Traded My 430 for a 55 Today!
10-19-2014, 03:59 AM
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2001 CLK55 AMG
Traded My 430 for a 55 Today!
Hello everyone, been a long while since I've posted, mostly due to health reasons. Today, I traded my trusty, beautiful Opal Black CLK430, for a beautiful W208 CLK55 AMG. It's equipped with two-tone interior, Black and white, every option with the exception of Navigation. It only has 62,500 on it, good maintenance records, and is in very nice condition. I only plan on appearance mods, nothing else, and I'm very excited.
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10-19-2014, 07:33 AM
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10-20-2014, 10:14 AM
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Hello everyone, been a long while since I've posted, mostly due to health reasons. Today, I traded my trusty, beautiful Opal Black CLK430, for a beautiful W208 CLK55 AMG. It's equipped with two-tone interior, Black and white, every option with the exception of Navigation. It only has 62,500 on it, good maintenance records, and is in very nice condition. I only plan on appearance mods, nothing else, and I'm very excited.
Take Care all!
Take Care all!
PS - its cool you're from Lodi -- I was born at Lodi Memorial
10-22-2014, 02:35 AM
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Hello everyone, been a long while since I've posted, mostly due to health reasons. Today, I traded my trusty, beautiful Opal Black CLK430, for a beautiful W208 CLK55 AMG. It's equipped with two-tone interior, Black and white, every option with the exception of Navigation. It only has 62,500 on it, good maintenance records, and is in very nice condition. I only plan on appearance mods, nothing else, and I'm very excited.
Take Care all!
Take Care all!
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10-23-2014, 10:43 AM
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I loved my w208. Still regret selling it. Would be awesome to have the w209 as the Garage Queen and the w208 as a daily.
While the looks and speed go to my 209, the 208 was far more comfortable and had a much nicer ride.
I loved my w208. Still regret selling it. Would be awesome to have the w209 as the Garage Queen and the w208 as a daily.
While the looks and speed go to my 209, the 208 was far more comfortable and had a much nicer ride.
10-24-2014, 11:36 PM
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So the W209 is faster? That's cool! A W209 is my next car, in a few years. I absolutely love it, pics coming tomorrow, just got out of the hospital... Sucks, I bought it then the next day I was admitted. So I finally get to enjoy it! I did get the chance today to remove the terrible chrome surrounds someone put on the headlamps, and, though they were in good shape, I completely restored the lenses to crystal clear. Quick tip for everyone, if you restore your lenses, buy some Clear Bra material from ebay and apply to the freshly restored lamps, they will not yellow afterwards, and it just generally protects them very well... Make sure you have a good heat gun. I love the W208 platform, next will be fixing the pixels on the gear select and the clock.... Eventually I will be installing comand since I have voice activation.
10-26-2014, 08:54 PM
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W208 CLK55 AMG, W203 C32 AMG, W163 M Class Sport
I was under the impression the W208 AMG was slightly faster, handled and stopped better due to reduced weight over the W209 AMG until the 05's got better brakes. I like how the W208's came with the 2 tone interiors which really set apart the cars while the W209's were given chrome accents on the exterior, an analog clock in the instrument cluster, and interior and styling similar to the c class. The w209 is a great car too though just not for my taste. If I ever got a w209 it would be hands down an 05.
10-26-2014, 09:07 PM
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10-27-2014, 01:03 AM
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w209 CLK55 AMG
engine V8
valvetrain 3 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 11.0:1
power 273.7 kw / 367 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output 67.48 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 213.99 bhp per tonne
torque 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs
redline 6700
w208 CLK55 AMG
Engine: V8
Valvetrain: SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in
Bore: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Stroke: 92 mm / 3.62 in
Compression: 10.5:1
Power: 258.8 kW / 347 bhp (259 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Hp Per Litre: 63.8 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight: 1 bhp (1 kW) per 9.9 lb
Torque: 510 nm / 376.2 ft·lbf @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 6000
engine V8
valvetrain 3 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 11.0:1
power 273.7 kw / 367 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output 67.48 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 213.99 bhp per tonne
torque 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs
redline 6700
w208 CLK55 AMG
Engine: V8
Valvetrain: SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in
Bore: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Stroke: 92 mm / 3.62 in
Compression: 10.5:1
Power: 258.8 kW / 347 bhp (259 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Hp Per Litre: 63.8 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight: 1 bhp (1 kW) per 9.9 lb
Torque: 510 nm / 376.2 ft·lbf @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 6000
10-27-2014, 01:30 AM
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So 202 hp per ton vs 213 per ton.... However torque is equal... Redline is higher. Let's do this, anyone with a bone stock w209 in northern CA PM me and we'll line em up and end the debate... Personally I don't really care, but to put this to bed, proof is in the pudding. Been some discussion on this before:
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stor...-will-win.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stor...-will-win.html
w209 CLK55 AMG
engine V8
valvetrain 3 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 11.0:1
power 273.7 kw / 367 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output 67.48 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 213.99 bhp per tonne
torque 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs
redline 6700
w208 CLK55 AMG
Engine: V8
Valvetrain: SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in
Bore: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Stroke: 92 mm / 3.62 in
Compression: 10.5:1
Power: 258.8 kW / 347 bhp (259 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Hp Per Litre: 63.8 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight: 1 bhp (1 kW) per 9.9 lb
Torque: 510 nm / 376.2 ft·lbf @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 6000
engine V8
valvetrain 3 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 11.0:1
power 273.7 kw / 367 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output 67.48 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 213.99 bhp per tonne
torque 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs
redline 6700
w208 CLK55 AMG
Engine: V8
Valvetrain: SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in
Bore: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Stroke: 92 mm / 3.62 in
Compression: 10.5:1
Power: 258.8 kW / 347 bhp (259 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Hp Per Litre: 63.8 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight: 1 bhp (1 kW) per 9.9 lb
Torque: 510 nm / 376.2 ft·lbf @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 6000
10-27-2014, 01:42 AM
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10-27-2014, 10:55 AM
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10-27-2014, 11:41 AM
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So 202 hp per ton vs 213 per ton.... However torque is equal... Redline is higher. Let's do this, anyone with a bone stock w209 in northern CA PM me and we'll line em up and end the debate... Personally I don't really care, but to put this to bed, proof is in the pudding. Been some discussion on this before:
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stor...-will-win.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stor...-will-win.html
Last edited by YamiR46; 10-27-2014 at 11:43 AM.
10-27-2014, 11:54 AM
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its only about 150lbs heavier ... which IMO is an advantage .... why? these cars at times have trouble putting the power to the rubber - with a heavier weight IMO it creates better traction - also, the power band is higher on the W209 along with higher HP ...
