So I am sure many of you know I have had a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline for many years. I am always extolling the virtues of it, and I still love it. BUT, the damn thing is just not all that practical. Practically non-existent trunk, very low and hard to get in and out of as I age (and grow :shog ), and not a smooth ride. It is a sports car after all, and that I what I love about it, and what I hate about it. 300 hp and 325 torque, and still get 30+ mpg on the highway if I keep my foot out of it.
Anyhow, I finally decided I need to get more comfortable, and more practical, but still have a fun car.
Enter a long search and I finally settled on a very clean, fairly low miles 2005 Mercedes CLK 500 Cabriolet. 60K miles, perfect condition with a beautiful interior and a great ride. Nice to have a real trunk, and a pair of (smallish) back seats. The power is damn good at about 300 hp and a little more torque naturally aspirated, and a smooth shifting 7 speed auto with manual shifting if I want it. I paid $9,200 for it, which seems like a good deal as I look around.
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I'm not terribly worried about mechanical issues as there are tons of parts, and forums for the needed information to fix them. Besides, it is more a toy than transportation. I have a motorcycle for that.
There are a few known issues, that I do not currently have, but I would be interested in what you know about the cars, your experiences and your thoughts on it.
Jim