Clk 320

FenderGuy · 02-11-2010, 12:10 PM

Thinking about getting a 2000 Clk 320 coupe for a daily drive and to take clients around for real estate. Any thoughts?

McLovin · 02-11-2010, 12:13 PM

do a search, there have been a few 2000s MB threads in the past couple months.

clients are not going to really like getting in and of the (smallish) back seat of a 2 door CLK, I don't think your making them do that is going to give a favorable impression to them.

rgra911 · 02-11-2010, 01:49 PM

I have a 2000 CLK 430 that use to be my daily driver. I love the car and will never get rid of it. 240k miles and still average 27 mpg hwy but I wouldn't use it to carry around clients to look at real estate. McLovin has it right, clients will not like getting in and out of it.

FenderGuy · 02-11-2010, 03:03 PM

Just test drove one it’s nice and was cramped. The thing is, in the past couple months I have had more single clients then family clients and the family clients I did have followed me in their own car, I offered them a ride

911boost · 911boost's Garage

I always wondered about realtors and the vehicles they drive their clients around in. Back in 2001 ours had a brand spankin new S500 Benz.

I would think a good choice to drive clients around in would be something that is nice but understated. Like a nice larger SUV or a good sized sedan.

FenderGuy · 02-11-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BSiple

I always wondered about realtors and the vehicles they drive their clients around in. Back in 2001 ours had a brand spankin new S500 Benz.

I would think a good choice to drive clients around in would be something that is nice but understated. Like a nice larger SUV or a good sized sedan.

The S500 is a no go for me I think it would send a wrong message if I had a client that was buying a $150k or $200k house. I don't need to send the message hey look at me I'm better then you. That why I thought a CLK320 would be good, it's sporty yet relaxed.

Other choice would be a 2004-2006 Maxima with 6 speed (hard to find)

911boost · 911boost's Garage

You are on the same wave length as me.

ChemMan · ChemMan's Garage

I have had 2 ML 320's that have the same M112 engine as in the MB you are looking at. I have been happy with both. Fairly easy to work on. Lots of technical information available on benzworld on this engine as well.

88-diamondblue · 02-11-2010, 05:43 PM

I was interested in one until I did a search. There are lots of issues with electronics with the CLK. Same issue with most of the complaints. This is what I found while searching about these as I really like the look of the car. I didn't want to take a chance on the big bills people were complaining about. Sweet looking car.

FenderGuy · 02-11-2010, 05:47 PM

Clk 320 is out ...The Maxima just won 4 door with a 6 speed just popped in my radar...

Thanks for the posts....

I'll get the Carrera for the "I''m better then you look"