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24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM
You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens
Let's try to define this forum as being limited to luxury performance vehicles where the mainstream version in a typical configuration has an MSRP of at least $60k.
A luxury vehicle with a base price of $59k qualifies because it would typically be bought with some additional equipment, bringing the MSRP over $60k.
Vehicles like the E, 5, A6, M, or GS, even if available in certain versions over $60k, don't qualify because they are cars from companies that have higher end cars in their lineups.
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Finally, there is a Mercedes-Benz in my garage! Tuesday I picked up a 2003 CLK430 Cabriolet. It is Brilliant Silver over Ash (grey) with an Ash top. Four things come to mind when driving it over the last couple of days; fast, comfortable, stylish and solid. Everything clicks and thunks, from the doors being closed to the windows doing their little drop down/raise up routine everytime a door is opened. The doors on this car are so heavy and the controls all thack and click when used. The ride is of the magic carpet variety, it isn't a sports car and speed is deceptive. I've found myself doing 90 mph when I thought I was doing about 75 at best - dangerous $$$. Handling is also deceptive too, sometimes the car feels as if it isn't going to handle a corner to well, but once you take a set it does just fine and the body doesn't lean as much as you feel it would. If that makes sense. In short there is no BMW-like turn-in here, but it isn't unresponsive either. When you actually push it you find that it can handle, it just doesn't relish the task like say a BMW does. I should have some pics up shortly. M |
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG:  Lexus LS600hL:  Jaguar XKR:  BMW M6 Convertible:  Audi R8:  M
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm) |
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm)  That's terrific, merc - great to hear! Hurry with the pics! |
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm) There's nothing quite like good heavy doors that thunk with some real authority! Looking forward to the photos! 
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm) |
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 04, 2006 5:30 pm) The V6 Camry does have a EPA of 22/31. Check Toyota's own website, EPA figures 22/31 for V6 SE. Huh...let's see 3.5L 268bhp V6 vs. 3.0L 240 bhp V6. Which one is going to hustle more?
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Replying to: maxhonda99 (Oct 06, 2006 6:33 am) In short, the Honda stick!!! The Toyota may have more power, but it's immediately sapped by it's horrid power-to-weight ratio, something Honda does very well, and that's why the Acuras will probably never have a V8(except perhaps the new NSX V10). And power isn't the whole story. Don't you think it's quite odd that the smaller engined GL450 with it's 4.7L 335hp V8 outguns(by almost a full second) the hulkin' Escalade with it's 6.2L 403hp all-American iron V8???
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm) And the new CLK is just as good, especially the new 475hp CLK63. I;m jealous. At least until my S600 gets here.. 
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:43 pm) I think I know how much it means to you and just how much you genuinely appreciate it. I may be one of the last to congratulate you here, but let me assure you that I am truly glad for you. The CLK430 is a very cool Mercedes, as it represents a terrific combination of some of the best attributes Mercedes is known for . . . and plenty of extra F-U-N as well. That 430 engine willingly delivers silky smooth performance like a bullet, and at the same time is very generous with its noteable fuel economy. Beautiful car! Congratulations again, merc! (radar detector needed? ) TagMan |
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