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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Trade in CLK63 BS for C63 BS??

I'm seriously considering trading my CLK63 BS in for a C63 BS.
I havent driven mercedes with MCT, is it really THAT much better than CLK63 BS? I was told the transmission is totally different than all the other 63 cars.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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That's a tough choice.
Personally, I like the looks of the CLKBS but the C63BS is faster around the track.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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The interior quality and tech features of the C will make your CLK feel outdated. The exterior is a matter of personal taste. The MCT transmission is the same as in any MY '12 C63. Compared to your CLK tranny, the MCT will be more responsive during spirited driving, but not as smooth in slow city driving or heavy traffic. Unless you're emotionally attached to your CLK, get the C.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by simonlam168
I'm seriously considering trading my CLK63 BS in for a C63 BS.
I havent driven mercedes with MCT, is it really THAT much better than CLK63 BS? I was told the transmission is totally different than all the other 63 cars.
Not a chance. The CLK63BS is everthing the C63BS is. The jury is out on te MCT tranny. You already own the CLK it so you'll take a huge hit when you sell it, plus sales tax registration etc.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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C BS is a better all round experience vs CLK BS. there is simply no comparison when it comes to the transmission either.

You will not regret the C63 BS purchase one bit, trust me on this
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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I really wish that I could get a comparative test drive between the two versions.......
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DuaneC63
Not a chance. The CLK63BS is everthing the C63BS is. The jury is out on te MCT tranny. You already own the CLK it so you'll take a huge hit when you sell it, plus sales tax registration etc.
Looking at the list of vehicles in his stable.. I honestly doubt the price hit factors into his decision at all..
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Looking at the list of vehicles in his stable.. I honestly doubt the price hit factors into his decision at all..
Exactly... if one has to worry about tax/price when buying such a car, one should not be buying such a car...
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DuaneC63
Not a chance. The CLK63BS is everthing the C63BS is. The jury is out on te MCT tranny.
Have you owned or spent time in both cars? Everyone on here that's owned both the CLKBS and the CBS think otherwise.

To answer the OP, if I had to do it again, choose between keeping the CLKBS or selling/trading in for a CBS, I would choose the CBS 10 times out of 10. The CBS is a slightly better car in every single category.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Price point shouldn't be a big issue I am sure =P He has 2 x 458's haha


But the C63 BS will run him 200k USD!

Hong Kong prices haha!

But I would go for the updated C63 BS
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by _AMG_
That's a tough choice.
Personally, I like the looks of the CLKBS but the C63BS is faster around the track.
Same here.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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Price point shouldn't be a big issue I am sure =P He has 2 x 458's haha


But the C63 BS will run him 200k USD!

Hong Kong prices haha!

But I would go for the updated C63 BS
200k USD?? Thats damn cheap......We can only get a regular C63 with performance package.
The base price for the C63 BS in HKG is USD270000 ..........eek:
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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Why not keep the CLK BS & trade in ur C63 for the C63 BS? U can have the best of both world IMO!

It would be cool if u could post pics of each of ur cars.. Especially the 458 with the top down. *drool*
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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I just seen a used one at the dealership in North Olmsted, was traded in for a different vehicle because the owner was sick of the 16 year old kids thumbs up'ing him and taking pics... It does appeal to kiddies for sure....
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 02:38 AM
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I just called my dealer.......all C63 BS are sold out in Hong Kong........
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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Mr. Lam! sold out in HK for a while!! only 3 left on quota when I asked more than half a year ago!

forget the blk series and get a SLS...
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dleung22
Mr. Lam! sold out in HK for a while!! only 3 left on quota when I asked more than half a year ago!

forget the blk series and get a SLS...

maybe get a c63 coupe instead of it.......

when will your ferrari 458 arrive?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by simonlam168
maybe get a c63 coupe instead of it.......

when will your ferrari 458 arrive?
noo...get a SLS!!

458...long long time away
Q2 2013
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Do you rub in the back with your set-up? Thx
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I envy your car collection. 438 is one of my absolute favorites...Can i have your job lol
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jvanbrecht
Looking at the list of vehicles in his stable.. I honestly doubt the price hit factors into his decision at all..
If price is no issue keep the CLK63BK and just buy a C63BS to add to the stable.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DuaneC63
If price is no issue keep the CLK63BK and just buy a C63BS to add to the stable.
While price may not be an issue, space might me... there are of course other factors.. like the wife saying you cannot get another car till you get rid of one... (I have that problem with my 5 bicycles.. I want to pickup a rigid single speed and she says not till I offload my downhill bike...)

There are lots of possible reasons.. but I seriously doubt money is one of them
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With money as no object install a storage lift 0r two in your garage. Regarding the wife (with money as no object) take her to Harry Winston's and buy her a Oscar red carpet bobble (the sparkly kind, not the booble heads).
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by simonlam168
200k USD?? Thats damn cheap......We can only get a regular C63 with performance package.
The base price for the C63 BS in HKG is USD270000 ..........eek:
dude .... with the lineup you have ... why not just keep both? it doesn't look like your hurting on the wallet side
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