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03-24-2006, 08:50 AM
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CLS 55 AMG Photoshoot!
A bit late with this update, been sick with the flu most of the week so not much time. 
Anyway, so this is the first AMG I've ever been in - usually I aim a bit higher.  I have to admit I came away a little disappointed after spending a few hours with this car. Sure it accelerates like crazy for such a heavy car, but there is no excitement in the way it does it.....not sure how to explain but its just a little "boring" for me. :bah:
It makes a great sound when you really give it some, but just cruising around town you couldn't tell you have a supercharged V8 under the hood......kinda cool I suppose.  The interior is very nice and comfortable, but again lacking the flare and excitement of something Italian.
So in the end if I had ~$250K to spend on a car then the AMV8, 997, RS4, E60 M5 would all come before this - although I haven't been in the other cars to compare, but hopefully soon. 
All 32 high-res pics can be viewed on my website :arrow: www.ozcarsightings.com
All 32 high-res pics can be viewed on my website :arrow: www.ozcarsightings.com
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03-24-2006, 09:03 AM
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WOW :shock:
Awesome photogrpahy dingo! Thanks for the pictures. The picture of the CLS on the move is absolutely fab and so are the water side pictures! Keep up the great work!
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03-24-2006, 09:05 AM
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Thanks for the pictures Dingo! I on the other hand adore Mercedes-Benz's, especially the AMG counterparts, but everyone has their own taste in cars. Does the CLS55 cost $250k in Australia?? Anyways, I hope you feel better, and thanks again!
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03-24-2006, 09:09 AM
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swweeett .. :shock:
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Sure it accelerates like crazy for such a heavy car, but there is no excitement in the way it does it.....not sure how to explain but its just a little "boring" for me.
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maybe all the other AMG's are more boring then this one ... or maybe your red monster is way better then AMG's
cool shoot ... you lucky man lol
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03-24-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Zot09
...Does the CLS55 cost $250k in Australia?? ...
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Yes, $249,400 is the base cost - then you add options and on-road costs. This is in Aussie dollars of course, so thats about $175K USD. 
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Originally Posted by Saadie
maybe all the other AMG's are more boring then this one ... or maybe your red monster is way better then AMG's
cool shoot ... you lucky man lol |
Remember I'm comparing it mainly to Ferraris and Lambos that I have been in, so maybe I'm being harsh......I haven't been in an M5 yet but that should happen soon and then I can give a fair comparison.
I have to admit my car would be more fun on some proper roads, the CLS55 is too big and heavy for fun in the corners for my taste. However for autobahn cruising I know I'd pick the German.
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03-24-2006, 09:23 AM
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Very nice AMG, great pics Dingo, moving pic is my favorit After driving Scooby no wonder it feels to calm to you I'd take 997 too if I had to choose.
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03-24-2006, 09:48 AM
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Very nice pictures..
And of course a Scooby owner can't appreciate an AMG to the fullest
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03-24-2006, 12:18 PM
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Very well done my friend! It's always so exciting to see what other ppl manage to photoshoot like it should! Actually even if Ferraris and such might be much better, I like "different" shoots like my XJR or this CLS :good:
And to be honest, the pics are so cool that I don't bother if the car is dull.. anyway we knew it already
This one is the new one on file for the next contest, and it's an absolutely killer IMO
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03-24-2006, 12:50 PM
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WOOOOW! Awesome! Saved most of them!
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03-24-2006, 12:57 PM
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OOOHH!
Cool pics!
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03-24-2006, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TT
This one is the new one on file for the next contest, and it's an absolutely killer IMO
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Well done, nice pic !
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03-24-2006, 02:56 PM
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Sorry to hear you were sick the last days  , I missed your reply on my last post so I thought you're very busy!
Awesome photoshooting this time, perfect scenery (close to sunset ) and a nice car I like the design of the car but I for this price there are several other cars I would by first.
my fav. pic!
http://www.ozcarsightings.com/updates/CLS55/thumbs/CLS55%20AMG%20(17).jpg
thaks dingo for this nice set of photos!
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03-24-2006, 03:59 PM
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BEAUTIFUL pictures.. perfect time of day.. the lighting is perfect as well as your angles..
Keep up the great work!
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03-24-2006, 04:59 PM
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OMFG very impressive pics :shock: The scenery on the pics is awesome and fits the car very well. If this is just a hobby of yours then i would really think about becoming a professional! The pics really look fantastic aswell as the car itself!
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03-24-2006, 05:27 PM
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dingo, are you kidding me!¨?¨?¨? :shock:
the light was perfect!!!!
the first pic in the bottom row is probably the best CLS pic I have ever seen. Including a bunch of press pics.
Man, seriously, really stunning :shock: My mouth just won't shut. This pic must be in the photo of the month competiton, lol.
And I'm glad you put in an action shot 8)
Oh, and the second page, first row, last pic,.......thums up!!
Way to go 8)
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