The CLKBS is not "your mom's Mercedes" - it is a terrific car unlike any other modern benz. Many people cannot grasp that and just pan it without real reason. That is one reason the resale is so low right now.

Hey, is that white car Cort Wagner's old car that we built in LA? I know it went to Atlanta.

thanks
brad

 

I'm pretty sure that's Corts car. At least I think that's the name I heard. One of our forum members owns that car.

 

There is no getting a feel for steering that numb. And it's not even remotely on the level of any Porsche. Most Mercedes are like that. The BS may float your boat that way, but I'd take an M6 coupe over it all day as a better all around sporty coupe. Th Black Series looks better, but pretty much everything else goes to the M6 in terms of sporty feel, driver involvement, transmission, revs, steering. Put some adjustable coilovers and R-comps on the M6 and it would be just as fast too.

A LOT more steering feel, and that dual clutch transmission from the SLS and I may be inclined to change my opinion. But we all know for a fact that Mercedes is not into building sports cars. And being somewhat of a purist, I'll take the sport/feel all day.

 

Have you seen this video? This test shows results completely different from what you've said.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNzuI7LO5lE

 

I guess feel is all in the mind of the beholder, but my e60 m5 wasnt really that much better than my black in the feel department. I think you just need to tune your fingers to what the bs tells you. I also think the 996tt told me much more than the 997tts that i have driven. That said, none of em feel like my 996 gt3 did, so its really all relative lol.

 

No it didn't it said EXACTLY the same thing I said. The Black Series is quicker launching, faster stopping and better handling because of the R-COMPOUND rubber and ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION. Put those tires on the M6 and guess what happens.......

What gave me a chuckle is that they said the SMG is no better than the auto in the benz. That is downright retarded. And I don't care for the SMG that much either. But it's far better than any auto.

 

My $.02:

The M6, expecially the 'Vert, is in no way a track car. Very heavy, never intended to be as such.

The BS is a great car but it's still a subtle difference vs. a CLKxx(x). Much like a C6/C6Z/ZR1 but a more conservative shape.

The 911TT, while a little noisy, is in no way fatiguing. There is a LOT to be said about AWD as a daily driver, with rain and ski trips. The styling, despite the relation to the standard 997, is still exotic in nature vs. the CLK.

Best bet is to drive'em and decide for yourself. But let us know and take pics!


Is that heads/cam and nitrous?

 

Thank you guys for all your posts. The information and experience you share are really important and valuable in terms of the choice I have to make...

That's what I'm going to do as soon as possible. 997tt is the first to be tried. Then I plan to rent an m6conv. Test-driving BS is the only problem for the moment. Hope I'll find a solution before moving to the US.

 

go for the tt

 

Just a thought - have you considered a Nissan GT-R? I had the opportunity to test drive and review one this weekend, a write-up to soon follow.

More track oriented then the '10 and earlier TTs, AWD, dual clutch for traffic (it isn't bad). Large cargo area overall - back seats are deep and tall but only behind the front passenger is suitable for leg room.

It's an amazing car. And it sounds like you could get it brand new for the price range being considered?

 

NOS is on the car, but no other engine work. SLS cams are likely next for another 20-25 WHP.

I think that there is a company in London that rents them out. You might want to check.

Thanks
Brad

 

I'd take a Benz over a BMW any day... but Porsche is the passion..except if you're Italian..wait a minute I am Italian...never mind.

 

Test-drived my friend's 997.1TT tip for a couple of days.

PROS: Very precise, fast and powerful car. Very safe as well. Absolutely predictable on both dry and wet surfaces. It seems like the car reads your thoughts straight from your head even before you transfer them to paddles or steering with your legs and hands. PCM3. Adjustable PASM really makes sense.

CONS: Low enough to make some problems while entering the parking. A bit too loud inside while driving (maybe because of tires, will check tires' model tomorrow). Doesn't add any of it's own emotions to driving.

Summary: Extremely fast, safe, comfortable enough, eye-stopping daily driver with some limitations, well-prepared for weekend track driving or ski-trips. Emotionless, soulless machine that strictly follows your commands like a German Shepherd.


P.S.: Took pictures of BS and 997 together. 997 is shorter and wider, BS is higher and more lifted-up. BS has shorter hood.

 

some other photos