Originally posted by: SXMP
Just posting a reply cuz I thought the coincidence was too great:
I live in the Chicagoland area and have a really cushy job in which my boss lets me drive his benz all the time. It normally is an 2003 S430 which is sweet as hell in terms of luxury and pretty nice in terms of acceleration, but only so-so in handling (its a sedan that weighs 4,100 lbs for god sakes) but still 0-60 in 6.9s. Well the other day, he knocked off his side view mirror accidentally, so while its being repaired, they lent him a 2003 CLK430 Cabriolet. He has to return it tommorrow.
Basically:I had a CLK430 Carbiolet (thats the convertible for those who don't know) to tear up on the streets tonight will no ill-after affects. And let me tell you, it is one fun ride. The specs claim it as well only does 0-60 in 6.9s, but I'd be hard pressed to believe that. The handling was sure a lot better though than the S430. I took some fun turns, and did a little drifting in it. All in all, it was fun as hell.
Just my 2 cents for the moment.