USCGTO

have a 08 clk 350, but i am thinking I might replace the GTO with an AMG spec CLK / maybe C or and E.

will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.

question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.

Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.

And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.

But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.


thanks

rsr911

Lots of questions.

W208 CLK55 is lighter than the W209. Handles better. Also older body style is less expansive. The perfomance is exciting to say the least. Certainly equal if not better than GTO.

My wife has a C class. I am 6'2" the C class is a little tight for me. The CLK55 is perfect. The W209 is a little bigger than the W208 so more room inside.

Best advice buy what sings to your heart. I prefer the look and style of my
W208 over the W209.

RENNSTAGE

W211 E55 has 469hp, and 537lbs of tq, thats a **** load faster than your GTOlol

Chappy

A CLK55 (either 208 or 209) will beat the 350hp GTO version. LS2s are another matter.

Since you're not interested in tracking your car, get a W211 E55 if it's in your budget.

craigrhyne

I raced a new gto from a dig with a spare on the passenger side rear and won to 80mph by a full car length. The GTO had an exhaust and an intake, my car is bone stock. I drive an 01 CLK55.

DBLNICKL

W209 has a better look in my opinion, ie: pillarless look, headlights...power betw. the 208's n 209's is right there with eachother...i'd definitely take an E55 over both in the long run...all 3 will be a sure upgrade from the GTO...go E55 if u can. good luck!

Jaki

If it helps any, the last time that I was at the track, I beat a new GTO by .2 in the 1/4 mile. That wasn't my best run of the night either.

The E55 is definantely not underpowered. It only weighs 200-300 lbs more than the CLK55 if I remember correctly. It is the fastest of the cars that you've mentioned. Also it comes with a supercharged engine, so its very easy to make it even faster...

silence

you may feel like it is a performance step down due to the transmissions...

that said, i'd do it in an instant

USCGTO

thanks for the input
I am more inclined towards the newer body style. With maybe a 30K miles. like some of them listed in the classifieds.

USCGTO

E55 is another closely monitored option, but i am likely to stick to C55 id I go the sedan route. Unless I get an the newer E55 within my range.

Thanks

USCGTO

much equal in the 0-60 front because of the weight. (GTO = 3750lbs)
but then the transmission is so much better then GTO's. The GTO will loose in the top end.

I have raced a couple of E55s. So I understand where I stand.

Dont really wanna compare the two.

Thanks

USCGTO

but as I said before the T-56 is a ***** to launch and GTO has ****ty tires (stock).
So u know from the dig, its busy shredding tires, carving tarmac, doin its thing, while ur AMG massaged transmission keeps u in the healthy powerband. lol.

Theres a reason why there asking price was 34K and CLK 55 AMGs was 60K.
And also why I pid 25K for mine (brand new) and u paid close to $65K maybe.
But yeah put 10K into slight LS2 upgrades and rubber or maybe a bit more and kiss the warranty good bye and u'll see the LS2 pushing the dear mother earth backwards.

thanks

USCGTO

dblnickl i like ur ride man... i just forgot wat was goin on....

USCGTO

like 500lbs mor ethan the GTO with 70HP more.
CLK55 was listed at at a much lower 3600 something.

guys I am not comparing the GTO with any of the AMGs. I could always spend some $ and get done with the HP and lb-ft and mph stuff.
I am planning to replace it with one of those.
I think I have to go test drive one.

rsr911

W208 CLK55 is 3400lbs
W209 CLK55 is 3900lbs
W211 E55 is 4200 lbs
FYI

USCGTO

I think I can afford a C55 or a CLK 55. will be a nice addition to the 350.

AMGOODNESS

are you sure the W209 is 3900lbs? that seems a bit heavier than i remember. i need to do some research. i looked at the GTO because i am one of the few that also liked the body style. with the right wheels that car can really look good. but i love german cars and have owned a german car for the last 10 years. this is my first MB and first AMG. i have not been disappointed.

rsr911

Sorry my memory failed me a little. Empty weight is around 3700+ close to 3800lbs. You put fuel and person in it it is close to 4000lbs. I was shocked when I looked into one, how heavy it realy is. I was thinking of building a dedicated track car out of a high mileage W209 CLK55. I was going to have to put it on a serious diet. Mayby still do it some day just for s***s and giggles!

USCGTO

The looks are what I bought the car for, no one really knows what the car is and so is the case with the C55, and the more i write here the more I want an AMG.

Jaki

You've lost me now. What is it that you're trying to ask?


Regarding your original post about the C55, I personally feel that the C55 is a a bit small inside. Depends on how big you are I guess. I've checked the C before I bought the CLK55, and I feel like I have more space in the driver and passenger seat in the CLK than in the C class.

Holson

I think you'd have a lot of fun in the E55 - cheap to buy now, get it Starmark'd for two/three years (depends how long u plan to own it).

Take the badges off and just about nobody (but car freaks) will be able to tell the difference between that and their parents/grandparents' E320. OK - maybe it's a lot louder...

I drove my friend's E55 and I felt like a little kid.. the torque is just amusing.

Timeless

Can't go wrong with an E55. GTOs (Goats) are nothing to an E55...I've smoked a few myself and it was NEVER close. I am sure a modded GTO (SC/Turbo) would be a different story.