Thinking of trading CLK for S....430 or 500?
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Thinking of trading CLK for S....430 or 500?
I am thinking of selling my 02 CLK 430 for a sedan. I am not really interested in going fast with such a big car, so do I really need the 500? Will I be happy with the regular driveability of the 430, or is it sluggush and underpowered compared to the 500?
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I found it impossible to tell the difference by driving.
I found it impossible to tell the difference by driving.
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you couldnt tell the difference between the two cars? i would go with a 430 just because its a lot cheaper, the lexus ls430 is actually faster than your CLK though and its cheaper than the S, GL
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Go for the S500 if youre willing to spend the extra money and think an extra 30 hp is worth it. If you do go with the 430 get the options that come standard with the 500 like nappa leather, bi-xenons and the nicer wood.
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Just so you know... you ought to take a test drive in the S500 and see how you like it. The car is HUGE!
In my opinion, i think comming from from a CLK, an E500 might be more to your taste. Drive them both and see how you feel.
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In my opinion, i think comming from from a CLK, an E500 might be more to your taste. Drive them both and see how you feel.
Cheers!
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i dunno how, CLK 430 werent that fast were they, i dont think they were under 6 sec for 0-60, a LA is 5.9 with the lowest c of d in the world i believe, it also has much more hp and torque
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Definitely go with the S500...as stated the extra power & options are well worth it...Also, it seems to retain better resale value than the S430, at least through my impressions when I tried to trade mine in for a 55.
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i dunno how, CLK 430 werent that fast were they, i dont think they were under 6 sec for 0-60, a LA is 5.9 with the lowest c of d in the world i believe, it also has much more hp and torque
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for sure go with the 500. its well worth it. from the tests ive seen its about 1-1.5 sec quicker than a 430 to 60 mph. quite a difference. then consider that it comes much better equipped as mentioned.