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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Resurrected from the dead? The new 07 MB CL looks like the Lincoln Mark VIII

When I first saw pics of the new 2007 Mercedes Benz CL coupe, I thought it looked awfully like the defunct Lincoln Mark VIII. Even if it doesn't, I don't think the new MB CL is a particularly inspired looking vehicle especially with those wretched spoke rims.

What do you think?
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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eh not quite.
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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^ +1. it looks funny, but it doesnt look like the Mark VIII
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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the body shape / profile are similar but the mercedes definitly has more style and flair. i dont like either one though
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Very sedate, looks like traffic. Sort of like you don't want to be noticed or stand out - looks perfect for a mid-level, accounting and finance, computer and office sort of person who doesn't want to be accused of anything. Perfect for 30-50 years old, drives freeways in crowded citys - sort of a vehicle equal to the old grey-flannel-suit. Brief case on wheels. Does it have luxury inside?
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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MB is making some nasty wheels xP maybe theyre tryin to make it so ugly that u'd want to upgrade to the AMG wheels? cuz these days every MB has AMG wheels on their car whether its AMG or not
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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now this looks sweet,
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