Just Delivered
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clk 240 ( w209)
Just Delivered
I just had my CLK 240 Avant. deliverd last week. The build quality is very good and the exterior design is very eye-catching especially with all the windows down. However, there are 2 things that I don't like. 1/. The manual mode tries to decide too much for he driver. Making it just like auto mode. 2/. he sound system (audio 30 ) is very bad. MB tries to save money by having the rear speakers installed on the door panel ( ie both front and rear speakers are on the door anel ). The sound is completely blocked by the front passenger seat. This saves money because the layout would be the same as the cabrio version which has no space for rear speakers behind rear passenger head rest. Other than that the car is fine ( BTW , I traded in my 2000 328ci for the CLK ) Anyone wants to know more from first hand experience ?
( last MB i had was a 2000 ML 430 )
( last MB i had was a 2000 ML 430 )
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The thing extends when u close the door and retracts approx. 20 sec afterwards. Its actually a great help because of the length of the door. My wife loves this gadget. Its not annoying at all
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How is the quality of the brushed aluminum trim? If you've got a digital camera, any pictures would be helpful - especially of the interior (which wouldn't require a sunny day..)
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I'll try to do this on the weekend.
The aluminum trim is nice . Unlike the BMW type trim which has a smooth surface, the clk trim is like grill on top of a sheet of metal. Much like "grill-cheese". Have to get the picture to explain.
The aluminum trim is nice . Unlike the BMW type trim which has a smooth surface, the clk trim is like grill on top of a sheet of metal. Much like "grill-cheese". Have to get the picture to explain.
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It is my first time posting pictures but i messed up by posting them in such large size. will do a btter job next time.
MusFather, I have a question on the X5 and ML, could u pls give me a reply on a thread i posted on the ML section ( 'cuz u have an X5 ) ? many thanks
MusFather, I have a question on the X5 and ML, could u pls give me a reply on a thread i posted on the ML section ( 'cuz u have an X5 ) ? many thanks
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charcoal might be too dull. i had mine in 2 tone and i think yours should be the same. 2-tone with charcoal and grey is ok - lots of contrast. however, if you don't get 2-tone, then u should go for grey instead. That goes with the aluminum trim
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Congrats to your new, sweet ride WowoW. The car is absolutely gorgeous. It looks excactly the same as the car I sat in at my dealer (exept it was a left hand drive). Very nice! 
