[spinsonic]

Just an update for those who are awaiting for the 550. Other then the engine, they packaged the options different. This is what i ordered. expected delivery is end of august.

CLS550 black with ash interior
premium 2 package
-navigation
-keyless go
-active ventilated seats
-bi-xeon
-rear sunshade

amg package
-body styling
-paddle shift
-18" wheels

 

[BenzMW]

Was there a Bluetooth option for pairing the car with Bluetooth capable cell phones? (It really should be standard!)

 

[spinsonic]

Was there a Bluetooth option for pairing the car with Bluetooth capable cell phones? (It really should be standard!)

darn... totally forgot to ask the dealer. he did mentioned the premium 2 package does include cell phone pre-wire. not exactly sure what he meant. I can check with them and get back with ya.

 

[Mperor]

I asked, Bluetooth adpotor (it needs the "pre-wired" option) is a dealer option hence not listed on the order form or as factory option. Goto www.wireless4mb.com, MBUSA has a new way of handling cell phones and hand-free due to problems they had fom the previous models.

 

[Enclenta]

Congratulations on your new purchase. Hopefully I can get my hands on one too when the time comes.

 

[indostal]

how much was the price for cls 550? i'm trying to oder it as well.....

by the way...if you have the choice of getting a porsche 911 4s and cls, which one will you all choose?!! (just a random question)

 

[spinsonic]

how much was the price for cls 550? i'm trying to oder it as well.....

by the way...if you have the choice of getting a porsche 911 4s and cls, which one will you all choose?!! (just a random question)

pricing is not available yet, but i am paying $500 over invoice. i imagine it would be the same as the cls500.

porsche and mercedes are two different class of cars... cant really compare, as one is sport and the other is luxury. If i have to pick one, I would go with the benz

 

[drcypher]

Bluetooth on CLS not stock but aftermarket

Was there a Bluetooth option for pairing the car with Bluetooth capable cell phones? (It really should be standard!)

No there is no Bluetooth option on the 2006 CLS - although word is Mercedes will be going to BT in 2007+.

Having the 'phone' 'activated' is very expensive $3,000.00 in So. Cal US - also you'll end up with another phone plan and phone number for your car!!!!. I was not happy to hear these details AFTER I bought the car. Pre-sale I was led to believe all I needed was a 'cradle' for a motorola phone.

I did get an after-market wireless Bluetooth voice controller/recg system that I love for about $1k. The installed was done at my home and was a clean job.

 

[jimbobbeg]

Where Are You Buying?

pricing is not available yet, but i am paying $500 over invoice. i imagine it would be the same as the cls500.

porsche and mercedes are two different class of cars... cant really compare, as one is sport and the other is luxury. If i have to pick one, I would go with the benz

Where did you order your 2007? My local dealer isn't willing to discount much.

 

[spinsonic]

you have to try different dealerships. I found one that was willing to do it, Mercedes Benz of Oakland.

Decided not to go with the purchase and picked up a CLS55 instead. Have to go cancel my order now