R170 SLK230 to W209 CLK320 - Benzworld.org

noregret4life · 11-14-2005, 12:36 PM

Hello to all CLK owners!

Just got my 2004 CLK320 Black/Grey 26k miles.

First impression coming from an SLK230... wow, so smooth... 40mph on a u-turn turn is not a big deal anymore [;)]

I had a great run with my SLK till a GMC Denali decided to pay my driver's side a visit.

So now i am hoping for great things since i have quite a bit more room to work with, and already i have quite a few questions for the experts here which i'll post shortly

There she is at the dealer when i picked her up

Edison_Chen · 11-14-2005, 06:06 PM

Nice upgrade...

taroliw · 11-15-2005, 01:16 AM

*chuckle* I just went the other direction... W208 to R171. [;)] And I would have made the same observation: handling is significantly better. I wonder how much of this is the adjusted front suspension (three link) and steering changes.

It is a beautiful car, though. I just needed the drop-top this time. If the W209 is anything like my W208 was (8 years and almost 125K miles), you'll have a great time! [:D]

noregret4life · 11-15-2005, 01:23 PM

Oh if i only had the $ for a R171... i would never of went to a w209. I miss the drop top, that's for sure. [:(]

kermalou · 11-18-2005, 10:26 AM

funny, i made the same exact switch but over a year ago.

mt lease on the slk was up and MB had some great deals.

it is night and day, i can actually drive this car every day and not have sever back pain.

you wont regret it.

**cyberdrakon** · 11-24-2005, 07:25 PM

hm...i loved the r171, but it was just too cramped.