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Old 01-18-08, 07:15 AM
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Beautiful car but hard to beat the new CL still...There is something about big body coupes that makes it.
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I think I like it better pre-facelift.
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Old 01-18-08, 07:34 AM
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That is one beautiful car. However, the CL is in a different league. What’s so strange is that a lot people think the CLS cost more than a CL.
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That new steering wheel looks so cheap. Bleh! And why no wood on the doors? I think that looks a bit cheap as well.

Otherwise beautiful, as usual.
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That is one beautiful car. However, the CL is in a different league. What’s so strange is that a lot people think the CLS cost more than a CL.
After having seen the CL-class many times on the road, I've concluded the CL's nose looks pretty blah to me, it looks better from other angles though ...
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Old 01-18-08, 07:53 AM
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rims too big but love the car...and you are right about the front end it does look cheap.
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Old 01-18-08, 07:56 AM
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pictures dont do this car justice... it looks fine here but in real life its even better
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Old 01-18-08, 09:07 AM
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interesting. looking at the front bumper of the cls63, it looks quite different from the style of the e63, and i think this looks a lot better!

and yes, i like the steering wheel as well, very nice!
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Classy. I love it!
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Old 01-18-08, 11:59 AM
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oh CLS...how i love thee....
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even sexier!!
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Beautiful car. Love the slight facelift
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Old 01-18-08, 02:11 PM
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I'm loving the facelift interior! The center console finally has a leather top again instead of the roll wood. Hate the new steering wheels though.
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This car never did anything for me. The swoopy profile is nice...the new front looks like any other AMG face. For some reason, I really dislike the rear section and its droopy styling. The tech is nice of course.

Soon we'll be seeing four-door coupes from other makers. So the masses can have "the look".
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Old 01-18-08, 07:06 PM
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I expected (and hoped) for all new headlights and taillights when I saw "facelift". These are looking a bit dated. I still very much like the CLS but the update is barely noticible.
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