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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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The rear looks like it's punched from both top and bottom for some reason.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Like i said before. CLA reminds of me this the 1st time i saw the pic of CLA. and it still looks it when i see it in person now.


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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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i would have never seen that. Still don't think their similar.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Navigation screen on CLA is the only funny thing to me about this car.
Wasn't expecting that from Benz

Like you took Garmin and taped it there or something
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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I just don't like the rear, same goes for the c-class.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MEKO
Navigation screen on CLA is the only funny thing to me about this car.
Wasn't expecting that from Benz

Like you took Garmin and taped it there or something
I could see letting it slide since it's in Mercedes' lowest tier vehicle.

But, it's in the C-Class now. The fuck?


At the other end though, besides the steering wheel, the S-Class looks boss.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 01:57 AM
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Damn that S-class. My uncle is probably gonna be putting in an order for one. When is it coming here?? Or has it already, wonder when he's gonna get it so i can see!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 02:36 AM
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TMK, they're available for order, but the first ones won't be arriving til' possibly early spring.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
At the other end though, besides the steering wheel, the S-Class looks boss.
I can vouch that the nav in the '14 S is huge & very clear.

Originally Posted by speedemon90
Damn that S-class. My uncle is probably gonna be putting in an order for one. When is it coming here?? Or has it already, wonder when he's gonna get it so i can see!
Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
TMK, they're available for order, but the first ones won't be arriving til' possibly early spring.
My grandmother got hers a couple weeks ago. '14 S550: Sport pkg, P1, etc.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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My grandmother got hers a couple weeks ago. '14 S550: Sport pkg, P1, etc.
Pics or ban

Edit: Of the S-Class, not your grandmother
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Belongs in the WTF Car of the Day thread . That just looks horrible. So does that side view shot.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Still looks better than the 4G TL
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Pics or ban

Edit: Of the S-Class, not your grandmother
I want pics of grandma
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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LOL, this is supposedly the new 2015 WRX:
With the WRX, Golf, and Mustang all coming out with new models in 2015, this season's auto shows will be great.

But I really hope the WRX turns out to more impressive than this.

Also anxiously awaiting any news of the Focus RS coming to the states.

My ST will be paid off by 2015...

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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
At the other end though, besides the steering wheel, the S-Class looks boss.
Holy shit, is that all glass now? Not a single gauge? Looks incredible.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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That S class interior is boss.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Pics or ban
It was late when I took it for a spin. I'll try to get a couple shots next time I go down to visit.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
It was late when I took it for a spin. I'll try to get a couple shots next time I go down to visit.
Ohh nice man. Yea I can't wait till he gets his so I can drive it!

He's going to be selling his 7 series. Only has 35k on it I believe. So if anyone wants it lemme know haha
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Got to work, Corvette was still there. Decided at lunch to hit up the sales office. Sit down, talk numbers & realize I'm gonna have to dish out more than I thought which makes me nervous. My consultant asks another walking by if the car is still out there to look at it. By this point, I had generally assumed it was since I saw it coming in.

Nope. Car was picked up just after 10am with the rest of wholesale.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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You missed out on it!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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That's what you get for being a sloth about it. Next time, don't hesitate
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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You missed out on it!
I suppose so, but I don't think I really had a good chance since I didn't really get to know the details on it til' Saturday evening & I didn't work til' today. I guess I could have come in Monday on my off day, just didn't cross my mind.

Think I would have just ended up taking a friend's advice; have my fun with it & flip it next year.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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friend's new ride

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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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So when're you getting yours, srika?
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Whoa

Black wheels though
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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So when're you getting yours, srika?
any decade now.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S

At the other end though, besides the steering wheel, the S-Class looks boss.
That is beautiful!
I love the huge nav screen.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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friend's new ride

Poor guy, what a shitbox...


Now post more pics!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
I could see letting it slide since it's in Mercedes' lowest tier vehicle.

But, it's in the C-Class now. The fuck?

At the other end though, besides the steering wheel, the S-Class looks boss.
May be they said, if we bring the dashboard lines around the nav screen, then it might look like BMW

Or didn't want to break the straight dashboard line... meh

S is like 2 bedroom 1 living room house

Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
I can vouch that the nav in the '14 S is huge & very clear.

My grandmother got hers a couple weeks ago. '14 S550: Sport pkg, P1, etc.
w123?

Originally Posted by srika
any decade now.
Aren't you bored of x3 yet Come on man you should drive a Huayra
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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friend's new ride

I need new friends
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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I really like that S-Class interior, but I just noticed one thing...there's still a key fob ignition. Really?
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
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Love the color, but not the black wheels.

Originally Posted by chill_dog
I really like that S-Class interior, but I just noticed one thing...there's still a key fob ignition. Really?
At least it's still better than a physical key.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I really like that S-Class interior, but I just noticed one thing...there's still a key fob ignition. Really?
My grandmother's has push-button start just like the last 2 she's had. IIRC, you could pull the button out & use the fob if you wanted, not sure if that's still the case on the '14.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MEKO
w123?
Her first was an '89 W126 420SEL
Followed by a '95 W140 S420
2 W220s ('00 & '05) both S430
An '07 W221 S550
& now her new '14 W222 S550

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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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What's the Clarkson quote where he basically says if someone doesn't care about cars, they shouldn't be allowed to drive?
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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What's the Clarkson quote where he basically says if someone doesn't care about cars, they shouldn't be allowed to drive?
Series 13, Episode 7. ~5:13 in.

"If you buy a rubbish car, what you are saying is: “I have no interest in cars.” If you have no interest in cars, you have no interest in driving. And if you have no interest in something, it means you are no good at it, which means you must have your driver’s license taken away."
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Series 13, Episode 7. ~5:13 in.

"If you buy a rubbish car, what you are saying is: “I have no interest in cars.” If you have no interest in cars, you have no interest in driving. And if you have no interest in something, it means you are no good at it, which means you must have your driver’s license taken away."
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