sl500amgsport
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A bridge too far in my opinion ;-).
Mercedes SL500 R231
Mercedes SL500 R231
Good Film buddyA bridge too far in my opinion ;-).
Mercedes SL500 R231
Its more impressive driving under it.Crossing that bridge would freak me out!
Been over that at about 120mph on my VFR800 about 20 years ago. Before the days of speed cameras.I think one of my favourites is the Pont de Normandie near Le Havre. The approach from the north is amazing
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While in the champagne area and visiting champagne houses, look at the clips they use on the bottles in their tasting areas - they work, and even if you intend to drink the rest of the bottle that evening rather than a day or two later, they keep the fizz in the contents!! Tried and tested after we visited Epernay area 5 years ago!!
Been over that at about 120mph on my VFR800 about 20 years ago. Before the days of speed cameras.
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What do you reckon a 2005, 320CLK, FSH, Blue/gray. 38K Miles
No comand/sat nav. Looks mint in photos.
I think that soft tops are triple layered and I believe but don’t quote me they have a security mesh inside . The easiest way in is always smashing a side window , so I wouldn’t worry about the soft top from a security aspectI've been looking at CLK's for quite a while now and never really been a fan of any soft top but having seen a few CLK's it's approaching the option stage but always liked a tin top and the tranquillity not to mention the practicality it brought. Can't help thinking of just a piece of cloth for protection from thieves when away on holiday but that's just me!
Anyway stay away from any V6 petrol from before 2007 see the list of engine numbers for balance shaft issues although the earlier engine up to 2004 is still a great option. Recently there has been quite a few reports of rear subframe failure so look at that as well.
I'd go along with staying with 16 to 17 inch wheels maximum for comfort I've noticed in my C class that off the main roads here in France even with 16 inch wheels it can feel quite rough.
Good luck and happy continental motoring.
Well put like that, it makes sense but I can't really get the roof down wind in the hair sort of thing (lack of hair is just part of the problem!) and I don't really see myself using this great facility that many times. Perhaps coming from a very wet and cold island has "dampened" my enthusiasm for the great outdoors when in a car.I think that soft tops are triple layered and I believe but don’t quote me they have a security mesh inside . The easiest way in is always smashing a side window , so I wouldn’t worry about the soft top from a security aspect
I wouldn't gamble on a car in the 2005-early 7 range when there are others as good outside it.So
What do you reckon a 2005, 320CLK, FSH, Blue/gray. 38K Miles
No comand/sat nav. Looks mint in photos.
What is it realistically worth?
Looking at a 2007 CLK280 Elegance 95k, Black/cream £3500 (dealership not MB)
Global warming, UK gaining a Mediterranean climate all make a convertible a good investment especially a hardtop as you have best of both worlds...Well put like that, it makes sense but I can't really get the roof down wind in the hair sort of thing (lack of hair is just part of the problem!) and I don't really see myself using this great facility that many times. Perhaps coming from a very wet and cold island has "dampened" my enthusiasm for the great outdoors when in a car.
Still haven't ruled it out though.
The UK already has the best climate for convertibubbles, most places in the Med are too hot to have the top down in the summerGlobal warming, UK gaining a Mediterranean climate all make a convertible a good investment especially a hardtop as you have best of both worlds...
Mercedes SL500 R231