Clk55 or Clk63
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Clk55 amg cabriolet
Clk55 or Clk63
Well I can't believe I am already considering this. I got a 2005 clk55 amg cab about a month ago. Now I'm wishing I had a clk 63 amg instead 
. I'd love to hear from any of you 63 owners.
thx,
mcs
. I'd love to hear from any of you 63 owners.thx,
mcs
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I can't speak for the 55, but as an owner of a '08 clk63 cab. I can tell you this car is unbelievable. As long as you don't mind being pinned to the back of your seat every time you step on the "loud pedal" this creation from AMG is amazing.
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Is this a joke?
I own a CLK 55 and if I had a choice between it and the 63 Black it would be the 63 BS hands down. These two cars shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath. 
The CLK 55 is a very nice car but it's super slow compared to that of a 63 BS. 
The CLK 55 is a very nice car but it's super slow compared to that of a 63 BS.
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the 63 does have significantly more hp. 368 vs. 451 if i am not mistaken. the body style, interior, and pretty much everything else are the same. yes i would take the 63 as well.
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I know you were not talking about the BS that's obvious. However I would go with the CLK63 cab all the way vs the CLK55cab. No comparison. Too bad they don't have the coupe here in the US or do they by now?
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you will give yourself the biggest gift in the world if this situation teaches you to be content...i am still trying to learn that lesson myself.
my name is jay leno, and i am a car-a-holic.
the first step toward recovery is acknowledgement that you have this disease.
seriously, just think about this, if you're not happy w/ your CLK 55 cab(that 99.9% of the US population would drool over), EVEN IF YOU DECIDE TO SPEND BIG $'s and swap into a CLK63, how long before you lust after another car? after all, there will always be a faster/newer/more expensive/exciting/exclusive/flashier/more reliable/(insert adjective)/etc. car. good luck.
Patrick
my name is jay leno, and i am a car-a-holic.
the first step toward recovery is acknowledgement that you have this disease.
seriously, just think about this, if you're not happy w/ your CLK 55 cab(that 99.9% of the US population would drool over), EVEN IF YOU DECIDE TO SPEND BIG $'s and swap into a CLK63, how long before you lust after another car? after all, there will always be a faster/newer/more expensive/exciting/exclusive/flashier/more reliable/(insert adjective)/etc. car. good luck.
Patrick
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Clk55 amg cabriolet
You are correct. I was not referring to the BS but the clk63 cab. Anyway I guess I am struggling with when is enough, enough? Perhaps for guys like us, never. I am seeing the 63 price drop as it gets a few miles (& yrs) on it. Extra hp & alledged better handling would b nice. Guess I'll keep it at least for 6 months so I don't feel like a total flake. Yeah I got it bad. Thx. Mcs.
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I think bzliteyear makes a good point. Its about value. not to anyone else but to you. I have a 55AMG. I love it. I removed the AV system and fitted a top of the line aftermarket system, and I spent 50,000 dollars less than I would have for a 63. In my life the additional cash wouldnt have been worth it.
If your financial position allows it (no school fees for kids-tuition etc, big mortgages, job/financial security is good) then why the hell not do it.
The newer cars will always have the appeal - but what is the price delta in your market between the newest 55 - and the reasonable 63's - can you afford the delta - and is the 1 second faster to 62mph - and the marginal better handling, and better wheels etc worth the delta to you ?
If your financial position allows it (no school fees for kids-tuition etc, big mortgages, job/financial security is good) then why the hell not do it.
The newer cars will always have the appeal - but what is the price delta in your market between the newest 55 - and the reasonable 63's - can you afford the delta - and is the 1 second faster to 62mph - and the marginal better handling, and better wheels etc worth the delta to you ?
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Settle with the 55
They are practically the same car body wise. i went from C55 with 362hp (same as CLK55) to the CLK63 with 475hp. They have different driveability characteristics.
The 55 felt faster off the line but the 63 definately has most torque especially at speeds over 60 or so. The 63 was not slow off the line by any means but the it has its real power at higher speeds like passing. Kinda like, you need to move out into the other lane then gas it or you will be in their bumper before you know it.
Both cars are great and they will equally destroy the rear tires.
The 55 felt faster off the line but the 63 definately has most torque especially at speeds over 60 or so. The 63 was not slow off the line by any means but the it has its real power at higher speeds like passing. Kinda like, you need to move out into the other lane then gas it or you will be in their bumper before you know it.
Both cars are great and they will equally destroy the rear tires.
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Clk55 amg cabriolet
I think bzliteyear makes a good point. Its about value. not to anyone else but to you. I have a 55AMG. I love it. I removed the AV system and fitted a top of the line aftermarket system, and I spent 50,000 dollars less than I would have for a 63. In my life the additional cash wouldnt have been worth it.
If your financial position allows it (no school fees for kids-tuition etc, big mortgages, job/financial security is good) then why the hell not do it.
The newer cars will always have the appeal - but what is the price delta in your market between the newest 55 - and the reasonable 63's - can you afford the delta - and is the 1 second faster to 62mph - and the marginal better handling, and better wheels etc worth the delta to you ?
If your financial position allows it (no school fees for kids-tuition etc, big mortgages, job/financial security is good) then why the hell not do it.
The newer cars will always have the appeal - but what is the price delta in your market between the newest 55 - and the reasonable 63's - can you afford the delta - and is the 1 second faster to 62mph - and the marginal better handling, and better wheels etc worth the delta to you ?
I am satisfied for now except for my speakers sound like ^%&^%.
Any recs there?
thx,
mcs
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you will give yourself the biggest gift in the world if this situation teaches you to be content...i am still trying to learn that lesson myself.
my name is jay leno, and i am a car-a-holic.
the first step toward recovery is acknowledgement that you have this disease.
seriously, just think about this, if you're not happy w/ your CLK 55 cab(that 99.9% of the US population would drool over), EVEN IF YOU DECIDE TO SPEND BIG $'s and swap into a CLK63, how long before you lust after another car? after all, there will always be a faster/newer/more expensive/exciting/exclusive/flashier/more reliable/(insert adjective)/etc. car. good luck.
Patrick
my name is jay leno, and i am a car-a-holic.
the first step toward recovery is acknowledgement that you have this disease.
seriously, just think about this, if you're not happy w/ your CLK 55 cab(that 99.9% of the US population would drool over), EVEN IF YOU DECIDE TO SPEND BIG $'s and swap into a CLK63, how long before you lust after another car? after all, there will always be a faster/newer/more expensive/exciting/exclusive/flashier/more reliable/(insert adjective)/etc. car. good luck.
Patrick
But I simply have come to the conclusion that the idea of a certain whiz bang car, and the thrill of first owning one are generally better than the long term feeling of ownership. No matter if I had my 00 E430 or a new S65 in the garage, I would soon crave something else.
In today's economy, its tough to justify dropping $15-$40k more for a similar car (s500-S65 or clk55-Clk63) when you already have a very nice one.
