scarzie

I have a question. I am in the market for a new car (definetly going with a Mercedes, and hopefully an AMG), and have narrowed the options down to a 2002 C32 AMG , a 2002 CLK55 AMG , or a 2003 CLK500 Coupe . Based off of performance, amount of problems, reliability, and quality, which of the three should I pick? Oh, and I dont plan on modding to heavily , most likely just cosmetic mods (most definetly rims), and maybe eventually an ECU flash, but other than that not much . Thanks guys.

DNA

if you are going to race/track c32 amg > w209 CLK500 > w208 CLK55

if you are just pimping in the ride then w209 CLK 500 > c32 amg > w208 clk55

scarzie

Does the CLK500 have enough "zip" to put a smile on your face whenever you feel the need to floor it, or is it just a cruiser?

cntlaw

Give him a break!

W209 rules

Always get the latest technology that you can afford. CLK500's 300hp can kill a C32/C55 with an average driver easily.

DNA

are you sure about that? my c32 absolutely rapes my moms gs430 from a standstill ... on the higher speed starts is closer but not close enough ... the clk500 is just a little faster then the gs430

Chappy

The W208 CLK55 and the C32 will swallow (whole) a W209 CLK500. No question about it. My friend, if you desire an AMG car, you won't be happy with anything less.

As to the C32 vs. CLK55 argument, they are extremely close in performance (stock vs. stock) and generally comes down to who gets a better launch. I have beaten C32s (and even SLK32s) on the street and on the track. I have also been beaten by both in the same situations.

C32 has four doors and 7 more hp, but 44 lb.-ft. less torque than the CLK55.

C32 has Brembo brakes. The CLK55 has Ate.

Obviously, I have a slight bias for the CLK55, but it suits my needs and I absolutley love the looks.

Good luck in your decision

Chappy

Can you share some of what you're-a-smokin'?

scarzie

Haha. Thanks for all the input guys, im gonna have to test drive them both first then ill make my decision, as of right now I have no clue which way I'm gonna go. Thanks again guys!

GC55

Are you retarted,does your Mom know your on the computer???

Vomit

If you have kids or frequently carry more than one passenger, I would go for the C32. If you do not, and you like the CLK55 styling, then I would go for the CLK55. Since you do not plan on much performance modding, the fact that the C32 is very "moddable" is irrelevant. I would also suspect that the N/A 55 motor will be more reliable in the long term than the S/C powerplant in the C32 (although I can say that my modded C32 motor has been bulletproof).

I think that you will be happy with either AMG car. I personally find the CLK500 to be a little bland, but certainly many people love it. Ignore the previous delusional comment about the CLK500 being able to run with either of the AMG cars which you are considering. Either the C32 or the CLK55 will stomp the CLK500.

FrankW

which ever you feel is the most affordable to you, get it!!

cntlaw

:p I thought ( I hope ) it might be ....well....I had a feeling that the guy is not really after an AMG; so why not stuff him a nice 500 since neither there is anything wrong with a CLK500. ( really did not get a chance to side by side with 500's as so far I always smoke any 500's in fraction of a second as if I wish to ) So wonderful, my decision on C55 was correct :p