i love this car also and would get one if it was avail awd. amg version much nicer than qp also.

make sure your dealer will do pick up and drop off with a mb loaner since e class having lots of troubles.

 

would you get the AMG one, b/c you already have an E55?

 

I got to see one at a MB dealer with an invitation, all i can say is i can't wait for the AMG version.

 

The are very nice looking. A different look for Mercedes. Saw the AMG version at the LA Auto Show and it was HOT. Brabus had one as well.
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Heavy influence from the Maybach, looks great

 

What a beautiful car.

Never thought I'd see the days when the bimmers are fugly and the MBs are lookers....

 

Sorry, the gangster look with the chopped windows doesn't float my boat. I guess that what makes the world go round, huh?

Personally, I think that MB and BMW are trying too hard. Instead of incremental improvement, such as the Ferrari 612 over the 456, they keep trying to go over the top.

Personally, I'd go for an Audi 8L for a luxoboat.

Dale

 

I drove one this week. I like it a lot but there are two problems with it as I see it.

1. No discount off of MSRP and no cars in inventory for sale. ($73K)
2. First year of a new car and I've had a few problems with my last 2 MB's.

What it has going for it are these two things.

1. Sexy Italian like design with great looks inside and out.
2. The car is fast and it handles fantastic.

I also looked at the Audi A8L and the Jaguar XJ8L Vanden Plas and the Lexus LS 430 this week. I think I am most impressed with the Jag. I've got to do something soon. I went back and drove the Jag a second time today. Maybe I'm starting to get old but it was just extremely comfortable and big and nice.

 

I have seen a couple of them in the showroom and they're beautiful. Probably one of the best designs lately.

-I have to reckon that my standard in cars is much lower than yours. I'll get my first proper car next week after 10 years with an opel corsa 50CV-

 

My dad just got one too... a Designo edition CLS500 (I think) down in Naples Florida. I haven't seen pictures yet, but that is one SMOKIN' HOT Benz!

Benz is really firing on all cylinders while Chris Bangle continues to screw up BMW.

-Daniel

 

Imo the interior materials look/feel cheap, the back seat has NO headroom and the high doors reminded me of riding in the back of one of those Police cars. Couldn't wait to get out.
MB quality is down the tubes why buy a headache?

 

Hmmm......a little youthful indiscretion there??

 

I really don't understand the Chris Bangle hatred. I an neutral on BMW's styling, but then again, I've never owned one and won't in the near future. Same w/ Benz.

But how does someone love Mercedes styling but invoke Bangle's name in disgust?

The "styles" look very similar to me, each with their own touches.

I guess I don't have a refined eye. I rarely see a car whose styling disgusts me. Scion notwithstanding.

edit: And that MB is gorgeous.

 

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Its because we just expected MORE from BMW.


BMWs should look better than this. Its disappointing when you have loved them since the 2002s and 3.0CSs.

They, seemingly have forsaken their enthusiast core in order to appeal to the soccer moms with this pathetic styling and auto transmissions.

There's not a BMW made that I would want, and thats a sad statement as they have always been one of my very fav companies.

 

Mr. G, I didn't know until this weekend, when another Fchatter and I were discussing 0846, that you were a director. As if we didn't already think of you as a renaissance man.

 

Finally, Dad figured out how to use his digital camera! Here's a CLS500 Designo, for your viewing pleasure:
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I just bought a Silver/Charcoal CLS55 about a week ago. Already has 800 miles on it and I love it. The car is based on the E-class, but in my opinion drives considerably better and the looks are awesome (IMO, of course). The back seat is quite limited however; no headroom at all.