Need to tow? Buy a CLK!

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer) 12/07/2016 at 07:02 • Filed to: None

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A first gen CLK convertible towing a trailer, as seen on campus today. Who says you need a truck to tow?

shop-teacher > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:07

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Awesome!

My citroen won't start > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:13

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One giant chrome fake-cheese eating Nation.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:18

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When you have to haul shit at 7 and have a date at 8.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:21

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http://oppositelock.kinja.com/tow-me-down-1609112611

duurtlang > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:23

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Looking up the plate (missing letter: N), the registered max. tow rating of that specific CLK320 is 1500 kg (3307 lbs), assuming the trailer has brakes.

It must be an odd sight for Americans who need an F250 for towing even the smallest trailer, but I’ve seen even less likely vehicles used for towing trailers.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > duurtlang 12/07/2016 at 07:52

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Again...

duurtlang > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 12/07/2016 at 07:55

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I’ve read that article when it was new. I’m not in any way arguing one standard is better than the other. Fact of the matter remains that the situation in the picture is only slightly odd and, depending on the content of the trailer, legal and perfectly safe where the picture has been taken. Yet it would be very odd, probably illegal and possibly unsafe in the US.

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 07:56

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Mercedes? Typical aannemer. Did it come with a “Hoefijzer” in it’s grille? ;-)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > duurtlang 12/07/2016 at 07:59

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Sorry... nuance internet etc etc. Took you the wrong way.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 12/07/2016 at 08:32

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Yeah I know that, but thanks for reminding me. It was just intended as a joke, but jokes stay different to transfer online.

Cé hé sin > duurtlang 12/07/2016 at 09:57

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As I recall Mercedes US tell customers that at least some of their range are not intended for towing at all.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 12/07/2016 at 10:34

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Haven’t checked for a “Hoefijzer” to be honest, but indeed it’s quite a typical car.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 12/07/2016 at 12:22

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You can’t beat the Ultimate Driving  Towing Machine