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Thoughts on Trading from 98 CLK320 to 05 C230 Sedan?

Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Thoughts on Trading from 98 CLK320 to 05 C230 Sedan?

I am sick and tired of the CLK. I Want a new car under warranty. I was thinking of taking the lease deal on the C230 Sports Sedan for $329 a month with $4K upfront.

Any thoughts on this deal?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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From the sound of your other post it's time for the CLK to go! Anything that does not need to be on the back of a flatbed is a better bet with less stress! Good luck.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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You'll be getting a slower car and i dont know how much you can mod a leased vehicle. I'd go for a 208 CLK55.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Going from "slow" to "crawling" ... sounds like you want more ... going to a C230 ... I've driven one as a courtesy vehicle while my 55AMG was getting serviced ... you'll be seriously disappointed ... I'd seriously consider all advice given above ... the C230 ... especially a lease ... get a used AMG ... and if you still crave more ... at least you'll own it ... and you can mod until your hearts content ...
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyTry! CLK 55
Going from "slow" to "crawling"
easy bud, the 320s arent fast compared to AMGs, but compared to most cars out there they reasonably quick. 0-60 in 6.8 isnt going to rearrange your intestines or anything, but its decent.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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easy bud, the 320s arent fast compared to AMGs, but compared to most cars out there they reasonably quick. 0-60 in 6.8 isnt going to rearrange your intestines or anything, but its decent.
but yeah, i never stop wishing mine was a 430 or 55 either
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by midget fidger
but yeah, i never stop wishing mine was a 430 or 55 either
Eh, i dont much mind. if i want a 430, i can drive my dads E430, and if i had a 55, i would never stop wishing it were supercharged. I'd like one someday, but going through college the 320 is enough to get around town quite quickly, and leave nice black signature marks on the student parking lot.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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Turns out the transmission might be gone too. The transmission shop is going to open it up tomorrow and see what the deal is. If not I have a line on a rebuilt tranny for around 2K with financing so maybe ill end up keeping it.
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