Next Mercedes CL Spied!- Part 1












Codenamed C216, we caught the 2007 Mercedes CL nearly naked and way before its expected debut at either the NAIAS in Detroit or the Geneva Motor Show in 2006, and will go on sale shortly afterwards.

Mildly disguised with only matt-textured black tape attempting to hide the shapes of the lights, rear window and other styling cues, but it’s not very hard to see the true lines underneath.

Slightly bigger and with a more aggressive stance, features may include drive-by-wire, an automatic lane guidance system and active steering, as well as parking assist cameras in the side mirrors and front grille.

Engine offerings are expected to include a new 480-hp direction-injection 5.5-liter V8 for the new CL550, with the CL600 equipped with the current 5.5-liter V12 twin-turbo. The AMG version will be powered by a normally aspirated 500HP 6.3L V8.

Brenda Priddy & Company

Next Mercedes CL Spied!- Part 2

Homer008Homer008 - 5/13/2005 4:25:35 PM
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Acura RL already have drive-by-wire, an automatic lane guidance system. Auto. lane guidance sys. was available on the RL models since last year!
am, i not right?


Homer008Homer008 - 5/13/2005 4:25:35 PM
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Acura RL already have drive-by-wire, an automatic lane guidance system. Auto. lane guidance sys. was available on the RL models since last year!
am, i not right?


Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 12:23:38 AM
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Fundamentals of Toyota from the gicko was not to build anything wild..Their primary goal was to build "Main Stream" cars. Majority of the World Population falls into this category. And they stuck with it and currently profiting $16 billion a year! Enough to buyout GM, Ford and Chrysler with a single years worth of profit!

Finally $16 Billion per year and current 9 million cars sold worldwide (only 2nd to G.M.) and its hybrid leap frogging in sales (100,000 hybrids sold by Toyota alone as of this year) it is unwise to criticize soon to be #1 Automanufacturer in the Planet!

001 Buster, you always have a negative little comments on the Lexus and "Land of Rising Sun" as you've stated...copying Mercedes Benz. Well, if you've read what I typed above..you should finally realize that you don't stand ground to say such!

You've stated: "Remember that the Land of the rising sun was the FIRST to copy off Mercedes. The Lexus 400 and leter, the Accord Coupe rear lights and sleek look, the G35/M45 sclupted hood and overall look and dimensions and impressions smack of C-class and E-class." <---I'm getting tired of these bulls..t comments. Get real! So what? If Toyota is guilty of this, so be it! It doesn't really matter does it? Was it so wrong to design a car to be in a mainstream, 001Buster????!!! You decide next time before your usual Toyota/Lexus/Japanese/Korean car bashing continue.
Thank You.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 12:23:38 AM
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Fundamentals of Toyota from the gicko was not to build anything wild..Their primary goal was to build "Main Stream" cars. Majority of the World Population falls into this category. And they stuck with it and currently profiting $16 billion a year! Enough to buyout GM, Ford and Chrysler with a single years worth of profit!

Finally $16 Billion per year and current 9 million cars sold worldwide (only 2nd to G.M.) and its hybrid leap frogging in sales (100,000 hybrids sold by Toyota alone as of this year) it is unwise to criticize soon to be #1 Automanufacturer in the Planet!

001 Buster, you always have a negative little comments on the Lexus and "Land of Rising Sun" as you've stated...copying Mercedes Benz. Well, if you've read what I typed above..you should finally realize that you don't stand ground to say such!

You've stated: "Remember that the Land of the rising sun was the FIRST to copy off Mercedes. The Lexus 400 and leter, the Accord Coupe rear lights and sleek look, the G35/M45 sclupted hood and overall look and dimensions and impressions smack of C-class and E-class." <---I'm getting tired of these bulls..t comments. Get real! So what? If Toyota is guilty of this, so be it! It doesn't really matter does it? Was it so wrong to design a car to be in a mainstream, 001Buster????!!! You decide next time before your usual Toyota/Lexus/Japanese/Korean car bashing continue.
Thank You.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 8:38:15 PM
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yeah! 001Buster<--piece of trash! You are absolutely right and can't argue with ya..We as in ppl wearing Seiko (again Japanes Brand of course as 001Buster's favorite subj. to have something aways negative on) are classless souls like you said. I don't have Rolex and you are right 001Buster <--piece of s..t Like you said, i'm just settling for mediocracy in life. So, do you own a Rolex? Do you drive an Enzo Ferrari, do you own every Gucci? B/c like you said..don't settle for average (referring to stuffs of man-made)..you know what? You are bigger idiot than I thought.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 8:38:15 PM
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yeah! 001Buster<--piece of trash! You are absolutely right and can't argue with ya..We as in ppl wearing Seiko (again Japanes Brand of course as 001Buster's favorite subj. to have something aways negative on) are classless souls like you said. I don't have Rolex and you are right 001Buster <--piece of s..t Like you said, i'm just settling for mediocracy in life. So, do you own a Rolex? Do you drive an Enzo Ferrari, do you own every Gucci? B/c like you said..don't settle for average (referring to stuffs of man-made)..you know what? You are bigger idiot than I thought.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 4:03:12 AM
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Fundamentals of Toyota from the gicko was not to build anything wild..Their primary goal was to build "Main Stream" cars. Majority of the World Population falls into this category. And they stuck with it and currently profiting $16 billion a year! Enough to buyout GM, Ford and Chrysler with a single years worth of profit!

Finally $16 Billion per year and current 9 million cars sold worldwide (only 2nd to G.M.) and its hybrid leap frogging in sales (100,000 hybrids sold by Toyota alone as of this year) it is unwise to criticize soon to be #1 Automanufacturer in the Planet!

This should wake you up for good and shut your little trash mouth for awhile hopefully! Every blog are genuine and true. Most aren't my opinions but only facts. I have no issue such as 001Buster who is bashing without any purpose. I try not to bash anyone but reveal the truth behine unturned stone.

Trust me, I don't have a "huge fire inside of me" for these silly crap blogs, oo1buster but it seems to me rather you certainly do! B/c I finally cracked your egg and showed it to the rest with PROOF unlike you.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 4:03:12 AM
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Fundamentals of Toyota from the gicko was not to build anything wild..Their primary goal was to build "Main Stream" cars. Majority of the World Population falls into this category. And they stuck with it and currently profiting $16 billion a year! Enough to buyout GM, Ford and Chrysler with a single years worth of profit!

Finally $16 Billion per year and current 9 million cars sold worldwide (only 2nd to G.M.) and its hybrid leap frogging in sales (100,000 hybrids sold by Toyota alone as of this year) it is unwise to criticize soon to be #1 Automanufacturer in the Planet!

This should wake you up for good and shut your little trash mouth for awhile hopefully! Every blog are genuine and true. Most aren't my opinions but only facts. I have no issue such as 001Buster who is bashing without any purpose. I try not to bash anyone but reveal the truth behine unturned stone.

Trust me, I don't have a "huge fire inside of me" for these silly crap blogs, oo1buster but it seems to me rather you certainly do! B/c I finally cracked your egg and showed it to the rest with PROOF unlike you.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 6:28:33 AM
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Car and Driver's May Results

Jaguar S-type 4.2 VDP Edition (8th Place)
Highs: Supple ride, smooth powertrain, elegant interior.
Lows: Not that fast, not that roomy, not that young.
The Verdict: Still a charming car for those with subtle sensibilities.


Cadillac STS V-8 (7th Place)
Highs: Punchy motor, plenty of room, friendly ergonomics.
Lows: Polarizing looks, sofa-like seating, relentless understeer.
The Verdict: Tries to pass for European, and almost makes it.

BMW 530i (6th Place)
Highs: Amazing interior space, exemplary chassis calibrations, good balance.

Lows: Weak performance, pigheaded manumatic, quirky cup holders, iDrive.

The Verdict: Still a driver's car.


Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (5th Place)
Highs: Attractive styling, detailed interior, four-wheel traction, good power.

Lows: Controversial nose, overly sensitive throttle and brake responses, a tad sterile.

The Verdict: A paragon of all-season high-performance luxury.

Mercedes-Benz E350 (4th Place)
Highs: Effortless engine torque, great roadgoing poise.

Lows: Overly managed chassis, resists being chucked around.

The Verdict: A good, solid, safe, rewarding car with mainstream attributes.

Lexus GS430 (3rd Place)
Highs: Exquisitely smooth mechanical interface, refined operations, excellent performance.

Lows: Too much sensory deprivation for some.

The Verdict: Almost too subtle for the talking primates who buy cars.

Acura RL (2nd Place)
Highs: Nimble handling, strong high-rpm thrust, comfy seats and ride, great value.

Lows: Not much low-end torque, wide gear-ratio stack, rear seat could be bigger.

The Verdict: A bit of everything in this artful concoction.

Infiniti M45 Sport (First Place)
Highs: Kick-ass engine, telepathic transmission, athletic chassis, voluminous interior.

Lows: Sport package gives a firm ride, interior décor lacks finesse.

The Verdict: Puts the sports back into sports sedan—with a sledgehammer
Here it is, folks: Infiniti's take-no-prisoners assault on the sports-luxoid segment. More power, more space, more right-now response to the driver's wishes. It's a heady cocktail of rumbling V-8 thrust, clawing big-tire grip, and let's-go chassis exuberance.
What's not to like? For us, hardly anything. Out here at the Lunatic Fringe Café, the customers are all looking for extreme involvement with vehicles that are fast and responsive, cars with tons of grip and tautly cinched ride motions. That's not to say the M45 is incapable of conveying sensitive passengers into town for tea, or whatever, because it can. The 335-hp V-8 has ample torque and abundant civility and will rumble about politely running chores. The five-speed automatic plays along, too, slurring smoothly from one ratio to another as needed.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 6:28:33 AM
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Car and Driver's May Results

Jaguar S-type 4.2 VDP Edition (8th Place)
Highs: Supple ride, smooth powertrain, elegant interior.
Lows: Not that fast, not that roomy, not that young.
The Verdict: Still a charming car for those with subtle sensibilities.


Cadillac STS V-8 (7th Place)
Highs: Punchy motor, plenty of room, friendly ergonomics.
Lows: Polarizing looks, sofa-like seating, relentless understeer.
The Verdict: Tries to pass for European, and almost makes it.

BMW 530i (6th Place)
Highs: Amazing interior space, exemplary chassis calibrations, good balance.

Lows: Weak performance, pigheaded manumatic, quirky cup holders, iDrive.

The Verdict: Still a driver's car.


Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (5th Place)
Highs: Attractive styling, detailed interior, four-wheel traction, good power.

Lows: Controversial nose, overly sensitive throttle and brake responses, a tad sterile.

The Verdict: A paragon of all-season high-performance luxury.

Mercedes-Benz E350 (4th Place)
Highs: Effortless engine torque, great roadgoing poise.

Lows: Overly managed chassis, resists being chucked around.

The Verdict: A good, solid, safe, rewarding car with mainstream attributes.

Lexus GS430 (3rd Place)
Highs: Exquisitely smooth mechanical interface, refined operations, excellent performance.

Lows: Too much sensory deprivation for some.

The Verdict: Almost too subtle for the talking primates who buy cars.

Acura RL (2nd Place)
Highs: Nimble handling, strong high-rpm thrust, comfy seats and ride, great value.

Lows: Not much low-end torque, wide gear-ratio stack, rear seat could be bigger.

The Verdict: A bit of everything in this artful concoction.

Infiniti M45 Sport (First Place)
Highs: Kick-ass engine, telepathic transmission, athletic chassis, voluminous interior.

Lows: Sport package gives a firm ride, interior décor lacks finesse.

The Verdict: Puts the sports back into sports sedan—with a sledgehammer
Here it is, folks: Infiniti's take-no-prisoners assault on the sports-luxoid segment. More power, more space, more right-now response to the driver's wishes. It's a heady cocktail of rumbling V-8 thrust, clawing big-tire grip, and let's-go chassis exuberance.
What's not to like? For us, hardly anything. Out here at the Lunatic Fringe Café, the customers are all looking for extreme involvement with vehicles that are fast and responsive, cars with tons of grip and tautly cinched ride motions. That's not to say the M45 is incapable of conveying sensitive passengers into town for tea, or whatever, because it can. The 335-hp V-8 has ample torque and abundant civility and will rumble about politely running chores. The five-speed automatic plays along, too, slurring smoothly from one ratio to another as needed.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 7:05:03 AM
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Sorry for cursing. But, I still think you are an idiot :)


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 7:05:03 AM
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Sorry for cursing. But, I still think you are an idiot :)


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 7:42:59 AM
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As soon as you made your point 001Buster..I soon begin to have a vision inside of my mind. It was a 6-flags commercial w/a dorky bald skinny old guy with glasses started to dance to the beat of music.



Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 7:42:59 AM
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As soon as you made your point 001Buster..I soon begin to have a vision inside of my mind. It was a 6-flags commercial w/a dorky bald skinny old guy with glasses started to dance to the beat of music.



macbjgmacbjg - 5/16/2005 7:07:31 PM
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Reminds me of an old Mitsubishi Eclipse.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 9:44:48 PM
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Lexus, Infiniti and Acura is the new world leader in luxury and have been for awhile. Truth is that none others have even came close to matching its style, elegance, fit and finish, Rock Solid reliability, Value, Customer service etc.
End.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/16/2005 9:44:48 PM
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Lexus, Infiniti and Acura is the new world leader in luxury and have been for awhile. Truth is that none others have even came close to matching its style, elegance, fit and finish, Rock Solid reliability, Value, Customer service etc.
End.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/17/2005 1:57:02 AM
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Impressed on Audi's rock-solid build unlike others..and you forgot to mention its got a 4 wheel drive!


Homer008Homer008 - 5/17/2005 1:57:02 AM
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Impressed on Audi's rock-solid build unlike others..and you forgot to mention its got a 4 wheel drive!


Homer008Homer008 - 5/17/2005 10:04:55 PM
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Bring me your proof not what you think or should be..I always do and back it up.



Homer008Homer008 - 5/17/2005 10:04:55 PM
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Bring me your proof not what you think or should be..I always do and back it up.



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