New Mercedes CLS500
01-31-2005, 09:51 PM
#1
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60
What do you guys think? I sort of like it. It will need to grow on most though.
The "4 door coupe" designation is a little "interesting".
I'd take the E60 any day though. The CLS reminds me of the old Audi A6 in appearance.
Still somewhat interesting though...
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/models/CLS500C.jsp
The "4 door coupe" designation is a little "interesting".
I'd take the E60 any day though. The CLS reminds me of the old Audi A6 in appearance.
Still somewhat interesting though...
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/models/CLS500C.jsp
01-31-2005, 09:57 PM
#3
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Los Angeles. CA
Posts: 2,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
I think its gorgeous, but its a completely different car from the E60. It has the interior space of the new 3 series. It has a wooden console between the two rear seats so its only a 4 seater. I'll bet that 500 in the small chassy kicks ass, but I I don't know how much fun it would be to drive. Mercedes have never done it for me as a driver.
02-01-2005, 06:02 AM
#5
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posts: 591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got a chance to see one last week. It's an interesting concept, the only observation is that it will be tight fit for tall drivers. I'm 6'5" and basically had no headroom, and there is no way anyone would be able to sit behind me. The interior and the look and feel of the current E-class cars.
It will be interesting to see who buys this car and how they hold there value.
The dealer did mention that they would only be bringing a total of 1400 CLS55's into the US! That limited number may cause them to hold there value better than expected.
Cheers
It will be interesting to see who buys this car and how they hold there value.
The dealer did mention that they would only be bringing a total of 1400 CLS55's into the US! That limited number may cause them to hold there value better than expected.
Cheers
02-01-2005, 06:07 AM
#6
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Bokke' date='Feb 1 2005, 08:02 AM
I got a chance to see one last week.? It's an interesting concept, the only observation is that it will be tight fit for tall drivers.? I'm 6'5" and basically had no headroom, and there is no way anyone would be able to sit behind me.? The interior and the look and feel of the current E-class cars.
It will be interesting to see who buys this car and how they hold there value.
The dealer did mention that they would only be bringing a total of 1400 CLS55's into the US!? That limited number may cause them to hold there value better than expected.
Cheers
It will be interesting to see who buys this car and how they hold there value.
The dealer did mention that they would only be bringing a total of 1400 CLS55's into the US!? That limited number may cause them to hold there value better than expected.
Cheers
[snapback]85536[/snapback]
I'd pass...too many compromises on a car that is ultimately not a driving machine.
02-01-2005, 10:26 AM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
The rear of CLS looks so so ugly.. 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Thomas the Swede
Press Articles & Your Comments
0
09-13-2003 12:22 PM