Would you trade-in your W208 CLK55 for an '04-05 E46 330i/ci?

RDD · 02-22-2007, 02:21 AM

Thinking of it, but just thoughts though. Better on gas (I have a long commute), better handling. I like the new 3 series but I really don't like run flat tires.

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55 ON IT · 02-22-2007, 04:21 AM

I wouldn't. 330s are for those who can't get a M3.

ProjectC55 · 02-22-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDD

Thinking of it, but just thoughts though. Better on gas (I have a long commute), better handling. I like the new 3 series but I really don't like run flat tires.

NO!!! I agree with the above. I'd only go E46 M3 on a trade off.

Chappy · 02-22-2007, 08:31 AM

It would be a step down in my opinion. Go for the M3....

Holson · 02-22-2007, 10:02 AM

No way!! Unless you're saving or making money doing it.

The CLK55 is so much more fun, a lot of my friends had these things (E46 coupes). They're fun to drive with the manual gearbox but the engine totally DOES NOT even compare to the AMG's.

The W208 feels less responsive around the bends compared to the E46 but if you point it, it will turn.

Well if we are talking about the new E92 335i..... I can give you a different opinion

Zoom On · 02-22-2007, 11:00 AM

CLK320 to a 330ci maybe but amg? I agree only if you went M3 would I trade. Even then if I had a long commute the ride of the MB would be more comfortable. .02

Zoom On

LB Bnz · 02-22-2007, 02:31 PM

Keep the AMG!!! when you're ready to upgrade, then go
with the M3...prices for a used M3 are affordable.

Holson · 02-22-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LB Bnz

Keep the AMG!!! when you're ready to upgrade, then go
with the M3...prices for a used M3 are affordable.

Agree.

The later model E46 M3 with the Competition Package is a sweet ride.

Though honestly, I'd rather have a fully loaded E92 335i Coupe than the E46 M3. It finally looks good too ;-)

blackbenzz · 02-22-2007, 04:22 PM

Hell no! I beat 330's with my CLK430!

clk22 · 02-22-2007, 05:13 PM

I agree with holson about the new 335i. That car is an amazing car i had it up 2 125 on the test drive. It was smooth and powerful if you can afford it get it you wont be dissapointed. But i would stick with the w208 or w209 over a 330.

BeNzTeK · 02-22-2007, 05:44 PM

just stop.! please rethink every thing u just said lol!!1

ProjectC55 · 02-22-2007, 06:16 PM

Yep the 335i would be the only other exception I'd make!

rsr911 · 02-22-2007, 06:32 PM

NO!!! Never!!! AMG to regular BMW are you nuts?!What have you been smoking?

Holson · 02-23-2007, 12:07 AM

Try a BMW board - I bet you'd get really different opinions.. even if you were going to buy a 325xi

*It handles better man... mercs are for grandpas... they can only go fast on a straight line... watch the corners.. the corners.. the corners....*

In all seriousness, I can see why you might want an M3 but not an ordinary E46. I'd rather lease the new E90/E92 328.

clkal · 02-23-2007, 12:33 PM

Don't Do It!!!!!!!

Jaki · 02-23-2007, 01:52 PM

As others have said... nooooooooooo.

If you're doing it because of financial issues, then ok, otherwise thats a step down. After getting spoiled by AMG, I don't think I could ever get anything thats not on the AMG performance level from the factory.

cntlaw · 02-23-2007, 10:26 PM

CLK55 C208 is a pretty dated AMG in terms of performance & handling, but it is a truly classic MB worth keeping for a long long long long time. I would not trade it for anything unless $/family issues meaning I am only allowed to keep one car. E46 has all the bimmer world's bad reputation for its weak chasis and horrible steering relatively to E36 and E90. If a performance preowned bimmer must be the way to go, then get a preowned M3 E46 but it does not save you much fuel though. If waiting is not possible, I would consider the new 335i E92 Twin Turbo which is as fast as the M3 E46 and C55 W203. Back to your original thinking about better fuel economy, you might like to consider a preowned C55 W203 or the CLK55 C209.

mbenzman · 02-24-2007, 12:50 AM

Trade to a six, NO. Bmw, well I owned my last one. I'll stay with Benz. If I was worried about better mileage, I'd buy an econobox like a C230. Maybe I'll be a grandpa then with a leadfoot driving AMG's. I really don't care what the BMW forum guys are saying as it's oranges and apples.
Make you own decision, you just won't sway mine.

Rich

02-22-2007, 04:21 AM	#2
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02-22-2007, 08:31 AM	#4
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02-22-2007, 10:02 AM	#5
Holson Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 912 Drives: '06 AM V8 Vantage	No way!! Unless you're saving or making money doing it. The CLK55 is so much more fun, a lot of my friends had these things (E46 coupes). They're fun to drive with the manual gearbox but the engine totally DOES NOT even compare to the AMG's. The W208 feels less responsive around the bends compared to the E46 but if you point it, it will turn. Well if we are talking about the new E92 335i..... I can give you a different opinion Last edited by Holson; 02-22-2007 at 10:04 AM.

02-22-2007, 11:00 AM	#6
Zoom On Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sammamish Posts: 280 Drives: '02 CLK55	CLK320 to a 330ci maybe but amg? I agree only if you went M3 would I trade. Even then if I had a long commute the ride of the MB would be more comfortable. .02 Zoom On __________________ Dr. Jekyll .................&............. Mr.Hyde-brid

02-22-2007, 02:31 PM	#7
LB Bnz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 324 Drives: 07 E350, 03 Lexus ES300, 04 CLK 320 (gone)	Keep the AMG!!! when you're ready to upgrade, then go with the M3...prices for a used M3 are affordable. __________________ 20's/H&R's/Flat Badge/Trunk spoiler E55 Exhaust!! high flow resonator/K&N's 5K Headlights/6K Fogs smoked side markers/Tinted windows (dark) (70% tint front windshield) ...my old CLK -- gone >> fade to black...

02-22-2007, 04:22 PM	#9
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	Hell no! I beat 330's with my CLK430! __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

02-22-2007, 05:13 PM	#10
clk22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Beantown Posts: 445 Drives: 2003 clk55	I agree with holson about the new 335i. That car is an amazing car i had it up 2 125 on the test drive. It was smooth and powerful if you can afford it get it you wont be dissapointed. But i would stick with the w208 or w209 over a 330. __________________ 2003 CLK55 Silver with Black/Merlot, 18" staggered Brabus Monoblock VI with falken tires, Euroteck carbon fiber lip, roof spoiler, Custom exhaust, custom installed Calibre/K40 Radar, Focal K2P 6.5's, 2 JL Audio 10W6V2's in a custom enclosure, Zapco Reference 350.2 and Zapco Reference 1100.1......, 35%/20% Tint, black suede headliner & shift boot, H&R springs, more eventually........

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02-22-2007, 06:32 PM	#13
rsr911 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,090 Drives: 2002 AMG CLK55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled	NO!!! Never!!! AMG to regular BMW are you nuts?!What have you been smoking? __________________ 2002 AMG CLK55 2005 ML350 Mercedes Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member #26 1995 S320 LWB (totaled 5/25/09) 2003 C240 4matic (sold) 1986 Porsche 911 (sold) 2002 Subaru WRX (track car) (sold) 1999 230 SLK (sold) 1973 450 SL (sold) 1973 450SLC (sold) "Time is too precious to keep it on an inexpensive watch"

02-23-2007, 12:33 PM	#15
clkal MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,386 Drives: 01' CLK55	Don't Do It!!!!!!!

02-23-2007, 01:52 PM	#16
Jaki Super Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 591 Drives: Nissan 350z TwinTurbo + CLK55 AMG + Audi A4 2.0T	As others have said... nooooooooooo. If you're doing it because of financial issues, then ok, otherwise thats a step down. After getting spoiled by AMG, I don't think I could ever get anything thats not on the AMG performance level from the factory. __________________ Special thanks to: TurboWax, Billet Design Motorsports, Nitrous Express, Stewart Warner Performance, HP Autoworks, Speed Injected, Hallandale Auto Electric and Collision, Incredible Performance. 2003 CLK55 AMG Brilliant Silver Pics and mod list 2003 Nissan 350z TwinTurbo http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2180216 2007 Audi A4 2.0T http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2664136

02-23-2007, 10:26 PM	#17
cntlaw MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,469 Drives: C55AMG W203; 330i E90	CLK55 C208 is a pretty dated AMG in terms of performance & handling, but it is a truly classic MB worth keeping for a long long long long time. I would not trade it for anything unless $/family issues meaning I am only allowed to keep one car. E46 has all the bimmer world's bad reputation for its weak chasis and horrible steering relatively to E36 and E90. If a performance preowned bimmer must be the way to go, then get a preowned M3 E46 but it does not save you much fuel though. If waiting is not possible, I would consider the new 335i E92 Twin Turbo which is as fast as the M3 E46 and C55 W203. Back to your original thinking about better fuel economy, you might like to consider a preowned C55 W203 or the CLK55 C209. __________________ CNTLAW - Mercedes Benz C55 AMG W203, Bought Brand new August 2004, Brilliant Silver/Black Leathers/Chrome Trims, MB Audio 50, Electric Rear Sunshade; Aftermarkets: AMG Sterling Silver Style III 18", Michelin PS2 225/40/18F 255/35/18R, Eurosports Carbon Fibre Lip, 2006 OEM CLK 3-Slates Grill Kit, Mario's AMG Emblem, Escort Passport X50 Blue, Dark Grey Pugs x 4. HID: PIAA 6200K D2S, City Lights: PIAA Tera LED 6500K; Fogs: Philips Diamond Vision 5000K H7. Last edited by cntlaw; 02-23-2007 at 10:34 PM.

02-24-2007, 12:50 AM	#18
mbenzman Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ga. Posts: 782 Drives: All of them!	Trade to a six, NO. Bmw, well I owned my last one. I'll stay with Benz. If I was worried about better mileage, I'd buy an econobox like a C230. Maybe I'll be a grandpa then with a leadfoot driving AMG's. I really don't care what the BMW forum guys are saying as it's oranges and apples. Make you own decision, you just won't sway mine. Rich

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