Test Drove Benz CLK 320 vs. Maxima Comparison
10-03-2002, 06:16 PM
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Test Drove Benz CLK 320 vs. Maxima Comparison
Today, out of curiosity I test drove a pre-owned 1999 Mercedes CLK 320 at my local Benz dealership. The CLK 320 has a 3.2 Liter V6....similar to the 4th Gen Max's 3.0 of course. I have to say first impressions....I liked the style and the comfort of the CLK. I thought it was extremely hot looking and the intrumentation was very stylish as well (as one would expect from a Mercedes) Why would I compare a used CLK to the Max??......cause the CLK new starts out at atleast 45K! The used one I was looking at was around 30K. Anyways....I have to say that I was so disappointed with the performance of the CLK's engine in that of compared to the Maxima. Bottomline, as I do not want to make this a long post, though the CLK is very impressive, the Maxima far exceeds the CLK in performance...and thus I'm happy that I will continue to keep my Max
Lata!
Lata!
it wasn¡¯t pretty sight.
10-03-2002, 11:29 PM
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I gave a ride to a good friend who has a 2001 clk 320 when I was still driving my bro's 93 Max SE 5sp. She was amazed at the power, but not impressed with the handling (I give her that one since it's 205k miles and original suspension). Anyways, she like the 93 Max cuz it also had 5sp.
I've yet to give her a ride in my 97 GXE 5sp, all stock. And I've yet to drive her car. One of these days...
And yeah, I got pulle don hard but an E430...totally my bad! For some idiotic reason I thought I could take that ****, but nooooooo.
Jae
I've yet to give her a ride in my 97 GXE 5sp, all stock. And I've yet to drive her car. One of these days...
And yeah, I got pulle don hard but an E430...totally my bad! For some idiotic reason I thought I could take that ****, but nooooooo.
Jae
10-04-2002, 05:23 AM
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Benzs usually feel slower than they are. They have a very heavy throttle. You have to push the pedal really far to make it go, this feels slow. My dad's S500 is like that. But, once you get it floored, the thing flys.
10-04-2002, 05:32 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
yes they do
yes they do
10-04-2002, 05:54 AM
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you can get a 6spd with a CLK .. ask your dealer
10-04-2002, 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
it can be special ordered you can get a 6spd with a CLK .. ask your dealer
it can be special ordered
you can get a 6spd with a CLK .. ask your dealer
10-04-2002, 06:24 AM
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Originally posted by mzmtg
I just did. I emailed my local dealer, Jack Ingram Motors. We'll see what they say...or do i have to go in and (*wink *wink *nidge *nudge) give them the secret handshake?
I just did. I emailed my local dealer, Jack Ingram Motors. We'll see what they say...or do i have to go in and (*wink *wink *nidge *nudge) give them the secret handshake?
10-04-2002, 06:30 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
maybe its because i am in greenwich
maybe its because i am in greenwich
10-04-2002, 06:35 AM
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the clk 230 is available with a 6spd tranny readily, the other ones are special orders that u gotta wait a few months for.
Originally posted by mzmtg
I'm pretty sure they will tell me that the CLK230 Sport Coupe comes with a 6-speed manual. But the CLK 230 is not the same car as the bigger CLK320, CLK430 and CLK55.
I'm pretty sure they will tell me that the CLK230 Sport Coupe comes with a 6-speed manual. But the CLK 230 is not the same car as the bigger CLK320, CLK430 and CLK55.
10-04-2002, 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by BOZOnPJs
dollar for dollar. i'd take a new Maxima over a used CLK.
spaciousness, comfort wise, insurance, maintenance, the maxima fits the bill.. yeah the benz might get you more chicks.. but i already have one
dollar for dollar. i'd take a new Maxima over a used CLK.
spaciousness, comfort wise, insurance, maintenance, the maxima fits the bill.. yeah the benz might get you more chicks.. but i already have one
10-04-2002, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
it can be special ordered you can get a 6spd with a CLK .. ask your dealer
it can be special ordered
you can get a 6spd with a CLK .. ask your dealer
10-04-2002, 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by MAX2000JP
Yea maybe if you live in Germany you can get a 6 speed, but not in the US. The CLK isnt offered in manual....unless you go to Renntech and pay $$$$$$ for a special conversion.
Yea maybe if you live in Germany you can get a 6 speed, but not in the US. The CLK isnt offered in manual....unless you go to Renntech and pay $$$$$$ for a special conversion.
yeah Ben i thought about htat..i take that back
10-04-2002, 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
like i said before.. i can order a 6spd CLK from the Greenwich MB Dealer..
yeah Ben i thought about htat..i take that back
like i said before.. i can order a 6spd CLK from the Greenwich MB Dealer..
yeah Ben i thought about htat..i take that back
10-04-2002, 07:27 PM
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First...you cannot order a US Spec CLK in stick, period.
Stick is a factory option on:
c230
c240
c320
Slk230
Slk320
Yes, in Germany you can order a ton of them in Stick and they have many many many more models of each car.
Secondly, driving a MB is different then any other car on the road. You can't just mash the pedal. You really need to "learn" the car's peak power points. No joke. My '03 will be the 14th I have had the oportunity to drive regularly, therefore I consider myself very used to MB's.
Nissan has an amazing engine, feels much more the 190 rating, nobody doubts that, however the CLK weighs so much more then the Max. Yes, its supposed to be a "Coupe" which means sporty or whatever, but thats not why people buy a MB, if you want performance {and no quality} go for a BMW, plain and simple.
Erik
Stick is a factory option on:
c230
c240
c320
Slk230
Slk320
Yes, in Germany you can order a ton of them in Stick and they have many many many more models of each car.
Secondly, driving a MB is different then any other car on the road. You can't just mash the pedal. You really need to "learn" the car's peak power points. No joke. My '03 will be the 14th I have had the oportunity to drive regularly, therefore I consider myself very used to MB's.
Nissan has an amazing engine, feels much more the 190 rating, nobody doubts that, however the CLK weighs so much more then the Max. Yes, its supposed to be a "Coupe" which means sporty or whatever, but thats not why people buy a MB, if you want performance {and no quality} go for a BMW, plain and simple.
Erik
10-04-2002, 10:55 PM
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There is no factory manual for the CLK in NA....320,430,500,or AMG55. You could probably have the car shipped via the dealer to Renntech or Brabus and they will happily do a 6 speed conversion for lots of money. Its the same thing as going to my local BMW dealer and special ordering a 470 hp M5.
10-05-2002, 03:51 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
damnit its special ordered from germany
damnit its special ordered from germany
Erik
10-05-2002, 06:33 AM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Fine...but then its NOT US SPEC...kinda what I said. Yes it can be had, but its not a typical order, and it will not be US Spec, don't care what the dealer tells you, MB only makes the model's listed as US Spec.
Erik
Fine...but then its NOT US SPEC...kinda what I said. Yes it can be had, but its not a typical order, and it will not be US Spec, don't care what the dealer tells you, MB only makes the model's listed as US Spec.
Erik
10-05-2002, 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
that wasn't the original comment Nick made.. he said "too bad clk's don't come in stick." and i said yes they do.. Ben said no.. and thats why we are here.. where its US Spec or not.. my point is it can be ordered from a US MB dealer.. it takes longer to get here .. but you can get it.. that has been my point all along
that wasn't the original comment Nick made.. he said "too bad clk's don't come in stick." and i said yes they do.. Ben said no.. and thats why we are here.. where its US Spec or not.. my point is it can be ordered from a US MB dealer.. it takes longer to get here .. but you can get it.. that has been my point all along
10-16-2002, 11:14 AM
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Its a little of both sides though...most of you guys are right in diff. ways.....You cannot get a Factery clk 6-speed, but u can order it, but not factory order, which means before they get the car, they will send it out to barbus or Renntech to do the install of a 6 speed. Put it this way, if there was no Renntech or Barbus you would not be able to have a 6 spd clk. Oh, btw my friend has a 99 and i just finished making his hybrid intake. I still get him by a car or so. We went on the freeway till 115, on my *** the whole tie, but i still got him . I personally would never get a mercedez, those things are in the shop all the time for maintanance. Recal this and Recal that. Squeeks here and Squeks there. They look pretty, but im much happier in my MAX.
. I personally would never get a mercedez, those things are in the shop all the time for maintanance. Recal this and Recal that. Squeeks here and Squeks there. They look pretty, but im much happier in my MAX.
01-12-2003, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
First...you cannot order a US Spec CLK in stick, period.
Stick is a factory option on:
c230
c240
c320
Slk230
Slk320
Yes, in Germany you can order a ton of them in Stick and they have many many many more models of each car.
Secondly, driving a MB is different then any other car on the road. You can't just mash the pedal. You really need to "learn" the car's peak power points. No joke. My '03 will be the 14th I have had the oportunity to drive regularly, therefore I consider myself very used to MB's.
Nissan has an amazing engine, feels much more the 190 rating, nobody doubts that, however the CLK weighs so much more then the Max. Yes, its supposed to be a "Coupe" which means sporty or whatever, but thats not why people buy a MB, if you want performance {and no quality} go for a BMW, plain and simple.
Erik
First...you cannot order a US Spec CLK in stick, period.
Stick is a factory option on:
c230
c240
c320
Slk230
Slk320
Yes, in Germany you can order a ton of them in Stick and they have many many many more models of each car.
Secondly, driving a MB is different then any other car on the road. You can't just mash the pedal. You really need to "learn" the car's peak power points. No joke. My '03 will be the 14th I have had the oportunity to drive regularly, therefore I consider myself very used to MB's.
Nissan has an amazing engine, feels much more the 190 rating, nobody doubts that, however the CLK weighs so much more then the Max. Yes, its supposed to be a "Coupe" which means sporty or whatever, but thats not why people buy a MB, if you want performance {and no quality} go for a BMW, plain and simple.
Erik
Daniel
01-12-2003, 06:32 PM
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2K2THEMAX - Your first post...which part was I wrong on?
2K2THEMAX - Your second post...No stock Benz runs 12's...there is only one tt 12...its the cl600...not even close to 13's. And your talking about all AMG models...that wasn't even the reason for this 3 month old post.
Erik
2K2THEMAX - Your second post...No stock Benz runs 12's...there is only one tt 12...its the cl600...not even close to 13's. And your talking about all AMG models...that wasn't even the reason for this 3 month old post.
Erik
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