CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]
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2002 CLK55 AMG
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2003 CLK500
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Which car would you prefer?

Old Mar 15, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Question Which car would you prefer?

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
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the 2003 CLK500
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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AMG owns

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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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55 ...... hands down
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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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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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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AMG...of course...y pick anything else!
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Definitely AMG.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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AMG on a 55?...helll yea
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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AMG 55....no doubt....
more muscular, i assume better handling and power...
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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2k2 AMG 55 for sure!
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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I'd say, pick the AMG over the CLK500. But then again, like many here has said, its an uneven comparison.

If comparing the W208 vs. W209 CLK55... that is a little tougher... but I think I might still stick with a W208 CLK55, its much more beefier and just has more 'presense'
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Hands down, now if we where talking 2002 CLK55 Vers 2003 Clk55 I’d have to go with the 03. But I would put a body kit on it; it just looks a little too soft for my tastes.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 01:05 AM
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W208 AMG all the way!!!!! Looks better and faster, nuff said!
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 03:07 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 05:18 AM
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i will go with 2002 CLK55 and buy a set of 19" HRE rim
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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02 CLK55 AMG absolutely!

They had a black on black one at the dealership when I bought my 99 CLK320, and I couldn't help thinking . . . if only I had twice as much money to spend on a car . . .

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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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If you poll in the w209 forum, I bet you'll get the opposite results!
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
The winner!
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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2003 clk500!!!!

haha just kidding. i felt sorry for it.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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Post on the 209 forum and see what you come up with.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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55 dude.....
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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W208 CLK55 -none better
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
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W208 CLK55 -none better
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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I wouls rather do a 500 plus the kleemann. It would be similarly priced but have more power. And no wait.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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I would choose the W209......the W208 does not have many high-end wheel buyers anymore, but we are getting a lot of calls for W209s wanting HREs and the like. A W209 would suit my needs more than our current W208.

Plus, it's a newer style. W208 looks a bit dated to me. I still have my red one, though.
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