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CLK 430 vs. M3
by platinumgirl
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Jun 12, 2006 (11:44 am)
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I am currently in the market for either a ’02-‘03 CLK 430 Convertible or a ’02-’04 M3 Convertible, both with preferably less than 40K miles. I’ve always admired the sleek and luxurious style of the CLK, and the handling and performance the M3 commands. I’m torn between the two. Any feedback (positive or negative & especially on maintenance cost) from current or previous owners would greatly be appreciated, thanks!
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- #49 of 98
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Re: CLK 550 Question [rme78]
by tla1963
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Jun 21, 2006 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: rme78 (May 22, 2006 5:30 am)
I have a 06 clk500 cab. The 5.0 liter engine puts out about 305hp and if you look at the stats for the 07 it's similar. I have a 04 audi s4 along with the clk and the clk pulls almost as hard as the s4 so I would look for a new 06 clk and save yourself some BIG$$$$
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Top Problems?
by tla1963
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Jun 21, 2006 (7:32 am)
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I have a new 2006 clk500 cab. Now just seven months old with 7500 miles the top jammed while going up. The rear window was jammed against the inside storage compartment. The weather strip was ripped and the window cracked. The whole top is being replaced as well as all moving parts.
Anyone else having any top problems?? 
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Re: 350 v 500 Cab [mkcab]
by oahu50
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Jun 25, 2006 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: mkcab (Jul 04, 2005 6:47 am)
I just test drove pretty extensively the 2006 clk 350 and the 500. I had the same question you had. I'm debating which car should I purchase. Tell you the truth from a traffic light to traffic light starting from a complete stop, I could'nt tell the difference in the speed, except around the 60-80 mph range, that's when the 302 horses kick end on the clk 500, but the sound of the 500 had me grinning from ear to ear
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07 clk 350 vs 07 clk550
by oahu50
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Jun 25, 2006 (9:24 am)
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Can anyone tell me where I can obtain photo's and spec's of the 07 clk 350 with the performance package, and the clk550, I'm desperately debating which car to lease or purchase, Thanks for the help (tommy
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Re: 350 v 500 Cab [oahu50]
by tla1963
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Jun 25, 2006 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: oahu50 (Jun 25, 2006 8:37 am)
It's a fun car with the sport package BUT is it worth the extra $15k???? All in all you might want to see if you can get a deal on a 06 clk55 since the clk63 is about to come out....might be a good time to steal an 06
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Re: CLK 550 Question [tla1963]
by merc1
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Jun 26, 2006 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: tla1963 (Jun 21, 2006 7:26 am)
Actually the 07' will have 382hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, quite a difference. The model changes from CLK500 to CLK550.
M
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Re: CLK 550 Question [merc1]
by squelch_oil
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Jul 18, 2006 (7:18 pm)
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Replying to: merc1 (Jun 26, 2006 8:36 pm)
I was seriously considering the 06 CLK55 AMG. After a good deal of haggling though, we just couldn't agree on the price. As I was about to bid them good day, the sales rep mentioned that they received an 07 CLK550 yesterday, and that it might be more in my price range. So, I drove it. Holy crap, that thing has just as much, if not more, oompf then the old AMG. The price is about $20k less as well. So frankly, they can keep the AMG, I'll take the CLK550. The AMG has a few more baubles, but for 20k I can live without them I think.
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Re: CLK 550 Question [squelch_oil]
by merc1
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Jul 18, 2006 (9:33 pm)
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Replying to: squelch_oil (Jul 18, 2006 7:18 pm)
Oh yes the 07' CLK550 has 382hp compared to 362hp and the CLK550 even has more torque so I think you'll be more than happy with a "mere" CLK550! Now don't test drive a CLK63...lol!
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Re: CLK 550 Question [merc1]
by tla1963
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Jul 19, 2006 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Jul 18, 2006 9:33 pm)
Yea don't go near the clk63...it's like heroin or crack..one drive and you're hooked.....BUT my 06clk500 cab has been sitting in the shop for 6 weeks waiting for a new top to be shipped from the factory..has anyone had problems with their tops??
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