Somedays I wish i bought an ///M3 instead
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 974
Likes: 1
From: fremont, ca
04 E55
I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 0
From: McLean, VA
S4
Re: I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
Originally posted by krispykrme
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Re: I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
Originally posted by krispykrme
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
should have gotten a clk55 cabrio. Close to m3 performance.
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 974
Likes: 1
From: fremont, ca
04 E55
Re: Re: I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
Originally posted by Predator
should have gotten a clk55 cabrio. Close to m3 performance.
should have gotten a clk55 cabrio. Close to m3 performance.
Like i said earlier, I was
into this car.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
Some MBs & Bimmers
Re: I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
Originally posted by krispykrme
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
I had a unpleasant visit to MB dealer about 3 weeks ago to get my G fog lights replaced. Wife saw a beautiful CLK320 cov. and got hooked. I tried to beg her and let her have my m3 keys. Her exact comment was " you car is too rough and hard for me. I am about to throw up in your car".
Since I have already bought E55 and has a deposit on the M5. She states in a super clear message, get rid on of my toy and get her one. So off goes the M3, and welcome the CLK320.
I really miss the fun of a M3. Especially with factory 19. It was a blast to drive. Instead, of my beautiful CB M3 in my garage waiting for me for the weekend fun. I got a CLK320 cabrio to look for. YIKES!!!!!
I have not convinced my wife yet and therefore the CLKcab is still on holding pattern.
As for BMW 3xx cab compared to the CLK cab, are you indicating that you will have preferred to keep the BMW?
My wife actually wants a 330ci convertible but I think it is a lot tighter (feels smaller) compared to the CLK cab. I had test drove both the 330ci and the CLK320. Didn't push the cars during the test drive .... fearing that I may fall in love and do something stupid (such as buying one without consulting the misses).
Though the performance on the 330ci is better but I thought the CLK has better ergonomics and better overall.
Your thoughts?
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 974
Likes: 1
From: fremont, ca
04 E55
Re: Re: I sold my m3 for CLK (not by choice)
Originally posted by GearHead
Hi Mr Wu
I have not convinced my wife yet and therefore the CLKcab is still on holding pattern.
As for BMW 3xx cab compared to the CLK cab, are you indicating that you will have preferred to keep the BMW?
My wife actually wants a 330ci convertible but I think it is a lot tighter (feels smaller) compared to the CLK cab. I had test drove both the 330ci and the CLK320. Didn't push the cars during the test drive .... fearing that I may fall in love and do something stupid (such as buying one without consulting the misses).
Though the performance on the 330ci is better but I thought the CLK has better ergonomics and better overall.
Your thoughts?
Hi Mr Wu
I have not convinced my wife yet and therefore the CLKcab is still on holding pattern.
As for BMW 3xx cab compared to the CLK cab, are you indicating that you will have preferred to keep the BMW?
My wife actually wants a 330ci convertible but I think it is a lot tighter (feels smaller) compared to the CLK cab. I had test drove both the 330ci and the CLK320. Didn't push the cars during the test drive .... fearing that I may fall in love and do something stupid (such as buying one without consulting the misses).
Though the performance on the 330ci is better but I thought the CLK has better ergonomics and better overall.
Your thoughts?
330ci handles better, and steering response is about right. Personally I would take 330ci over CLK320. Because I do not think CLK320 is worth about $5 to $10k more and I am more of a performance oriented guy.
That being said, there are a lot of things that CLK does well. For example, the interior material is excellent. The 330ci's interior material is pits. The carpeting and espeically in insulated tops are just much better than mercedes. Ergonomics, I actually prefered seating position of e46. But that's only my preference.
CLK320 handles decent but not up to e46 with sports package. Without sports package, CLK actually feels firmer and more responsive.
There are some issues I do have problem with CLK and MB in general. There are just too many buttons to push in the dash. Small and hard to see. Not only that, everything is just not logically placed. Some of ther stereo control are also mind boggling. The E46 design is much simpler and easier to use.
For example, in E46 the stereo power and vol are combined into one button. However, this is a two button job on mercedes.
Also, you have buttons to zoom in and zoom out of map, a button to show map... this just goes on and on.
It really depends on what your wife wants. My wife has strong dislike of BMW, so CLK based on its beautiful exterior, and excellent opulent interior wins.
If your wife is into more of a luxury feel, then buy CLK.
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
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
W209
Yeah, true true. Honestly I was actually going to get the M3 and that color, LSB, but im getting to see lots of M3 around Los Angeles, and lots of fixed up ones too. Seems like i was too late to get into the M3 market...
This is why i decided to get the CLK instead. I havent noticed many people driving it, especially modded ones.....
This is why i decided to get the CLK instead. I havent noticed many people driving it, especially modded ones.....
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
W209
Re: brabusclk04
Originally posted by JAY500
any pics of your new quad exhaust system??
any pics of your new quad exhaust system??
