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**acarter53** · 05-08-2008, 12:15 PM

Lets start by saying that if I were not the father of two, I would be driving a CLK430. You will get a good list of hot spots for both cars since you posted this question in the W208 and W210 forum. But if both cars are in equal shape with all records etc. I think it comes down to space. The W208 is based on the C class and is a smaller car all the way around. I have driven a CLK 430 for month and had a blast. It feels sporty. The E430 is a great comfortable cruiser that will move when you ask it with no questions. The engines are prone to the same issues in both cars. Your parents need to drive both. I will say that it took me a few days to find a comfortable driving position in the CLK. I'm 6'1 230 lbs, so your Dad should try the seat out first.

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acarter53 Premium Member Date registered: Dec 2006 Vehicle: 2001 E430 Sport in Desert Silver and 2002 C320 Sport Wagon in Arctic White Location: Germantown, Maryland Posts: 1,510	Lets start by saying that if I were not the father of two, I would be driving a CLK430. You will get a good list of hot spots for both cars since you posted this question in the W208 and W210 forum. But if both cars are in equal shape with all records etc. I think it comes down to space. The W208 is based on the C class and is a smaller car all the way around. I have driven a CLK 430 for month and had a blast. It feels sporty. The E430 is a great comfortable cruiser that will move when you ask it with no questions. The engines are prone to the same issues in both cars. Your parents need to drive both. I will say that it took me a few days to find a comfortable driving position in the CLK. I'm 6'1 230 lbs, so your Dad should try the seat out first. __________________ *E430 Sport* 2001 E430 in Desert Silver with Sport Package, COMAND, Xenon Lights, Rear Sunshade, Heated Seats. Added K40 Stealth Radar, 30% Tint, XM Radio! www.premierbasement.com Last edited by acarter53 : 05-08-2008 at 03:41 PM.