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thinking of buying a w208 clk55...........

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Old May 8, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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thinking of buying a w208 clk55...........

Gonna go to the dealership to take a look at a black opal 01 clk55 today.....

hopefully they are willing to make a deal.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Good choice! Let us know how it goes.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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leaving for the dealership now.......

i'll keep you guys posted. it's been a while since i sold my 430....
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by clkal
leaving for the dealership now.......

i'll keep you guys posted. it's been a while since i sold my 430....
Pls don't forget to take pics as well.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Old May 8, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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UPDATE:

after 4 hours of going back and forth on the price, I finally lost my patience and just left.

I have a feeling the sales manager will call me tomorrow and tell me that we have a deal =)

i'm keeping my fingers crossed.............
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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okay.....finally bought it =) IT"S MINE!!!!!!!

all I have to say now is DAYAMMMMMMNNNNN!!!! It's fast!!!

it's completely stock right now, so I'm gonna hold off on the pics until I get some mods done.
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CONGRATS!!!!!! I think thats gonna be my next move.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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okay.....finally bought it =) IT"S MINE!!!!!!!

all I have to say now is DAYAMMMMMMNNNNN!!!! It's fast!!!

it's completely stock right now, so I'm gonna hold off on the pics until I get some mods done.
Any comparisons with your previous 430?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by clkal
okay.....finally bought it =) IT"S MINE!!!!!!!

all I have to say now is DAYAMMMMMMNNNNN!!!! It's fast!!!

it's completely stock right now, so I'm gonna hold off on the pics until I get some mods done.
Hold off on telling us it's yours until you have some pics! lol j/k Post some pics so you'll have a before and after (mods) pics for comparison. Good job. What's next on the mod list?

Kind of funny when you said it's fast. I was like that too when my car was stock but ever since then it has come a very long way.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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damn al... i wanna sell my car too... now, i feel like i want the AMG... but i so need a sedan

maybe i just buy my budy's NSX...
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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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thanks, guys. I really really missed my 430 since the first day I sold it.

The 55 is in an entirely different speed class as the 430. I actually get pushed back in my seat a bit when I gun it off the line. I'm also trying to get used to the adjustable seat thingies that my 430 didn't have.

Nav is great too =)

Mod List in order:
1. flat emblem badge (tomorrow)
2. shocks/springs/spring pads (hopefully next week)
3. 19" staggered rims (definitely by the end of the month)

that's all i want to do for now.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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congrats on the new purchase and welcome back to the 208 forum....share the pics when you get a chance!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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hey guys...anybody have a hook-up on the mercedes flat hood emblems? I just went to the local stealership and they want 50 bucks plus tax for the damn thing. I really don't remember paying that much when I put one on my 430.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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I Got Mine From Ebay For Less Than 30$ Shipped
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Old May 10, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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awwwww **** look whos back! congratz playa
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awwwww **** look whos back! congratz playa
y u on probation?
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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awwwww **** look whos back! congratz playa
thanks, man.

u heard what my bro did w/ his 360?
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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thanks, man.

u heard what my bro did w/ his 360?
holy cow, i heard and i saw the pics and that thing is KILLLLLLLA, lol. hopefully he'll have it back for this weekend for the ec run up to the godfathas house. GANGSTA FOR SURE!!!!
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