Corvette C5 or CLK 430
12-11-2001, 02:19 AM
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Corvette C5 or CLK 430
I have owned Porsches and most recently a 2000 C5. I sold it after two years to conquer something new. I am picking up a 2002 CLK 430 in two days and want to find out if anyone else has made this transition. I love the power and torque of the C5 am I hoping the 430 will bid well. I know it's not as fast or quick (otherwise I would have purchased the CLK 55) but, nevertheless I hope I won't be disappointed.
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12-11-2001, 11:30 AM
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Re: Corvette C5 or CLK 430
Jesej,
I own a NSX besides my CLK 430. Totally different cars. The CLK has a fantastic engine and transmission and gobs of torque. I find myself driving my CLK more than the NSX. Lower your CLK and I think you will be pleasently surprised on how well it handles. My NSX is my track car but the last two years I have been tracking the CLK. The CLK IMO is very predictable and easier to drive at or near the limits. Good luck.
I own a NSX besides my CLK 430. Totally different cars. The CLK has a fantastic engine and transmission and gobs of torque. I find myself driving my CLK more than the NSX. Lower your CLK and I think you will be pleasently surprised on how well it handles. My NSX is my track car but the last two years I have been tracking the CLK. The CLK IMO is very predictable and easier to drive at or near the limits. Good luck.
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I have owned Porsches and most recently a 2000 C5. I sold it after two years to conquer something new. I am picking up a 2002 CLK 430 in two days and want to find out if anyone else has made this transition. I love the power and torque of the C5 am I hoping the 430 will bid well. I know it's not as fast or quick (otherwise I would have purchased the CLK 55) but, nevertheless I hope I won't be disappointed.
Set me straight before I ink up.
I have owned Porsches and most recently a 2000 C5. I sold it after two years to conquer something new. I am picking up a 2002 CLK 430 in two days and want to find out if anyone else has made this transition. I love the power and torque of the C5 am I hoping the 430 will bid well. I know it's not as fast or quick (otherwise I would have purchased the CLK 55) but, nevertheless I hope I won't be disappointed.
Set me straight before I ink up.
12-11-2001, 03:51 PM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
jesej:
I traded my 2001 C5 for a 2002 CLK 55 AMG. (actually for a 2001 SL 500 first, which was a disappointment)
The 2002 CLK 55 AMG is the best car I've owned, going back to 1886, when Karl Benz patented his tri-cyle motorcoach and Gottlieb Daimler built the four-wheeled automobile!
This CLK is simply fantastic in EVERY way.
It is faster and better: Love the electronics, the Command GSP, ride quality and safety, and the Mercedes-Benz mystique.
My C5 engine was running up to 225 F and armrest compartment always hot coupled w/oil consumption problems, piston ring replacements as a prospect - all were of concern.
After 6,000 miles on the C5, - I am glad I traded.
I traded my 2001 C5 for a 2002 CLK 55 AMG. (actually for a 2001 SL 500 first, which was a disappointment)
The 2002 CLK 55 AMG is the best car I've owned, going back to 1886, when Karl Benz patented his tri-cyle motorcoach and Gottlieb Daimler built the four-wheeled automobile!
This CLK is simply fantastic in EVERY way.
It is faster and better: Love the electronics, the Command GSP, ride quality and safety, and the Mercedes-Benz mystique.
My C5 engine was running up to 225 F and armrest compartment always hot coupled w/oil consumption problems, piston ring replacements as a prospect - all were of concern.
After 6,000 miles on the C5, - I am glad I traded.
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I've ridden in and driven my friend's 2000 vette several times and it was a blast. Lots of power and great road feel...but my friend traded it after a year because it was shaking his kidneys loose. You ride so much lower than a CLK. The vette has a race car feel, but it also has a cheap car feel. I mean, it had some of the same dash/stereo components as my 98 Tahoe had. I liked the heads-up speedo display.
But the CLK is definitely more of a luxury car, much more refined and stylish. My wife thought the vette was cheesey, even though I think it is a world class sportscar, at least until it starts to rattle apart.
But the CLK is definitely more of a luxury car, much more refined and stylish. My wife thought the vette was cheesey, even though I think it is a world class sportscar, at least until it starts to rattle apart.
12-12-2001, 12:48 AM
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Howard,
Thx for the comments particularly about lowering the CLK. I lowered my vette as well and the ride was harsher. The CLK's look great lowered. What springs did you go with??
karl k,
I was tempted to go with the CLK55 but, wanted to stay in the $55k range. Every report and test I have read about the CLK 55 says it's a "monster" of a car with plenty of power. Have fun.
hmrdwn,
I've got my one Chevy (2000 Tahoe) in the garage. It's time for something not so cheesey.
Thx for the comments particularly about lowering the CLK. I lowered my vette as well and the ride was harsher. The CLK's look great lowered. What springs did you go with??
karl k,
I was tempted to go with the CLK55 but, wanted to stay in the $55k range. Every report and test I have read about the CLK 55 says it's a "monster" of a car with plenty of power. Have fun.
hmrdwn,
I've got my one Chevy (2000 Tahoe) in the garage. It's time for something not so cheesey.
