Who Else Thinks the Standard CL Looks So Boring and Dull - Page 3

Mr. Mercedes

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Originally Posted by PHYBENZ

The previous CL, I believe, was Bruno Sacco's last design.

The current on isn't a failure. It will be interesting to see how the facelift addresses some of its issues.

No it was designed by an Australian, Peter Arcadipane.

The non AMG car does not photograph well. IRL its extremely elegant. With the AMG kit it becomes WICKED!

warot

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Originally Posted by Centurion

Well how else do you expect it to look in its most bland combination of silver exterior and basic 17 inch rims. I love the car with and without AMG kit like with ever car it come down to rims and colour. Go see your local MB dealer.

While I agree with you 100 percent, it's unacceptable that the car of this price and not to mention that it is top of the line coupe for MB CAN look this dull and boring. Those rims should never be offered in the first place.

I'll agree with the others. I wouldn't touch the regular version. Slap on the AMG kit and it comes one of the hottest GT's in the world...

shonguiz

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Originally Posted by Centurion

Well how else do you expect it to look in its most bland combination of silver exterior and basic 17 inch rims. I love the car with and without AMG kit like with ever car it come down to rims and colour. Go see your local MB dealer.

Luw while i agree that the colour and rims combinaisons posted in the first pictures are really bad, i also think that you choosed very particular angles that hides the flaws of the design.

Tarek

^Even the sexiest cars on the planet has it bad angles,so i don't think he did choose the better angles for the CL,the silver and 17 wheels are the worest ever for that car.A nice dark color and 19 rims and the CL is flaming hot

Centurion

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Originally Posted by shonguiz

Luw while i agree that the colour and rims combinaisons posted in the first pictures are really bad, i also think that you choosed very particular angles that hides the flaws of the design.

Sure I picked some hot shots, I'm an MB fan after all

Just like with the S-class the design error lays in the front bumper. The overall appearance of the car is very soft and harmonic and a more fierce front bumper would have balanced the overall appearance. There's simply too much softness in the front end design, which is why many appreciate the AMG package. That's something I hope MB will correct with the facelift because it's one very gorgeous car.

SDNR

I don't think it looks dull .......but of course it looks plain next to the AMG kit.

The standard AMG kit does look good because it is not too fussy .....but the CL65 gets close to being over done.

Yaz

When you buy the CL, you're buying exclusivity. It's more exclusive than both the S and SL. I don't think buyers of this car are worried about its looks at all. I'd take this "boring" and "dull" car any day.

bum-man

Yes, we all know the CL will look dull and boring when it's painted with silver paint, is equiped with the smallest rims available, while Airmatic is set to "monster truck," and the picture is taken with a camera phone. Good job for starting a ruckus over nothing thread starter!

j/k

Well actually, not really, those are probably the worst pictures I've seen of the CL. I think the CL with classic cladding will be more appreciated as it ages particularly the CL600 with the larger 600 rims and visible tailpipes.

SDNR

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Originally Posted by martinbo

It's not just the standard CL. They all look dull and boring.

Well there's a unique point of view

MBZFAN

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Originally Posted by Yaz

When you buy the CL, you're buying exclusivity. It's more exclusive than both the S and SL. I don't think buyers of this car are worried about its looks at all. I'd take this "boring" and "dull" car any day.

Even though it may be somewhat exclusivity, don't discount aesthetics when evaluating the CL (&S) owners. I personally would not buy a CL without the "sport package", and I think the current sales of kit optioned CL & S indicate agreement with my thinking. The 2009 SL available only with the sport package is probably another example of its popularity. Then again, after everyone eventually has the sport package, it will probably become more vogue not to have it!