Clk or eclass convertible?

[eclass guy]

im looking at getting a new summer car and narrowed the choices down to either a late Clk500 or E500. What are people thoughts on the two cars and is there much to choose between them reliability wise?

Would like a clk 63 but the price and potential engine issues worry me!!

 

[andrew Slater]

I'm not totally up to speed on trials and tribulations of comparing differing models. But, I am of the belief that either would be a good choice.

 

[Wighty]

In very general terms the E class will be a higher quality than the C class platforms

 

[LostKiwi]

In very general terms the E class will be a higher quality than the C class platforms

E Class convertible is based on a C class platform...

 

[Wighty]

E Class convertible is based on a C class platform...

Oh yeah ,I’d forgotten that

 

[JBell]

E class will be the more modern car. both cars will be rare

 

[sonic]

I had 2 CLK's not 500"s both great cars. Looked at a E class Coupe as a replacement & was put off by the size of the boot.
My wife doesn't travel light so bought a E350CDI saloon, which we are very please with.

 

[John Laidlaw]

E500 like hens teeth but very very nice indeed

 

[JBell]

E500 like hens teeth but very very nice indeed

Only one on AT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202004178975344?minimum-badge-engine-size=3.5&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&sort=relevance&fuel-type=Petrol&model=E CLASS&postcode=tq12lr&body-type=Convertible&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&page=1

 

[dreadlockdw]

OP, I see you already have an E of some kind.

Not clear whether you want fixed head or convertible? Either way I imagine most E will be quite a bit more than most CLK.

As a Summer car I took the view that while we all want it, reliability isn't the utmost importance if there are other cars to get one to work. Therefore got an older car. Pre March 2006 road tax much cheaper, BTW

I got a 2005 CLK 500 convertible just over 6 years and around 27k miles ago. Stranded once in all that time by a failing CPS. Known fault and cheap fix. My 500 is the M113 V8 engine which beyond minor oil leaks is regarded as (too often used phrase) bulletproof. Mine is quiet and refined but will do 0-60 in 6 all day long which is enough for me, and I would happily drive it to Italy tomorrow if it weren't for lockdown

I've driven the newer 500 engine (in a CLS) and it's significantly more powerful; others might comment on its reliability.

 

[eclass guy]

OP, I see you already have an E of some kind.

Not clear whether you want fixed head or convertible? Either way I imagine most E will be quite a bit more than most CLK.

As a Summer car I took the view that while we all want it, reliability isn't the utmost importance if there are other cars to get one to work. Therefore got an older car. Pre March 2006 road tax much cheaper, BTW

I got a 2005 CLK 500 convertible just over 6 years and around 27k miles ago. Stranded once in all that time by a failing CPS. Known fault and cheap fix. My 500 is the M113 V8 engine which beyond minor oil leaks is regarded as (too often used phrase) bulletproof. Mine is quiet and refined but will do 0-60 in 6 all day long which is enough for me, and I would happily drive it to Italy tomorrow if it weren't for lockdown

I've driven the newer 500 engine (in a CLS) and it's significantly more powerful; others might comment on its reliability.

Hi

Thanks for reply, it a convertible I’m interested in, I think I mentioned it thread title

 

[eclass guy]

Only one on AT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202004178975344?minimum-badge-engine-size=3.5&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&sort=relevance&fuel-type=Petrol&model=E CLASS&postcode=tq12lr&body-type=Convertible&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&page=1

Yep seen this one , think he might be a little rich in his price expectation

 

[JBell]

Yep seen this one , think he might be a little rich in his price expectation

Supply and Demand, the only one for sale, they are rocking horse s**t, maybe a deal to be had though

According to the Ad FMBSH and it is well specced

 

[eclass guy]

Supply and Demand, the only one for sale, they are rocking horse s**t, maybe a deal to be had though

According to the Ad FMBSH and it is well specced

True , we shall see, but soon clk 63 will be less than £15k , prices seem to be taking a beating unfourtunatly

 

[JBell]

True , we shall see, but soon clk 63 will be less than £15k , prices seem to be taking a beat unfourtunatly

Depends which car you want, different animals entirely

 

[eclass guy]

Depends which car you want, different animals entirely

In my 38 years of driving , I must have had 30 plus cars, I currently drive a 987 boxsters , a 944 turbo cab and a landrover discovery sport. I never know quite what I want to so I buy different cars and then I change. I don’t have a merc at the moment and fancy a v8 cab.

 

[JBell]

I don’t have a merc at the moment and fancy a v8 cab.

Buy an SL

 

[grayb]

It may not be relevant, but I wonder if the steering of the CLK63 was better than the CLK55? We found the CLK55 a little 'numb', although accurate enough. The steering on our W212 is a lot better in that respect. Perhaps the E-Cab will be that much better too? And none of them steer like a Porsche...

 

[eclass guy]

Buy an SL

want a 4 seat so the dog can come out with us

 

[eclass guy]

It may not be relevant, but I wonder if the steering of the CLK63 was better than the CLK55? We found the CLK55 a little 'numb', although accurate enough. The steering on our W212 is a lot better in that respect. Perhaps the E-Cab will be that much better too? And none of them steer like a Porsche...

I’m not that worried about the handling , it’s about point and squirt and that lovely v8 noise