I am considereing selling my CLS due to various reasons, but mainly because being 6'2" with a large frame, it gets very uncomfortable for my esp on long trips. Also I am racking up the miles, already at 40K in a year and a half.

However I still really like my car, and if I get something it has to be as sporty, if not sportier than my CLS, but at the same time be comfortable enough to seat me properly ( more legroom, wider seats). I am looking to spend no more than $35K , and am considering both used and new cars.

Thanks!

 

Get a Mini-Cooper:P

 

Nice....Mini Cooper should be a nice fit!!!

I myself am in the same situation as you, I love my CL S but need the extra room as I am 6'1. I have only sat in a TLS once, but felt like it was much more comfortable in the front seat. I am considering the TL S because it is still sporty and under 35k. But I need to go test drive one first. Not sure if this helped at all, just my 2 cents.

 

G-35 ! Wonder how "roomy" it is ???

 

i'm 6'2" and i don't have any problems with my CL-S.

 

I guess the only reason I'm uncomfortable at times is that I have a 35 mile drive one way to work, and in Atlanta Traffic!!! So I'm in the car for a fairly long period of time everyday. Has anyone sat or rode in the TLS? Is it much bigger on the inside or about the same?

 

The G-35 is narrower inside than the CL--plus if you are any bigger than a toothpic, you will have a hard time using the seat adjustments--which are on the right side of the drivers seat (near the console) not on the left (where they are on 99% of other cars).

 

I think if you get the get regular TL-P, it would be much more comfortable. But if you like the sport seats, then maybe the TL-S would definitely work better for you than the CL-S. My friend has a 2000 TL-P and it's comfortable as hell compared to my CL, not that I am saying the CL-S's seats aren't comfortable, but the P and S model were designed with two different things in mind. I love the sporty feel and hold that the S seats give you!

 

So are the TLS and CLS front seats the same?

 

I believe there is a slight difference. If you look at the headrests, the TL-S's is more sharper of a mountain look while the CL-S has a more cut off look on the top and is spread out more wider. As far as the perforated leather goes, on the CL-S it goes all the way to the end whereas the TL-S ends before it hits you thighs. I will post a pic of the difference if I find it.

 

The main problem I am having is cause I have a large frame, I am very wide, my upper torso has problems fittin into the seat cause the seat protrudes forward on the sides. If I get a new car, I dont think I would go for a TL, I would prolly go for a GS430 or a Mercedes.

How big is the new Z gonna be? Most probably smaller than our CLS interior.

I hate this, I cant find anything sporty that will fit me...

 

 

The G35 Coupe is supposed to have more interior room than the sedan.

I guess we will find out in November when it arrives.