Is a CLK appropriate for a 21 year old?

[anonymous-user]

Basically I've been thinking about getting a CLK for a while now and I'm close to getting a CLK 270 CDi Avantgarde (hardtop), however a few of my friends and family have said I'm too young to drive one and I should go for something with a younger image.

I'm not really sure now, I need opinions please!

[Xeno]

Do you like it?

[crazy about cars]

If you can afford it and like it why not?

[Shaw Tarse]

Buy it!!

[Efbe]

no, now f off and get a brand new clio like the rest of the youfs do around my way.

[Somnophore]

If you're still letting your family make your decisions for you then yes you're too young.

[Baryonyx]

It's up to you. A friend of mine in his 50's loves his Mercedes. Went from an R129 to an SL500 and they are magnificent, but not really my style. As much as I like them, and they are stunning machines, they're a little 'refined' for my tastes.

That said, a cooking spec diesel CLK is a different matter altogether and considerably less exciting than either of the above cars...so really it depends if you like it or not. Consider the fact that you still have years to enjoy family cars too.

[anonymous-user]

TBH I've never been a Merc fan, always liked Bemmers but one thing led to another and I got thinking about the Merc and found a decent one which is pretty much mine now depending if I find a reasonable insurance quote.

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 30th December 22:57

[Max M4X WW]

Go for it if you like it, but could you like something else for the same cash or less more? The Merc wont be very sporty!

I'm 24 and driving a non sporty BMW barge while I build a toy and I was told the same.

[66comanche]

Get the 320CDi, far superior. Not just on power and torque, but also fuel economy - the 270 only has 170bhp which isn't enough whereas the 320 has 225bhp and wafts along beautifully. <7secs to 60 and 155mph too.

[VinceFox]

playing devil's advocaat, have you tried driving an equivalent bmw too?

[bozmandb9]

Sounds like you should find a beemer you like instead! No point in buying a Merc if you don't like them, that's why you're being swayed by your family and friends.

[anonymous-user]

I'l be honest and I'm going to be getting a lot of slack for this but I've yet to drive the car or any other beside my Yaris. I've been with the Yaris since 2007 (first car) because of insurance costs, so any other car is a improvement!!. I was paying £1800 for a 1.0L at one point but tbh I've had enough and I want a big car with a big engine, I'll probably have to go on as a second driver on my dads insurance though.

The reason I've chosen the CLK is because it's actually a pretty cheap car for what you're getting and If I wanted to get the same BMW I would be have to get a E46 for the money I'm paying. The reason for diesel is because I drive long distances.

[craigjm]

if you like it buy it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks

[lewisf182]

[quote=DoodoolTala] I'll probably have to go on as a second driver on my dads insurance though.

so, fronting?

It's a nice car but I think the equivalent e46 has a much more younger image, but hey its still a merc and a decent motor for 21!

[Or888t]

How the bloody hell your a student and can buy and get insured on a Clk i'll never know!
Madness, guessing you live in a excellent area?

[anonymous-user]

Or888t said:

How the bloody hell your a student and can buy and get insured on a Clk i'll never know!
Madness, guessing you live in a excellent area?

I have a part time job and decided to commute to uni.

[Pentoman]

No reason not to apart from practical reasons, e.g. can you afford to fix an expensive car if it goes wrong? In my - pretty broad - experience, you will not find that the equivalent BMW will handle significantly better, as such, but it would give you a fair bit more feedback at the wheel. This can help greatly when learning to handle the car. So it's That and the automatic gearboxes usually fitted to Mercs which are the main reasons Mercedes classically appeal to the older generation. I started with a 15 year old Mercedes as my first car, it was fantastic, unique and you can do a lot worse. Everyone else young chooses BMWs or a 16 valve hatchback of some sort. Choose wisely, and as well as unique and fine handling, it could be reliable, practical and not too expensive to run. But buy on condition and history if you can, not on looks and the alloy wheels . Otherwise you may end up with a heap that will cost packets to keep on the road.

Also note that the Mercedes of that era, when they were briefly merged with Chrysler, are not the best in terms of reliability so you've already got that risk. But I'm not aware of any 'known issues' with the CLK or the 270 engine. Drive a few and if it runs funny, run away.

Edited to add - if people say you should drive something with a younger image, they are probably jealous. How can they tell you what you want your image to be? If you want it, then you want it.

[Zwolf]

Your car, your money, your choice.

Of course if they want to all chip in and get you a Gallardo, then there's nothing wrong with that either.

[davepoth]

Seriously, don't front it, especially now you've mentioned it on the internet.

As for the choice of car, I'd go for a petrol one, but I can't see a problem frankly. It's better than the st my mates had at uni.