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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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'05 MB CLK 320A; '06 BMW X5 4.8is
CLK320 Questions
I am considering getting a CLK 320A tomorrow actually, and was wondering about owner's comments/impressions.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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great car in styling and handling, but the transmission is a piece of ***** especially in the cold... me and my brother have the clk 320's and his transmission just went with only 4k miles! i cant believe it...
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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I have one. Has 54,000 miles already. I downshift always, basically, the transmission is my brakes. It is working fine for me. I love the car.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
I am considering getting a CLK 320A tomorrow actually, and was wondering about owner's comments/impressions.
If you can I'd wait for the 350...much better and more powerful engine.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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2004 CLK320
I bought a 2004 CLK320 coupe on Dec, 2003.

After 30K KM, the car has absolutely no problem at all. In fact, I look forward to drive it everytime.

It's not so good on snow even with new snow tires but this is expected since I am comparing it with my previous FWD car, Honda Prelude.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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Is downshifting an auto in order to negotiate a corner in style bad for the tranny?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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I almost always drive my car in the "manual" mode. no issues, but the transmission did need to be "re-programmed" at 800 miles by MB.
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Any recent news on when the 350 is due? I know the E350 will be out in March, but i don't think I've seen anything about when the CLK350 will be out
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Yeah wait for the 350. 268hp vs my measly 215hp and better resale.
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Originally Posted by gbahri
Yeah wait for the 350. 268hp vs my measly 215hp and better resale.
I am OK with 215 HP in my 2004 CLK320. If I needed more HP, I would have bought the CLK500.
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