Any truly non bias 208 ers drive the new 500?
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From: Houston, Texas
I had a 2001 CLK 430:
The cLK 500 +'s and -'s
+:
More torque down low
Better leg room in back seats
Styling is better (front), but the back is debateable
Quiter
Slightly faster (1111 miles now)
Can not wait to go to drag strip
-:
Mileage is much worse. I never ever thought I would make this comment. Best I can get steady state 60 mph is about 24.5 mpg, aound town try circa 14 mpg.
Lighting in center console does not match main instruments panel
Does not have motorized access to back seats
Heavier
The cLK 500 +'s and -'s
+:
More torque down low
Better leg room in back seats
Styling is better (front), but the back is debateable
Quiter
Slightly faster (1111 miles now)
Can not wait to go to drag strip
-:
Mileage is much worse. I never ever thought I would make this comment. Best I can get steady state 60 mph is about 24.5 mpg, aound town try circa 14 mpg.
Lighting in center console does not match main instruments panel
Does not have motorized access to back seats
Heavier
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From: 2000 ft over the FL coast in a B-17
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Originally posted by Michael T
I had a 2001 CLK 430:
The cLK 500 +'s and -'s
+:
More torque down low
Better leg room in back seats
Styling is better (front), but the back is debateable
Quiter
Slightly faster (1111 miles now)
Can not wait to go to drag strip
-:
Mileage is much worse. I never ever thought I would make this comment. Best I can get steady state 60 mph is about 24.5 mpg, aound town try circa 14 mpg.
Lighting in center console does not match main instruments panel
Does not have motorized access to back seats
Heavier
I had a 2001 CLK 430:
The cLK 500 +'s and -'s
+:
More torque down low
Better leg room in back seats
Styling is better (front), but the back is debateable
Quiter
Slightly faster (1111 miles now)
Can not wait to go to drag strip
-:
Mileage is much worse. I never ever thought I would make this comment. Best I can get steady state 60 mph is about 24.5 mpg, aound town try circa 14 mpg.
Lighting in center console does not match main instruments panel
Does not have motorized access to back seats
Heavier
Thanks for the feedback.
RJC
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Originally posted by RJC
Mileage should improve after engine is fully broken in. Are you happy you switched from the 208?
Thanks for the feedback.
RJC
Mileage should improve after engine is fully broken in. Are you happy you switched from the 208?
Thanks for the feedback.
RJC
hey of coz u will be happy...u dont even have to think about it./..
the new clk looks thousand times better!!!
u must be blind if u say 208 look better
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From: 2000 ft over the FL coast in a B-17
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Originally posted by vodc4
hey of coz u will be happy...u dont even have to think about it./..
the new clk looks thousand times better!!!
u must be blind if u say 208 look better
hey of coz u will be happy...u dont even have to think about it./..
the new clk looks thousand times better!!!
u must be blind if u say 208 look better
RJC
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From: Central Florida
As a previous 01' CLK 320 owner (208), I am very impressed with the power of my CLK 500. This car will really scoot down the road. The ride is considerably smoother and the car is much quieter overall. The sound system still sucks. I am still getting used to the rear end of the car but I like it more and more every day. I live in a college town and I get at least 2 or 3 verbal compliments every day in addition to the countless stares. Younger people love this car and I think you will too. My only real gripe is the gas mileage. In a mix of city and highway driving I am averaging about 16 mpg.
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Originally posted by Buck
As a previous 01' CLK 320 owner (208), I am very impressed with the power of my CLK 500. This car will really scoot down the road. The ride is considerably smoother and the car is much quieter overall. The sound system still sucks. I am still getting used to the rear end of the car but I like it more and more every day. I live in a college town and I get at least 2 or 3 verbal compliments every day in addition to the countless stares. Younger people love this car and I think you will too. My only real gripe is the gas mileage. In a mix of city and highway driving I am averaging about 16 mpg.
As a previous 01' CLK 320 owner (208), I am very impressed with the power of my CLK 500. This car will really scoot down the road. The ride is considerably smoother and the car is much quieter overall. The sound system still sucks. I am still getting used to the rear end of the car but I like it more and more every day. I live in a college town and I get at least 2 or 3 verbal compliments every day in addition to the countless stares. Younger people love this car and I think you will too. My only real gripe is the gas mileage. In a mix of city and highway driving I am averaging about 16 mpg.
RJC
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