 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  06-05-2008, 02:40 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |  mercedes clc
one of the few mercedes i would drive  anyone wanna guess why? lol (copied from another forum) [quote author=GareBear link=topic=11075.msg197705#msg197705 date=1201483724] Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2008 CLC-Class, the Euro-market successor to the now-defunct C-Class Sports Coupe. Well, we should clarify that. It's not completely defunct in that its architecture has been carried over for the new car, meaning the CLC does not share underpinnings with the new-gen C-Class. Still, Mercedes boasts that the car features 1,100 "newly-developed or enhanced" components, including the direct steering system introduced on the freshened SLK. The changes are intended to give the car a different feel than its predecessor. At first glance, it's clear that Mercedes is trying to leave the past behind, looks-wise. Sure, the coupe profile is carried over, but the sharp-looking face of the new C-Class finds its way onto the CLC's front end. Out back, fresh taillamps also keep up the family resemblance to the new C. An updated interior greets occupants, with available features like DVD or hard drive-based nav, iPod integration, and an in-dash SD card slot. The entertainment, communications and nav systems can all be operated by voice command, too. Buyers can choose from four engines -- 2 gas and 2 diesel, all with improved fuel economy -- matched with six-speed manual gearboxes as standard equipment. Drivers who opt for automatics get a 5-speed unit for 4-cylinder engines or MB's 7-speed auto for the 6-cylinders. An available sports package dresses things up with enhancements like 18" wheels and also adds paddle shifters to the steering wheel for cars with automatic transmissions. The Brazilian-built CLC goes on sale in Europe this May. No plans have been mentioned regarding a possible US-market return, and given that the last-gen didn't sell particularly well here, that is completely unsurprising.      [/quote] __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
|  |  | | 06-05-2008, 02:40 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
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-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-05-2008, 03:38 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 434 |
 That thing is hottttttt (with 7 t's). __________________  | | | | | 06-05-2008, 03:42 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 |
the front could use a better look, logo grill seems way to large for a small car to me...
still hot though, id rock the piss out of that thing all day long! __________________ 11/97 Base  328Ti
| | | | | 06-05-2008, 03:45 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
yeah way hot!!
agreed it should have a different front! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-05-2008, 06:34 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
that looks sweet. rockin' hot. at first i thought it was the ti. had to do a double take. but i would actually replace that logo with the bigger one MB has. just for kicks  __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-05-2008, 11:40 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
they need a wider third brake light  | | | | | 06-05-2008, 11:53 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 161 |
I agree! this is my favorite mercedes!
A guy I used to do construction with had one
and that thing was quick! Id say it was alot faster then
a stock Ti. | | | | | 06-05-2008, 11:55 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget  agreed it should have a different front! | You kidding? The front end is the best part! Looks good, would look better with and extra pedal though. __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 06-06-2008, 01:09 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
You know they made a C230 Kompressor compact a few years ago... | | | | | 06-06-2008, 02:00 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
yeah i have done an install on one at work. and the guy actually knew what a ti was hahha
i was shocked.
they are clean this is just the modern version __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-06-2008, 02:59 AM | #12 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget one of the few mercedes i would drive anyone wanna guess why? | OK, I give up.... why would you drive this Mercedes? __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 06-06-2008, 03:40 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
cause its a hatch and resembles a ti and me loves me some tis! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-06-2008, 08:37 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget and me loves me some tities! | fixed. don't we all. haha. anyway, back to the op..... this does resemble so much of the ti, to me. i like it a lot. i mean dont get me wrong, bmw's are great, but this compact just looks way more modern from the inside out. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 06-06-2008, 12:49 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
hmmm.. http://www.topgear.com/drives/C7/K1/...sts/23/01.html not that thses guys are an authority on anything, but still... besides, I couldn't drive anything that Lewis Hamilton drives - hate that F-ing team. LOL even so, I kinda like the steering wheel.. | | | | | |
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