Thinking about leaving for a little while
08-03-2006, 03:32 PM
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4 more lease payments left and I'm considering leaving BMW for a 2.5 - 3 years. I like variety and change in my life and can't see releasing the same car. It is unfortanate because I really do like the car and haven't seen anything that really excites me. I am considering a CL 500. BTW, the 6 doesn't do it for me (I'm not sure why) and I don't want to get the 7 until the new model comes out in another year or so. The 3s are too small. I'm thinking about test driving the CL:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/rev...cedes-cl-class/
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/rev...cedes-cl-class/
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08-03-2006, 03:42 PM
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Have you thought about the CLS500? I think that looks much better than the CL500.
08-03-2006, 04:07 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Monaco Blue
My wife has a 2006 CLS500.
Pros: 300+ Horsies, looks.
Cons: If you are over 6 ft, the raked-back windshield makes ingress/egress a headbanging affair.
cluttered dash, complicated software. Still takes me the manual and about 10 minutes to reset the
clock.
eats tires voraciously
Numerous annoying minor defects over the last 18 months
Service is a nightmare...Service Reps are overworked and stressed out.
C.
Pros: 300+ Horsies, looks.
Cons: If you are over 6 ft, the raked-back windshield makes ingress/egress a headbanging affair.
cluttered dash, complicated software. Still takes me the manual and about 10 minutes to reset the
clock.
eats tires voraciously
Numerous annoying minor defects over the last 18 months
Service is a nightmare...Service Reps are overworked and stressed out.
C.
08-03-2006, 04:17 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Do you need a 4 door car? if so I second the CLS. If not take a look into Porsche.
08-03-2006, 04:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='318767' date='Aug 3 2006, 05:17 PM
......If not take a look into Porsche.
08-03-2006, 07:26 PM
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If its the upcoming model of the CL then definitely... Or the new S-Class would be the second best... CLS doesn't really attract me, too many minor imperfections on designs..
08-03-2006, 07:34 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by kmslo530i' post='318768' date='Aug 3 2006, 05:20 PM
CAYMAN, CAYMAN, CAYMAN.......Something like that??
Haha for him 997tt... for me Cayman.
08-03-2006, 08:09 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by redondoman' post='318742' date='Aug 3 2006, 04:32 PM
4 more lease payments left and I'm considering leaving BMW for a 2.5 - 3 years. I like variety and change in my life and can't see releasing the same car. It is unfortanate because I really do like the car and haven't seen anything that really excites me. I am considering a CL 500. BTW, the 6 doesn't do it for me (I'm not sure why) and I don't want to get the 7 until the new model comes out in another year or so. The 3s are too small. I'm thinking about test driving the CL:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/rev...cedes-cl-class/
Suggestions???
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/rev...cedes-cl-class/
Suggestions???
08-03-2006, 09:08 PM
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My Ride: Black on Black 545i Auto, Sport, NAV, Sirius, Cold Weather
Wifey drives an X5 4.4 with Sport
After going through MB hell myelf, ANYTHING other than MB. Porsche, even (gasp) Audi is better. Arrrgh! Hell a CTS-V is preferable. Or 300 SRT-8 for that matter. Don't do it. You will be sorry. After all the repairs and 3 or 4 sets of tires, you will be kicking yourself.