CLK 55 Coupe off MBUSA?

r3v1ls · 10-03-2005, 02:57 AM

I was just checking out for fun the MBUsa website, and I noticed that there was no longer a CLK55 coupe, only the convertible. Now we all know that the new 63 amg engine is coming, but the c55 and s55 is still there. So i'm thinking, is it possible that MB will be introducing the CLK63 Amg pretty soon :v ?

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robertus · 10-03-2005, 09:14 AM

Hi,

I would'nt be to sure about that CLK63 coming to soon. I heard the're not selling CLK55 AMG coupe's in the US because the Convertible CLK55 AMG is out selling the coupe and there is more margin in the Convertible. Rumours are they still have unsold CLK55 AMG's coupe's, no one is buying them only the convertible.

You only have to look at the CLK DTM Coupe they sold 100 of those but MB is producing 200 CLK DTM Convertibles, that tells you something.

Robertus

skytop · 10-03-2005, 05:21 PM

Funny, the rag tops are heavier, slower, have more body flex and squeaks, and only look good when the top is down. Oh yes, they are about $10K more.

I can understand the greater margin for MB, (they need it now), but IMO, the negatives outweigh the positives. Besides, the sun burns your skin, gives you cancer and spots. It's good for the teeny boppers who know nothing. Yet, the rag tops outsell the coupe. Go figg'a.

smandkjc · 10-03-2005, 06:29 PM

The CLK55 AMG Coupe can still be ordered in New Zealand.
The local dealer had just ordered one when I was in last week.
When I mentioned that it was no longer available in the USA he said that they were obviously just getting rid of old stock in non USA markets!!!
Still saying 2008 for the next CLK model in New Zealand, coupe first, convertible later but the new V8 engines would be here July 2006.

robertus · 10-03-2005, 09:32 PM

Hi All,

Yeh, the coupe is still available here in Australia but I prefer the convertible. The convertible here is $225,000 onroad by the time you put a few extra's on. I think I will hold the our new convertible for about 18 to 24 months. Nearly bought a Maserati this time round not sure for next time, the new M3 V8 convertible in 2007 maybe interesting now the new shape is out, its also alot larger now as well.

Don't like the M6, there just something about it that just doesen't quite do it for me.

Robertus

r3v1ls · 10-04-2005, 01:16 AM

Wow that's a shame, i too prefer the coupe over the convertible mostly because of the performance factors. Oh well...

robertus · 10-04-2005, 07:19 AM

Yeh, know what you mean, but I tend to do mods to the convertibles to make them as quick if not quicker than the coupe's. Also I find the resale value here is better on the convertibles.

waldis · 10-04-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by skytop

Funny, the rag tops are heavier, slower, have more body flex and squeaks, and only look good when the top is down. Oh yes, they are about $10K more.

I can understand the greater margin for MB, (they need it now), but IMO, the negatives outweigh the positives. Besides, the sun burns your skin, gives you cancer and spots. It's good for the teeny boppers who know nothing. Yet, the rag tops outsell the coupe. Go figg'a.

haha, very well said.

10-03-2005, 06:29 PM	#4
smandkjc Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 76 Drives: 05 CLK 500 Cabriolet 08 Jaguar XKR convertible	The CLK55 AMG Coupe can still be ordered in New Zealand. The local dealer had just ordered one when I was in last week. When I mentioned that it was no longer available in the USA he said that they were obviously just getting rid of old stock in non USA markets!!! Still saying 2008 for the next CLK model in New Zealand, coupe first, convertible later but the new V8 engines would be here July 2006. __________________ Jan 05 CLK 500 Cabriolet Avantgarde Jasper / Orion Blue Alpaca Grey / Ash Leather two tone Burr walnut, Parktronic, Bixenon, Keyless Go, AMG appearance package including rear spoiler, Sports suspension with 17" 5 spoke wheels, Heated seats, Power foldback mirrors, St wheel gearshift buttons, Memory package, 08 Jaguar XKR convertible Indigo Blue/ Ivory interior, all options except Adaptive Cruise.

10-04-2005, 01:16 AM	#6
r3v1ls Super Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 832 Drives: C 230K Coupé	Wow that's a shame, i too prefer the coupe over the convertible mostly because of the performance factors. Oh well... __________________ 2002 Black C230k, 6-sp Manual, Charcoal Interior

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10-03-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
robertus Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 135 Drives: CLK55 AMG 2006 Cabrio, BMW M3 2008 DTC Cab new (M3 e46 SMG 2003 Cabrio Sold), BMW X5 tt Diesel 2008	Hi, I would'nt be to sure about that CLK63 coming to soon. I heard the're not selling CLK55 AMG coupe's in the US because the Convertible CLK55 AMG is out selling the coupe and there is more margin in the Convertible. Rumours are they still have unsold CLK55 AMG's coupe's, no one is buying them only the convertible. You only have to look at the CLK DTM Coupe they sold 100 of those but MB is producing 200 CLK DTM Convertibles, that tells you something. Robertus

10-03-2005, 05:21 PM	#3
skytop Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 74	Funny, the rag tops are heavier, slower, have more body flex and squeaks, and only look good when the top is down. Oh yes, they are about $10K more. I can understand the greater margin for MB, (they need it now), but IMO, the negatives outweigh the positives. Besides, the sun burns your skin, gives you cancer and spots. It's good for the teeny boppers who know nothing. Yet, the rag tops outsell the coupe. Go figg'a.

10-03-2005, 09:32 PM	#5
robertus Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 135 Drives: CLK55 AMG 2006 Cabrio, BMW M3 2008 DTC Cab new (M3 e46 SMG 2003 Cabrio Sold), BMW X5 tt Diesel 2008	Hi All, Yeh, the coupe is still available here in Australia but I prefer the convertible. The convertible here is $225,000 onroad by the time you put a few extra's on. I think I will hold the our new convertible for about 18 to 24 months. Nearly bought a Maserati this time round not sure for next time, the new M3 V8 convertible in 2007 maybe interesting now the new shape is out, its also alot larger now as well. Don't like the M6, there just something about it that just doesen't quite do it for me. Robertus

10-04-2005, 07:19 AM	#7
robertus Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 135 Drives: CLK55 AMG 2006 Cabrio, BMW M3 2008 DTC Cab new (M3 e46 SMG 2003 Cabrio Sold), BMW X5 tt Diesel 2008	Yeh, know what you mean, but I tend to do mods to the convertibles to make them as quick if not quicker than the coupe's. Also I find the resale value here is better on the convertibles.

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