My tax return came in...more than i thought.. so i think im going to go for the CLK 320...the Benz has extacly what im lookin for....too bad i love this forum, can i still hang around?

 

Go for the benz! I love those things. I love my CL-S, but the choice of a benz sure would make me think.....

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Black Cl-S, Navi,
Chrome Avez 18"s
AEM CAI is on its way...
2 12" Flat Piston PPI Subs, MPS-2500 Pheonix Gold Amp, Clarion Cross-over, Spoiler, Mud gaurds

 

yah..u can still stick around here.but u konw what..benz is going to release the new clk pretty soon..if u buy now.. when u see the new clk on the road ..u will be *)%&@^%@/....

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2001 Acura Red CL Type S.
1997 Honda Civic EX.
!!!! VTEC Power !!!!
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LOL Good luck on which ever car you decide. Both of these cars are great!! and by all means stick around I think there are a lot of benz enthusiast on this board too

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, Hiper/Piaa/Polarg bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, AEM CAI, V1, and Mugen Pedals.

• My CL
• LA Autoshow
• SoCal Meet

 

YES benz is releasing the new CLK soon, i would DEFINETLY wait, or better yet, get on a waiting list SOON.

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Acura 2001 CL Type S, (black on black)
Acura 1996 CL (bronze on stove)

 

I cant afford a brand new one.. I can afford maybe a 1999 or 2000 model with a few miles on it..But have you notcied about the benzs are that even a 10 year old benz still looks great on the road. So i dont mind if i get the current body style and the new one come out.. Hopefully everyone will know the new body style will come out so i can get a better deal on the 2000 CLKs, im sure people will try to get rid of them for the new style.

 

damn, how did you guys get so much tax money back...

I am only getting back like 1200 bucks... more like gas money...

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2001 Stock Black/Black CL Type S
since 11/29/00
Scrached three rims.

 

I live with mommy and daddy still... So i get more back

 

Acura Crazy do u know if they offer AMG package on the CLK 320? That would be sweet if you get one of those.

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1990Si
2001CL-S

 

I dont think you can get the amg package on the 320.. i know that you can buy the amg bodykit and wheels aftermarket. Im pretty sure i wont get the bodykit anytime soon, but im gonna try to save up for some chrome 18inch amg wheels, hopefully by next spring.

 

Damn, you boys here have dough boy!!!.......I don't know how your tax returns work down in the states but up here in Canada we get the shaft!!!....i'm only getting back $300 stinking dollars(and think about it, that's Canadian $) and that seemed like a pretty good return cause it's a RETURN rather than having to pay like most of my fellow Canadian chumps

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2001 stock cls
mods coming soon as the cash does

 

Good luck on the car! As for the tax returns, any money you get back is money you loaned the government interest free. Better to adjust your witholdings on your W-4 so that you have more take home pay. That extra money you can invest and get something back on it.

My $.02.

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2001 SAAB 9-3SE HOT

I couldn't think of anything clever to say.

 

in theory, this is a great idea. in practice, however...

the interest that would be earned over the course of the year on this tax money "loaned" to the government is practically nothing... $2000 at 4% cd or t-bill rate? a whopping $81. *with* monthly compounding (and it'd be less with quarterly compounding). and the average federal tax refund for individuals is prolly a bit less than that.

*and* you'd have to invest the entire amount up front to achieve that return, which isn't really what happens with taxes withheld from biweekly or monthly paychecks or amounts paid in as quarterly estimated tax payments over the course of the year.

in fact, most people are probably better off with the "forced savings" effect of over-withholding, as americans in general simply don't save (invest) enough money in the first place. the refund received at the end of the year is, in practice, that year's savings for many people.

so, I'd say leave the withholding alone if you are comfortable with the status quo.



[This message has been edited by tankmonkey (edited 05-01-2001).]

 

Dude... go for a slightly used '00 CLK430 or '99 430 even.

I love the CLK but when I drove the 320 before I bought the CL it was too timid.

Go for a 430.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit
Valentine 1

 

yep, try and go for the clk 430...it might be worth the extra $$$...

 

the 320 is a sheep in a wolf's clothing...nothing impressive about it...Now the 430 thats a wolf in a wolf's clothing...Looks and acts strong...Go for the 430

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Silver 01' Type-S w/all the trimmins
Acura loyalty
retired a 2000 TL and a 94' Acura Legend Coupe
Comptech Springs, axle-back exhaust,headers
AEM CAI
yellow bumper (fog lights) bulbs
Clear Headlights

 

I always want a CLK!

My buddy has a convertible one,always catch people's eyes..

enjoy it!

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2001 CL-S Black/Navi
*Polarg M-6 , 35% tint
*Audio system upgraded
AMP: Xtant 603x
FRONT: Focal 165W
SUBs: 2 Boston Pro 10LF

 

I been trying to look for a clk430.. but they are pricred to high.. even a 99 clk 430 is priced high.. but if i can ill try for that first. Im not one for the speed, i rather just get some chrome wheels and just RIDE! Something like this.. this is a clk320 with only 18 chrome amg wheels..no body kit.



[This message has been edited by AcurA Crazy (edited 05-01-2001).]

 

Also know that the new generation of the CLK is coming out in about a year and a half which will make your car lose value faster once out. I posted a thread about this a week or so ago. Search for it if you care.

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Gabriel
CL Type S

 

Well i cant wait a year and a half, my lease is up on my current car in june. Plus im not buying a brand new one. Im going to buy a 99 or a 2000. Even if the new body style comes out.. mercedes still holds value quite well.

 

About the Merc value point, I cant argue with that.

About you not being able to wait, cant argue with that either.

About the fact you are getting a slightly used one, I think you are doing the right thing. They lose a lot of their value after a year and are still in excellent shape.

Let me tell you though that the CLK 430 Coupe will not cost you really MUCH more to get. Check out the pricing and you will see it is not far off. Just in case you have not checked it out, you might find out that you can afford it. Test-drive it though becasue the ride is much harsher than the CLK 320's. One would expect similar rides but not the case they say. Performance wise the CLK 430 is similar to our car believe it or not. Although it will feel faster because it's got a lot more torque everywhere in the rev band. And sometimes how a car feels is what it is all about.

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Gabriel
CL Type S

 

you are right on all counts, BUT i have to remeber that im not married so my insurance will kill me on the clk430, also as you know, chicago isnt the best place for a v8 right now.. gas prices will kill me by the end of the summer.

 

Must be a sweet tax return, I ended up owing 15k, you guys are lucky!


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01 Silver CL-S, Navi, Spoiler
Retired: 94 540i

 

We don't live in a socialist country...
Everything is paid for out of your tax dollars.....free healthcare, free this and free that...


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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)