I drove the CLK500 today
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2014 E550 Convertible
I drove the CLK500 today
Just out of curiosity I stopped by and test drove a 2004 CLK500. For a car that supposedly has 302hp, it seemed a bit weak. It was not all I had hoped for. I guess I have improved the performance of my 430 - it definitely feels faster than the 500.
I also drove a 2002 CL55 (CL not CLK). That is a machine that will get your attention! It had every comfort imaginable and was a rocket to boot. Keyless go is awesome, so are pulsating seats.
I drove both cars with ESP off (as I frequently do my own) and manually shifted
. The ESP/BAS system masks the true performance of these cars. It was really noticeable on the CL55 - still kicking in and limiting performance even after I switched it off. Damn annoying.
For such a goofy looking car, the CL55 was a major freaking blast. The CLK was "fun".
I also drove a 2002 CL55 (CL not CLK). That is a machine that will get your attention! It had every comfort imaginable and was a rocket to boot. Keyless go is awesome, so are pulsating seats.
I drove both cars with ESP off (as I frequently do my own) and manually shifted
. The ESP/BAS system masks the true performance of these cars. It was really noticeable on the CL55 - still kicking in and limiting performance even after I switched it off. Damn annoying.For such a goofy looking car, the CL55 was a major freaking blast. The CLK was "fun".
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I drove a CL500 as well a while back and that is what I call a Mercedes-Benz.
Big, bold, arrogant, comfortable, not sporty and not exactly sleek/smooth looking.
I love CLs...
Big, bold, arrogant, comfortable, not sporty and not exactly sleek/smooth looking.
I love CLs...
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I drove the 2002 CL55 - no supercharger. The supercharger started in 2003. I bet the supercharged version is a flaming #@%% bullet. I want one, but don't want to spend the money.
I wonder if the motor from a CL55 would fit in my CLK430...Hmmmmm. I'm going to start watching salvage auctions!
I wonder if the motor from a CL55 would fit in my CLK430...Hmmmmm. I'm going to start watching salvage auctions!
