View Poll Results: how hard do you push it
drive like a granpa
5
10.42%
never touch redline but around 4-5.5k rpm
16
33.33%
redline 50% of the time
27
56.25%
redline 95% of the time
0
0%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll
curious how hard you guys drive your benz
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,748
Likes: 0
From: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
I love it here in the Dubai, I travel 300+ days a year and get to work in some of the worst countries in the world - what an adventure, beats the hell out of bungee jumping! Best thing about Dubai though, the wife and daughter get to live a very safe and fruitful lifestyle, when you're in Dubai it's like not being in the Middle East.
And thanks pal, I appreciate that. Now if I can get my car finished up (hopefully October) and post some pics I'll be as happy as a camel at an oasis.
And thanks pal, I appreciate that. Now if I can get my car finished up (hopefully October) and post some pics I'll be as happy as a camel at an oasis.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,031
Likes: 8
From: Chicago (Palos Park)
2023 CLA 250, 2021 GLC43, 2003 CLK320
I drive it hard most of the time and like to take sharp quick turns. Keep trying to force myself to slow down but its hard to do. Still its all in control and dependent on the road / traffic conditions. I hate argent rude drivers and definitely not one of them.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
CLS400 4Matic 2016 / ML 350 2009 / clk 320 w209 sold/ sl 500 1996 sold/ cls550 2008 sold
I used to have a SL 500 and still have a bimmer 540i and used to push them hard as i like speed and had the open roads to do it. Now with the CLK the ESP is always flashing as i dont feel the same power anymore. First I bought it for fuel economy (go to work...) but now its my favorite one..hehehe fun to drive for a 6 cylinder.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
I used to have a SL 500 and still have a bimmer 540i and used to push them hard as i like speed and had the open roads to do it. Now with the CLK the ESP is always flashing as i dont feel the same power anymore. First I bought it for fuel economy (go to work...) but now its my favorite one..hehehe fun to drive for a 6 cylinder.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,971
Likes: 3
From: SF
2003 CLK 320
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
GLE 450 2021, SLK 350 2013, Honda Civc Type R 2019, Suzuki GSXR 750 2014, Ducati Diavel 2018
I used to push it really hard when my friend got his g35. I used to think my 350 was very fast because I could keep up/beat my friend depending on reation time. Then I hit the drag strip for the first time. After Seeing monstrous super/turbo charged muscle cars that have their front chassy lift up at launch, I was like damn my car isn't even half as fast as those. So I slowed down my driving until I get one of those AMGs. Anyways it's always safer to go slower and a big plus with girl(s) in the car. But my definition of slower is 5 to 10 mph above speed limit 
Last edited by supacrazykev; Sep 8, 2010 at 04:45 AM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,971
Likes: 3
From: SF
2003 CLK 320
I used to push it really hard when my friend got his g35. I used to think my 350 was very fast because I could keep up/beat my friend depending on reation time. Then I hit the drag strip for the first time. After Seeing monstrous super/turbo charged muscle cars that have their front chassy lift up at launch, I was like damn my car isn't even half as fast as those. So I slowed down my driving until I get one of those AMGs. Anyways it's always safer to go slower and a big plus with girl(s) in the car. But my definition of slower is 5 to 10 mph above speed limit
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
GLE 450 2021, SLK 350 2013, Honda Civc Type R 2019, Suzuki GSXR 750 2014, Ducati Diavel 2018
Isn't traffic kind of slow up in norcal? People barely go as fast as the speed limit when I was there. Down here, it's like a norm going +10 of the speed limit.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,971
Likes: 3
From: SF
2003 CLK 320
Haha I guess rev higher to scare them. It seems that noise scare girls more than speed. I was with girl who thought I was speeding because I was delaying my shifts at 4k rpm when I was barely going 30 mph.
Isn't traffic kind of slow up in norcal? People barely go as fast as the speed limit when I was there. Down here, it's like a norm going +10 of the speed limit.
Isn't traffic kind of slow up in norcal? People barely go as fast as the speed limit when I was there. Down here, it's like a norm going +10 of the speed limit.
haha i was in LA recently...definitely loving the flow of traffic minus the times where i was stuck in traffic. but +10 is the norm and 85 seems to be fast lane. i could definitely get used to that.
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
GLE 450 2021, SLK 350 2013, Honda Civc Type R 2019, Suzuki GSXR 750 2014, Ducati Diavel 2018
hmm traffic usually moves +5 or 10 above on the good days. chp up here is notorious for pulling ppl over especially in the san mateo area.
haha i was in LA recently...definitely loving the flow of traffic minus the times where i was stuck in traffic. but +10 is the norm and 85 seems to be fast lane. i could definitely get used to that.
haha i was in LA recently...definitely loving the flow of traffic minus the times where i was stuck in traffic. but +10 is the norm and 85 seems to be fast lane. i could definitely get used to that.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Lower Hudson Valley, N.Y.
2012 CLS550 4MATIC, 2009 CLK550 Cabriolet, 2002 E320 4MATIC Wagon
I chose 50% of the time redlining although that's not anywhere close to how often i push it. I didnt wanna chose grandpa either, though.
I stretch my car's legs on weekly occations. Just to try to blast some carbon buildup or varnish out of my engine and exhaust cams. They say a redline a day keeps the carbon away.
I stretch my car's legs on weekly occations. Just to try to blast some carbon buildup or varnish out of my engine and exhaust cams. They say a redline a day keeps the carbon away.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
-=[CLK 500 2006]=- -=[Dodge Ram 2001]=- -=[Kawasaki Ninja 636 2005]=-
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,971
Likes: 3
From: SF
2003 CLK 320
i usually do it to get out of binds or during a race. lol but on the occasional uphill, i do it a couple of times too. SF has too many hills tho and i dont wanna kill my gas so much. lol
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
CLS400 4Matic 2016 / ML 350 2009 / clk 320 w209 sold/ sl 500 1996 sold/ cls550 2008 sold
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,293
Likes: 3
From: So Cal
2018 E63S Wagon
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
2005 E55 AMG; 2005 CLK 500 (sold)
ha wow you are a bad *** arent you....love the **** talkin on the forum...stfu or come to chicago and find me. ill be the one strapped with the S&W .357, douchebag.
