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Old 06-14-2006, 06:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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[scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

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Old 06-14-2006, 07:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

What month is this issue? Is this the same issue with the CLS/Quattroporte comparo in it???

Sounds like they want want a racecar and that 9/10 folks would be completely satisfied with this car. Still though 4 1/2 stars is a good showing for a Benz at EVO.

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Old 06-14-2006, 07:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

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What month is this issue? Is this the same issue with the CLS/Quattroporte comparo in it???

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dont know, I just found these scans.
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:30 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

wow thats a pretty darn good review..they liked the car..
and evo test team are some serious drivers..and the last bit of involvment that they need no one on this forum can reach.. anyways...
so all in all a gr8 car imho
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:33 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

One thing I've noticed lately is that Mercedes, Audi and BMW in that order have had a lock on all the new car buzz over the last few months. I mean there is a new Benz in every issue of most publications every month now and BMW is right there along with Audi in a lot of them. It is a great time for German car fans for real.

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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

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What month is this issue? Is this the same issue with the CLS/Quattroporte comparo in it???

Sounds like they want want a racecar and that 9/10 folks would be completely satisfied with this car. Still though 4 1/2 stars is a good showing for a Benz at EVO.

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Yes, this article is from the same June issue of Evo which contained the CLS55 vs M5 vs Quattroporte comparison. I bought this issue!!

Yes, until the AMG comes out with a manual gearbox and are willing to give up some of that autobahn cruising comfort in their cars, magazines like EVO will always find that there is "something missing" when pushing at the limits.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: this is a bit irrelevant because these cars will rarely ever be put to their handling limits on everyday roads. Even on a track, most drivers aren't skilled enough to take these cars to the limits safely.
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

They seemed to really like the car, apart from some small parts!

I agree with them that the M division need to improve their breaks, I have heard a lot of people say that fade easily!

This car looks awesome, one of my favourite looking cars at the moment!
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I agree with them that the M division need to improve their breaks, I have heard a lot of people say that fade easily!
I say this again, they dont fade easily for daily-use, its when you take the car to the track the brakes are starting to fade after a couple of laps.
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I say this again, they dont fade easily for daily-use, its when you take the car to the track the brakes are starting to fade after a couple of laps.
I suppose these cars aren't really designed for track use and if you want to use them for that, just upgrade the brakes!

BTW, I just noticed I misspelled brakes!
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63

Its funny because most BMW fans are always so adamant that the M-cars will run rings around an AMG on the track because thats what they have been designed to do as opposed to AMG's focus on real world comfort/dynamic compromise. So why should the brakes on the BMW's fade so easily? They are after all supposed to be a drivers car.

Good job to MB on the CLK. It really must be close to perfect for road use. Shame im sooooo bored with the CLK's looks.
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