CLK to be called E coupe? CL to be called S coupe?
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CLK to be called E coupe? CL to be called S coupe?
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/12/m...299x1200561117
If they did this I would think it would be because of the obvious: too many MB models out right now/brand dilution.
Going back to a S class coupe is lame IMO. An E class coupe sounds better since the CLK nameplate is sometimes deemed feminine. I still dont like this idea.
If they did this I would think it would be because of the obvious: too many MB models out right now/brand dilution.
Going back to a S class coupe is lame IMO. An E class coupe sounds better since the CLK nameplate is sometimes deemed feminine. I still dont like this idea.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/12/m...299x1200561117
If they did this I would think it would be because of the obvious: too many MB models out right now/brand dilution.
Going back to a S class coupe is lame IMO. An E class coupe sounds better since the CLK nameplate is sometimes deemed feminine. I still dont like this idea.
If they did this I would think it would be because of the obvious: too many MB models out right now/brand dilution.
Going back to a S class coupe is lame IMO. An E class coupe sounds better since the CLK nameplate is sometimes deemed feminine. I still dont like this idea.
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I used to think the CLK was just a 2-door C-Class; until I got them both in my garage and noticed the differences...at least, on the 2008 models.
There is a 2-door C-Class outside the US...and it's a hatchback...a sweet ride....but nothing like my beauty at all.
I really don't care what they call the next CLK; just make sure the damn car comes with bluetooth.....STANDARD!
There is a 2-door C-Class outside the US...and it's a hatchback...a sweet ride....but nothing like my beauty at all.
I really don't care what they call the next CLK; just make sure the damn car comes with bluetooth.....STANDARD!
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I used to think the CLK was just a 2-door C-Class; until I got them both in my garage and noticed the differences...at least, on the 2008 models.
There is a 2-door C-Class outside the US...and it's a hatchback...a sweet ride....but nothing like my beauty at all.
I really don't care what they call the next CLK; just make sure the damn car comes with bluetooth.....STANDARD!
There is a 2-door C-Class outside the US...and it's a hatchback...a sweet ride....but nothing like my beauty at all.
I really don't care what they call the next CLK; just make sure the damn car comes with bluetooth.....STANDARD!
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The CLK appears to be a smaller CL....based on C frame with E interior styling.
The SLK ....a junior SL....with lower end engine components ~minus the AMG, of course.
The upcoming GLK is a midget GL....see what I mean? The "K" or Kompact moniker serves some purpose in the naming convention.
The are all "special" cars that could really be placed anywhere. But, I understand that they've got to call it something. If the final car is anything like the spy shots I've seen, I'll be getting my E Coupe' in 2010!
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funny how my C-Class Coupe (hatchback) and the CLK 209 share so many of the same components and parts....
some 203 and 209 parts are readily interchangeable.
some 203 and 209 parts are readily interchangeable.
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I DO understand what you're trying to say here; I simply disagree. Here's how I get to sleep at night....
The CLK appears to be a smaller CL....based on C frame with E interior styling.
The SLK ....a junior SL....with lower end engine components ~minus the AMG, of course.
The upcoming GLK is a midget GL....see what I mean? The "K" or Kompact moniker serves some purpose in the naming convention.
The are all "special" cars that could really be placed anywhere. But, I understand that they've got to call it something. If the final car is anything like the spy shots I've seen, I'll be getting my E Coupe' in 2010!
The CLK appears to be a smaller CL....based on C frame with E interior styling.
The SLK ....a junior SL....with lower end engine components ~minus the AMG, of course.
The upcoming GLK is a midget GL....see what I mean? The "K" or Kompact moniker serves some purpose in the naming convention.
The are all "special" cars that could really be placed anywhere. But, I understand that they've got to call it something. If the final car is anything like the spy shots I've seen, I'll be getting my E Coupe' in 2010!
But I would like to make sure you and everyone else has the most accurate informaiton.
I am well aware of the model nomenclature, but K, actually stands for "Kurz" which is "short" in German. The C actually stands for Compact (C-Class)
The CLK has always shared components, most notably interior pieces, with the C class, and not a single piece with the E class. The chassis, and everything about the car is based on the C. There was actually quite an outcry about the CLK being an overpriced C coupe, which is why it became pillarless with retractable rear windows for the 209 chassis, since this was a huge shortcoming of the 208.
The only reason I take offense to the E coupé name is that one did exist, and renaming the CL to S coupe is accurate, but to call the CLK an E coupé is blatent deception, the cars have nothing in common.
Again, none of this was meant to insult your car, it is simply a matter of fact.
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I didn't take any offense to anything you said man; personal or related to the car. It's not like I get anything out of any of it. In the end, it's just a means of transportation.
Thanks for the correction on the "K" designation. I understand that the car is based on the C-Class. I guess I looked at my two 08 models and I just didn't make the connection.
Again, no offense taken at all here. I do believe that if they line the car up with the E-Class more, it will justify the addition cash they ask for. I hear there is a hardtop convert in the works also.
I look forward to it!
Thanks for the correction on the "K" designation. I understand that the car is based on the C-Class. I guess I looked at my two 08 models and I just didn't make the connection.
Again, no offense taken at all here. I do believe that if they line the car up with the E-Class more, it will justify the addition cash they ask for. I hear there is a hardtop convert in the works also.
I look forward to it!
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Why not just come full circle and call them SECs again?
And I agree that the next CLK should not be called an E-class Coupe unless it's based on an E-class platform (W212?)
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that's what I said in the other CL / CLS / S / E thread that's running around here somewhere.
Maybe time to merge these 2 threads.
