Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake...Your View?

[300SL]

Now, when I first saw the CLS Shooting Brake, I just thought it was another niche created by MB as that have done in the past, e.g. the R-Class (?). Also, when I first saw it, I didn't think it looked that good.

However, it has grown on me. I think it now looks excellent. The more I see it online, the more I like; not to mention that wood floor in the boot as an option. I really like that.

Is it just me? Or do others think this? What's your view?

 

[MarkCL]

No, not just you - Steve (ST4) would like to have its babies if he could ;-) Seriously though he happily have it as his next car if he could. Can't blame him, it's a unique blend of performance and practicality with AMG style What more could you want or need? Admittedly I'm still not quite there yet - hankering after an AMG CL as my next one, but if I ever did get enough disposable cash together then as a 'family car' I think it would be a hoot to say the least

Cheers,
Mark

 

[st4]

No, not just you - Steve (ST4) would like to have its babies if he could ;-) Seriously though he happily have it as his next car if he could. Can't blame him, it's a unique blend of performance and practicality with AMG style What more could you want or need? Admittedly I'm still not quite there yet - hankering after an AMG CL as my next one, but if I ever did get enough disposable cash together then as a 'family car' I think it would be a hoot to say the least

Cheers,
Mark

Words cannot describe how badly I want one and the lengths I'll go to ensure I have one.

The CLS will drive like a C class but has the trim of an S class and with estate levels of practicality.

I am it's biggest fan!!!

 

[peterwhayward]

Its something I lust after.............:lol:

 

[Biggles299]

I have just waited several years for CLS prices to fall into my range and took ownership of a gorgeous 2008 model 4 weeks ago.
I guess I have another 4 years to wait but I WILL own a shooting brake CLS !
Just as the lines of the original CLS completely captivated me, the shooting brake has done it again.

 

[st4]

I've driven two 219 CLS cars. Much stiffer body shell so very nice to drive. The 218 is stiffer than the E class on which it's based so will be a joy on the road and as an SB more than the car you could ever need or want

 

[300SL]

I am tempted by it now as well. I am suprised it grew on me. Possible new family car?

 

[aquanaut]

Its a lovely car

 

[Gkinghorn]

I like the rear of it.... I am not a fan of the very flat (jaguar like) front grill ... Would have liked to have seen the front with a more sleek line...

 

[Spannaz]

I personally think it is pure porn on 4 wheels!!
Now, if someone would like a kidney or liver in exchange i'd gladly offer one up. The fact it has 5 seats makes it perfect. I love the CLS, but impractical with 4 seats.........5 and tailgate........hmmmmmmmm oooooooooo argggggghhhhhhhhhh







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lol

 

[st4]

I am tempted by it now as well. I am suprised it grew on me. Possible new family car?

Get one, tell us all about it and how wonderful it is to make me very green with envy...

 

[Blobcat]

I've had a good luck around the 350 in Manchester a couple of times, I like the looks a great deal and if it had been available earlier this year I might have gone for one instead of my 911. Not sure if I'd go to one from my 911 but I like it enough to think about it.

 

[Kylinski]

Lovely car but . . . . strange name? Shooting Brake? I dont get it?

 

[Blobcat]

Lovely car but . . . . strange name? Shooting Brake? I dont get it?

Google is your friend

 

[orb the Impaler]

I passed one on the autoroute heading toward Calais yesterday morning and I couldn't work out what it was - I thought it said CLS on the back but I thought "How can that be?" so I was going to post on here.

Anyway - it looked excellent! Thumbs up from me.

 

[Kylinski]

Google is your friend

Google??? Thats an even worse name for a car!

Just looked it up. But to someone who doesnt know the background to the name I still say its a strange. But there are worse names for cars. Renault Wind anyone?

To me Shooting Brake sounds as if there is something 'wrong' with the car.

Lovely car all the same

 

[Naraic]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting-brake

 

[syncropaddy]

Sure how would you get a pallet of building materials in there ......

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[drmw]

sorry to be negative, but I think it one of the ugliest things on four wheels

 

[wheelie]

sorry to be negative, but I think it one of the ugliest things on four wheels

+1

Its a glorified estate car that resembles a herse ... none too keen obviously

Pete