clk AMG or CL55 AMG

[mrcgibb]

In a few months i will be on the look out for one of these post 2003 want the 209 model CLK ,i like the sound of the supercharged cl55 about 100 odd horse power more , what i dont like is the horror stories for the ABC suspension!
Are they unfounded or is the ABC suspension something i should think seriously about ?
or is the clk 55 powerful enough ! ?

 

[mercedescl500]

In a few months i will be on the look out for one of these post 2003 want the 209 model CLK ,i like the sound of the supercharged cl55 about 100 odd horse power more , what i dont like is the horror stories for the ABC suspension!
Are they unfounded or is the ABC suspension something i should think seriously about ?
or is the clk 55 powerful enough ! ?

Most of the horror stories are unfortunately true. The clk is a safer bet maintenance wise. But the CL55 would utterly destroy it in a straight line race.

 

[Mercman786]

get a cl55 with a warranty

 

[Will]

CL55 is in a different league - equipment/comfort/size wise, and straight line performance.

Unfortunately it's in a different league maintenance and repair wise. CLK55s cost buttons to run by comparison

Touch wood - but I think my (208) CLK55 has been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned, and pretty reasonable to run

 

[mrcgibb]

Ok bearing in mind this will be my everyday car just how reasonable are the clks to run afraid 1k a pop for a strut has put me off the cl pity really

 

[mrcgibb]

Suppose I could wait till one you guys guys decide to sell your ones

 

[John]

There's no guarantee it wont happen if you do buy one from a member (although obviously less likely if they have been done). I know someone was interested in selling their 2004 CL65AMG on here but not sure if that is still the case... That is proper rude.

Or, have you considered an E55K or are you not interested in a saloon at all?

These have airmatic and aren't quite so problematic (pardon the pun).

In terms of running them, insurance excepted (as it depends on you), I think the regular service items are fine.

It's really if AMG bits go, fuel and tyres probably (tyres aren't so bad these days as they are usually 18"). Reckon on 20mpg of Momentum / VPower - and the ABC stuff on the CL.

They can all sustain some whopping bills but if you are that worried, as said consider a warranty.

Running one of these cars on a shoestring may stitch you up though...

 

[m2287]

U can get struts from arnot in the states for around £600 posted... I have a fully loaded clk 200 (not an amg) and a cl55 amg, the cars are in a different league... It's worth the extra £££ for the cl any day...

Also people have figured out how to DIY the strut repair... I'm doing mine tomorrow!

 

[mrcgibb]

U can get struts from arnot in the states for around £600 posted... I have a fully loaded clk 200 (not an amg) and a cl55 amg, the cars are in a different league... It's worth the extra £££ for the cl any day...

Also people have figured out how to DIY the strut repair... I'm doing mine tomorrow!

Sounds good I have a long time to find the right one I really do want a cl. You say different league in what way? How does it soak up road bumps etc? Might need to call you sometime to pick your brain lol
out of interest whats a years road tax for the cl55?

 

[m2287]

Mine is a 2001 so it's not supercharged but road tax is around £230ish for a year...

I looked for over 6months for mine, it wasn't perfect but alot better than what I'd seen, there are a surprising amount of dogs out there!


The cl is bigger, more comfortable, so many extras you can't imagine, the best thing to do is see both!!! When mine was on original wheels it literally felt like you were floating, now it's lowered and got 19s with rubber band tyres so not quite the same!!!

 

[mrcgibb]

cool thanks for help guys , think future cl55 owner here , car wont be used alot as i work abroad alot but hell of a thing to look forwards to when home

one other thing i know the w208 clk is bad with rust , clkclive will vouch for that lol
how is the cl?

 

[m2287]

The cl is just as bad!!! Well the ones I've seen are anyway!