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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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The CLK63 BS are bullet proof. They were designed to be tracked and that does not void the warrantee like Porsche and BMW.

The prices have firmed in spite of the economy. Expect to spend in the mid 80's for a CPO. White is a premium color and Mars red is premium plus. 70's will get one with stories and high mileage. Good luck it is a fantastic car. Just google Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear, he bought one after testing and says its one of the best drivers he's ever tested.
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Anyone have pics to post?
 
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Anyone have pics to post?
Here is a pic of my new toy, fresh from the detailer (Moe Mistry/Glistening Perfection)...

 

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Here is a pic of my new toy, fresh from the detailer...

The Best color, Congrats! I will keep an eye out for you.

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i loved mine i had it for 2 years, one of my fav cars ever
 
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Here is a pic of my new toy, fresh from the detailer (Moe Mistry/Glistening Perfection)...



Looks really good in white.
 
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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insman, your car looks awesome.

I ran into a red one on google, it was absolutely sick.

How is the ride in it?

Would you describe it as subtle power?

Or more like rip your heart out kinda thing?

(Hoping for option 2)
 
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It has incredible, instantaneous power as there are no superchargers or turbos to spool up, I am almost afraid to turn the traction control off...
 
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Hm, very good to hear that one.

And how is the overall vehicle?
Drive comfort, reliability.. etc
 
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Hm, very good to hear that one.

And how is the overall vehicle?
Drive comfort, reliability.. etc
Turn key reliability, and the exhaust note is about the best I have heard from a stock car. The ride is a bit stiffer than my Lexus though...

The car overall is just downright sick, just find the right one and start enjoying...
 
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ya, best car I have ever owned. Period. That said, I may need to sell it as Im going to need more than two seats in a car pretty soon (not kids, just life lol). I have never had any problems, or enjoyed any car more...


anywho...here is a cool pic of my black.

 
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that black looks very nice^!
Thanks for the input guys, I've got another question..

Have either of you ever driven an e60m5?
I'm wondering about the feel of the ride vs the m, as they both have about the same hp..

But I was watching a vid from that guy who tests out cars (forgot his name) but he absolutely loved the black and described it as a beast.. He actually bought one after he tested it out apparently.
 
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Originally Posted by solekeeper
that black looks very nice^!
Thanks for the input guys, I've got another question..

Have either of you ever driven an e60m5?
I'm wondering about the feel of the ride vs the m, as they both have about the same hp..

But I was watching a vid from that guy who tests out cars (forgot his name) but he absolutely loved the black and described it as a beast.. He actually bought one after he tested it out apparently.
His name is Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear. Obviously the best advise anyone can give you is to drive both cars and YOU decide which works best for YOU.
 
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Originally Posted by solekeeper
that black looks very nice^!
Thanks for the input guys, I've got another question..

Have either of you ever driven an e60m5?
I'm wondering about the feel of the ride vs the m, as they both have about the same hp..

But I was watching a vid from that guy who tests out cars (forgot his name) but he absolutely loved the black and described it as a beast.. He actually bought one after he tested it out apparently.
I had an e60 m5. Great car, has NO torque and the smg is pretty crappy. That said, its no slouch and definitely is more "agile" feeling total "grip" aside.
 
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Close friend of mine owns a black one and i saw a different black one at the Homestead Speedway yest...

Amazing cars!
 


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