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My dad got me to drive his CLS 320CDi down from Brum to the south today. I just had to post how brilliant it was.
Recently I've had a go in an XK (last week) and SL, but this is leagues ahead of anything else out there. A limo when you want it to be one and a sports car at other times.
Simply Brilliant!
Recently I've had a go in an XK (last week) and SL, but this is leagues ahead of anything else out there. A limo when you want it to be one and a sports car at other times.
Simply Brilliant!
They are lovely, were one of my favourites when I was working at an MB dealer, if only they would put the V8 diesel from the ML/GL420 in it would be just amazing. The AMGs are pretty special too, you don't expect that kind of performance from a decent 4 seater.
If I suddenly come into a load of money a Brabus Rocket will be mine, 811 lbft and 730Hp, 60 in 4 and 227mph top!
If I suddenly come into a load of money a Brabus Rocket will be mine, 811 lbft and 730Hp, 60 in 4 and 227mph top!
Save a few bob and buy the VW version:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070820.003/vw-passat-...
http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070820.003/vw-passat-...
Edited by Deva Link on Tuesday 21st August 13:30
markmullen said:
Paracetamol said:
would have one on the drive tomorrow if theyd make it a five seater
I had a few customers say exactly the same, there doesn't seem to be any plans to do it though, unlike the R class where everyone wanted a 7 seater and got it.markmullen said:
I presume the thinking is that it differentiates the CLS from the E class and that it would be a bit silly to have 2 very similar mid sized 5 seaters in the range.
So instead they have 2 very similar mid sized 4 door cars, one with 4 seats which costs about 10 grand more than the other one with 5 seats.markmullen said:
I presume the thinking is that it differentiates the CLS from the E class and that it would be a bit silly to have 2 very similar mid sized 5 seaters in the range.
The price and styling is the differentiator....removing a useful feature is not! Why not remove 1 wheel and make it a 3 wheeler...that should differentiate it some more!Love the CLS but agree that the lack of a 5th seat must put quite a few buyers off.
Are the CL & CLK Coupes both 5 seaters?
VW will sell you both 4 and 5 seat versions of the Phaeton and I believe that this was their attempt to increase appeal of der uber-Passat! Back to the drawing board I think.....
Are the CL & CLK Coupes both 5 seaters?
VW will sell you both 4 and 5 seat versions of the Phaeton and I believe that this was their attempt to increase appeal of der uber-Passat! Back to the drawing board I think.....
MogulBoy said:
Love the CLS but agree that the lack of a 5th seat must put quite a few buyers off.
Are the CL & CLK Coupes both 5 seaters?
VW will sell you both 4 and 5 seat versions of the Phaeton and I believe that this was their attempt to increase appeal of der uber-Passat! Back to the drawing board I think.....
The CLK is a 4 seater but its justified given its got 2 doors. An option for a 5th seat would be excellent on the CLS. Cant imagine why anyone wouldnt want to take the option!Are the CL & CLK Coupes both 5 seaters?
VW will sell you both 4 and 5 seat versions of the Phaeton and I believe that this was their attempt to increase appeal of der uber-Passat! Back to the drawing board I think.....
My CLS55 is now (after 8 weeks) nearly as it should be when collected and I do like it a lot, its very urgent when you want it to be and wafty when not.
I would like a better hi fi - the Harman is not oomphy enough (but the exhaust is a nice alternative), a better gearbox (5 speeder in mine) and it needs 19" wheels (<£4k with tyres) - and the bloody cup holder is driving me nuts as its under my left elbow.
Getting 18mpg on a 11 mile trip to work where I do use the revs when safe to do so
My mates thought of it as a grown up car - the most serious I have had (last three were GS430, 350Z roadster and 730d) and I agree - its a quality machine with a LOVELY back end (quad pipes and chrome)
At LFC on tuesday and a Brabus rocket was in the players car park on German plates - I thought it was a diesel as it had twin pipes
- what you would do with more than the 476 bhp I have now is a puzzle as you cant "rag it" anywhere it just goes too fast too quickly so waht can you do with more ooomph ?
DS
I would like a better hi fi - the Harman is not oomphy enough (but the exhaust is a nice alternative), a better gearbox (5 speeder in mine) and it needs 19" wheels (<£4k with tyres) - and the bloody cup holder is driving me nuts as its under my left elbow.
Getting 18mpg on a 11 mile trip to work where I do use the revs when safe to do so
My mates thought of it as a grown up car - the most serious I have had (last three were GS430, 350Z roadster and 730d) and I agree - its a quality machine with a LOVELY back end (quad pipes and chrome)
At LFC on tuesday and a Brabus rocket was in the players car park on German plates - I thought it was a diesel as it had twin pipes
- what you would do with more than the 476 bhp I have now is a puzzle as you cant "rag it" anywhere it just goes too fast too quickly so waht can you do with more ooomph ?DS
Diddy Haman used to have something interesting when he was here - a remember a RUF Porsche last year on german plates that has impossibly wide wheels - 325 section if I remember!
On footballers wages a car is a weeks wages or 2 weeks if your a crap player - there is no aspiration just instant gratification - bitter moi ? - never !!
I go to all home games and some aways - sit in upper centenary, first row on 18 yard line at Kop end - these are corp tickets really and a luxury but its a labour of love - if I couldnt park the car safely I doubt I would go (joke) - I park in Stanley car park which is changing to a park and ride from Manchester (it looks like) as the new stadium work starts so I got a second car park permit to cover me for the second part of the season
DS
On footballers wages a car is a weeks wages or 2 weeks if your a crap player - there is no aspiration just instant gratification - bitter moi ? - never !!
I go to all home games and some aways - sit in upper centenary, first row on 18 yard line at Kop end - these are corp tickets really and a luxury but its a labour of love - if I couldnt park the car safely I doubt I would go (joke) - I park in Stanley car park which is changing to a park and ride from Manchester (it looks like) as the new stadium work starts so I got a second car park permit to cover me for the second part of the season
DS
JOETHETOE said:
I have currently done 13000 in 8 months my ClS 320 cdi, and it hasnt missed a beat, great car versatile and fast enough when it needs to be. Also gets quite alot of attention for its price bracket.
Whatever happens you will enjoy!
Just makes me feel worse and worse I really fancy one of these but need all 5 seats (we often have grandparents staying)....FOR GOD'S SAKE MERCEDES MAKE IT WITH THE 5th SEAT!!!!! Whatever happens you will enjoy!
Paracetamol said:
JOETHETOE said:
I have currently done 13000 in 8 months my ClS 320 cdi, and it hasnt missed a beat, great car versatile and fast enough when it needs to be. Also gets quite alot of attention for its price bracket.
Whatever happens you will enjoy!
Just makes me feel worse and worse I really fancy one of these but need all 5 seats (we often have grandparents staying)....FOR GOD'S SAKE MERCEDES MAKE IT WITH THE 5th SEAT!!!!! Whatever happens you will enjoy!
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