Which CLK to get?
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Which CLK to get?
Hey guys im new here... and i been looking to get a CLK, but which one?
Here are my choices, either a 1999 CLK430, or a 2000 CLK320.....
Anything wrong with the 1999 CLK430s?
Is the CLK320 have enough power?
Here are my choices, either a 1999 CLK430, or a 2000 CLK320.....
Anything wrong with the 1999 CLK430s?
Is the CLK320 have enough power?
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Re: Which CLK to get?
Originally posted by CrazyCLK430
Hey guys im new here... and i been looking to get a CLK, but which one?
Here are my choices, either a 1999 CLK430, or a 2000 CLK320.....
Anything wrong with the 1999 CLK430s?
Is the CLK320 have enough power?
Hey guys im new here... and i been looking to get a CLK, but which one?
Here are my choices, either a 1999 CLK430, or a 2000 CLK320.....
Anything wrong with the 1999 CLK430s?
Is the CLK320 have enough power?
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Model Year 2000 come with blinking side mirror. I have a 320 and I think it's more than enough for non-agressive driving (well, I wish I have the 430 by the way 
) As mbtech said, get a 2000 430, you won't regret that!
) As mbtech said, get a 2000 430, you won't regret that!
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I have a 2002 CLK 320 CAB and almost everyday I wish I would have sprung for the 430.
I bought the car rather than leasing it so the extra 10k (including tax) was an issue.
My 320 in no way feels underpowered though, it's just that after getting hooked on this web site you get a strong case of 430 envy.
But getting the 320 and then upgrading RIMS, tires, & springs and adding a Kleeman is probably better than a stock 430.
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Don Biz
I bought the car rather than leasing it so the extra 10k (including tax) was an issue.
My 320 in no way feels underpowered though, it's just that after getting hooked on this web site you get a strong case of 430 envy.
But getting the 320 and then upgrading RIMS, tires, & springs and adding a Kleeman is probably better than a stock 430.
Regards,
Don Biz
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Where did you get the mbworld.org sticker??
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I bought a 99 CLK430 and have no regrets. Well except one. I wish I had Command (I'm working on that!) I assume your choice between a 99 CLK430 and a 2000 CLK320 has to do with money.
I highly recommend the 99 CLK430 over the 320 due to the horsepower issue. If your looking at a 00 CLK320 fully loaded (command, phone, etc) then I might opt for that since the 99 doesn't come with Command and there are phone upgrade issues (which the 2000 year also has). The 2000 also has Teleaid which isn't available in 99 (Not a big concern for me really).
So if HP is the primary concern, go for the 99. If you're looking at a 2000 CLK320 with all the goodies and thats your preference, go for that instead.
My ideal would be a 2001-2002 CLK430! Command is available, and no phone issues.
(Note: 99 is a split year. After June 99, CLKs have fiber optic wiring)
I bought a 99 CLK430 and have no regrets. Well except one. I wish I had Command (I'm working on that!) I assume your choice between a 99 CLK430 and a 2000 CLK320 has to do with money.
I highly recommend the 99 CLK430 over the 320 due to the horsepower issue. If your looking at a 00 CLK320 fully loaded (command, phone, etc) then I might opt for that since the 99 doesn't come with Command and there are phone upgrade issues (which the 2000 year also has). The 2000 also has Teleaid which isn't available in 99 (Not a big concern for me really).
So if HP is the primary concern, go for the 99. If you're looking at a 2000 CLK320 with all the goodies and thats your preference, go for that instead.
My ideal would be a 2001-2002 CLK430! Command is available, and no phone issues.
(Note: 99 is a split year. After June 99, CLKs have fiber optic wiring)
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doesn't matter if it's a 320 or 430 make sure you got one that's model 2000 and up. why? because 2000 and up has the screen on the gauge, controls on the steering wheels. the interior material was also improved.
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thanks guys!!! Im going to try to find a 2000 CLK430, just seems like its easier to find 1999 430. But ill try to find a CLK430 if not, then ill get a CLK320.
But i think to myself, if i get a CLK320, then why not go for a bmw 330ci?
How do they compare?
CLK320 vs 330ci?
But i think to myself, if i get a CLK320, then why not go for a bmw 330ci?
How do they compare?
CLK320 vs 330ci?
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Originally posted by sorlo
Model Year 2000 come with blinking side mirror. I have a 320 and I think it's more than enough for non-agressive driving (well, I wish I have the 430 by the way ) As mbtech said, get a 2000 430, you won't regret that!
Model Year 2000 come with blinking side mirror. I have a 320 and I think it's more than enough for non-agressive driving (well, I wish I have the 430 by the way
) As mbtech said, get a 2000 430, you won't regret that!
2000 models look cleaner and sharper
go with 2000 320
or just wait for the new 500
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Originally posted by CrazyCLK430
thanks guys!!! Im going to try to find a 2000 CLK430, just seems like its easier to find 1999 430. But ill try to find a CLK430 if not, then ill get a CLK320.
But i think to myself, if i get a CLK320, then why not go for a bmw 330ci?
How do they compare?
CLK320 vs 330ci?
thanks guys!!! Im going to try to find a 2000 CLK430, just seems like its easier to find 1999 430. But ill try to find a CLK430 if not, then ill get a CLK320.
But i think to myself, if i get a CLK320, then why not go for a bmw 330ci?
How do they compare?
CLK320 vs 330ci?
however, u can beat the car man with ease
just make sure u use ur tiptronic option
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Originally posted by sungulent
bwm 330 ci has more hp i think it has about 15 more hp
however, u can beat the car man with ease
just make sure u use ur tiptronic option
bwm 330 ci has more hp i think it has about 15 more hp
however, u can beat the car man with ease
just make sure u use ur tiptronic option
im sorry but a 330ci is faster than a clk320. I seen times for both cars, and the 330ci is quicker. But the CLK320 has more class
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Originally posted by CrazyCLK430
im sorry but a 330ci is faster than a clk320. I seen times for both cars, and the 330ci is quicker. But the CLK320 has more class
im sorry but a 330ci is faster than a clk320. I seen times for both cars, and the 330ci is quicker. But the CLK320 has more class
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Originally posted by CrazyCLK430
if the price is under 42k
if the price is under 42k
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CLK 430
And I would say that 48k is a fair price.
For comparison, I paid $43,000 for my stock 2000 CLK 430. Fully loaded with all options...except command. It had less than 8000 miles on it when I purchased it 3 months ago.
Where were you when I was in the market for a new CLK?
:o)
quaz
For comparison, I paid $43,000 for my stock 2000 CLK 430. Fully loaded with all options...except command. It had less than 8000 miles on it when I purchased it 3 months ago.
Where were you when I was in the market for a new CLK?
:o)
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hey...
i challenge any 330 to ruff up with my 320.. cmon...cmon!!!!
by the way... from experience... the 2000+ 320's are very reliable. I've driven mine for 100,000 km and till date the only real problem i had was the alternator ( that was replaced under warranty)
how about that gentlemen?!!!!
i gotta admit though, the 320 has amazing torque and engine sound... maybe its my mufflers, but i'd love to listen to the 430 engine... oooooh yah!!
i challenge any 330 to ruff up with my 320.. cmon...cmon!!!!
by the way... from experience... the 2000+ 320's are very reliable. I've driven mine for 100,000 km and till date the only real problem i had was the alternator ( that was replaced under warranty)
how about that gentlemen?!!!!
i gotta admit though, the 320 has amazing torque and engine sound... maybe its my mufflers, but i'd love to listen to the 430 engine... oooooh yah!!
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From: cali
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42k for for 430????/
mine had a sticker pice of 47xxx for 320 however it was brand new not used
320 does sound good and torque is great
u should hear the viper man i think im falling for that car
i know ita fiber glass and all but ti does sound good
comes with stock 10 in woofer with amps
that car is sick all hooked up
mine had a sticker pice of 47xxx for 320 however it was brand new not used
320 does sound good and torque is great
u should hear the viper man i think im falling for that car
i know ita fiber glass and all but ti does sound good
comes with stock 10 in woofer with amps
that car is sick all hooked up
