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Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 or 500 vs. Lexus SC 430

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#1 of 8 clk 430 or 500 vs. sc 430 by louisv Oct 22, 2006 (6:10 pm)
i can't decide between the two...(clk 430 or 500 or Lexus sc 430.   My main concern with the sc 430 is that soon they will be discontinued or redesigned and renamed.   My friends drive and love MB's. Tonite I was reading the net and found many alarming post about clk's.   I have owned many great cars....a c4 and (3) c5 corvettes, and a porsche boxster S...but I crave an user friendly automobile.   that is what is so appealing to me about the clk...a car that my best friend and our handbags can ride in together.   the sc is fab too...but a useless back seat..but could store handbags and lite shopping with no problem.   both cars are CPO's   any advise? Replies to this message: billmv (Nov 04, 2006 10:51 pm) merc1 (Nov 28, 2006 3:46 am) georget3 (Dec 31, 2006 7:44 am) merc1 (Dec 31, 2006 3:40 pm)
#2 of 8 Re: clk 430 or 500 vs. sc 430 [louisv] by billmv Nov 04, 2006 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: louisv (Oct 22, 2006 6:10 pm) CLK is much better looking, IMO.
#3 of 8 Re: clk 430 or 500 vs. sc 430 [louisv] by merc1 Nov 28, 2006 (3:46 am)
Replying to: louisv (Oct 22, 2006 6:10 pm) Go with the on you want if you feel comfortable with them being CPO vehicles.   I just got a 2003 CLK430 Cabriolet almost 2 months ago and I love it! The Lexus is plusher cruiser for sure, but the Benz is better looking, handling and the rear seat is actually useable. A few shots of my car:           Or you could go with a late model CLK500, more power and room than the CLK430, but not as good looking IMO. The interior of the CLK500 is somewhat plusher than the CLK430's also.   M Replies to this message: georget3 (Dec 31, 2006 7:44 am) merc1 (Dec 31, 2006 3:40 pm)
#4 of 8 how will i ever decide? by louisv Nov 28, 2006 (9:58 am)
your photos are awesome...and the background (the colorful trees) are TA-DA! IT IS A HANDSOME RIDE!   this has been the hardest decision i have ever made on a car...did you buy through a MB dealership?   it is lovely!!!
#5 of 8 . by merc1 Nov 28, 2006 (9:10 pm)
Thanks!   I bought mine through a high-end luxury car dealer that sells everthing from Bentleys and Aston-Martins to mere BMWs and Mercedes.   M
#6 of 8 Re: clk 430 or 500 vs. sc 430 [merc1] by georget3 Dec 31, 2006 (7:44 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Nov 28, 2006 3:46 am) Congratulations on your beautiful CLK430! Are you or any other CLK owner here a golfer? My question is if the CLK trunk space can accommodate a golf bag? (10"bag? 12"bag?)   In addition, can the back seat take another golf bag plus some simple luggages for two for a few days' golf trip?   Thanks in advance,   George Replies to this message: merc1 (Dec 31, 2006 3:40 pm)
#7 of 8 Re: clk 430 or 500 vs. sc 430 [georget3] by merc1 Dec 31, 2006 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: georget3 (Dec 31, 2006 7:44 am) Thanks.   I have the feeling I'm just a tad bit younger than the average CLK owner....no golf for me.   M
#8 of 8 Trying to make the same decision by sirdarby1 Jan 02, 2007 (12:59 pm)
I know the Lexus brand well; very reliable - my other car is a 97 LS400, but my wife finds it stodgy. We are debating a 2003 clk430 with 24K miles or a BMW 330ic or Lexus SC430.   I have been burned with Mercedes maintenance. BMW maint. not cheap either -- I just sold my 98 328ic that fortunately had a 100k ext. warr.   How's the maint. on the CLK? will it stay in the shop. Otherwise I'll go with BMW or Lex.

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