first car, first benz!

scotchlite5 · 05-08-2012, 08:12 PM

hello everybody! Im 21 and Im just about ready to buy my first car and it just has to be a mercedes. i found a 2003 clk 500 for around 13,000. ive searched for the past month trying to find a cheaper one but i just cant. i really wanted it in silver but this one is black and im fine with that (i kinda have to be).
its a standard everything so its kinda plain looking but still looks magnificent, the carfax is good. ive read so much about the car and it seems to be more delightful than anything. the only thing bad is that the insurance is going to be high because of my age and the bad 302 hp engine, but i have a descent job and i should be able to afford it. if you guys have any info about the car that i should know, feel free and say it. although its fast, im a smart driver and im not really looking to speed with it, rather just drive it as a normal car.
i think since the car is black i might get some nice rims to really brighten up the look. as soon as i get it, ill put up a picture!!

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eddieo45 · 05-08-2012, 08:37 PM

Welcome to the forum young man; you will have many cars in your life, many opportunities to get exactly what you want...this is a most excellent first car. Drive carefully, mod creatively, wash faithfully.

Pufftrees · 05-08-2012, 08:57 PM

You are really gona enjoy it

, I absolutely love mine

Rudeney · 05-08-2012, 09:31 PM

A 2003 CLK500 would be a good car. The engine and transmission are bulletproof when properly maintained. Are you planning to DIY or use a mechanic? Keep in mind that some repairs on this car can be expensive. They are rare, but failure of things like instrument clusters, ignition switches, antenna amplifiers, etc. can cost several thousand dollars just for parts. I'm not trying to talk you out of this, I just want you to know that you need to be prepared to have some cash available for the unexpected.

Bi66s · 05-08-2012, 09:45 PM

i turn 21 at the end of the month and i got my 03 clk500 in march before i got this i had a 93 nissan altima and 06 c230 sport you'll love the clk

Glyn M Ruck · 05-09-2012, 06:16 PM

Welcome - CLK is a wonderful first purchase - Great car.

scotchlite5 · 05-09-2012, 07:55 PM

thanks so much everybody!! I feel so blessed. I do understand that these parts are very expensive and I do have some money saved on the side just t maintain it. thank you all again, it feels good to be on MB world, all praise be to god

buffyclk500 · 05-09-2012, 09:42 PM

very very nice good luck

Kevwood · 05-10-2012, 06:22 AM

Welcome, the 500 is a really fun car, enjoy

05-08-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
Pufftrees Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 295 Drives: CLK 500	You are really gona enjoy it , I absolutely love mine __________________

05-08-2012, 09:31 PM	#4
Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,831 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	A 2003 CLK500 would be a good car. The engine and transmission are bulletproof when properly maintained. Are you planning to DIY or use a mechanic? Keep in mind that some repairs on this car can be expensive. They are rare, but failure of things like instrument clusters, ignition switches, antenna amplifiers, etc. can cost several thousand dollars just for parts. I'm not trying to talk you out of this, I just want you to know that you need to be prepared to have some cash available for the unexpected. __________________ -- - RODNEY

05-09-2012, 06:16 PM	#6
Glyn M Ruck Super Moderator 1965 Jaguar 3.8 S Type Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 15,849 Drives: late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires	Welcome - CLK is a wonderful first purchase - Great car. __________________ Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa

05-09-2012, 09:42 PM	#8
buffyclk500 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 956 Drives: clk500	very very nice good luck __________________ 2003 CLK500-150,000 MILES AB-RACING: V2-FULL INTAKE,COOLING SETUP,FULL EXHAUST KLEEMENN HEADERS EUROCHARGED ECU/TCU AMS PULLEY K.SPORT COILOVER

05-10-2012, 06:22 AM	#9
Kevwood MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,704 Drives: '05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)	Welcome, the 500 is a really fun car, enjoy __________________ KLEEMANN< Kleemann supercharger, cams, headers & tune \| H&R springs & sways \| Koni suspension Brembo GT BBK, 6/4 pot, floating composite rotors \| GPT pulley \| Magnecor KV85 wires Carbon fiber; vented hood, Vorsteiner spoiler, diffuser, front lip and custom side vents Quaife LSD \| Magnaflow quad exhaust w/ 100 cell cats \| E55K airbox w/ kevlar tubes AMG Black Series strut bars \| 360 Forged wheels, carbon fiber \| eXce1on AV system Mods/build thread

05-08-2012, 08:37 PM	#2
eddieo45 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class My Garage Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milton, MA USA Posts: 1,692 Drives: me: 2009 CLK550; wife: 2007 E350 4Matic Sport	Welcome to the forum young man; you will have many cars in your life, many opportunities to get exactly what you want...this is a most excellent first car. Drive carefully, mod creatively, wash faithfully.

05-08-2012, 09:45 PM	#5
Bi66s Junior Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class My Garage Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 72 Drives: 03 CLK500	i turn 21 at the end of the month and i got my 03 clk500 in march before i got this i had a 93 nissan altima and 06 c230 sport you'll love the clk

05-09-2012, 07:55 PM	#7
scotchlite5 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2 Drives: clk 500	thanks so much everybody!! I feel so blessed. I do understand that these parts are very expensive and I do have some money saved on the side just t maintain it. thank you all again, it feels good to be on MB world, all praise be to god

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