2003 clk55 good deal?

Matutino · 09-10-2011, 06:55 AM

Looking at a 2003 clk55 wih 87k. It does not have navigation, xenon and far sunshade. Overall is in good shape, needs minor items to be done. Carfax shows always serviced at a local dealership
Asking price is 14k and I can get it for $12,700
Good deal?
Thanks in advance

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Stiggs · 09-10-2011, 10:18 AM

What kind of problems does it have? Price seems good.

Nachtsturm · 09-10-2011, 10:24 AM

I agree that is a pretty good deal.

Matutino · 09-10-2011, 10:26 AM

The center trim (where the cigarrette lighter is) won't close, the drive's side head rest won't go up and down and finally the front seats are a 7 out of 10 as the perforated leather needs to be re-dyed (not a big deal as I have done it before)
Other than that, the car is solid, drives nice and has no mechanical/cosmetic issues.

Stiggs · 09-10-2011, 10:29 AM

You'd be getting an awesome car for $12K

Matutino · 09-10-2011, 11:57 AM

^^
It sounds like it. Now that I remember, it also needs a third brake light and the center vents (the round ones) the plastic plate is all gommy, like if its loosing the black cover, so those 2 things must be replaced as well.
So to recap
Needs
Third brake light
round center console (where the 2 vents are)
The cigarette lighter console wont stay close
Driver's head rest wont go up and down
Other than that the car is in very good shape

Matutino · 09-10-2011, 04:04 PM

480 views and 2 replies? Cmon guys, I have to make up my mind by tomorrow night :/

Stiggs · 09-12-2011, 02:36 PM

You know you want it. Does our opinions really matter? If yes, then here....Do it! lol

Matutino · 09-12-2011, 08:57 PM

The owner owes $ still, that means I would have to wire the $ to pay off his car, then wait for him to get the title and then transfer it under my name. Call me weird but I dont like that. What if the guy never signs the title under my name after he gets it? Im paying off his car and taking no title with me

Thoughts?

FCSmthree · 09-12-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matutino

The owner owes $ still, that means I would have to wire the $ to pay off his car, then wait for him to get the title and then transfer it under my name. Call me weird but I dont like that. What if the guy never signs the title under my name after he gets it? Im paying off his car and taking no title with me

Thoughts?

Arrange payoff with his bank, I've heard of people doing this, that way the bank acts as an intermediary, the bank can send you the title directly after paying off his loan....

Hope this works out for you and post some pics. Good luck

Matutino · 09-12-2011, 09:17 PM

I spoke to his bank, they will send me the title but still under the seller's name. Then the seller has to sign it off to me. My only concern is if the seller doesnt after I wire the $
Im a very weird person when it comes to $

MarcusF · 09-13-2011, 01:24 AM

If you're worried about title there is a very simple way to ensure you get it. Walk into your bank and tell them you want to finance a $13K/1 year car loan. Your bank will take title. 30 days after talking posession of the car, walk into your bank and pay off the loan. Your bank will then hand you the title.

Matutino · 09-20-2011, 03:00 PM

Happy to say the car is in my possession

betrezra · 09-20-2011, 05:58 PM

Nice! I might be a little biased, but that is one heck-of-a-Car!!!!!

MBFLO · 09-20-2011, 06:04 PM

thats alotta car for 12.5.. Congrats and enjoy it!
if you dont mind can you explain how you went about and did because Ive always been weary of somone who still owes and wants to sell but needs you cash to pay off the loan .

Matutino · 09-20-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks guys. Car loosk, drives and sounds awesome.
We did a bill of sale and a reg262 which is the same as having the title in hand. If I dont get the title within a month the DMV will take the reg262 as if its the title itself and will perform the transfer under my name. I have also notarized the bill of sale. I then called his lien holder and they will be mailing the title to my home address.

bzliteyear · 09-20-2011, 06:14 PM

congrats - GREAT buy for $12.5k!
PL

advans · 09-20-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matutino

Looking at a 2003 clk55 wih 87k. It does not have navigation, xenon and far sunshade. Overall is in good shape, needs minor items to be done. Carfax shows always serviced at a local dealership
Asking price is 14k and I can get it for $12,700
Good deal?
Thanks in advance

why not buy my 05, c55 for a better deal?

tc1728 · 09-20-2011, 06:44 PM

Nice price. Im thinking of selling my 2003 CLK55 with 70k miles and CPO till 12/11 for $16k, is that fair? or should I lower it? TC

Matutino · 09-20-2011, 06:48 PM

16k sounds fair to me. The lowest CLK55 W209 or newer in USA when I run my search was 15k and had 130k. Yours with only 70k should be worth at least 17k or higher... just need to wait for the right buyer to show up and buy her.

loudandheard · 09-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advans

why not buy my 05, c55 for a better deal?

So you're selling your C55 for less than $12,700?

Nachtsturm · 09-22-2011, 02:03 PM

I have sold cars that I have liens on. They seem cool with it. I must have an honest face

I know you bought the car already, but in the future, just get a notarized bill of sale and pay with an official bank check.

I have only bought one car that has had a lean on it with no title, usually they have one.

09-10-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,486 Drives: 2003 CLK55	What kind of problems does it have? Price seems good. __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

09-10-2011, 10:24 AM	#3
Nachtsturm Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 852 Drives: 2005 CLK55 Coupe	I agree that is a pretty good deal. __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Kleemann Tune] [Kleemann Headers] [Renntech CF airbox] [Twin AFE's] 13.04@108.27 - TBD - Before Renntech CF airbox "1 of 247" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver ML55 AMG [AFE Pro-Dry S] "1 of 1105" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Twin K&N's] [LET Tune] 13.52@105.90 - 311whp/360wtq "1 of 1343"{SOLD}

09-10-2011, 10:29 AM	#5
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,486 Drives: 2003 CLK55	You'd be getting an awesome car for $12K __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

09-12-2011, 02:36 PM	#8
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,486 Drives: 2003 CLK55	You know you want it. Does our opinions really matter? If yes, then here....Do it! lol __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

09-13-2011, 01:24 AM	#12
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 2,785 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	If you're worried about title there is a very simple way to ensure you get it. Walk into your bank and tell them you want to finance a $13K/1 year car loan. Your bank will take title. 30 days after talking posession of the car, walk into your bank and pay off the loan. Your bank will then hand you the title. __________________ Mercedes-Benz Performance and Spec page ♦ Signal to Noise Los Angeles Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America ♦ Orange County Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America

09-10-2011, 10:26 AM	#4
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	The center trim (where the cigarrette lighter is) won't close, the drive's side head rest won't go up and down and finally the front seats are a 7 out of 10 as the perforated leather needs to be re-dyed (not a big deal as I have done it before) Other than that, the car is solid, drives nice and has no mechanical/cosmetic issues.

09-10-2011, 11:57 AM	#6
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	^^ It sounds like it. Now that I remember, it also needs a third brake light and the center vents (the round ones) the plastic plate is all gommy, like if its loosing the black cover, so those 2 things must be replaced as well. So to recap Needs Third brake light round center console (where the 2 vents are) The cigarette lighter console wont stay close Driver's head rest wont go up and down Other than that the car is in very good shape

09-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#7
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	480 views and 2 replies? Cmon guys, I have to make up my mind by tomorrow night :/

09-12-2011, 08:57 PM	#9
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	The owner owes $ still, that means I would have to wire the $ to pay off his car, then wait for him to get the title and then transfer it under my name. Call me weird but I dont like that. What if the guy never signs the title under my name after he gets it? Im paying off his car and taking no title with me Thoughts?

09-12-2011, 09:17 PM	#11
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	I spoke to his bank, they will send me the title but still under the seller's name. Then the seller has to sign it off to me. My only concern is if the seller doesnt after I wire the $ Im a very weird person when it comes to $

09-20-2011, 03:00 PM	#13
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	Happy to say the car is in my possession

09-20-2011, 05:58 PM	#14
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Nice! I might be a little biased, but that is one heck-of-a-Car!!!!! __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

09-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#15
MBFLO Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 993 Drives: 01e55blk/blk	thats alotta car for 12.5.. Congrats and enjoy it! if you dont mind can you explain how you went about and did because Ive always been weary of somone who still owes and wants to sell but needs you cash to pay off the loan . __________________

09-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#16
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	Thanks guys. Car loosk, drives and sounds awesome. We did a bill of sale and a reg262 which is the same as having the title in hand. If I dont get the title within a month the DMV will take the reg262 as if its the title itself and will perform the transfer under my name. I have also notarized the bill of sale. I then called his lien holder and they will be mailing the title to my home address.

09-20-2011, 06:14 PM	#17
bzliteyear MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Posts: 1,338 Drives: 2005 S600 2006 CLK55 Cab	congrats - GREAT buy for $12.5k! PL __________________ 2005 S600 Sport silver/blk CPO 2006 CLK55 Cabriolet white/blk 2006 R500 pewter/ash grey CPO 2002 E320 Wagon 4Matic white/blk gone: '02 BMW 540i/'95 E320 Cab/'02 S55'/'00 E320 wagon/'01 E55/'95 BMW 525i/'00 E320 Lorinser wagon/'89 Porsche Cab/'95 Lexus SC400/'00 BMW X5 4.4i/'99 C230K Sport/00 Porsche Boxster S/'93 600SL/'90 Porsche 928/93 Porsche 968/'90 Infiniti Q45/90 Acura Integra/'88 Porsche 944T/'83 Porsche 944/'82 Toyota Supra

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09-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#19
tc1728 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SF CA Posts: 752	Nice price. Im thinking of selling my 2003 CLK55 with 70k miles and CPO till 12/11 for $16k, is that fair? or should I lower it? TC __________________ 2000 C230K (sold) 2001 CLK320 Conv't (sold) 2002 Honda Odyessy (sold) 2003 ML500 (sold) 2002 C32 AMG (sold) 1998 ML320 (sold) 2006 BMW 330i (lease returned) 2005 Pontiac GTO (sold) 2006 Hummer H3 (lease returned) 2005 X3 (traded for GLK) 2002 Maserati Spyder CC (sold) 2009 BMW M3 Hardtop Convertible (lemon lawed) 2009 BMW M3 coupe (lease returned) 2009 BMW 650i Conv't (lease returned) 2003 CLK55 AMG 2011 GLK 350 2007 Maserati Quattroporte

09-20-2011, 06:48 PM	#20
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	16k sounds fair to me. The lowest CLK55 W209 or newer in USA when I run my search was 15k and had 130k. Yours with only 70k should be worth at least 17k or higher... just need to wait for the right buyer to show up and buy her.