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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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CLK500 or E46 M3?

Hi, guys...i am new to the board...
I currently have a SLK32, the car is too small for me, considering to switch to CLK500 or E46 M3...but having trouble to decide
what are your suggestions??
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 04:54 AM
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For me it would be an easy choise - CLK500, mainly because I like it better (styling - safety features etc.) Ok, the performance of the M3 is better, but you kan always get a Kleemann-kompressor to change that....

But if you can deal with blown engines and leaky windows, you might vey well consider the M3
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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I would easily go with an M3. Ive got a number of reasons why but in one short line, Im married to the M.

No disrespect to the CLK500, Its a wonderful car especially the Orion Blue/Black one I saw the other day but Ill take the BMW please.
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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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CLK500, it's powerful, comfortable, interior is much much nicer than M3.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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CLK500 stands out.. with the M3.. oh.. its another M3.. unless u kit it..

Dinan? lol
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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I hate to say it, but I would take an M3 anyday over a CLK500.

Why are you not considering a C32 AMG?
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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don't listen to ACCORD!! HE IS HIGH!! lol

clk 500 in my eyes stands out more than a bimmer.. but it has to be an older model.. not the new one.. i don't know the codenames for those tho like R230 and stuff sorry

if u get m3 please please kit it.. that would be sooo phat!
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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Vraa, there was never an "older" CLK500, and the R230 model designation is for the new SL.
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if you enjoy performance driving, get the M3. For a comfortable highway cruiser, get the CLK.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 02:17 AM
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Vraa, there was never an "older" CLK500, and the R230 model designation is for the new SL.
bleh.. this is why u shouldn't let me loose in the internet..

i didn't know bout the CLK stuff

btw.. i know r230 is SL .. its just i don't know what codename is the CLK.. looking on the fourms tho i found out its W208

CLK430 seems the highest so i guess if all this works out...


conclusion : get the CLK430, and get some 19" Carlsson 2/6's car in black.. lol

sweet ride, get the chicks.. !!!!
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