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New Mercedes CLS

Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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New Mercedes CLS

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=09613208

Supposed to go after the new 6 series, even though its 4 door and its even longer and wider than the E class. Powered by a TT diesel I6 producing 265 hp and 413 lb ft
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:53 AM
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sniff, even mention of 500hp version amg....

god i wish i was rich.
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 04:04 AM
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i'm confused. how is it a coupe if it has 4 doors?
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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Cool

Diesel engines have come a long way from the smoking, noisy slugs to the cars of today...

I don't think it looks very good, but I'll reserve my final judgement until I see bigger and better pictures.

So far I've always liked pretty much each and every model Benz has ever produced, so I'm hoping I'll like this one too.

I'll never have the $$$ to buy it, though...

TS
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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I don't see how this car really fits into their lineup. So its supposed to fit between the CLK and CL, is there really a market for a 4 door in between those two? If people wanted a coupe, they'd buy a real coupe. Plus, who are they kidding by calling this thing a coupe? 4 doors = sedan, no exceptions. Also, why the hell is MB adopting styling cues from Jaguar? They're freaking Mercedes Benz! Come up with your own original design for crying out loud!
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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in the pic in that link, it looks similar to a Lexus or Toyota Camry
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