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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake gets official
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| 6/29/2012
| Jeremy Korzeniewski
Posted on 07/02/2012 7:06:39 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
We've been anxiously waiting for the wraps to officially come off the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake, and by golly, the wait is finally over. Our excitement, though, is tempered by Mercedes-Benz Manager of Product & Technology Public Relations Christian Bokich, who tells us, "Currently, there are no plans to bring the CLS Shooting Brake to the United States." To which we reply, "Boo!"
While we may take a bit of issue with Mercedes-Benz's assertion that "The proportions of the CLS Shooting Brake are surprising but clearly those of a coupé... but with five doors and a roof which continues through to the rear," we're still pretty keen on the exterior look. "In essence it represents an unprecedented version of a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate," adds M-B, and that much we can mostly agree with.
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This reminds me of a time in 1991. I was a Time Magazine subscriber (Prior to Commie Tailspin). I received an opinion poll. The asked if any particular ad in the magazine struck me more than the others. I said "Yes, are you referring to the Caprice ad?" She asked what I thought and I said "It's the ugliest car I've ever seen". The 1991 Caprice was being unveiled that week.
Anyway, Mercedes has unveiled their new model. As Yogi would say it's like Deja Vu all over again.
2013 Merc
1991 Caprice
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
A real shooting brake has to have at least some wicker to be considered proper. Also, an open rear end would facilitate pass shooting.
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:10:52 AM PDT
by
x1stcav
(There's a bunch of us out here spoiling for a fight.)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:12:51 AM PDT
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Good to see MB is going retro..............
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:13:51 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Think logically. Act normally.................)
To: Red Badger
Only the French could make a car like that.
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
The Caprice looks like a beached whale.
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:15:53 AM PDT
by
Fresh Wind
('People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook.' Richard M. Nixon)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
The goofy looking car does not need a jack to change a tire...
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:22:58 AM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
The Caprice is a LOT better looking, and probably cost less than the national debt of a Mediterrean country.
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:24:50 AM PDT
by
Lonesome in Massachussets
(The Democratic Party strongly supports full civil rights for necro-Americans!)
To: Robe
Yea, it’s ugly but then just about every vehicle now is ugly. Ugly vehicles are now the benchmark.
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
What is a “shooting brake”, for the uninformed?
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:27:51 AM PDT
by
submarinerswife
(Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, while expecting different results~Einstein)
To: Red Badger
in France most gals drove these in my days...slow as hell but reliable for a French car
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:28:28 AM PDT
by
wardaddy
(John Roberts collection of Sally Quinn's panties just got a hefty contribution this week..)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
the guys who thunk up the name? I want what they was drinking!
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:29:35 AM PDT
by
camle
(keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
To: wardaddy
She needs to get a horse.
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:29:43 AM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: submarinerswife
It’s sort of a self-powered duck blind.
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:31:01 AM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
They must have kept some old Chrysler designers on the payroll........
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:31:33 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Think logically. Act normally.................)
To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Hey MB. It's already been done:
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:32:46 AM PDT
by
upchuck
(FACEBOOK... Share pointless stuff with friends you don't know. Beg for intrusion into your life.)
To: wardaddy
in France most gals drove these in my days...slow as hell but reliable for a French car
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What car?
I don’t see no car. <: <:
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:34:07 AM PDT
by
xrmusn
(6/98 "Hopefully this administration is a "bad dream" - think the Newhart show.")
To: submarinerswife
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posted on
07/02/2012 7:36:33 AM PDT
by
upchuck
(FACEBOOK... Share pointless stuff with friends you don't know. Beg for intrusion into your life.)
To: submarinerswife
"What is a “shooting brake”, for the uninformed?" It's an English term used to describe an often upmarket car that has had the bodywork altered to make it more of an estate car/station wagon to make it more practical when used for hunting grouse on the moors as it allows you to carry some hounds and beaters. For example:
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ImageShack.us Nowadays it just means any old posh station wagon that the manufacturer istrying to add some cachet to.
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