Finally got a chance to get close and a 15-min ride in a mint condition CLK55. It is in silver with sunroof. I did not drive because my license is still frozen until mid May. Steven let the salesman drove us around the block and got fuel for it. It was not me after the CLK55. What impressed me most was the power delivery and the firm ride, which left me not much to complain about. The interior and the trimming were not as nice in terms of luxury and quality as the previous E55 we saw over one month ago. Nevertheless it is very nice and really beyond what we ever need for luxury. With a 5.5L V8 upfront the whole car did not feel front heavy or even heavy as a whole. It really hides and distributes its weight quite well. Engine is smooth and highly tractable, making it perfect for daily driving even under heavy and slow traffic. The engine torque of course is next to perfect, similar to C32AMG, and yet with loads of refinement and excellent throttle modulation. I could easily feel that even from the passenger seat.
We did not test the power because it was rainy and the road surface was wet. indeed the whole test drive experience was a pleasant one. Uufortunately I did not took photo.
