CLK cab flexable flyer?
 

I got a few hours worth of wheel time on a 2007 CLK550 last week, with about 5k miles on it. What really got me about it was the way it flexed, which I considered to be quite a bit for a $70k car. I drove it over some of the same roads that I drove a Porsche Carrare over a few days before, and the Porsche felt much, much stiffer, like a solid chunk of metal.

Is this commen for the new CLK's? Did the old CLK do this? I have to say I'm disapointed with MB, I would expect it to be world class, not a Chrysler LeBaron.

Unless it was an AMG version, comparing a CLK with a Carrera is like comparing apples and oranges. Even if it was an AMG, the Carrera still has a much more "solid" feel. Even though the CLK has a sporty look to it, it's really just a cruiser compared to the Carrera.

In a straight line the CLK is probably faster though. Damn that V8 pulled.


The 7spd is to damn busy, but that V8 is sweet!!:cool: Bolt a 722.6 up to that engine and MB would really be onto something!

Yes.

I don't know about the Cab, but the difference in solidity and ride comfort is quite noticeable on my dad's 06 CLK500 coupe vs the old 02 CLK430.

which one you would prefer ?

I was surprised because I have driven a number of R129's and they are a very solid car.

After driving it I would never buy a CLK Cab, I'd buy an SL, IMHO its an all around better car.