CLS [Official] Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257)

[Deleted member 1071]

...once again reminded just how stunning the C257 CLS can be if tastefully configured:

 

[martinbo]

...once again reminded just how stunning the C257 CLS can be if tastefully configured:

Saw a CLS 53 AMG the other day. It's actually a very pretty looking thing. Totally unfairly maligned on the Net.

 

[trader1]

I picked up the car 3 months ago but did not get a chance to upload some pics. So far it’s been a phenomenal cruiser and great all rounder without sacrificing the sporty qualities that one would expect in an amg. A bit of that split personality aspect is in play here. Under hard acceleration it has a nice raspy exhaust sound, the inline 6 pulls nicely and the shifts are nice and crisp with a “thud” effect to them. Love the interior it feels very well built and the designo flowing lines trim elevates it a level Imo. The feedback has been good and I’ve gotten a lot of positive random comments and inquiries. It feels a lot like the 16 s7 I had without that v8 growl but the 2 cars are pretty good substitutes. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Threw in a group pic for good measure

 

[fortuner]

Congrats stunning machine.

 

[sako97]

I picked up the car 3 months ago but did not get a chance to upload some pics. So far it’s been a phenomenal cruiser and great all rounder without sacrificing the sporty qualities that one would expect in an amg. A bit of that split personality aspect is in play here. Under hard acceleration it has a nice raspy exhaust sound, the inline 6 pulls nicely and the shifts are nice and crisp with a “thud” effect to them. Love the interior it feels very well built and the designo flowing lines trim elevates it a level Imo. The feedback has been good and I’ve gotten a lot of positive random comments and inquiries. It feels a lot like the 16 s7 I had without that v8 growl but the 2 cars are pretty good substitutes. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Threw in a group pic for good measure

Wow, that’s a gorgeous spec. Enjoy

I instantly recognize SI and Maywood

 

[sako97]

The CLS53 glides on the autobahn so smoothly at high speed, pretty unreal.

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That’s a Mercedes speciality, high speed stability.

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Yeah, he’s talking calmly going 270 km/h like he’s going 100 km/h. MB is untouched in this aspect across the board.

 

[trader1]

Wow, that’s a gorgeous spec. Enjoy

I instantly recognize SI and Maywood

Thanks! Lol too funny. Good eye. It’s the car wash on Jefferson by the old Angelina’s

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Thanks! Lol too funny. Good eye. It’s the car wash on Jefferson by the old Angelina’s

Beautiful car mate. Congratulations.

Any reason youd didn't opt for another S7?

What's your impression of the ride quality in the real world?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I picked up the car 3 months ago but did not get a chance to upload some pics. So far it’s been a phenomenal cruiser and great all rounder without sacrificing the sporty qualities that one would expect in an amg. A bit of that split personality aspect is in play here. Under hard acceleration it has a nice raspy exhaust sound, the inline 6 pulls nicely...

Excellent choice, Sir !

 

[martinbo]

Splendid machine @trader1 - congrats and thanks for sharing.

 

[trader1]

Beautiful car mate. Congratulations.

Any reason youd didn't opt for another S7?

What's your impression of the ride quality in the real world?

Thanks bud. So I’ve had the itch to own a Mercedes again now that imo it’s “back” from the dark days. I just like what they’re doing with style, perceived quality, engines and rebuilding brand equity etc. It’s been 7 years since I sold the last amg and with my childhood obsession for my mb the time had come. Also I have worries about interior quality etc on the new Audis post diesel gate but maybe that’s just me.
Oh yes the ride. Love it, not too firm not too soft just right for me. Even with the 20s and rfts. It just soakes up the miles and has that mb of old solidity. Maybe not “bank vault” but you get the idea.

 

[trader1]

Splendid machine @trader1 - congrats and thanks for sharing.

Thanks for that. Yep I like to share every time.

 

[hovabongZA]

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Merc1]

What is that color?

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[sako97]

What is that color?

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Arabian grey from the 70’s.

 

[hannaz]

Arabian grey from the 70’s.

It’s a trending young colour which is seen in lot of aspiring sporty brands.

 

[Yaz]

Beautiful color. Resembles nardo grey, just lighter.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Those kind of colours make me think of primer.

 

[Merc1]

Porsche has a similar color I believe, called Chalk.

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