Mercedes CLK350 - thoughts?
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I've provisionally been offered one of these at a cheap (and I mean CHEAP) price. It is a 2008 car with the 7 speed tip gearbox.
I've never owned or even driven a Merc, so I thought I'd pick the collective PH brains before I go and have a look at it tomorrow.
To give you an idea of what sort of thing I like, my last two cars were a BMW 130i (which I liked) and a Z4 M Coupe (which I didn't). I fancy something a bit 'waftier' than the Z4 and on paper at least the Merc seems to fit the bill.
Inputs from those of you who have owned or driven one (or one of the other Mercs with the same engine e.g. C/CLC/SLK/SL etc) would be most welcome. Lazy "I'd rather have a 3-series 'cos Evo says so" comments would not.
I've never owned or even driven a Merc, so I thought I'd pick the collective PH brains before I go and have a look at it tomorrow.
To give you an idea of what sort of thing I like, my last two cars were a BMW 130i (which I liked) and a Z4 M Coupe (which I didn't). I fancy something a bit 'waftier' than the Z4 and on paper at least the Merc seems to fit the bill.
Inputs from those of you who have owned or driven one (or one of the other Mercs with the same engine e.g. C/CLC/SLK/SL etc) would be most welcome. Lazy "I'd rather have a 3-series 'cos Evo says so" comments would not.
I had a 2008 CLS 350 with the CGI engine and 7 speed auto
It's pretty quick (0-60 in 6.5), very refined, the V6 doesn't sound anywhere near as good as a BMW straight 6 however (moved into this after owning a Z4M - fantastic engine in a very average car), but much quieter than the Merc 320 CDI engine
Quite economical too, gave me upto 35mpg on the motorway and 25mpg around town
The auto is great for wafting around, but it can be a bit jerky/ abrupt when pressing on
The COMAND system is a must
Found it to be a bit too soft and laid back and moved to a 535d Sport after a few months, which is fantastic
It's pretty quick (0-60 in 6.5), very refined, the V6 doesn't sound anywhere near as good as a BMW straight 6 however (moved into this after owning a Z4M - fantastic engine in a very average car), but much quieter than the Merc 320 CDI engine
Quite economical too, gave me upto 35mpg on the motorway and 25mpg around town
The auto is great for wafting around, but it can be a bit jerky/ abrupt when pressing on
The COMAND system is a must
Found it to be a bit too soft and laid back and moved to a 535d Sport after a few months, which is fantastic
Edited by ASR1 on Wednesday 14th April 14:43
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