How practical would that be for the crap roads we have here in the UK. He'd needed aligned every week due to the potholes alone.
Mercedes CLS talk to me
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How practical would that be for the crap roads we have here in the UK. He'd needed aligned every week due to the potholes alone.
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Lol nath I can imagine you in merc with your waistcoat of swag. 
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why is everyone suggesting a supra?
I've had 2, crashed both. I don't want another!
I've had 2, crashed both. I don't want another!
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i have a CLS55 AMG.
It's a great car, thunderous performance - feels quicker than my 911 turbo actually.
They look amazing for a 12k car,
Not sure what else to say, they are very thirsty - not too sure about running costs yet as i've not used it an awful lot. It's very comfy for my plymouth - chester weekly run though.
It's a great car, thunderous performance - feels quicker than my 911 turbo actually.
They look amazing for a 12k car,
Not sure what else to say, they are very thirsty - not too sure about running costs yet as i've not used it an awful lot. It's very comfy for my plymouth - chester weekly run though.
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From what I recall it's based on the E Class, but coming later on managed to avoid most of the wiring/electronics issues the E was all about when it came out.
Uncertain but I think the 5.0/5.5 has the airmatic - is it airmatic, or whatever it's called - whereas it's optional on the 350.
I forget what else, CGI appears to be a lot more worthwhile than the previous 3.5, same as with the 5.5 vs 5.0 in my opinion.
Uncertain but I think the 5.0/5.5 has the airmatic - is it airmatic, or whatever it's called - whereas it's optional on the 350.
I forget what else, CGI appears to be a lot more worthwhile than the previous 3.5, same as with the 5.5 vs 5.0 in my opinion.
Was ferried about for about 2 weeks in an AMG CLS, it was very nice, the brakes were amazing. Not sure about the non AMG ones, go big or go home mate. Both engines could get you in trouble if you prat about, so I would want one with the wheels/suspension/brakes to aid me in my times of need rather than relying on the standard non AMG non genuinely sporty equipment.
Finally a good post
Pics please
Not sure I'd be stretching to an AMG version though
Just don't get a V6 or you will always be hankering for a V8.
The CLS's I have been in have been lovely, but they will change your driving style to one of sedate wafting, probably a good thing.
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I always think that, if you gonna get a Merc, it has to be a V8.
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Hmm CLS AMG 55 seem to hover around 15K
Will test drive a few variants I think.
Will test drive a few variants I think.
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Sometimes he thinks he lives in Tokyo.
As someone said Earlier, 335i? I mean, I love V8s, but it will be faster, cheaper...ish?
Unless you're just after a big V8 Barge to woft in, then go for it.
Yeah a common ole 3 series or a CLS, would be no comparison for me. As good as the 3 series is, it will just be another 3 series on the road which most couldn't tell from a 320D. The CLS at least has a degree of exclusivity.
Oh and good luck beating a CLS55 in a 335i at the traffic light GP
Faster it is not.
My choice wouldn't be a CLS, i'd change up to one of the above personally.
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Yeah I do man!
Yeah but I have been driving a hybrid honda fairly sedately for the last year.