My new CLK 350 has arrived
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Nice! It looks great! Thanks for the pics.
My only issue is the damn climate control!!!!!! Why isn't it digital?!?! ****ing MB has done it again, it gave all the 05 C-Classes and the 05 and apparently 06 CLK 320/350's the same ugly "analog" climate control with the rotary knobs.
My only issue is the damn climate control!!!!!! Why isn't it digital?!?! ****ing MB has done it again, it gave all the 05 C-Classes and the 05 and apparently 06 CLK 320/350's the same ugly "analog" climate control with the rotary knobs.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
Nice! It looks great! Thanks for the pics.
My only issue is the damn climate control!!!!!! Why isn't it digital?!?! ****ing MB has done it again, it gave all the 05 C-Classes and the 05 and apparently 06 CLK 320/350's the same ugly "analog" climate control with the rotary knobs.
My only issue is the damn climate control!!!!!! Why isn't it digital?!?! ****ing MB has done it again, it gave all the 05 C-Classes and the 05 and apparently 06 CLK 320/350's the same ugly "analog" climate control with the rotary knobs.
i have the digital climate control in my 2004 model
to be honest its nothign special just a pain in the **** when you go from hot to cold or vice versa you have to hold the button down for literally 2 minutes i think the rotary would be much quicker and easier
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Originally Posted by clkcadet
i have the digital climate control in my 2004 model
to be honest its nothign special just a pain in the **** when you go from hot to cold or vice versa you have to hold the button down for literally 2 minutes i think the rotary would be much quicker and easier
to be honest its nothign special just a pain in the **** when you go from hot to cold or vice versa you have to hold the button down for literally 2 minutes i think the rotary would be much quicker and easier
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Originally Posted by Stephane_
I am a bit confused here. On your pictures, it looks like the "normal" CLK Command, doesn't it?
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Originally Posted by cracker123
doesnt the sport package come with 255 rears, do you have pictures of the front rims, does it have ventilated front brakes ?
I don't have pictures of the front rims but they looked like the back ones.
I don't have a clue regarding the ventilated front brakes. I will take a look next time I see the car. How can one tell? What should I look for?
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Originally Posted by ahm
Well, someone got confussed somewhere and they ordered a CLK350 Elegance with automatic trasmission
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Originally Posted by mleskovar
(...) This car was not 'ordered incorrectly'. They sent what they had available. It takes many months to get a truly custom car from MB (...)
In Spain, as in most of Europe, ones does not get to go to the dealer and choose a car from the lot. In most cases, one must order it and yes, it might take several months for the car to arrive.
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See what a good salesman he was....he convinced you it was ordered wrong. Common ploy at any car dealer anyplace in the world. Transmission, finish, motor are too basic to make errors on all at the same time. Anyway, it doesn't matter, you like it and that's all that counts. Let us now how it drives.
Common ploy at any car dealer anyplace in the world. Transmission, finish, motor are too basic to make errors on all at the same time. Anyway, it doesn't matter, you like it and that's all that counts. Let us now how it drives.
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Originally Posted by pisces777
AHM:
Are your taillights LED?
Thanks.
Are your taillights LED?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mleskovar
See what a good salesman he was....he convinced you it was ordered wrong. Common ploy at any car dealer anyplace in the world. Transmission, finish, motor are too basic to make errors on all at the same time (...)
Common ploy at any car dealer anyplace in the world. Transmission, finish, motor are too basic to make errors on all at the same time (...)
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Mmmmm love the car ! Love the wheels too ! I dont really limke the rear lights though, suppose when I see them in the flesh I will make up my mind !
I can confirm what Ahm says regarding the options, it is like that too in Ireland. There is nothing extra as standard in a 500 that isn't in a 200K. You pick every option one by one !
You folks in the US are spoilt AND we have to pay so much more for so much less. My CLK200K with auto, leather and metallic cost me the equivalent of €70,000 and a 500 would be over €100,000 plus options !!
I went in last week to place an order for a new Cab but my dealer says wait until September to order it for delivery in Feb/March otherwise I may end up with the last of the 'old stock' since RHD production starts after LHD. There are still some unsold MY04 coupes around now !
I can confirm what Ahm says regarding the options, it is like that too in Ireland. There is nothing extra as standard in a 500 that isn't in a 200K. You pick every option one by one !
You folks in the US are spoilt AND we have to pay so much more for so much less. My CLK200K with auto, leather and metallic cost me the equivalent of €70,000 and a 500 would be over €100,000 plus options !!
I went in last week to place an order for a new Cab but my dealer says wait until September to order it for delivery in Feb/March otherwise I may end up with the last of the 'old stock' since RHD production starts after LHD. There are still some unsold MY04 coupes around now !
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2006 CLK 350 Cab
I just got my 2006 CLK 350 Cab and I love driving it. It's Cadet Blue/Dark Gray Interior with Keyless Go, Active Ventilated Seats, Premium Sound, Lighting Package, Nav and iPod Connection. Right now I'm drivng in C mode until I hit 1000 miles for breakin. Thanks for everyones help in making my decision. The info on this forum is great and the rumors are sometimes accurate.
