CLK-Class (W209) 2003 on: CLK 270 CDI, CLK 200K, CLK 200 CGI, CLK 240, CLK 320, CLK 350, CLK 500, CLK 550 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:23 AM
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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 )
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:54 AM
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Post some pics please.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:42 AM
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Will take some pictures when there's a sunny weekend
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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What do you think of the seat belt tensioner thing (that bring the seat belt towards you?) Is it annoying?
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:01 AM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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i'll go do it now. give me 15 minutes
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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Just took some pictures of the car. but the picture size is too big. have to do some re-sizing
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks for the pictures!

Congratulations on the new car.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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Excelllent car man and thanxs for posting the pictures!!!! I love the blue speedo and other gizmos, looks hot


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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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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
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Hey how do you like the charcoal leather...I currently have mine on order with charcoal but I am considering changing to gray b/c maybe gray shows the interior better? What do you guys think?
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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kudos wowow,

great initiative in running out to take some pics...thanks again
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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Could you please post the back of the car?
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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!
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