CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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Just wondering, if you guys ever get sick of your 208's what would your next car be? i love all MB's, but nothing strikes me like the 208's style, and i hate the new clk, i think it looks like a girl car.
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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I can only afford one of these (you guess!), but they're all cars I would enjoy having: S2000, SLK320, 1986 Corolla hatchback, TT, A4/S4, G35
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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I plan to keep my CLK for a LONG time because i really like the style and i think im going to be saving money for a while after college. I may supercharge it in a few years, but a new car is out of the question for now. But that aside, future candidates would be...
1) Audi S4 Avant (B5, good utility car, great for modding: RS4 body, STG 3 turbo kit, etc)
2) BMW M3 M2 M4 or whatever they have out by then
3) and of course ANYTHING by AMG
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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C55 or s4

I have my heart set on a c55 or s4 for a new car. not too excited about the g35 anymore.
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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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i got two friends with STi's and for the money, you can't get anything faster, i just wish the interior was a little more classy, i think a base honda civic has more interior features.
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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 03:12 AM
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for damn sure , i will be getting an AMG E55 . offcourse a used one!! can not offerd a new one now !
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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bagher
i got two friends with STi's and for the money, you can't get anything faster, i just wish the interior was a little more classy, i think a base honda civic has more interior features.
Yeh, my only reservation is that it UGLY, kinda like the EVO. However, i was surprised to see one yesterday that actually looked kinda classy. It was black, with no wing on the back, and VERY dark tint (so you cant see that ugly interior ) It wasnt an STI, so it wasnt THAT fast, but as a statement of styling potential i give it a thumbs up. It also didnt have those nasty gold wheels
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:19 AM
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Hmmmm -

Sports Car
Corvette C6 (new gen)
Cadillac XLR

Sedan
BMW 5 or 7 series
Benz S class

SUV
BMW X5
Nissan Armada

Now if that isn't diverse, what is?

I also agree with some of the folks above in regards to the Subaru and EVO. Both are cars built for Rally's, but they have absolutly no class or comfort what so ever. If that is your cup of tea, than go for it. But I prefer a well rounded vehicle (Class, style, performance, Handling).

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hhmmm this is a good one... let's see...

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by the time I decide toyota probably has made the MKV or maybe that volta.... one of those two.... or the m3 or whatever comes in the next 2 years or so.......
or the c55.... If it's not one of these... then I'm keeping my car...
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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New: (descending price)
1) Next Gen. Carrera
2) s4
3) mod a 325ci

Used: (descending price)
1) Lotus Esprit
2) c32
3) bmw 540i
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 02:48 AM
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Porsche 996 - Decent price now for used
SLK 350 (R171) - Nice, nearly brought one but decided to wait until price drops. Thing is these babies will hold pretty well.
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