Darren M

Hi guys,am new to the MB forum so please bare with me!! am looking into buying a CLK but not sure exactly what to go for?! Have always has S-Line Audi's and 911's(up until a 92 964).Have got about £17k to play with and just after any advise really! Have driven a 430 some time ago and was really impressed although Im led to believe the 55's the Bad boy of the bunch!! Will be planning the usuals like 19's, suspension, ECU's etc..Is the 55 really worth the extra? Any advise apprciated guys...

Stiggs

Definitely go with the AMG. You won't be sorry!

Chappy

Not sure you could find a 55 in that range.....if you can stretch, go for it!

edit: 17K pounds is about $30,000 US, at the moment. It still may be difficult to locate a "good" car at that price.

Best of luck in your decision.

Darren M

Ahhhh, am based in the sunny old England,thats £17,000 UK sterling!! Obviously would work out a lot more in Dollars.., appriciate the reply tho!! PS - Nice signiture Chappy, looks just what im after!!

E55Freak

Hold out for the 55. When i was looking I let my anticipation get the better of me and, well..I wish I would have waited and bought a 55. Trust me once you get one, you are gonna start looking for go fast parts...might as well start with a good, fast car.

SLK55R

Wait til the CLK63 comes out ... its not a long wait.

At that time the CLK55 price is gonna drop significantly.

Bullett

Heres one with a buy it now for $28k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW

Bullett

Another for $29k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW

Chappy

Thanks for the link....wow! Didn't notice that 55s were dipping into the high 20s. Mileage and condition will be critical when determining a specific car.

JamE55

1. Buy a used CLK55.
2. Have it kleemannized
3. Results...you'll still be faster when the CLK63 comes out!

Bullett

Even with the "stock" AMG it is better than a 430 with ECU, etc....and much more cost effective, as the AMG'sare going for just a few thousand $ more than the same model 430...

This is a no-brainer...

rsr911

AMG all the way. I love mine. Worth the extra money.

HLG600

The performance maniac in me says go with the AMG 55. Actually, I was looking at one when searching for a car. But after I drove the SL, I fell in love with it. CLK55 is an absolutely great car. (I didn't go with it because I loved the tanklike feel of the R129 and the fact it had a V12. That, and finding one in perfect condition with very low miles and ridiculous price...I had to take it. ) I am liking the idea of Kleemannizing it. Forgive me if my figures are off, but I believe the AMG 5.4 Litre should handle a little over 500-505 kompressor horsepower, with just the supercharger. With Kleemann internals...I believe around 600 hp.

Best of Luck.

HLG

Darren M

Guys...really appriciate your help, I think you've made my mind up, sounds like the AMG all the way!! Just gotta find a decent one in the UK now...let you know how I get on!! Cheers all...

AMG_55

get a 210 e55

whatever u do dont get a 430, 55

ProjectC55

E55's a pig,go CLK55 W208 all the way almost as light as my C55, 300lbs less than W210 E55 and handles and brakes way way better!Ask me how I know

Co 55 AMG

Went out looking for a 430, came home with a 55

Co 55 AMG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-CL...QQcmdZViewItem

wfoclk55

I went out for a test drive in a 430 with the intention of buying one. They had a 55 on the same lot so, I drove it as well. BIG difference! It took me three more months to find the right 55 but, it was worth it. Love my 55!!!