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03-17-2006, 11:57 AM
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Hi everyone,
First post...Im looking to get an older CLK430, and Im trying to get as much info about it as possible...Incredible site here!!!
From what I read, I should avoid the dealers at all costs...anyone have any experience with good independents in Baltimore Metro? I plan on purchasing a good warranty to protect against big stuff, but spark plugs? oil changes? brakes? where should I go?
First post...Im looking to get an older CLK430, and Im trying to get as much info about it as possible...Incredible site here!!!
From what I read, I should avoid the dealers at all costs...anyone have any experience with good independents in Baltimore Metro? I plan on purchasing a good warranty to protect against big stuff, but spark plugs? oil changes? brakes? where should I go?
03-17-2006, 01:53 PM
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Welcome... in advance. Gotta love the CLK.
Can't help you out with MD indy., but there are plenty of active members out of MD who I bet will respond soon.
Can't help you out with MD indy., but there are plenty of active members out of MD who I bet will respond soon.
03-18-2006, 10:17 AM
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I bought my 2000 CLK 430 convertible for $33,500 last year from a private owner with 29K miles. I was a bit hesitant at first since it did not have Xenons or heated seats but the care was in perfect condition as it had no scratches and the owner was a car nut with about 5 cars. This one was his wifes but was never driven. Do make sure when you look at cars that they have either Bridgestone or Michlein tires as these ride the best on the Mercedes. I have since replaced all 4 tires with Michelein pilot sport and the car rides so much better then the Perillas it had.
03-19-2006, 05:30 PM
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Ive heard of German Auto Service in Jessup. Are they reasonable and do they know these cars? Also, Ive heard of Beaver Dam Service...anyone had any experiences with them?
03-19-2006, 06:13 PM
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2005 E55, 1959 220s Cabriolet, some other stuff too...
Yes, I would not go to the dealer unless a gun was held to my head, or unless they are doing warranty work for free.
I have had horrible experiences at Towson Valley and Herb Gordon. Towson Valley scratched the wheels on my car and Herb Gordon just plain tried to rip me off. I did have a good experience at R&H Mercedes recently. They were very nice. Still, I would avoid any dealer. I personally use a few independent shops up around Bel Air, and they may be a bit far for you to drive. The Dealers have long been WAY out of touch with delivering value when it comes to service. This has become their major profit center and they are trying to milk everyone.
Smarter to buy your own parts on line and get quotes to install your parts. You will save $$$ and it will be worth the effort.
I have used Beaver Dam before and they were good. Talk to Marie there.
I have had horrible experiences at Towson Valley and Herb Gordon. Towson Valley scratched the wheels on my car and Herb Gordon just plain tried to rip me off. I did have a good experience at R&H Mercedes recently. They were very nice. Still, I would avoid any dealer. I personally use a few independent shops up around Bel Air, and they may be a bit far for you to drive. The Dealers have long been WAY out of touch with delivering value when it comes to service. This has become their major profit center and they are trying to milk everyone.
Smarter to buy your own parts on line and get quotes to install your parts. You will save $$$ and it will be worth the effort.
I have used Beaver Dam before and they were good. Talk to Marie there.
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03-19-2006, 08:58 PM
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When I lived up north I used to go to Dietz who's specialty was MB's. They were around the aberdeen area but worth the drive.......... Of course this was around 10 years ago so hopefully the shop is still there 
. HTH... good luck.
. HTH... good luck.
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Come see us at R&H Mercedes in Owings Mills. If you think the price is too high, you can go somewhere else. You can at least come by and see what you think.
03-22-2006, 08:24 AM
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Found a great shop in MD!
I recently went to Mitch Carr's MB Specialists in Kensington, MD (very close to Rockville/Bethesda area) and I was very pleased!! Customer service and prices are outstanding!! The ph# there is 301-493-9460 or visit http://www.mitchcarr.com I worked with Hal--very knowledgeable.
03-22-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
SO many MD people that never come out to the meets! 
03-22-2006, 04:37 PM
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Hey BlackBenz...what meets??? I'm new to this "BenzWorld"....I've met a lot of new "Benzfriends" though!! Tell me more...
. We are gonna meet pretty much each week from now on so I'll keep you posted if you want.
03-22-2006, 11:37 PM
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Cool....wow--2nd place??? impressive!! I wanted to go to the B-more show, but I'm in Grad School and I had a 20 pg paper to get started on in addition to work stuff!! UGH! Yeah, but keep me informed...Me and some of my girls might decide to roll out there and see what's going on w/ my new Benzfriends...
05-16-2006, 09:56 AM
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Has anyone had any experience with Autobahn in Towson on York Road? I see a lot of Audis and Bimmers there, do they do good work on Benz's?
05-16-2006, 01:11 PM
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Try City Imports in Glen Burnie, MD. They are near BWI. They have been my family's mechanics since we moved to MD (around 18 yrs ago) and we purchase all our cars through them as well. It was originally a Jag shop (owner Dennis Pye is from Britain) but it has become a euro centric shop. If you go tell them (Dennis or Brad) that David Williamson refered you.
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Try City Imports in Glen Burnie, MD. They are near BWI. They have been my family's mechanics since we moved to MD (around 18 yrs ago) and we purchase all our cars through them as well. It was originally a Jag shop (owner Dennis Pye is from Britain) but it has become a euro centric shop. If you go tell them (Dennis or Brad) that David Williamson refered you.
Hope this helps.
05-17-2006, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by chem1441
Hi everyone,
First post...Im looking to get an older CLK430, and Im trying to get as much info about it as possible...Incredible site here!!!
From what I read, I should avoid the dealers at all costs...anyone have any experience with good independents in Baltimore Metro? I plan on purchasing a good warranty to protect against big stuff, but spark plugs? oil changes? brakes? where should I go?
First post...Im looking to get an older CLK430, and Im trying to get as much info about it as possible...Incredible site here!!!
From what I read, I should avoid the dealers at all costs...anyone have any experience with good independents in Baltimore Metro? I plan on purchasing a good warranty to protect against big stuff, but spark plugs? oil changes? brakes? where should I go?
05-17-2006, 11:11 AM
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Chem, Not in B-Mo but I use German Service Center on Ardmore Ardwick Rd. close to the New Carrollton Metro Station (DC area). Jimmy is the owner and he's pretty knowledgable. By the way, I ended up buying my CLK430 Cab from a guy in Miami. Great deal...but unfortuantely, the car DID have issues.
05-17-2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Yup Im good friends with Biz and Jimmy at German Service Center. They do really good work. Just ask Biz where the CPS is and he'll show you.
05-17-2006, 04:57 PM
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Well the next one will be this friday at Capitol Raceway. I have rented out the track and it will be lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of nice cars gonna be there so if you dont wanna track your car just come to watch (SL65, CL600, modded E55's, renntech C32, M3's, corvettes, 996TT's, vipers, etc etc). You missed this past weekends car show at the Bmore convention center, I took home 2nd place mercedes . We are gonna meet pretty much each week from now on so I'll keep you posted if you want.
. We are gonna meet pretty much each week from now on so I'll keep you posted if you want.
05-17-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
SO many MD people that never come out to the meets!
05-17-2006, 10:21 PM
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Man, I just got my skateboard! Just holla at me and I'll be there!
05-18-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Every friday night at ~10PM in the CiCI's/TGIFridays parking lot on 355 (Rocvkille Pike) close to where 355 crosses montrose road. Also check out eastcoasteuro.net Im gonna setup another track day as soon as I settle into my new job and Ill let you know. Have fun at St. Martens. Friday is my graduation and saturday im going up to Atlantic City for HIN. Unfortunately I wont be showing with my boyz in Eurowerkz this time cuz I have to be at my graduation during roll in!
