Guys, not shown before but here is a UK spec 430 Avantgarde. 2000 model. Only mods being the Kleemann shocks, springs and wheels. Need some Brembo's next and then that SC.

In the UK we do not get the same body kit as the US spec cars!




Here is also a W209 Kleemann CLK 500....508hp I believe....perhaps next tme

fudger

Your pics are not working...

Thanks buddy, I'll look into it....sorry.

here are the pics in question from fudger:

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Don't get me wrong, I love my W208... but this view/angle of the W209 doesn't look bad... I guess, as long as you leave the back-end of the car out of the picture, the car looks pretty clean.

Thanks Danny but I have moved the pics to a new FTP site as we have been having trouble with the existing for some time now .

Would like some suggestions on a good free site to use however!!

Thank you.

I disagree mmgrad I think it looks ugly in the picture you posted. The window sills are too sharp(at the end) it just doesnt look right. The rear spoiler needs to be lower for it to look good. That way it doesnt look as if it is being tipped up like a seesaw. Feel free to flame but this is my opinion.

krisk85, if you checked my original post, i already said, I don't like the whole back section of the car... just that from the rear wheel forward, the car look smore aerodynamic...

And as stated in my original post, I still like my W208 more.

Sorry i miss understood it as that you dont like the view from the back, but the side view is ok.

no prob... my intentions weren't to start any flame wars about 208 vs. 209.... and you won't see me trading in my w208 for the w209 either... only trade-up would be to the '02 CLK55..... or at least to a '02 430 Cab... but I'll have to see how that plays out...

what ride do you have?

I dont have a clk It is my dream car. I am trying to work and save enough for one, but being under 25 doesnt help me much because even if I do get enough money I still have the insurance and upkeep. My dad was supposed to get me one in december/january 03/04, but my dad was supposed to do alot of things, so i gave up on him and started saving for my self. I know it isn december/january yet but the way things are looking, doesnt look like he will get one for me.

have faith in yourself... it sounds like you are working hard for it, so good things will come to you.... I always wanted a CLK... and after saving some money, i bought mine after i hit 25....

I know how you feel about insurance, i pay almost $4,000 a year for my '02 430. don't give up...

WOA.. almost 4,000$ that is about $8,000 AUD.. ALOT of money. I dont doubt that one day I will get one.. That day will be the happiest day of my life bar one. Still I have alot to pay for Uni fees and all sorts of other stuff.

wow $4000 for insurance..

god bless family plan mine's around $2000 cuz i'm the primary driver for the Dodge minivan and secondary driver for the 32.

You can find a used 97 or 98 CLK320 Coupe at a reasonable price. Look around you may find 1 you can afford easier than you thought.

there's 97?? in the states? i thought it only came to the states in 98...

In Australia they are still about 100k 2nd hand (That is 50k USD)

Sorry frank, your right i dont know why i said 97. I was just trying to think of an older one so it can be a little cheaper.

Krisk85- Oh, I guess things are alot different over there. Dont worry though, if u want one bad enough, you'll get one one day.

bmw is much cheaper here because the market has been flodded with them, as for merc unfortunately you pay for your tastes. Yer thats the plan, one day :P

I'm board so i will post some updated pics of my car. Nothing new though.

Last one for now.

Oh yeah, its almost $4,000, and I'm not even the listed primary driver for the CLK. From the family plan i'm in, I'm listed as the secondary driver (10%) for my sister's '97 Accord 4 cyl sedan... hows about that?

You can get a used one here for probably around $30K (98 clk320)... I'm not sure about australia (is that where you from?), but if the steering wheel is on the same side... why don't you get a used one from the states and import it back home?

The steering is on the opposite side And im not quite sure what exact prices are in Europe. I do know that a container costs $5,000 AUD or $2,500USD from Britain to Australia. And yes i am from australia.