Looking for help on purchase
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Looking for help on purchase
I've decided on the 2000-2002 clk. Are there major differences in these years and what preventative maintenance should I have done from the get go? I've read replacing the o2 sensors with Bosch is good. Anything else? Any advice you guys have would really help. I didn't get much help from the local dealer.
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01 CLK 430
I've decided on the 2000-2002 clk. Are there major differences in these years and what preventative maintenance should I have done from the get go? I've read replacing the o2 sensors with Bosch is good. Anything else? Any advice you guys have would really help. I didn't get much help from the local dealer.
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CLK320, Carrera S
There are no differences in the model years 01 or 02 so go for one of these.
Get one with decent miles, correct services done and all repair records.
When you buy get the transmission fluid changed I don't buy the lifetime statement on this - cheap insurance.
Get one with decent miles, correct services done and all repair records.
When you buy get the transmission fluid changed I don't buy the lifetime statement on this - cheap insurance.
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Thanks so much for the help. I found a clk430 that has amg on the back as well. It looks the same as the clk55. Is that the same as the clk55. Is AMG a package option for the 430 and the clk55 a different car? Based on your suggestions, I've narrowed it down to three cars. Also, are silver and brilliant silver different color options for Mercedes? I'll post the stats on these cars so you guys can provide your opinion on which to get.
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2000 CLK 430 Cabriolet
2. Silver for a CLK is 'Brilliant Silver'. There are 2 black colors however. The blue looking black is referred to as 'Black Opal'. The true black is referred to as 'Obsidian Black'.
Hope this helps. Good luck!!!!
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Wasn't it also available in non-metallic black, paint code 040?
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Also, the 2002 models received different center caps on the wheels (chrome-trimmed) compared to the plain silver painted ones.
Best of luck in your decision.
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Here's some reading material for you:
2002 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2002/...CLK430C&class=
2001 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2001/...CLK430C&class=
2000 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2000/..._CLK430&class=
2002 CLK55 AMG
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2002/..._CLK55C&class=
2002 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2002/...CLK430C&class=
2001 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2001/...CLK430C&class=
2000 CLK430:
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2000/..._CLK430&class=
2002 CLK55 AMG
http://www.mbusa.com/pre-owned/2002/..._CLK55C&class=
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That is just what I needed. The one I am most interested in is for a 2002 -- $24,500 w/ 46,600 mls. It's in Ohio. Were Xenon lights an option? this one has them? Thanks again for the links and advice. This forum is really helping me make a better decision.
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2002 CLK430
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There was no such thing as an AMG option for the 320 or the 430. The 430 came with an AMG body kit and no badge.
There have been many debates about AMG badges on non-AMG cars I don't care it is your car! The car you are looking at probably has an AMG badge only. Some people put AMG wheels with the AMG badge on the car.
The CLK55 (like the CL55) are different cars than the standard models.
My opinion is that they are all nice cars, I use my CLK320 as a daily driver and I really don't need the extra power for that. The suspension setups on the CLKs don't exactly encourage spirited driving in the twisties but that is an easy fix.
I track my P-Cars so I get the high speed driving bug out of me that way (safe and no tickets!).
There have been many debates about AMG badges on non-AMG cars I don't care it is your car! The car you are looking at probably has an AMG badge only. Some people put AMG wheels with the AMG badge on the car.
The CLK55 (like the CL55) are different cars than the standard models.
My opinion is that they are all nice cars, I use my CLK320 as a daily driver and I really don't need the extra power for that. The suspension setups on the CLKs don't exactly encourage spirited driving in the twisties but that is an easy fix.
I track my P-Cars so I get the high speed driving bug out of me that way (safe and no tickets!).
