2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series – Know Your Target Market

Sweet pics of the AMG by Mercedes. The black interior of the AMG is well detailed I see.

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Bet that doesn't come for $50k

Maybe the doors were done in leather on the US version to accommodate side airbags. It doesn't seem the Euro version has them.

Good point -- I would love an actual working cup holder in my car right now.

I haven't had a working cup holder in my Civic for years. I do hate the static charge from cloth seats in winter though.

I think we have done fat people a disservice by allowing obesity to be considered a handicap and providing scooters for them so they do not have to walk. We are just providing them a bullet for the gun they will kill themselves with.

I would take the EU one hands down.

I am not American either, but why oh why would u choose the US version over the European version. A car is a machine, not a bed.

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I am not American either, but why oh why would u choose the US version over the European version. A car is a machine, not a bed.

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I actually saw one of these while driving back to school over winter break this last year. It was in Santa Barbara in the Montecito area (where Opera) lives.

I like the car but for that price there are a few other cars I would rather purchase.

That's a great car, but, unfortunately i can't afford it yet.

I'd take BMW M6 over those ^_~

It is so very beautiful :oops:

I gotta say that in my experience, Benz is right on target. I worked at a hi-line dealer and the customers buying the SLRs were fatbastards that had trouble getting in and out. The number of people that wanted a Porsche Turbo with a tipronic or a Maserati without an F1 gearbox floored me. By my experience most of the people with the money to buy these cars have long since stopped being car enthusiasts and are purely status seekers.

For that much money, they should offer the car with more HP. :mrgreen:

"American cars are developed byand for fat americans." - by my mechanic. :grin:

Although I have to agree, usually european cars are more elegant, but that´s my 2 cents on the subject.

Meh, but then again, a car for me is simply a vehicle, I never drool or dream about owning a specific expensive car. The only thing I really *want* is a nice house in a good neighborhood.

The rest of the money could go for "improving the wife", since I refuse to stay with a fat woman. And she shares the same oppinions about me.

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Beautiful and sexy car. Merc Rulez. :D

such a lovely car, i would love to have that someday.. hoping

The Euro version is just way sexier. The American version looks like something for granparents to drive.

I'm American too and I would definitely rather go for the European version (not that I could afford it though).

ooohhh myyy gggoooosssshhhh

I want that!!!!

:grin:

Why not give us in America the option? I think both interiors are great and would love to have the power leather seats (needs more side bolster) and the carbon fiber door trim.

I'm neither American or European, but I prefer the Euro version.

Living in Florida, I can say that black, leather interior is not fun! Very hot and sticky!!

Give me cloth interior.

I'm American, please give me the Euro version!

As an American, I'd say the Americans would probably want the American version. I Eupopean version would be soemthing younger Americans would be more inclined to buy. (I would rather have the euro version though).

I like the inside of both of them, but if I had to choose I would go with the American version.

The Euro version does have a strong race car feel to it - and if you're into that stuff then it might be for you.

But I'm not into racing, and the American version looks more comfortable - more like something I would drive around on the road.

Now John, since you are just so nice, why don't you buy me one of those babies?

I used to valet cars for several high end places and I can say with confidence that most wealthy Americans will opt for the leather. Who wants cloth in a benz!

Which version I prefer depends on how rich I am. If I'm super rich and can afford to only drive the car occasionaly for fun, than I would take the more sporty European version. If I have to use it as a daily driver, I'd take the more comfortable American version.

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Beautiful car! I still stick to my Audi for now, ... wait, maybe after test drive, if it's really feel good I will reconsider.

$136,000?? Why not just buy an SL55?

I realize this is a technicality but Canada is in North America therefore Canadians=Americans. :wink:

I would always prefer a BMW over a Mercedes... But this car looks terrific!

The comments on here reflect exactly why Mercedes changed the look and feel of the American version of the car.

Americans quite simply don't "get" the beauty of a vehicle like this or the driving experience it offers. That's because the vast majority of them simply want to chug down the wide roads, wobble around the gentle corners, and canter into the drive through - all without spilling any of their super size cola while on the phone to their shrink!

Europeans who bought this car on the other hand would be queuing outside the Nurburgring to put it through it's paces faster than you can say "large Big Mac meal please".

This car wasn't designed to take you from A to B, it was designed to thrill you to the very outer reaches of your soul.

I'm European and I'd take the American version. I'm not fat either :razz:

I agree it should be comfortable for that money and how often are you going to hit 120+ mph?

I'd much prefer the American version. If I'm spending that much on a car, it needs to be comfortable.

You need to give Mercedes a bit more credit, they realize that Americans that spend $136,000 on a car like that aren't going to be race it. Real American racers that have an extra 136,000 put the money in the race car, or their $250,000 toterhomes.

Being a skinny assed American I would for sure go for the European interior. I've sat in seats like that and they are surprisingly comfortable and VERY VERY supportive.

I find those squishy American type seats comfortable for about 15 minutes. Anything longer than that and my back and legs start to feel fatigued. Not very supportive at all.

And I have no need for damn cup holders in this type of car. Anyone bringing any kind of liquid into a car like that should be shot!

The door panels are confusing though. I think the American buyer of cars like these would have thought the carbon fiber inserts were very cool indeed.

excellent piece of machine :D