help please and thank you
im trying to decide between the two
the 08 will cost about 15k more and not sure i really want/need to spend the extra
color and options are almost identical
i am planning on buying extended warranty if i get the 04
comments/thoughts

 

if i were you i'll get the 55 and the extended warranty for like around $3k and keep the $12k in the bank but thats just me .

Andy

 

Drive them both if you haven't done so already.

 

I'd go for the 55, I wanted one but couldn't find one so I settled for my 500. The 550 is a little faster but I'd much rather have the AMG, as would most MBWorld members I imagine.

 

i rather have the clk550 but in your option go with the 55 and extended warranty.

 

No brainer - AMG and keep the change

 

CLK550 plus newer car,and you can also get an extended warranty.

 

I'd get the newer car with less miles,updated looks and more hp if you can afford it.

 

get 05 clk55 and save the extra money.

 

I don't think that was even one of the options!

 

Guys, what is/are the differences in suspension and brakes between the earlier CLK55 and later CLK550 ?

 

i think they are the same later models on the clk55 had bigger better AMG brakes.

 

There are some reports that the 550 is faster stock than the 55..... so if you don't plan on mods, that might matter to you.

There are some body kits that will NOT work on the 55, but will work on the non-amg chassis. Kleemann kit comes to mind.

THe 550 has better heads with 1 extra valve than the 55.

IMHO I don't like the wood grain trim in some of the 550's..... and prefer the painted silver trim in the 55 (all pers taste).

The 55 has the amg suspension/brakes/exhaust, etc....... which you might like.

Both have single exhaust.

The 550 will have the better easier to use radio controls hvac controls.... if that matters.

Good luck, both good choices....... minus the wood trim diffs.