niceguy

Hi, new to the board.

I'm in the market for a CLK 430. My price range is right around $20k. My concerns are, the car would not have an warranty. How are the CLK 430 thats about 5-6 years old? I would hate to buy a car and then spends tons on fixing it.

Here is the car I'm interested in. Good price?

http://www.luxurymotors.com/inventor...S-BENZ+CLK+430


Thanks.

Motivation

I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM LUXURY MOTORS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

I bought my CLK from there and the dealership is a joke. I wouldn't recommend anyone go there to buy a vehicle. You can find a good CLK for around $20,000 and then buy an aftermarket warranty for 3k-5k, but stay away from that dealership. It was one thing after another, just save yourself the trouble.

wnycec

I have a 2000 clk430 and I havent had any MAJOR problems at all with the car... maybe a seat malfunction here and a sensor problem there but if your a DIY type of guy - then buyin the part alone will not leave u bankrupt unless of course your lookin to do some serious work with ur vehicle.
I was quoted for a part at 140 and with labor they wanted 600 plux tax to repair the issue... INSANITY but thats the cost of owning a benz...
www.startekinfo.com is supposed to be a good site if your a DIY type of guy... I havent used it yet and I hope not to ever consult that site.

That car in the link seems a bit pricey for that mileage... CLK430's in black are all over the place on autotrader.com and many with extendable warranty's or even factory warranty's for 2002 models.
good luck

PS - i love my car

Motivation

Oh yea, I forgot to say. I love my '99 430. It had to go to the dealership for an oil leak ($2,600), New A/C compressor ($2,000), and some new motor mounts ($700), but it was all covered under my warranty. so it's all good.

Get one, you'll love it

P.S. I had a C5 Corvette before this and this one attracts way more compliments and attention

E55Freak

I had my 99' for about 6 months is all. Made one trip to the dealer to get the position sensor fixed. $320 total. My cost was $180. Thanks to an extended warranty. Just be sure you can afford it and still have some left over for repairs, just in case. You may find one that runs great. Otherwise, I miss my CLK.
I'ave also heard of Luxury Motors being shady. Just do a search on the forum and you'll see. Good Luck.