Jeremy Clarkson adores Mercedes CL600 but says ride is flawed

The author mentions that one should opt for the V12 or be considered a failure in life. He fails to mention that the V12 itself is a failure as it is a SOHC engine with only 3 valves per cylinder. I'd rather have the DOHC V8 with 4 valves per cylinder as I do not wish to be seen as being technology deficient.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/12/2007 5:26:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

It's a great car and don't you forget it!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/12/2007 9:12:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Only Aladdins magic carpet has a better ride, Stunning car from the best auto maker in the world.

GO BENZ.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/12/2007 9:42:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hyundai= why don't you just relax and take it easy.
You see I drive a 2005 Black 500SL and completely love my car, it doesn't miss a beat. Can’t I express my love without someone knocking me in the head about it?

Fair go.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 12:46:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

This is presence. If I could afford a CL600 in Europe I would go for it. Instead I ordered the also very powerful and fast CL500.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 2:43:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I prefer the old CL as opposed to the new 1. (the new 1) = I like the rear, but the front is terrible! The old CL circular lights were muchhhh better! To me, the new CL looks like an extended version of a the CLS, which is literally a boat!

— farhank420 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 7:26:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The CL is the only Benz I like but the LS600h is more environmentally friendly and performs better.

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 8:26:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

The CL is a very impressive automobile.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 8:51:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I find these top end Merc's to be even more appealing than Bentley's/RR's, etc.

Although when it comes to style and curb appeal in this price range, I LOOVE the Maserati Quattroporte (although it competes with the 7, S class, etc., it sort of stands alone so I feel just fine metioning it here). Someone give this car some credit - the interior is gorgeous! An the sound of an Italian car purring....love it.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 10:14:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The new CL is one of the finest examples of automobile technology to ever leave Stuttgart. The CL600's only drawback is the lack of the body "sport package" in the US market. Short of that, it is sleek, fast and the most well built Benz in recent memory.

— MBZFAN (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2007 9:58:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1