tntmcj

05 clk cabs are on the way, end of the month beggining of next month release

GearHead

Do you know whether they come with the 350 engine -- CLK350 ?

Thanks in advance

tntmcj

the 4 i saw in net star are all 320

GearHead

Thanks

That's disappointing. It's about time that MB releases the 350 engine for the CLK.

mis3

Is the 350 so much better than the 320?

I have the CLK320 and I found the power to be adequate. I can see you will need the 350 in the SUV, which is 1,500 lbs heavier. At least, the 320 is proven and reliable. With the current gas prices , I would stick to the 320.

Now, if someones want more power, he(she) can always get the CLK500.

GearHead

Don't get me wrong. I am not putting down the 320 engine.

MB is setting new directions with her engine designs and the 350 has it. Furthermore, with the 350 engine, one can get a jump in performance without resorting to getting the V8 (pay the price at the pump as well as guzzler tax)

At this time, I have not found a dealer in Southern California willing to budge on the price with the cab and since I have to pay full price, I rather pay for one that has the latest feature.

britton

Gear head you will always be waiting there is always going to be new features and I agree with
mis 3 about the engine size if speed is what you are looking for go for the 500. I am very happy with my 2003 clk 320. Get your self a CLK 320 or 500 Mercedes and Enjoy.

northbenz

Wonder if those "on the water" aquaCLKs will cost anything close to the $200,000 Aquacar coming out of Great Britian?

Stefan

there is definitly not going to be a 350 in 2005 models, possibly never because the gap to the 240 is to large... hey and Guys dont get me wrong, whatever is on the water on the way to the U.S. seem to be timetravellers...
the Model Year 2005 doesn't start in the Factory until earliest July 2004, and the new Interieur is coming in Germany from June/July on....

Stefan

tntmcj

stefan seems like you do not have a clue as to what goes on with benz, because if you did you would know that the 05 e320 cdi is already on the ground and as far as the 05 clk cabriolet that car is due to be released the first week in june. so as far as time traveling goes, seems like you must do alot of it. by the way where did you get that information from, because i think your mind is playing tricks on you again

fietguy

the CLK500 i ordered is due to arrive in July/August, I was told some early ones may arrive in June...05's are here...soon

Stefan

And just what makes you think that the E320cdi you are talking about is a 05 Model, exept that your Dealer tells you so? (because he wants to sell them...)

Mercedesfan

Stefan, I see you are in Germany. It is possible that model year designations vary by country. I have seen the 2005 CDI here in the US but who knows in Germany they may still designate it as a 2004? This is a new model for us, we never had a 2004 diesel E. Just curious, how old are you if you don't mind my asking.

tntmcj

how do i know, because i am the mb dealer, you know what else, not only are the 05 cdi e-classes out, but also the ml350, and the c230 sport sedan, also before the cars are released in the u.s, they are released in germany. so how is it that you did not know this?

caneguy

I have ordered an '05 clk 320 cab black/stone with DVD NAV, .......due to be here end of june/early july

caneguy

You might find this interesting

http://www.beckimports.net/PDF%20Fil...Class_MY05.pdf

for other models

http://www.beckimports.net/

tntmcj

MIGHT OF FOUND THAT THREAD INTERESTING, BUT THAT INFO WAS LAST UPDATED 2/04 LOOK IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER. CURRENTLY THERE ARE OVER 100 CARS 05 CLK CABS AT THE VPC IN BELCAMP. WAITING TO BE RELEASED IN THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF JUNE, PER MB. RELEASE DATE SCHEDULE FIRST DECADE OF JUNE I.E FIRST TEN DAYS.

Stefan

... is that you obviously don't know much about the German lineup, because if so, then you'd know that none of these Models are new to Germany and they don't mark the start of a new model year... but obviously the reasoning behing MY's ist different between Germany and U.S., because MY's are a minor argument for buying cars in Germany, also new Models are introduced troughout the year in Germany and finally the new MY starts somewhere in late Summer after a factory vacation period. so long...

@mercedesfan I'm well in my thirties...

caneguy

Well the release date would make sense, I am having an '05 clk 320 cab built the 3rd decade of May (....that would be now!)...the strange thing is that nobody seems to have '05 pricing yet

RJC

Cane:

Thanks for the great links...very good info direct from MB. Wish there were pic's of the new AMG wheels.

Tntmcj:

There are updates beyond 2/03 that go through 4/03 for other models.

smandkjc

Cane guy wrote
"the strange thing is that nobody seems to have '05 pricing yet"

The price of my car is locked in at the 04 pricing, NZ $ 162150 on the road.
This converts to US$97290 at todays rate.
You guys in the USA dont know what a bargain you are getting.
Dont know if the Beck Imports information also applies to cars shipped to NZ, we have a higher spec car as the base here.
The AMG rear spoiler and new AMG 17" wheels would be nice to differenciate the car from the CLK320.
Would not use the steering wheel gearshift.
Have been advised that the interior is updated on my car so maybe it will get the rest as well.

RJC

CANEMAN

Can you get a newer PDF for the W211(new e class) as the one you were kind enough to include was from 12 of 2003 and does not list the 04 to 05 changes like some of the others. I told the guys on the 211 forum I would ask.

Thanks!

caneguy

I did not post any of the information on the website, I just found the website!

RJC

I went to their site and could not find the area where you got this info, do you remember where it is? As I'm trying to see if they updated some of the info on the pdfs.

Thanks,

caneguy

www.beckimports.net