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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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Mercs CLK 500 VS BMW 6 series Cabriolet

I would you to hear some of your thoughts regarding Mercs CLK 500 and the new BMW 6 series Cabriolet.

The BMW is priced at quite a premium to the CLK.

Do you think the BMW is better to be compared to the SL Class or the CLK class?
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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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I do, Yes.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Price seems to be somewhere in between the SL and CLK cabs. I prefer both Benz's to the BMW though...
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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It all about personal preferrence. I like both car makers. Honestly, I had a tough choice between my CLK and the M3. But after all, i decided to go with the CLK. Dont get me wrong, i still drool over the M3, esp the Laguna Seca blue color.
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As we know BMW's are generally more focussed sports cars rather than the more relaxing grand tourer of the Mercedes...

I had a difficult choice before buying the CLK500 as I have owned both brands... Though feel I made the correct choice of balance between comfort and speed... The endless torque is real fun however adjusting to tiptronic rather than the stick shift is a challenge. Besides Mercedes has a better overall brand than BMW.

I have a little lightweight heavily modified MGF with Nitrous it has over 250BHP/Ton! It is very low, mid engined, rear drive and stick shift so can offer a very thrilling ride in the country... Though only for short distances

Still love those BMW M cars though.

Cheers RichieR
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