Mcobinad
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Hello everybody,
Am a newbie on this forum and i want to thank you guys in advance for taking your opportuned time to read my post. I have got series of questions regarding the CLS500. I have never driven a
mercedes car before and i want to switch to this brand. I' m pretty much acquainted with the audi brand. The last of my Audi was the 2006 A8 4.2 V8 335 BHP. This car is a luxury car but can
quick become a monster when the extra power is needed. The only mercedes car that turns my head is the CLS, hence my reason for wanting to purchase it because of it's coupé shape like form.
There are two cars in my head and i don't know the one to choose. The Audi A8 W12 6.0 litre engine(exactly the same engine found in the continental Bentley) and the CLS500. But since my wife
wants to experience other car brands, i decided to leave the CLS500 as an option. Do you guys think the CLS will put a smile on my face compared to the W12? It's obvious that the CLS has got no
much leg room in the back seat but my twins are just 2 years old so it's not a problem. I ' m looking at the CLS500 because i wanted an extra power compared to my previous 4.2 V8. I quickly
realised that the BHP output of the audi 4.2 was higher than the CLS500. The audi is only 4.2 litre and is giving 335 BHP while the CLS is 5.0 litre and it's output is only 302 BHP. Am a little
worried regarding this difference. Does it mean the audi will be faster in the longer run? Secondly, i have also heard that the CLS500 had issues when it first came out and the following year the
model CLS55O was introduced to replace the CLS500 which is no longer in production. I do not have enough means to justify the CLS55 AMG because i have got to put away extra cash for the
servicing costs. On Autotrader, there are loads of CLS500 and only about 4 CLS550. Does it mean the CLS500 is more on the market than the CLS550? What is the difference between CLS550 and
CLS55 AMG?
What options should i be on the look out for? Are there any known issues with the CLS500? Is there bluetooth connection? How good is the sound system? I used to have the "Bose" on the A8 and
it was mind blowing and for the fact that i love music, it was an extra credit to the car. I don't know about "Harmon Kardon" sound system. How good is it? Lastly am looking at 05/06 reg, so any
relevant information regarding the 2006 CLS500 will be appreciated.
Am a newbie on this forum and i want to thank you guys in advance for taking your opportuned time to read my post. I have got series of questions regarding the CLS500. I have never driven a
mercedes car before and i want to switch to this brand. I' m pretty much acquainted with the audi brand. The last of my Audi was the 2006 A8 4.2 V8 335 BHP. This car is a luxury car but can
quick become a monster when the extra power is needed. The only mercedes car that turns my head is the CLS, hence my reason for wanting to purchase it because of it's coupé shape like form.
There are two cars in my head and i don't know the one to choose. The Audi A8 W12 6.0 litre engine(exactly the same engine found in the continental Bentley) and the CLS500. But since my wife
wants to experience other car brands, i decided to leave the CLS500 as an option. Do you guys think the CLS will put a smile on my face compared to the W12? It's obvious that the CLS has got no
much leg room in the back seat but my twins are just 2 years old so it's not a problem. I ' m looking at the CLS500 because i wanted an extra power compared to my previous 4.2 V8. I quickly
realised that the BHP output of the audi 4.2 was higher than the CLS500. The audi is only 4.2 litre and is giving 335 BHP while the CLS is 5.0 litre and it's output is only 302 BHP. Am a little
worried regarding this difference. Does it mean the audi will be faster in the longer run? Secondly, i have also heard that the CLS500 had issues when it first came out and the following year the
model CLS55O was introduced to replace the CLS500 which is no longer in production. I do not have enough means to justify the CLS55 AMG because i have got to put away extra cash for the
servicing costs. On Autotrader, there are loads of CLS500 and only about 4 CLS550. Does it mean the CLS500 is more on the market than the CLS550? What is the difference between CLS550 and
CLS55 AMG?
What options should i be on the look out for? Are there any known issues with the CLS500? Is there bluetooth connection? How good is the sound system? I used to have the "Bose" on the A8 and
it was mind blowing and for the fact that i love music, it was an extra credit to the car. I don't know about "Harmon Kardon" sound system. How good is it? Lastly am looking at 05/06 reg, so any
relevant information regarding the 2006 CLS500 will be appreciated.
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