MB CLK 350/550 or BMW 6 - Convertible

[Goalkeeper]

Anyone have either of the Mercedes CLK 350/550 or a BMW 6 series convertible?

I recently switched jobs and hove to turn in my G-Ride and will have to commute and my 03 already has about 65,000 miles on it.

So, what a great excuse to buy a new ride! The only 2 parameters from the wife were a convertible and a rear seat for the 10-Month old ninja!

I appreciate any advice, thanks in advance!

-Matt

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Goalkeeper

Anyone have either of the Mercedes CLK 350/550 or a BMW 6 series convertible?

I recently switched jobs and hove to turn in my G-Ride and will have to commute and my 03 already has about 65,000 miles on it.

So, what a great excuse to buy a new ride! The only 2 parameters from the wife were a convertible and a rear seat for the 10-Month old ninja!

I appreciate any advice, thanks in advance!

-Matt

I don't have either, but I have test driven the CLK. It was small. The 6 series looks larger.

Seriously, I couldn't drive the CLK on a daily bases.

6 series is almost as ugly as 7 series. No thanks.

[jmsspratlin]

I have a 5 series for sale.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

For Sale: 2 homes in Miami

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

For Sale: 2 homes in Miami

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

For Sale: 2 homes in Miami

You better hurry and sell those two, times a wasting and the GA mountains are a waiting.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

You better hurry and sell those two, times a wasting and the GA mountains are a waiting.

Bad timing to be selling a home. Esp. with the housing market the way it is. However, on the flip side, its a great time to buy and so depending on your price, you should have an easy time selling it. Best of luck....Jamie

Originally Posted by K9sH3

You better hurry and sell those two, times a wasting and the GA mountains are a waiting.

Yea and before the next hurricane season too.

[frenzy1]

My wife's dad drives a BMW Z8 and her mom drives a 6 series convertible. The 6 is a GREAT car. Very comfortable and more than enough room in the back seat. Easily seats two adults.
And, I love the way it looks too ! It's a black one, with special rims and beige leather interior.

Frenzy
Belgium

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Yeah, and before the next hurricane season too.

Stevie,


Unfortunitly for me the NEXT Hurricane Season has ALREADY started
(June 1st)

In checking prices my home has dropped about 12 %. The good thing is my Moms home is worth about 45 % higher that what she paid 3 1/2 years ago.

As to BMW's. My experience is that they have lousy A/C systems and are way overpriced to repair...

[h2co-pilot]

I like the Mercedes. I have always been a Mercedes fan - dunno why. I had one when I was younger (hand me down from Dad) and it was so quiet and quick.

I like the 550.

I think the look of the Mercedes is sleeker and unique. You could mistake the 6 for many other convertables these days. Same lines etc..

The Mercedes has more HP, more torque and a larger engine. The same valve configuration.

It has less cargo volume but more passenger volume.

It's has more airbag options and the console doesn't go all the way back flush againts the back seats. Better for the ninja.

I compared all 3 of them here: (I hope the link works )

You can switch em around and compare in categories- performance- safety etc.

http://autos.msn.com/research/compare/default.aspx?c=0&n=3&i=0&ph1=t0&ph2=t0&tb=0&dt=0&v =t104196&v=t103320&v=t103381

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by Goalkeeper

Anyone have either of the Mercedes CLK 350/550 or a BMW 6 series convertible?

I recently switched jobs and hove to turn in my G-Ride and will have to commute and my 03 already has about 65,000 miles on it.

So, what a great excuse to buy a new ride! The only 2 parameters from the wife were a convertible and a rear seat for the 10-Month old ninja!

I appreciate any advice, thanks in advance!

-Matt

You have a tough choice to make, I like the BMW over the Benz if that was my only choice. There are so many other options out there for a Luxury car that I would not limit myself to those two alone.

Good Luck!

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Stevie,


Unfortunitly for me the NEXT Hurricane Season has ALREADY started
(June 1st)

In checking prices my home has dropped about 12 %. The good thing is my Moms home is worth about 45 % higher that what she paid 3 1/2 years ago.

As to BMW's. My experience is that they have lousy A/C systems and are way overpriced to repair...

As far as the A/C is concerned with the BMW, you must have drove a lemon. Most work fine from my experience. Just my .02.......Jamie

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by jmsspratlin

As far as the A/C is concerned with the BMW, you must have drove a lemon. Most work fine from my experience. Just my .02.......Jamie

Most & Just

Shoulda Coulda Woulda

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Most & Just

Shoulda Coulda Woulda

Let's be fair. Sounds like GM on explaining H3 front diffs, 06 heads, etc.

[Goalkeeper]

Thanks for the replies fellas! I especially liked the MSN Side by Side - Thanks H2Co-pilot!

I think "We", and by We I mean my wife, is leaning toward the MB. I like oth and am leaning toward the MB myself + it's like $30k less.

Thanks again!

-Matt

[3Hummer]

Problem witht he benz is now they upped the numbers by 50, hence 350 and 550 mercedes usually only does this when they are nearing a change in the model of the vehicle. be ware of this and look up when a new clk is coming out. I would go with the 6 if i were my friends father drives one, and and its great.

[Agriv8r]

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Most & Just

Shoulda Coulda Woulda

Thanks for the clarification