S4 or keeping the CLK
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S4 or keeping the CLK
With all the great interest rate offer, I cannot look away from Audi with its 0.9%.
Now my 209 is showing its age (almost 90k miles) It has been flawless except heated seat is no longer working (and out of warranty). But I do miss not having navigation, convenience of 4 doors and AWD (owned a STi)
S4 is looking really good in my book now, but I am struggling.
CLK wins
S4 is very exclusive, but it is still no AMG.
S4 is powerful, but is still no where close to AMG W209.
S4 is functional and good looking, but is not sexy like AMG.
In my opinion, MB is one up to Audi in brand image. I feel like I am walking backward in my automotive evolution by going to Audi.
S4 wins
S4 is factory certified until 100k miles, even AMG has been reliable for the past 90K, I already lost my heated seat.
S4 is AWD, and CLK is "less than ok" with snow tires in Chicago, especially in the suburbs.
S4 is offering .9% financing with CPO, I get a newer car, with full coverage until it's 100k mark.
Lastly, I have a dog, and 4 doors is just more practical for him.
So discuss away, I value all your opinions.
Now my 209 is showing its age (almost 90k miles) It has been flawless except heated seat is no longer working (and out of warranty). But I do miss not having navigation, convenience of 4 doors and AWD (owned a STi)
S4 is looking really good in my book now, but I am struggling.
CLK wins
S4 is very exclusive, but it is still no AMG.
S4 is powerful, but is still no where close to AMG W209.
S4 is functional and good looking, but is not sexy like AMG.
In my opinion, MB is one up to Audi in brand image. I feel like I am walking backward in my automotive evolution by going to Audi.
S4 wins
S4 is factory certified until 100k miles, even AMG has been reliable for the past 90K, I already lost my heated seat.
S4 is AWD, and CLK is "less than ok" with snow tires in Chicago, especially in the suburbs.
S4 is offering .9% financing with CPO, I get a newer car, with full coverage until it's 100k mark.
Lastly, I have a dog, and 4 doors is just more practical for him.
So discuss away, I value all your opinions.
Last edited by funkyllama; Aug 8, 2009 at 11:57 AM.
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I say pick up an S4 (by the way new one or the old 4.2 V8) both new and old S4 are really awesome cars. Old S4 is very good value right now not so much the new one. Maybe look into a new sti or evo? Or a C55 amg?
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From: Richmond BC Canada
C63 AMG
obviously C63 is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a fast sedan but for op he will probably need to add quiet a bit of cash on top of his CLK 55 to get a C63. If financial situation allow get a C63 theres no other car in the price range that feels and drives the same.
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Get the S4, your W209 has served you well. Or look for a lower mileage 05 and start the fun all over again.
S4 aint bad at all, if you are buying new though, your V8 S4 is going to plummet in value with the supercharged one comes out.
Out of the V8 S4's I drove, they just seem to not have the *****(to be blunt) of the CLK55.
S4 aint bad at all, if you are buying new though, your V8 S4 is going to plummet in value with the supercharged one comes out.
Out of the V8 S4's I drove, they just seem to not have the *****(to be blunt) of the CLK55.
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No longer car shopping...
The S4 is a quality car and a good option based on your weather issues. I even considered VERY heavily an audi when I made my changes both when originally selling my CLK55 (severla years ago) as well as recently when I was shopping the luxury sedans simply for the 4x4 abilities (I snow ski a LOT in the winter). In all cases, the body simply left me going ...err, ah... not "quite". The newer S8 DOES look better but with an Audi you are also pretty well stuck with the dealer and with so few of them around here, I crossed them off my list a while back.
On the positive side, the ONLY car I will rent when in europe are the S-Line Audis. They are simply the BEST "toy" when throwing it around in the mountains on the way to the slopes.
On the positive side, the ONLY car I will rent when in europe are the S-Line Audis. They are simply the BEST "toy" when throwing it around in the mountains on the way to the slopes.
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03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
340 vs. 368 is not that big of a stretch. the S4 V8 sounds really, really good too with a minor exhaust upgrade. The new S4 will be a supercharged V6 so you will not be missing out on much. i actually think it will help the value of your V8 S4. that 4.2 engine is bullet proof by the way and there is no replacment for AWD. stick with the Audi if it is in your price range. i honestly think the Audi interiors are nicer than MB's. better materials and less rattles and pops.
i might be looking at a 135i in a couple of years. Two door 2002 remake that is rocket fast.
i might be looking at a 135i in a couple of years. Two door 2002 remake that is rocket fast.
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