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Was toying with the idea of changing MY00 Impreza for a similar aged (W reg) slight face-lifted Merc CLK320 or Beemer 325/328/330ci. Has anyone any opinions of them, which is best? I prefer the Merc, but have a feeling the Beemer is seen as the better drivers car. Whats to look out for faults wise on them? Thanks

Dieseldog

Old man had a pre facelift (ummm... no indicators in the wing mirrors) '99 320CLK. Pleasant, smooth engine, only swift-ish, ferociously fierce initial bite on the brakes (v difficult to brake smoothly), v. basically equipped, nothing special handling-wise, that's about it. The exhaust back boxes are painted black and they all seem to flake v quickly, and the varnish on the alloys blistered easily.

Fine, but don't get one thinking it's a sports car.

TopBanana

I drove one and was very disappointed. Bad ride and noisy

Andy M3

I like the CLK, but as a drivers car the BMW is choice i am affraid.

Mike123

Not exactly the cars you were interested in but in Autocar 1/11/00 they put the 330i saloon vs the C320 Merc. They reckoned the Merc was better overall.
If you're interested PM me and I'll email you a link to the article.

MrSkins

I have run both and currently have a CLK230 2001 and would not go back to a BMW, I went for the 230k instead of the 320k mainly because fuel economy is better and power is not that different, I think servicing is slightly more expensive for the Merc, however at 10,000mile intervals its not too bad.
I'm currently selling the Merc to go back to another Jap.... I do miss em'

AudiLover

330 no contest. the old shape clk was a bit crap.

Trout

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I have owned both.

Merc nice to own and cruise.

BMW unquestionably the drivers car to own.

In terms of cost nothing much in it.

I have only found one BMW dealer that is not a completely arrogant twot.

midget1500

2 very different cars but both very good at what they do.

if you want an auto then merc it is, else bmw.

i have a clk, really a fantastic car as it does everything it is supposed to so well.