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Old 15th March 2005, 20:56   #1
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Pics: Merc CLS 500 spotted (Post all CLS sightings here).

Hey fellows, here's some fresh news. I was driving down Cadell Road towards Prabhadevi at about 8.25pm and stopped at the Kirti College signal. There was a silver car facing me with its Xenon headlamp glowing. I dismissed it as a Sonata V6 at first. A second glance however, revealed a temporary numberplate and 3 point star on the grill. It suddenly struck me, that I was staring at none other than the new Mercedes CLS a.k.a. Jaguar fighter! As the light turned green I slowly drove past it. Boy, does it look good! It's clear what Mercedes are trying to do - take on the Brits at their own game of styling. The rear is similar to certain Astons and the Jaguar XK. The side view is pretty sexy too. Sad I couldn't stop any longer to admire this amazing car.
I had never liked the looks of this car when I saw it in pictures. Now that I have seen it in flesh and blood, I have no hesitation in stating that it's certainly the best looking Mercedes along with the W126 S Class and R129 SL.
P.S. Sorry guys, there was just no time to click pics.

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Old 15th March 2005, 20:58   #2
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Awesome piece of news . Aparently another sighting has been reported that of a CLS 500 at Le Meridian

Now to get the cam in action

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Old 15th March 2005, 21:00   #3
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Wow!! The CLS according to me is a different and a good looking Merc in the new era. So now there are 3 favorite new Mercs in my list the G Class, CL and the CLS
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Old 15th March 2005, 21:34   #4
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Waiting for the pics....

i've heard good things about the CLS. but when did they launch the car in India?

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Old 15th March 2005, 21:37   #5
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Hey Aditya....this is really some striking news!!!

ClS is one of my favourites too.....does anyone know how much would it retail here for??
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WoW The CLS is probably one of the best looking cars i hv ever come across. I saw it in dubai in december and i couldnt take my eyes off it... a complete Stunner of a car. Some1 pls hunt that beast down and take some pics with more info!
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Awesome news,

I wonder if our friend "S350L-E240" is reading this thinking "dayam...someone beat me to the CLS" !!

How has MB addressed quality issues on the CLS btw? is it one of the new "bug free/flaw free" mercs that they have been promising their new generation will be....or is this car only half way there?

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Old 16th March 2005, 01:16   #8
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when i seen the
the merc CLS 500 at carter road last night
i did nt have a chance to get any pics
because i mistook it for a sonata
but it really looks amazing
has twin exhausts
in simple words
mindblowing
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Old 16th March 2005, 03:21   #9
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I sat in a Merc CLS500 at the Minneapolis Auto Show yesterday. Very nice car. Too much wood inside though. One CLS is also rumoured to have arrived in Bangladesh.
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Old 16th March 2005, 05:45   #10
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wow..the CLS just came out in dealers in the US..cant believe it made it to india that quick!
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Old 16th March 2005, 09:59   #11
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Here is the car. In two months time on your showrooms. CBU. Price on road not clear till now cause 2-3% increase for all cars from April 05.






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wow...thats one hot baby..!! looks awesome wondering what would be its price range...
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The car is very beautiful indeed

One CLS 55 AMG for me please !!

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Old 16th March 2005, 11:12   #14
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wow already rolling in india. good news pics would be better though. hehehe.
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Originally Posted by Rehaan
Awesome news,

I wonder if our friend "S350L-E240" is reading this thinking "dayam...someone beat me to the CLS" !!

glad to know he's still on the forum,any one in touch with him?
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