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Originally Posted by fast1
The SLK350 AMG can be ordered with a stick.
No engine tuning, brakes, or suspension differences than the standard SLK350.
The only full AMG SLK is the SLK55 with V8/7speed Auto
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I do like MB, but we are a Porsche and BMW family. I have owned 318, 330, 540 and just picked up a new 4.4 X5 this past week. I just like the more sporty ride, feel of BMW. Still though after getting out of the 911 even BMW feels big, soft, and clunky.
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just bought a X5 (since I am almost done modding my P) now I can start modding the X5 (needs 20' rims...sport exhaust....etc.etc
Never been a MB fan (except the SL series) but I feel I need to be at least 50 to drive an MB..until them I need to have sportiers cars...BMW gives me this sportier feeling....taking that X5 thu a corner is almost as much fun as doing so with the P.....that is until I change cars and than NOTHING beats a P.
Never been a MB fan (except the SL series) but I feel I need to be at least 50 to drive an MB..until them I need to have sportiers cars...BMW gives me this sportier feeling....taking that X5 thu a corner is almost as much fun as doing so with the P.....that is until I change cars and than NOTHING beats a P.
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MB sedans are comfortable and great in high speed runs. However, cornering is poor with lots of body roll. I'd probly consider suspension mods if it's driven spiritly. It's too bad AMG doesn't make the suspension as tight as M series. AMG does make some wicked motors though.
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very hard to be enthusiastic about most of BMW/Merc's range.
alot of P-car owners own or have come from an M3 or an AMG...
some of the AMG models are truely exciting, SLK55 AMG - albiet a bit small...
CL55AMG that i have is a good GT car , but im replacing it with an M6 soon.
I'm not passionate for any mercedes except mabye a couple of their AMG range.
Love the BMW M Range.
alot of P-car owners own or have come from an M3 or an AMG...
some of the AMG models are truely exciting, SLK55 AMG - albiet a bit small...
CL55AMG that i have is a good GT car , but im replacing it with an M6 soon.
I'm not passionate for any mercedes except mabye a couple of their AMG range.
Love the BMW M Range.
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Originally Posted by fast1
The SLK350 AMG can be ordered with a stick.
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Originally Posted by washington dc porsche
I like both cars for their specific roles. One is a Luxury car the other is a sports car.
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Originally Posted by triode
Actually, the '350 isn't an AMG car - and the SLK55, which is, can't be ordered that way.
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I've got the same set up, more or less as Pongopaz has, at least until he gets rid of his MB. My daily driver is a CLK500 - great cruiser, the auto. is helpful in stop/go rush hour traffic, gobs of grunt, pretty good summer car with all 4 windows retracted (no B pillar) and the roof open. It does what it is intended to do real well. Recently had an ML430, but felt 3 SUVs in the family was a bit much so took the opportunity to move over to the CLK.
No comparison to the 911 as far as a real sports car goes.
Still have the Volvo XC90 (wife) and the Ford Escape (kids) for the real ugly winter stuff.
No comparison to the 911 as far as a real sports car goes.
Still have the Volvo XC90 (wife) and the Ford Escape (kids) for the real ugly winter stuff.
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Originally Posted by 1 PGH 1
I've got the same set up, more or less as Pongopaz has, at least until he gets rid of his MB. My daily driver is a CLK500 - great cruiser, the auto. is helpful in stop/go rush hour traffic, gobs of grunt, pretty good summer car with all 4 windows retracted (no B pillar) and the roof open. It does what it is intended to do real well. Recently had an ML430, but felt 3 SUVs in the family was a bit much so took the opportunity to move over to the CLK.
No comparison to the 911 as far as a real sports car goes.
Still have the Volvo XC90 (wife) and the Ford Escape (kids) for the real ugly winter stuff.
No comparison to the 911 as far as a real sports car goes.
Still have the Volvo XC90 (wife) and the Ford Escape (kids) for the real ugly winter stuff.
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Originally Posted by ebaker
I loved driving my old 6.3. Tons of torque from idle.
YOU HAD A 6.3!!!! And you got rid of it???!!! If it was in good shape, care to let us know when and for how much you let it go? If it was more than 5 years ago I'm guessing you sold it for half of what it would get today.