how old are we CLK owners?
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posted already but i turned 23 two weeks ago.
owned the car when i was 18. 5 years and approaching the 100k mark. still kicking although with some minor bumps in the road. looking to own this car for a long time. still turns heads and will always turn heads because the CLK is such a timeless style.
dont think it will ever go out of style. (hopefully)
owned the car when i was 18. 5 years and approaching the 100k mark. still kicking although with some minor bumps in the road. looking to own this car for a long time. still turns heads and will always turn heads because the CLK is such a timeless style.
dont think it will ever go out of style. (hopefully)
i had a guy in a black slr tell me car was really nice today. That made my day
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That's good to know because the wife and are in the market for an ML starting this weekend. Our little '05 C class has been the best and most reliable car I have every owned but I miss having the extra room and versatility of a sport-ute. Not sure what will do with the C yet, maybe give it to the daughter.
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That's good to know because the wife and are in the market for an ML starting this weekend. Our little '05 C class has been the best and most reliable car I have every owned but I miss having the extra room and versatility of a sport-ute. Not sure what will do with the C yet, maybe give it to the daughter.
The Toyo's I was going to buy this spring are discontinued.If I were you, I'd really check into the diesel MLs. Fantastic machines IMO.
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I had a late MY2001 ML320 (did factory delivery as the MY2002's were in final testing). Looking back, it was may favorite vehicle of all time. I had some issues with it, but they were finally all resolved under warranty. I really wish I had not sold it. Back in 2006, my plan was to sell it and buy a 2002/2003 ML55, but it sold FAST and then I couldn't find what I wanted. I ended up with a BMW X3, which was a nice car, but the W163 ML was till my favorite. Honestly, though, the wife's current 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a pretty nice SUV. It's based on the current W166 ML. The Jeep isn't a Mercedes-Benz, but it rides well with good utility.
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
I love the ML as a daily. While gas mileage is not the best at 16-17mpg, it is great for a 5000lb truck. Only negative about the ML is the I have but one option pretty much for tire replacements at 335 a piece. The Toyo's I was going to buy this spring are discontinued.
If I were you, I'd really check into the diesel MLs. Fantastic machines IMO.
The Toyo's I was going to buy this spring are discontinued.If I were you, I'd really check into the diesel MLs. Fantastic machines IMO.
I had a late MY2001 ML320 (did factory delivery as the MY2002's were in final testing). Looking back, it was may favorite vehicle of all time. I had some issues with it, but they were finally all resolved under warranty. I really wish I had not sold it. Back in 2006, my plan was to sell it and buy a 2002/2003 ML55, but it sold FAST and then I couldn't find what I wanted. I ended up with a BMW X3, which was a nice car, but the W163 ML was till my favorite. Honestly, though, the wife's current 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a pretty nice SUV. It's based on the current W166 ML. The Jeep isn't a Mercedes-Benz, but it rides well with good utility.
It's going to come down to a 2011 ML350 w/AMG package or a 2012 Caddy SRX, fantastic looking little ride at a hell of a good price.
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31 folks this is my first MB glad to be part of the #team lol 
... if it werent for the gas price issues around the time when i was in my low-mid 20s id might of had one alot sooner lol ... and i could be apart of the young crowd making yall wonder if mommy and daddy brought it for me LOL 
.... however i would of probably financed then so waiting i guess was a blessing cause i was able to PIF
... if it werent for the gas price issues around the time when i was in my low-mid 20s id might of had one alot sooner lol ... and i could be apart of the young crowd making yall wonder if mommy and daddy brought it for me LOL .... however i would of probably financed then so waiting i guess was a blessing cause i was able to PIF
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ha ha had an 87 lengend for my second car first was an 88 integra .... luv'd both of those cars ... smh @ having to sell the legend for $500 because i blew the headgasket cause i didnt keep up with the oil in the engine ... #learnfromyourmistakes lol
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While the CLK appeals to a wide variety of drivers; here in Oklahoma, it seems that the average driver is 30-65 and successful, doesn't spend a lot of time on the internet and not a lot of time on forums.
So, I feel that there are just a lot of "20 something guys" who are just more into forums.
BTW - both my wife and I are 45.
So, I feel that there are just a lot of "20 something guys" who are just more into forums.
BTW - both my wife and I are 45.
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That's good to know because the wife and are in the market for an ML starting this weekend. Our little '05 C class has been the best and most reliable car I have every owned but I miss having the extra room and versatility of a sport-ute. Not sure what will do with the C yet, maybe give it to the daughter.
I had the w164 07 ML 500 and the 6.3 and let me tell you it is VERY comfortable, for me it sat to high, you had a feeling to sit in a high truck, wich was COMFORTABLE TO GET IN AND OUT but ugly to drive...you sit definately to high, overview is very good except the back, make sure you get the Parkcontrol unit. If you have a tight parking place dont do the ML stunt.
I dont regret that I got rid of them MLs, everytime you go to get groceries, you can buy whatever you want....the ML trunk is still not overfilled lol
Over time the bushings need to be replaced underneath the car and if you want to change a daylight running bulp youll gonna have to go to the dealer because there is no space to get to it in the normal way. Its a ML and you need to know what you are going to be involved with. Yep ML is nice but also has its sideeffects ;-)
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