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I owened a clk320 for 5 months and every time i look at the back of any clk in the street i hate my car . And when i see an old clk i think it looks better .I tried to convence my self that it looks good from the back for 5 months but i could not . I think i hurried when i bought the car . What do you think guys .i don`t know what to do .Should i change the car Or What ??????
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originally posted by theine
Clk-500 W209 or W208
I wen't to my Mercedes-Benz dealer today for service. While waiting, I wen't to the showroom. Of course I sat on the W230 and dreamed for a while (still 2 1/2 years more before I get one, I always buy my cars, never lease them, so I have to save).
So I came down to earth and looked for the CLK-500, to compare with mine, I like the new front grill and headlights, don't like how it looks from the side, the rear is even worst (looks like a Volvo!) , so I sat inside....feels like a woman car to me. Too much luxury, delicate, Lexus like, I hated it! I like my car much more now, much more muscular. I will be fine for the next 2 1/2 years.
Just my personal opinion, no ofense to anybody.
Clk-500 W209 or W208
I wen't to my Mercedes-Benz dealer today for service. While waiting, I wen't to the showroom. Of course I sat on the W230 and dreamed for a while (still 2 1/2 years more before I get one, I always buy my cars, never lease them, so I have to save).
So I came down to earth and looked for the CLK-500, to compare with mine, I like the new front grill and headlights, don't like how it looks from the side, the rear is even worst (looks like a Volvo!) , so I sat inside....feels like a woman car to me. Too much luxury, delicate, Lexus like, I hated it! I like my car much more now, much more muscular. I will be fine for the next 2 1/2 years.
Just my personal opinion, no ofense to anybody.
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2003 CLK 320
IF IT IS THAT BIG OF A DEAL FOR YOU TRADE IT IN. HOW DOES IT DRIVE AND HOW WELL DO YOU LIKE THE INTERIOR? IF YOU WOULD TRADE IT IN WHAT WOULD GET AND WOULD YOU BE HAPPY WITH IT FIVE MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD?
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2003 CLK 320
Originally posted by theine
originally posted by theine
Clk-500 W209 or W208
I wen't to my Mercedes-Benz dealer today for service. While waiting, I wen't to the showroom. Of course I sat on the W230 and dreamed for a while (still 2 1/2 years more before I get one, I always buy my cars, never lease them, so I have to save).
So I came down to earth and looked for the CLK-500, to compare with mine, I like the new front grill and headlights, don't like how it looks from the side, the rear is even worst (looks like a Volvo!) , so I sat inside....feels like a woman car to me. Too much luxury, delicate, Lexus like, I hated it! I like my car much more now, much more muscular. I will be fine for the next 2 1/2 years.
Just my personal opinion, no ofense to anybody.
originally posted by theine
Clk-500 W209 or W208
I wen't to my Mercedes-Benz dealer today for service. While waiting, I wen't to the showroom. Of course I sat on the W230 and dreamed for a while (still 2 1/2 years more before I get one, I always buy my cars, never lease them, so I have to save).
So I came down to earth and looked for the CLK-500, to compare with mine, I like the new front grill and headlights, don't like how it looks from the side, the rear is even worst (looks like a Volvo!) , so I sat inside....feels like a woman car to me. Too much luxury, delicate, Lexus like, I hated it! I like my car much more now, much more muscular. I will be fine for the next 2 1/2 years.
Just my personal opinion, no ofense to anybody.
THATS WHY THIS WEEK I PICK UP MY NEW 2003 CLK 320 IS FOR THE LUXURY AND THAT IS A MERCEDES.
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It drives excillent. and the interior is very beatiful .I only hate the back of the car.and i think it looks smaller than the old one . thats it.
(I am Thinking of a 330 coupe with M spoilers ) What do you think guys ??? (by theway i am 19 years old )
(I am Thinking of a 330 coupe with M spoilers ) What do you think guys ??? (by theway i am 19 years old )
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are u serious dude?
all my friends(not friend from this foru, just normal friends)
says the new CLK is stunning.....none of my friends told me the new clk looks ugly...ony people in this forum who is a w208 fanatic said the w209 is ugly
the front is too nice that u forget the back and side...
all my friends used to say the back is ugly and etc....
but after seeing one they change their mind.s...
even my friend who own a w208 said the new clk looks nice
they said the back is nice......im confused...i myself still think the back is so-so
i myself will get a new clk soon
all my friends(not friend from this foru, just normal friends)
says the new CLK is stunning.....none of my friends told me the new clk looks ugly...ony people in this forum who is a w208 fanatic said the w209 is ugly
the front is too nice that u forget the back and side...
all my friends used to say the back is ugly and etc....
but after seeing one they change their mind.s...
even my friend who own a w208 said the new clk looks nice
they said the back is nice......im confused...i myself still think the back is so-so
i myself will get a new clk soon
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momba, I think you just have to learn to appreciate the back because there will come a point when you are looking at your parked car from behind next to a whole row of other cars and thing, 'mine is the only one that stands out, its beautiful'.
So I say stick with it and you will like it, maybe you are in the wrong frame of mind when you look at it due to the bad comments made by the old CLK owners/lovers?
zishan
So I say stick with it and you will like it, maybe you are in the wrong frame of mind when you look at it due to the bad comments made by the old CLK owners/lovers?
zishan
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CLK320 (w209)
I also bought my 209 about 5 months. Right from the start i loved the interior and how it drives, but as you, i was skeptical about the exterior. There are 3-4 208's at work, and initially i honestly thought they (the 430) looked better, but now the 209 really grown on me and the 208 start to look a tad dated. Wait a year, and this will be even further enhanced
But if you don't like it after 5 months, sell it. You shouldn't have to live with a car you don't like when you're 19.
Britton,
how do you like you color. I remember you were thinking long and hard about your choice. I think the Black Opal looks fantastic. I almost regret for not taking one too (mine is solid black), but i try not to think that way.
But if you don't like it after 5 months, sell it. You shouldn't have to live with a car you don't like when you're 19.
Britton,
how do you like you color. I remember you were thinking long and hard about your choice. I think the Black Opal looks fantastic. I almost regret for not taking one too (mine is solid black), but i try not to think that way.
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2004 Audi S4, 2003 CLK 500
I was at the car wash yesterday and a 2002 CL-500 pulled in behind me and at first I thought it was another CLK-500. When I got out of my car I realized it was a CL. I think the front end of the CLK-500 blows away the front end of the CL and the rear does not really affect me. I am getting thumbs up from alot of people when they see the car.
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2003 CLK 320
Originally posted by Johan Baecksin
I also bought my 209 about 5 months. Right from the start i loved the interior and how it drives, but as you, i was skeptical about the exterior. There are 3-4 208's at work, and initially i honestly thought they (the 430) looked better, but now the 209 really grown on me and the 208 start to look a tad dated. Wait a year, and this will be even further enhanced
But if you don't like it after 5 months, sell it. You shouldn't have to live with a car you don't like when you're 19.
Britton,
how do you like you color. I remember you were thinking long and hard about your choice. I think the Black Opal looks fantastic. I almost regret for not taking one too (mine is solid black), but i try not to think that way.
I also bought my 209 about 5 months. Right from the start i loved the interior and how it drives, but as you, i was skeptical about the exterior. There are 3-4 208's at work, and initially i honestly thought they (the 430) looked better, but now the 209 really grown on me and the 208 start to look a tad dated. Wait a year, and this will be even further enhanced
But if you don't like it after 5 months, sell it. You shouldn't have to live with a car you don't like when you're 19.
Britton,
how do you like you color. I remember you were thinking long and hard about your choice. I think the Black Opal looks fantastic. I almost regret for not taking one too (mine is solid black), but i try not to think that way.
JOHAN BAECKSIN
I SAW THE CAR FRIDAY AND IT LOOKS GREAT I THINK THAT THE 2003 CLK 320 LOOKS FANTASTIC IN A DARKER COLOR. I WILL BE PICKING IT UP WED. THE DEALER IS PUTTING ON A INVISIBLE BRA FRONT, SIDE MIRRORS AND LIGHTS.
I AM GETTING THE INTERIOR PROTECTION SINCE I GOT THE ASH INTERIOR.
I WILL TRY TO POST PICS WHEN I GET IT. JUST WONDERING IF YOU HAVE ANY POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT YOUR CAR SINCE YOU HAD IT FIVE MONTHS ?
BRITTON
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Originally posted by britton
JOHAN BAECKSIN
THE DEALER IS PUTTING ON A INVISIBLE BRA FRONT, SIDE MIRRORS AND LIGHTS.
I AM GETTING THE INTERIOR PROTECTION SINCE I GOT THE ASH INTERIOR.
BRITTON
JOHAN BAECKSIN
THE DEALER IS PUTTING ON A INVISIBLE BRA FRONT, SIDE MIRRORS AND LIGHTS.
I AM GETTING THE INTERIOR PROTECTION SINCE I GOT THE ASH INTERIOR.
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2003 CLK 320
IT IS A COATING OF SOME SORT FOR THE INTERIOR TO PROTECT FROM DIRT IT IS PUT ON THE LEATHER AND CARPET. I HAVE HEARD ALOT OF PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ASH INTERIOR ABOUT HOW IT CAN GET DIRTY EASY. I WILL BE KEEPING THIS CAR ALEAST TEN YEARS OR MORE I HOPE. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND WITH THE SNOW AND SALT THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA.
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Britton et al,
here is my feedback for about five months of ownership.
Positive:
The interior. For its design, look, feel, and room. I'm 6'6, and i have never owned a more comfortable or had more combined head and leg room in any car before. Pretty impressive for a coupe. My interior is stone, and everyday i drive it, i still smile of the light, airy, and classy look. It's hard to beat in any car at close price range. Also the pillarless design makes a more spacious feel even with the windows up, especially important for a tall person who is sitting far back normally close to the b-pillar. The only thing i'm not 100% keen on is the steering wheel (same as SL i believe). It also very quiet, and drives very comfortable and well, but rolls a bit too much when cornering. Seems well screwed together. No glitches.
Negative:
The engine is quiet, but when pushed, i don't like the sound of it above 3000 rpm. My wife has a ML320, same sound. Harsh, and not as sweet as the old in-line six. Too bad Mercedes changed to V-6 and didn't stick with the I-6 as BMW. Also the gearbox switch gear a bit odd sometimes. Not sure the driver adaptive S/W is perfect.
All in all .... its a classical MB coupe design, with if you go back in time, all the classical attributes ...... Luxurious, comfortable, good looking, and fast.
I'm happy with it. Would cleary buy it again.
here is my feedback for about five months of ownership.
Positive:
The interior. For its design, look, feel, and room. I'm 6'6, and i have never owned a more comfortable or had more combined head and leg room in any car before. Pretty impressive for a coupe. My interior is stone, and everyday i drive it, i still smile of the light, airy, and classy look. It's hard to beat in any car at close price range. Also the pillarless design makes a more spacious feel even with the windows up, especially important for a tall person who is sitting far back normally close to the b-pillar. The only thing i'm not 100% keen on is the steering wheel (same as SL i believe). It also very quiet, and drives very comfortable and well, but rolls a bit too much when cornering. Seems well screwed together. No glitches.
Negative:
The engine is quiet, but when pushed, i don't like the sound of it above 3000 rpm. My wife has a ML320, same sound. Harsh, and not as sweet as the old in-line six. Too bad Mercedes changed to V-6 and didn't stick with the I-6 as BMW. Also the gearbox switch gear a bit odd sometimes. Not sure the driver adaptive S/W is perfect.
All in all .... its a classical MB coupe design, with if you go back in time, all the classical attributes ...... Luxurious, comfortable, good looking, and fast.
I'm happy with it. Would cleary buy it again.
