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Old 05-16-2004, 11:29 AM
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yet another stupid comparo w/ the 8

ok so this is going to sound stupid, but i actually would like to compare the handling in the 8 to the clk320 mercedes benz, or to a 325i non-sport. I was in both of these cars and was moderatley impressed with both. If anyone has experience with these 2 cars or has ever owend one, please chime in with your opinion.

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Old 05-16-2004, 05:25 PM
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For the 325i, it has been covered before in the past. This is a good thread to read on:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=325i

There are others. Just search for 325i.
Old 05-16-2004, 08:33 PM
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is there anyone who can chime in on the clk?
Old 05-17-2004, 01:29 AM
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The CLK is slow, looks like ***, is overpriced, heavy for its size, and from everything I have read it handles not so good. I would take the 8 over either car anyday.
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I rented a CLK430 Convertible in Las Vegas and I must say it is nice of course--just not a sports car. The 4.3L V8 sounds like a muscle car when you accelerate but its 275HP leaves you wanting more. The CLK500s are mean though-the 302HP is nice--the styling is more classy than the previous ones--just more feminine. My mom has an SLK230 and it is decent--a woman's car to say the least--the new SLK is a beast however.
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RX8 will out handle both cars hands down.
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outhandle+outperform+cheaper

u're basically paying for the brand name if ya want the clk or 325i.
mum drives a 325i.... and its slow.... :p

handles ok, but not as good as the 8
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got them money get a clk 55 amg 0-60 in 5.6 but its 80k canadian with no cabriolet
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