RE: Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series: Spotted

[wtdoom]

sideways sid said:

Lovely.

I'm not quite convinced its worth twice the price of a, errm, non-Black CLK63 of same vintage though.

It's a very different car to be fair . The interior , engine , gearbox , cooling system , extra oil coolers , suspension , diff , body and electronics ( safety systems , software etc ) are all different or heavily modified . On top of that the chassis is strengthened , supported and seam welded . the car is as different to the base model than a gt3rs is to its counterpart if not more so .
I'll be buried in mine , then burned Viking stylee !

Edited by wtdoom on Tuesday 30th April 14:29

[tobinen]

This car and a W124 E500/500E would be perfect.

[Dr Interceptor]

Still one of my favourite TopGear videos of all time, when Jeremy set off at early o'clock and drove out into Wales...

[ItsJustARide]

This was the only Top Gear vid I could find - not one in Wales but still shows the entertaining side of the car:

http://youtu.be/GDyia6gsFY0

[Dr Interceptor]

You can see the TopGear wales one here: http://bcove.me/ypax3ooq

[bobberz]

I do love these! Fantastic looking (and sounding) things! One of my favorite cars. Maybe one day their depreciation curve and my level of expendable income will meet in the middle.

[twoblacklines]

I hate the buckets, I think I would be far happier in a CLK 63 AMG (none black edition), unfortunatly hard to find any info or reviews of them as the Black overshadows it.

[wemorgan]

twoblacklines said:

I hate the buckets, I think I would be far happier in a CLK 63 AMG (none black edition), unfortunatly hard to find any info or reviews of them as the Black overshadows it.

have a search through http://www.mbclub.co.uk/ as there is at least owner that I know of

[petrolJim]

beautiful. Gonna be such a shame to lose this breed of AMG engine (huge and naturally aspirated) from Mercs of the future.

I still can't help but think the CLK DTM looks even better though, but then you're adding another £100k on so this one looks like even better value.

[TomJS]

Or you could buy a non black edition one for £20K.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

You'd really really have to want that rear splitter and 0.4 second quicker 0-60...

[Burnham]

TomJS said:

Or you could buy a non black edition one for £20K.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

You'd really really have to want that rear splitter and 0.4 second quicker 0-60...

While i see where you are coming from, i dont want one of those so i wouldnt spend £20k on it. I do want a black, and would spend £50k on one.

[405dogvan]

Burnham said:

While i see where you are coming from, i dont want one of those so i wouldnt spend £20k on it. I do want a black, and would spend £50k on one.

There's a BIT more to it than you might realise - they remove the rear seats and a tonne of other stuff but the new diff/suspension and other bits regain all that weight and a bit more IIRC?

The CLK63 Black was so unique it even had it's own website

[Mastodon2]

Clarkson drives his on his "Thriller" dvd, after lamenting how dull "supercars" like the AM DBS and the Alfa 8C were to drive, despite being exciting as objects to behold. I have to say, for all the hyperbole he spouts, this time I believe he was being genuinely honest. After owning a Ford GT and a Gallardo, to then say that a Mercedes CLK63 Black is the most exciting car he'd driven is high praise I think.

[rare6499]

I prefer this model to the current black CLK. Its really a very handsome car,very nice indeed.

[wtdoom]

Burnham said:

TomJS said:

Or you could buy a non black edition one for £20K.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

You'd really really have to want that rear splitter and 0.4 second quicker 0-60...

While i see where you are coming from, i dont want one of those so i wouldnt spend £20k on it. I do want a black, and would spend £50k on one.

well theres the small matter of the bespoke interior , engine modifications , gearbox modifications , cooling system mods, extra oil coolers , bespoke fully adjustable suspension ,new diff with cooling , new body ( every panel except doors , bonnet and roof ) , widened track front and rear , uprated brake disks , uprated callipers and modified electronics ( safety systems , software etc ) strengthened , braced and seam welded chassis .
other than that its exactly like a clk 63

Edited by wtdoom on Tuesday 30th April 23:52

[chiefski26]

Most reviews have stated the c63 bs is a far superior car on track/road,is this why the clk63 bs has taken a large hit on pricing since the launch of the c63 bs ?

[Nors]

Mastodon2 said:

Clarkson drives his on his "Thriller" dvd, after lamenting how dull "supercars" like the AM DBS and the Alfa 8C were to drive, despite being exciting as objects to behold. I have to say, for all the hyperbole he spouts, this time I believe he was being genuinely honest. After owning a Ford GT and a Gallardo, to then say that a Mercedes CLK63 Black is the most exciting car he'd driven is high praise I think.

Not seen the DVD, but JC stating that his many times 'one of the best cars on sale / best I've driven this year' - AM DBS, is "dull to drive", just JC all over!!!

You can't trust any opinion or take him seriously about any car. He has a tendancy to slate it or resurect it somewhere down the line. Real consistent, not! Not exactly a reliable or credible car journalist any more!

Oh! Love this car, still a bit pricey though.

[isaldiri]

wtdoom said:

I'll be buried in mine , then burned Viking stylee !

Does that hopefully mean you will be sparing the CGT the fire? Have always quite liked the look of the CLK Black although have heard a few mixed things about it but would far rather one of them go Viking style than a CGT!

[redroadster]

I love v8 sounds , but not the fuel economy when is the point that a fast car is slower if it sets off and has to refuel more than a slower car which can keep going ?

seriously these merc amg,s are awsome would defo have one if i was in that price market.

[wtdoom]

isaldiri said:

Does that hopefully mean you will be sparing the CGT the fire? Have always quite liked the look of the CLK Black although have heard a few mixed things about it but would far rather one of them go Viking style than a CGT!

As perverse as this sounds in many ways the black is as much fun as the cgt , more so at lower speeds .
its one of the most underrated cars ever . its such a big hearted honest machine , its just a joy to drive .
I passed on the c coupe black because it wasnt a patch on clk for sheer fun , also much less bespoke than the clk black .
people either get it or they dont .