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Drove a new shape 500 CLK at the weekend. Seriously impressed with the engine and stability. The chassis was a lot better than I expected as well.
Its one of those cars that you arrive at roundabouts doing 20mph faster than you think you are.

Looks just like any other C Class with 2 doors missing so fairly stealthy as well.

AR

I've got the cabrio version - still very fast. Have the 18" AMG alloys and s susp but still a little bit too much roll - Brabus susp on order to hopefully improve it!

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AR

I'd driven a 320CLK and expected the bigger engine to show some 'shortcomings' !
I actually came away even more impressed with the car - obviously because the engine is superb, but actually because the car handles it pretty well.

What is it like in the wet by the way ?!

AR

I owned a 320 for a day - believe me the 500 is so much better! Grip in the wet is good but you can't get the power on as fast as you would with 4WD coming out of a corner.

I drove a Maser Spyder yesterday in the pouring rain. That had great traction for a powerful RWD car but struggled with slow corners in the same way as the CLK500 does. These are corners that the WRX handles much better.

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To be honest - I can't afford one at the moment but if things change, the 500CLK will be near the top of a short list.

I found the brakes were ok but nothing more, but when flicking the gearbox down for some engine braking they did feel up to the job. Just me ?

AR

Prestige motors are a bit weak at the moment so try your luck on a bid on a CLK500.

I usually drive Audi/VW and Merc and find that Merc brakes are always a lot better [My old Golf VR6 was scary in the anchor department!].

GTI

I was seriously dissapointed by the new shape 500, build quality was lacking, dealer was awful and was seriously over priced imo.

AR

Point 1 - Your right

Point 2 - most of them are worse than arrogant beyond belief (whether SL or A class being bought)

Point 3 - Your right

So why own one? I have the 500 cab - what else offers a big V8 and 4 sunshine seats?

GTI

A stretch go-cart with four seats and a V8?





Sorry I'll grow up and get a life......