View Poll Results: Which coupe would you prefer?
2002 CLK55 AMG
51
83.61%
2003 CLK500
10
16.39%
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Which car would you prefer?
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2003 CLK 320
I choose the 209 which I have. Almost bought the 2002 208 but went with the 2003 209. I think the 208 looked dated with the two side by side. Driving the two the 209 was my choice.
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Just to settle some confusion
I chose to compare the W208 CLK55 and the W209 CLK500 because after adding the options I would prefer in the 500 and looking at used CLK55's with like 5000 miles or less carried a price of about the same. Considering a brand new CLK55 would be out of the question right now I chose to compare 2003 CLK500 and 2001 or 2002 CLK55. I just wanted to see what you guys would think about them both seeing that the CLK55 AMG is a little outdated and also wanted to see if it would be more worth buying. Thanks!
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Re: Which car would you prefer?
Originally posted by Dominic
Which car would you rather have, a 2002 CLK55 AMG or a 2003 CLK500? I would vote for the 2002 CLK55 AMG simply because the W208 body style is more aggressive and it tells you that the AMG is an AMG. I also like the two-tone leather with the birdseye maple wood trim!
The 2002 CLK55 AMG
or
the 2003 CLK500
Which car would you rather have, a 2002 CLK55 AMG or a 2003 CLK500? I would vote for the 2002 CLK55 AMG simply because the W208 body style is more aggressive and it tells you that the AMG is an AMG. I also like the two-tone leather with the birdseye maple wood trim!
The 2002 CLK55 AMG
or
the 2003 CLK500
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hahahhaha
who in real would not choose w209....
clk 500 is also not slow .....0-60 ion 5.7
only .7 sec difference
not so much difference in perforamance ...plus improved handling, more luxurious, NEWER, looks nicer...
no need for klemann.....
:p
who in real would not choose w209....
clk 500 is also not slow .....0-60 ion 5.7
only .7 sec difference
not so much difference in perforamance ...plus improved handling, more luxurious, NEWER, looks nicer...
no need for klemann.....
:p
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CLK55 and Yukon Denali
Originally posted by J Lucas
That is NOt a proper comparison. A better and more accurate comparison would be a 2002 clk 55 or a 2003 clk 55. Where someone wouldnt pick one over the car simply for the engine.
That is NOt a proper comparison. A better and more accurate comparison would be a 2002 clk 55 or a 2003 clk 55. Where someone wouldnt pick one over the car simply for the engine.
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I haven't driven the 209, so it would be pretty hard to say for sure that I wouldn't like it better. But the looks of the 209 will certainly take some getting used to, to say the least. As of right now, I much prefer the look of the 208. I don't like the pinched rear end and the Camry-looking tail lights (or is it an Accord? ), nor do I like the C-class-looking one-piece headlights as much as I like the 208 headlights.
IMO, MB and BMW are doing the same WRONG thing -- making their cars look more and more like Camrys and other middle-of-the-road cars. WHY do that? They used to have a very distinctive look but if recent model changes are any indication, they are going to be looking like Buicks in 10 years.
Like I said, just my opinion....
Steve
), nor do I like the C-class-looking one-piece headlights as much as I like the 208 headlights. IMO, MB and BMW are doing the same WRONG thing -- making their cars look more and more like Camrys and other middle-of-the-road cars. WHY do that? They used to have a very distinctive look but if recent model changes are any indication, they are going to be looking like Buicks in 10 years.
Like I said, just my opinion....
Steve
