anyone gone from a regular CLK to a 55?
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From: arlington, va
2005 c55
anyone gone from a regular CLK to a 55?
I use to have a 2000 CLK430 Convertible and had it for 3 years and really liked it and am looking at getting a 2002 CLK55 and have never driven one. Anyone gone from a normal CLK to a 55 and if so did it feel like it had much more power and if so what else? They seem to be somewhat affordable.
By the way I thought I might want a 2001 or 2002 E55 but after driving two of them I really did not like the car. The power was good but it just did not handle very well.
By the way I thought I might want a 2001 or 2002 E55 but after driving two of them I really did not like the car. The power was good but it just did not handle very well.
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2000 SL500
i went from a 99 CLK 320 9 years ago to an 05 CLK55...I know its different everything but wow...im in love. def agree, everything AMG is better
the engine
the interior leather
the handling
the v8 sound
the engine
the interior leather
the handling
the v8 sound
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2006 E55, 2012 GLK350 & 1992 190e sportline
I too went from a 01 430 to an 03 55 and liked the car a lot. The pillar-less look is great. I did like the feel of the interior and looks of the 430 though.
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2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab, 1997 Volvo 850 T5, 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK55 AMG
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2002 CLK430
I drove new W208 430 and 55 coupes back to back at Willow Springs Raceway 15 years ago. We had them both for about 5 hours IIRC and neither car failed. Aside from the obvious power increase, the 55 has much better brakes and less body roll.
