just test drove one
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just test drove one
I just test drove a 2003 CLK 320.. Generally impressed. Nice car...tormenting myself over this decision. I was underwhelmed with the back seat which, up until this point, I'd been let to believe was substantially bigger than the previous CLK (which I owned previously). It's not BAD back there, but only for short jaunts and the entry/exit ease wasn't that improved.
Admittedly, one doesn't buy a coupe for the back seat, but it's a factor for me, cuz I have lots of friends who'd be subjected to them...
One question: in the center stack, what is the function of the very top, center dial, near the vents? Also, what is the grill-thing in the center of the top of the dash for? (The salesman wasn't sure what it was -- it looks like a speaker grille, but he said it was for ventillation...)
Also, I am a big fan of Navigation. Does anyone know what, other than the completeness of coverage, the advantage of the upcoming DVD-based COMAND system is? I can wait a year for the 204 CLK if the DVD COMAND a significant improvement over the CD-based system. (However, I do virtually NO long distance travel, so I would essentially not ever need additional CDs for my navigation needs....)
Thank you to all who have read this whole post!
Admittedly, one doesn't buy a coupe for the back seat, but it's a factor for me, cuz I have lots of friends who'd be subjected to them...
One question: in the center stack, what is the function of the very top, center dial, near the vents? Also, what is the grill-thing in the center of the top of the dash for? (The salesman wasn't sure what it was -- it looks like a speaker grille, but he said it was for ventillation...)
Also, I am a big fan of Navigation. Does anyone know what, other than the completeness of coverage, the advantage of the upcoming DVD-based COMAND system is? I can wait a year for the 204 CLK if the DVD COMAND a significant improvement over the CD-based system. (However, I do virtually NO long distance travel, so I would essentially not ever need additional CDs for my navigation needs....)
Thank you to all who have read this whole post!
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the center dial distributes air (diffuser) to the side vents and for balancing with the center outlets.
i thought the grill on top of the dash was a speaker? no?
agreed; the navigation going to DVD is not enough reason not to buy the car if one likes it, needs it, or wants a fairly early one. In mine the CD based system seems more than enough, but I'm not driving across the whole country either.
2 days and still like the car:-}.
cheers!
i thought the grill on top of the dash was a speaker? no?
agreed; the navigation going to DVD is not enough reason not to buy the car if one likes it, needs it, or wants a fairly early one. In mine the CD based system seems more than enough, but I'm not driving across the whole country either.
2 days and still like the car:-}.
cheers!
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I don't mean to offend anyone, but if back seat space is an BIG issue, consider the new E. It will offer the new DVD navigation system, in-dash cd player, airmatic suspension as well as other goodies. Let's face it, the CLK is a 2 seater with room in the back for quick trips.
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Originally posted by MBZman
I don't mean to offend anyone, but if back seat space is an BIG issue, consider the new E. It will offer the new DVD navigation system, in-dash cd player, airmatic suspension as well as other goodies. Let's face it, the CLK is a 2 seater with room in the back for quick trips.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but if back seat space is an BIG issue, consider the new E. It will offer the new DVD navigation system, in-dash cd player, airmatic suspension as well as other goodies. Let's face it, the CLK is a 2 seater with room in the back for quick trips.
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RGHessel, I understand completely. When I purchased my CLK I also considered the E and was torn, until I went and looked at both of them with the options/color I wanted. Everything then became cristal clear, I had to have the CLK. I don't regret my decision one bit. I look forward to driving my car every chance I get. 
