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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Thumbs up CLK500 is here!

My managers new demo, Pewter w/ berry/charcoal interior.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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Pewter is a wonderful color!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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P.S. my new 300CE

The "no B pillar"/ 2 door hardtop look and the seat belt presenters are back with the new CLK. But we saw them here first....my new "CE"
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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Pewter does indeed look great.....the first photo really shows it well.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:08 PM
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I really like the car but I think it needs a rear spoiler and dual exhaust to "butch" it up a little.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:15 PM
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I think the CLK55 spoiler is going to be a popular add on to the standard CLK models whenever it becomes available.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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Re: CLK500 is here!

Originally posted by CME4BENZ
My managers new demo, Pewter w/ berry/charcoal interior.
Wonderful color combo!!

Is the "berry" red in the pix close to the true color?

It seems like a light magenta to me.

tnx
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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The pewter looks elegent and the interior looks fashion.
AMG style is also nice looking.

Congrats ! CME4BENZ
You can keep the stock muffler for quiet sounds
remove the stock oval cover , screwed a dual tail tips to present the look you want
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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Karl K - the berry is a tad darker in person, the shot of the backseat is most realistic.


Thanks Shine, it's not my car though. My manager is talking about putting a Lorinser kit on it. It's a beautiful design, just
not as agressive looking as the CLK430.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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Now that we have seen the car, the rim have to go. What does everybody think? Carlsson 2\5, 1\16 or Brabus Monoblock VI's.
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Very nice car indeed. The pewter color is just awesome!
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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Brabus monoblock VI's or the AMG twin spokes like on the new CLK55 are sweet! I would definitely get those. Twin spoke designs match the new clk very well in my opinion.
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the red interior, how is it compared to BMWs imola red?

thanks!
I am considering this option of 2 tone seats.

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Originally posted by CME4BENZ
Karl K - the berry is a tad darker in person, the shot of the backseat is most realistic.
Tnx CME4BENZ

I was hoping that it would be closer to Porsche's "boxter red". Oh well, I got to see it in person.

Your manager must be all smiles!
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 12:55 AM
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I sure am glad I ordered the 2 tone with grey instead of red. Just my opinion.
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Saw one at Claridge's in Fremont CA today. On the road , the rear lights look almost like the new ...Camry's. In fact , the back end, although very nicely done , has an almost Acura TL convex look to it. Front and side are very nice. OTOH, if one isn't a car nut, it is so evolutionary in design that it could whiz by you and you'd think a C-class sedan just passed .
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Re: Rims

Originally posted by rgiorgio
Now that we have seen the car, the rim have to go. What does everybody think? Carlsson 2\5, 1\16 or Brabus Monoblock VI's.
Hi, rgiorgio

If you don't mind, it deserves a great & seperate thread to talk about the rims.
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