Hi alll

i currently drive a 323 sedan (a bmw YEAH ) well i am 99.99% trading it in for a 98 clk 320 ...

just wanna know what i should look out for in this car

 

any pics of the interior ?

 

first model year, a few minor problems, nothing big though, havent owned one, so ill let the others that have answer with their personal experiences, id say try to at least get a 99 : external appearance improvements and no first-year problems...

Eric

 

all too familiar with first year problems here i have a 2000 323 sedan
New tranny
clutch
fly wheel
rear diffrential
sunroof *3
window regulator*2
Rattling and noises *3
O2 sensor*2
air pump
indash cd * 3
instrument cluster *3

and much more


UGH it is fast and stable love the car but the clk is more classy ...

 

I think everyone in here will agree with ya on that one ....

 

I would highly recommend you to get the 2000 and up models because there are many things that the 98 and 99 models don't have. I never had any problem with my 2001 CLK320.

-Bruce

 

i would say, at MINIMUM get a 1999, OPTIMALLY get a 2000+ model.

Why 1999? Because, chances are, a 1998 car's warranty will expire very soon if not already expired. If its a 1999 model, you will have at least a few months. Plus i think there are a few upgrades in '99 (new stereo, etc...)

2000+ models offer lots of changes, search the W208 forum, there has been lots of discussions about 98-99 versus 2000+

my .02 cents

 

i have a 99. here are the most obvious differences.
1) blinking mirrors
2) tele aid
3) antena on the roof
... 2000 have over the 99s.

b

 

Thanks


i would get a 2k clk but i wont get a lot for my 2k BMW i have 73k miles on it so i will have to take a hit on trade in


the 98 is starmark certified ... with extended warranty 100k and 3 yrs

 

dont like em


What is that




Any one got pics of the interior of the 98 vs 99 and 2k


Here is what all the 98 has
2D Coupe
& Comfort Close/Summer Open Feature
"Easy Access" Feature for Rear Seat Entry & Exit
AM/FM/WB, Cassette Radio - (CD Ready)
Beverage holders (Front & Rear) * Cruise Control
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control w/Dust Filter
Elec Adjustable Seats w/Memory (incl ext mirrors)
Integrated Garage Door Opener * Velour Floor Mats
Leather Upholstery / Burl Walnut Interior Trim
Power Windows w/Express Down * Tinted Glass
Remote Locking Sys w/Panic Alarm, Trunk Release
Split Fold. Rear Seatbacks * Flexible Service Sys
Telescoping Steering Column * Visor Vanity Mirrors
8-speaker Bose Premiuim Music System
ME - Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
3.2 Liter Twin Spark, 18-Valve Aluminum V-6
CLK320 Coupe
Automatic Slip Control (ASR)
Engine: New aluminum 3.2L Twin Spark V6
Front Suspension: Independent Double Wishbone
Horsepower: 215 @ 5,700 rpm
Rear Suspension: Independent 5-Arm Multi-Link
Tires: 205/55 HR16 All Season
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Wheels: Forged 7.0J X 16, 7-hole light alloy
5-Spd Electronically Controlled Automatic Trans
Engine Immobilizer * Night Security Illumination
Anti Theft Alarm System w/Key Transponder &
BabySmart Child Seat Recognition System
Dual SRS-incl Front & Door Mounted Side Airbags
Heated Side Mirrors & Windshield Washing System
Power 4-wheel disc brakes w/ABS & Brake Assist
3-pt Seat Belts w/Emergency Tensioning Retractors
Automatic Transmission
Electronic 5-Speed
V-6 Engine Fuel Inj
1998 CLK320 3.2 Liter



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