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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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What would you guys say would be the best year for a CLK430?

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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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probably 2002. try to get 2000 or newer at least
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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As with any car.....the newer the better....get an '02 if you can.

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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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I have one for sale:

2002 CLK430 w/7,800 miles. Perfect condition. $32,000.

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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CT430
I have one for sale:

2002 CLK430 w/7,800 miles. Perfect condition. $32,000.

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post some pics...how did you manage to keep the miles so low
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CT430
I have one for sale:

2002 CLK430 w/7,800 miles. Perfect condition. $32,000.

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Can we see some pics? That sound almost too good to be true! What are the colors and does it have the Comand head unit?

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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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i was searching and i saw mm somethings 2002 430 he sold with all those awesome upgrades. if i would have seen that i would have most def been very interested
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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What would you guys say would be the best year for a CLK430?

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I would say 1999 on back !! before the the chrysler buy out !! 2000 tru 2005 have a lot of electrical issues because of quality control
problems and lack of product testing of sub-contractors !! not all cars fall in this catagory, but most are.
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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On back? The Mercedes Benz purchase of Chrysler was announced in May of 1998. I thought the CLK430 wasn't available before the 1999 model year. If so, that would mean the formation of DaimlerChrysler pre-dates all US spec CLK430's. Regardless, of the date, the W208 was assembled in Bremen, Germany. The same German workers continued to build the cars. Contracts with suppliers weren't changed, so the parts supply line was the same. I can't see how the purchase of Chrysler could change cars that were already in production. There were modifications to the W208, but that happens every year for every model.
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Originally Posted by MarcusF
On back? The Mercedes Benz purchase of Chrysler was announced in May of 1998. I thought the CLK430 wasn't available before the 1999 model year. If so, that would mean the formation of DaimlerChrysler pre-dates all US spec CLK430's. Regardless, of the date, the W208 was assembled in Bremen, Germany. The same German workers continued to build the cars. Contracts with suppliers weren't changed, so the parts supply line was the same. I can't see how the purchase of Chrysler could change cars that were already in production. There were modifications to the W208, but that happens every year for every model.
WERD! anyways, only the CLK320 was available in 1998.

the person who posted to buy a 1999 and back doesn't know what the hell he is talking about!!!

the first year production model of most any car has the most problems. I had a 1999....sunroof problems, window motor problems, electrical problems, etc etc.

and also, the 1999 model has the ugly sidemarkers. in 2000 and above, the blinkers are on the sideview mirrors. You will also get the better looking steering wheel in the later models. Same with the thin 5-spoke AMG rims.

good luck on your search!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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thats it, show your ignorance !! the best mercedes are from 91 0n back !!

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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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thats it, show your ignorance !! the best mercedes are from 91 0n back !!
i guess you are so full of yourself and your mercedes knowledge that you forgot to read what the title of this thread is: "BEST YEAR FOR CLK430"

how many 89, 90, 91 CLK430's have you seen, you idiot?

damn newbies....think they know everything.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by clkal
i guess you are so full of yourself and your mercedes knowledge that you forgot to read what the title of this thread is: "BEST YEAR FOR CLK430"

how many 89, 90, 91 CLK430's have you seen, you idiot?

damn newbies....think they know everything.
lol!
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by maverick5.0
thats it, show your ignorance !! the best mercedes are from 91 0n back !!
The best you can afford are from 91' and back..
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by clkal
i guess you are so full of yourself and your mercedes knowledge that you forgot to read what the title of this thread is: "BEST YEAR FOR CLK430"

how many 89, 90, 91 CLK430's have you seen, you idiot?

damn newbies....think they know everything.
OH DEAR ME !! THE FLAMING SMART *** ******* HAS SPOKEN !!
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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lol!
HERES AN *** HOLE THAT AGREES WITH THE OTHER IDIOT !!
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CLKFREAK
The best you can afford are from 91' and back..
AND YOU ARE RIGTH ABOUT THAT !!
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by maverick5.0
OH DEAR ME !! THE FLAMING SMART *** ******* HAS SPOKEN !!
there's no need for profanity or name calling. just admit you made a stupid mistake, and nobody else will flame your "newbieness"
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by clkal
i guess you are so full of yourself and your mercedes knowledge that you forgot to read what the title of this thread is: "BEST YEAR FOR CLK430"

how many 89, 90, 91 CLK430's have you seen, you idiot?

damn newbies....think they know everything.
OH DEAR ME !! THE FLAMING SMART *** ******* HAS SPOKEN !! you are so full of **** boy !! you ain't better than me or any body !! so stay in your place ******* !! learn to be a man and respect a people, you are truely an
*******
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by maverick5.0
OH DEAR ME !! THE FLAMING SMART *** ******* HAS SPOKEN !! you are so full of **** boy !! you ain't better than me or any body !! so stay in your place ******* !! learn to be a man and respect a people, you are truely an
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WOW! What's worse than dealing with a newbie who can't read the original thread title, is having to deal with a newbie who has to use profantiy and name-calling even AFTER he has been owned.

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HERES AN *** HOLE THAT AGREES WITH THE OTHER IDIOT !!
hey now, contain your whoring to the TOW thread :P

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hey i'm cool !!

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