why did you get a C over CLK?
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why did you get a C over CLK?
I know CLK is more expensive and benz is offering reasonable price on C class to increase sales. so I might sound silly asking this obvious question. however, many of you probably have enough money to afford either one. but why did you choose C?
some things I can come up with (as a previous C240 owner):
1. better value (since they share almost same interior design, platform, identical design, but much cheaper)
2. conservative (IMO)
3. looks better (personal preference, i personally think CLK looks better)
4. 4 doors over 2.
what do you guys think?
no flames, i'm just trying to make decisions on my next car. thanks
some things I can come up with (as a previous C240 owner):
1. better value (since they share almost same interior design, platform, identical design, but much cheaper)
2. conservative (IMO)
3. looks better (personal preference, i personally think CLK looks better)
4. 4 doors over 2.
what do you guys think?
no flames, i'm just trying to make decisions on my next car. thanks
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Manual transmission, MBCanada and MBUSA refuse to import the CLK230 with a manual and MB doesn't provide a manual option for the CLK320.
Value, a C320 coupe has 2 drs and 90% of the things the CLK320 has for < 2/3 the price.
The CLK interior looks nicer, the exterior is somewhat bland except the front end.
Value, a C320 coupe has 2 drs and 90% of the things the CLK320 has for < 2/3 the price.
The CLK interior looks nicer, the exterior is somewhat bland except the front end.
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Maybe I can help since I'm moving from an 06 E350 to a C350. I can say nothing but good about the 350 engine and 7G combination in the E Class but I prefer more of a sports sedan. Therefore, the C350 is my choice.
Having owned the previous CLK320 and CLK430, I first test drove the current CLK thinking that it would be my preferred choice. For me, the CLK is a beautiful looking car both outside and inside. It is basically a W203 chassis so performance and handling are similar to the W203 sedan.
I picked the C350 because, for one thing I find the car to be very comfortable due to its seating and all around visibility. It gives me the feeling and response of a sports sedan. The CLK, on the other hand, seems very confining and was more like driving my E350.
Therefore for beauty I would take the CLK but for the fun of driving I picked the C350.
Having owned the previous CLK320 and CLK430, I first test drove the current CLK thinking that it would be my preferred choice. For me, the CLK is a beautiful looking car both outside and inside. It is basically a W203 chassis so performance and handling are similar to the W203 sedan.
I picked the C350 because, for one thing I find the car to be very comfortable due to its seating and all around visibility. It gives me the feeling and response of a sports sedan. The CLK, on the other hand, seems very confining and was more like driving my E350.
Therefore for beauty I would take the CLK but for the fun of driving I picked the C350.
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Originally Posted by taylor192
Manual transmission, MBCanada and MBUSA refuse to import the CLK230 with a manual and MB doesn't provide a manual option for the CLK320.
MB-Jim, that's a good point too. I fell in love with 350 engine after driving SLKs. C + 350 = fun. so you are getting the Sport Sedan rite? i see there is Luxury Sedan on MB website, which doesnt' appear to be so attractive for my taste.
from what i saw, CLK interior look much better with its own upper dash design, even though C and CLK have same buttons and stuff on the bottom part of the interior. I do also like the pillar less design on the CLK, no other car in the market has that feature(or is there?). But i was dissappointed that they only offer wooden trim on the CLKs. I think aluminum trim looks more sporty, fresh, and clean.
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4 doors and huge price difference for essentially the same car.
The CLK has E-class gauges (but the C-class centre dash). The rear seats of the CLK are very cramped compared to the C-class sedan. Although I agree the CLK looks more pretty, I couldn't justify the huge difference in price compared to an equivalently equipped C-class sedan. The C was more practical and it was a lot cheaper.
Just look at the top of the line C55 and CLK55 coupe. Huge differrence in price here in Canada for 2005 model year ($72600 CAD vs $103300 CAD). That's a $30000 CAD difference for the essentially the same chassis and engine. It was a no brainer for me.
What the CLK wins at is exclusitivity because there are so few of them around (relatively). That alone may be worth the price difference for some people.
The CLK has E-class gauges (but the C-class centre dash). The rear seats of the CLK are very cramped compared to the C-class sedan. Although I agree the CLK looks more pretty, I couldn't justify the huge difference in price compared to an equivalently equipped C-class sedan. The C was more practical and it was a lot cheaper.
Just look at the top of the line C55 and CLK55 coupe. Huge differrence in price here in Canada for 2005 model year ($72600 CAD vs $103300 CAD). That's a $30000 CAD difference for the essentially the same chassis and engine. It was a no brainer for me.
What the CLK wins at is exclusitivity because there are so few of them around (relatively). That alone may be worth the price difference for some people.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
i considered leasing a CLK320, or purchasing a C230 Coupe. the C320 coupe was not available at the time. Citron Green was the reason I bought the C-Coupe!
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Even though I am not sure but I highly doubt those are AMG wheels
Originally Posted by skahung
Thats the CLK DTM AMG, I think they're AMG wheels
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Originally Posted by termigni
your Citron Green is very nice. i wish they offered in sedans or even for CLK.
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Originally Posted by taylor192
Manual transmission, MBCanada and MBUSA refuse to import the CLK230 with a manual and MB doesn't provide a manual option for the CLK320.
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No way I could afford a CLK, even a bone stock w/ no options over my 230 k ss w/ all the options I got. If I could afford the lowest model CLK, I'd probably even consider getting a C32/C55 fully loaded before getting a CLK without anything on it.
Either way, I had to special order my car because of the color and options I wanted.
Either way, I had to special order my car because of the color and options I wanted.
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Originally Posted by lewisliaw
For one AMG really does not make wheels themselves anyways and outsource them to other manufacturers and if I am correct AMG have never sold any forged wheels. I really believe those are forged wheels made by OZ even if AMG put their name on them. Forged wheels are almost a must in a car like that because wheels in that size will weight over 30lb in anything with AMG name on them.
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Last gen CLK has some serious presence.
New one, although nice looking, is too tame, especially when compared to its C-Class brother the C-Coupe. No manual transmission, suspension too soft.
Basically, its an overpriced C-Coupe, with an auto transmission and the base C Class suspension. No thanks.
New one, although nice looking, is too tame, especially when compared to its C-Class brother the C-Coupe. No manual transmission, suspension too soft.
Basically, its an overpriced C-Coupe, with an auto transmission and the base C Class suspension. No thanks.
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Originally Posted by Outland
Last gen CLK has some serious presence.
New one, although nice looking, is too tame, especially when compared to its C-Class brother the C-Coupe. No manual transmission, suspension too soft.
Basically, its an overpriced C-Coupe, with an auto transmission and the base C Class suspension. No thanks.
New one, although nice looking, is too tame, especially when compared to its C-Class brother the C-Coupe. No manual transmission, suspension too soft.
Basically, its an overpriced C-Coupe, with an auto transmission and the base C Class suspension. No thanks.
Over priced C-Coupe? Some of you are comparing entry level C classes to entry level CLKs. Apples and oranges. Just the fact that the engine in the entry level CLK is the mid level C-Classes (230 4 banger vs 320 6 banger). If you purchased a C320 vs. CLK320, its obvious your going to have a bit of a price difference. Is the price difference outrageous? Lets talk a little bit about the new C350 vs CLK350. Its ~39k vs ~46k. Thats a 7 k difference. I wouldn't call that over priced.... I guess if we look at the facts and not just opinions, its not really over priced.... Like someone stated before, exclusivitey alone is probably worth 7k...... I had both the C230 k SS and a CLK500. Let me tell you, driving around in the CLK with the pillarless design is awesome....... and would pay a little bit more just for that....
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
No way I could afford a CLK, even a bone stock w/ no options over my 230 k ss w/ all the options I got. If I could afford the lowest model CLK, I'd probably even consider getting a C32/C55 fully loaded before getting a CLK without anything on it.
Either way, I had to special order my car because of the color and options I wanted.
Either way, I had to special order my car because of the color and options I wanted.
Lowest current model CLK350 is 46k. C55 is 55k. These are base prices. A fully loaded C AMG is going to be 20k higher than base model CLK. I don't understand your arguement here......Also remember, the reason for the price difference in your C230k ss vs CLK350 is engine size and ~80HP.
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CLK500/Range Rover HSE/E55 AMG/Bmw 328Xi coupe/BMW 4.8x/Bmw 335i/GS350/Audi S5/E350
Originally Posted by ctC230K
how about C55 vs. CLK55, which is faster?
I my opinion the C55 is fast due to the fact that it is lighter.........but it all depends on driver and conditions........
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2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
The reason I want 4 doors is so that I am not standing in the weather waiting for kids or elderly passengers to take their time getting in the back seat. My otherwise sainted mother-in-law is capable of a 15 minute docking and loading procedure when presented with a coupe, but can load the wagon in 5 seconds to avoid being left behind.
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by x-tian-230k
Over priced C-Coupe? Some of you are comparing entry level C classes to entry level CLKs. Apples and oranges.
No different than when we get on some Acura lover that his car is the same as the 10K cheaper accord.
Just the fact that the engine in the entry level CLK is the mid level C-Classes (230 4 banger vs 320 6 banger).
No, there are smaller engined versions of the CLK. Its not a "V6" only car that's "too good for the fours". MBUSA chooses not to import them, likely to market the clk as a more "premium" model. But its just that, marketing.
If you purchased a C320 vs. CLK320, its obvious your going to have a bit of a price difference. Is the price difference outrageous? Lets talk a little bit about the new C350 vs CLK350. Its ~39k vs ~46k. Thats a 7 k difference. I wouldn't call that over priced....
Now, if the CLK sold for the same or less than a C sedan, and offered a real transmission, I'd probably soften my views alittle. Anyways, I wouldn't take offense at the comments here, we all have differing opinions.
