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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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CLK or SLK??

I'm in a big dilemma about whether i should purchase the CLK 350 or SLK 280/350. I am a big fan of SLK and love the gorgeous looks it possessed. However, after test driving CLK 350, the comfort of the ride and great accelaration and handling amazed me. Can someone please help me choose by listing the pros and cons/ recommend the car? Thanks.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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I think that something that you have to choose for your self m8, i will take CLK instead the SLK but that me.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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I agree it is personal opinion... but i too would talk the CLK ....
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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you're not posting in a biased forum..
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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CLK.. 2 seaters don't do it for me

EDIT: Except for the SL
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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It's like asking if you'd prefer a woman with umm, big eyes or small eyes.

That's a no brainer too, hands down, the CLK and big eyes win every time!
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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CLK..looks better and you see less of those on the road. Plus you get 2 more seats and i'm sure a bigger trunk.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the replies! My mind right at this second is still swaying between the two, but i think i will go for clk 350. I still got approximately a month to decide so maybe i'll even surprised myself at the end....
What i can do now is to convince myself that no matter which one i end up driving home i will love it very much with no regrets because they are both awesome cars! I'm excited to have my first mercedez as a christmas present and since its so "big" i'm guessing this will also be my 18th birthday present.
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