Thoughts On 2000 CLK 320
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Thoughts On 2000 CLK 320
I am in the market for a new car. I am interested in a 2000 CLK 320 coupe. How have any of you with this model enjoyed your car so far. Have any of you chosen the CLK 320 over a 2001 C320?
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i'm not into sedans, especially not one as small as a C-Class (unless its a C32 
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you will probably get quite a biased answer asking it in this forum... most will say coupe over sedan...
it really is up to you since you will be driving it... if you travel mostly by urself or with 1 passenger, a coupe will do and will look a hell lot better....
if u have kids or tend to have a fuller load in ur car, take the sedan... it really depends on what ur needs are...
)you will probably get quite a biased answer asking it in this forum... most will say coupe over sedan...
it really is up to you since you will be driving it... if you travel mostly by urself or with 1 passenger, a coupe will do and will look a hell lot better....
if u have kids or tend to have a fuller load in ur car, take the sedan... it really depends on what ur needs are...
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I had a 2000 CLK 320, and I loved it. I sold it to my girlfriend, and now she loves it! Good power for a v6, and definitely good looks as all CLK's. Like mmgrad, I don't really care for small sporty sedans. I like big sedans like the s class, but as far as smaller cars go, the coupe is much better in my opinion.
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kinda reminds me of the great 208 v. 209 debate, mate.
208: looks
203: newer platform w/ possible upgrade to bi-zenons/c32 brakes
but overall the most important diff i think would be number of doors and warrenty. 2000 is most likely out of warrenty.
208: looks
203: newer platform w/ possible upgrade to bi-zenons/c32 brakes
but overall the most important diff i think would be number of doors and warrenty. 2000 is most likely out of warrenty.
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Originally posted by MagmaSilk
208: looks
203: newer platform w/ possible upgrade to bi-zenons/c32 brakes
208: looks
203: newer platform w/ possible upgrade to bi-zenons/c32 brakes
we have peeps on the forum upgrading their CLK with C32 brakes, as well as installing bi-xenon headlights...
I'm in the process of doing bi-xenon lights myself...
but, yes, you make a valid point about a warranty... I'd say, if you gonna buy a 2000 CLK, try to be on the lookout for one that has an extended warranty or a starmark warranty...
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Are the bi-xenon's different from the xenon's that were offered with the 2001 cars? I have the factory xenon's and was wondering fi these were the same as what folks were talking about..
If they are not the same - can you provide me with a link showing a picture of them - preferable on a W208..
Thanks!
Alex
If they are not the same - can you provide me with a link showing a picture of them - preferable on a W208..
Thanks!
Alex
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what we have in the w208 are basic reflector type xenon headlights...
bi-xenon lights have a mechanism that rises when you hit the highbeam lever, and re-projects the light pattern so that it reaches a greater distance...
w208 clks don't come with any factory or aftermarket option for bi-xenons... you will have to fabricate your own bi-xenon headlights...
bi-xenon lights have a mechanism that rises when you hit the highbeam lever, and re-projects the light pattern so that it reaches a greater distance...
w208 clks don't come with any factory or aftermarket option for bi-xenons... you will have to fabricate your own bi-xenon headlights...
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mmgrad,
ur right i wasnt clear ...
by newer platform i meant steering and stiffness and as for bi-xenons and c32 brakes ... i just meant these are bolton and cheaper to get for the newer 203.
btw, the custom bi-xenons that you are making from CL will look HOTT - don't forget clear city lights.
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btw - for me the 208 was perfect, hott engine, hotter looks.
ur right i wasnt clear ...
by newer platform i meant steering and stiffness and as for bi-xenons and c32 brakes ... i just meant these are bolton and cheaper to get for the newer 203.
btw, the custom bi-xenons that you are making from CL will look HOTT - don't forget clear city lights.
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btw - for me the 208 was perfect, hott engine, hotter looks.
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Originally posted by MagmaSilk
mmgrad,
ur right i wasnt clear ...
by newer platform i meant steering and stiffness and as for bi-xenons and c32 brakes ... i just meant these are bolton and cheaper to get for the newer 203.
btw, the custom bi-xenons that you are making from CL will look HOTT - don't forget clear city lights.
***
btw - for me the 208 was perfect, hott engine, hotter looks.
mmgrad,
ur right i wasnt clear ...
by newer platform i meant steering and stiffness and as for bi-xenons and c32 brakes ... i just meant these are bolton and cheaper to get for the newer 203.
btw, the custom bi-xenons that you are making from CL will look HOTT - don't forget clear city lights.
***
btw - for me the 208 was perfect, hott engine, hotter looks.
City lights... I think I've got a new way method to match the city lights with the xenon lights we have... but, again, that will have to wait until I test it out and see how well that works...
Stay tuned for updates as they come...
Last edited by mmgrad; Jan 27, 2004 at 12:51 AM.
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Originally posted by mmgrad
try to be on the lookout for one that has an extended warranty or a starmark warranty... [/B]
try to be on the lookout for one that has an extended warranty or a starmark warranty... [/B]
I am surely glad my dad talked me into buying a benz at the dealer,sure you can find a clk for cheaper elsewhere but at the end when minor things go wrong,not to mention major problems,that warranty will make you sleep much better at night.Good luck,I just love the way the clk looks.
