Looking to buy a CLK 55, any input on reliability and repair costs?
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Looking to buy a CLK 55, any input on reliability and repair costs?
Ive been considering purchasing a CLK 55 a 2001 or 2002. My Dad has a CLK 430 that he bought new in 2000 and its been pretty reliable. What are others experiences? I dont want a money pit. Any input would be appreciated.!
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SL55, C63
you should go into the W208/W209 AMG forum and do a quick search =)
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2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
Well, I have had mine for almost three years now and no problems- except the Air Mass Sensor which I replaced. I can't say the same for my BMW.
My 2001 CLK55 AMG also for sale ($23,000) with some tastful performance modifications. If I was to buy again, I would buy from a forum member because they know their cars and take an interest in using the forum to learn more. You are bound to get a better car.
Good luck.
My 2001 CLK55 AMG also for sale ($23,000) with some tastful performance modifications. If I was to buy again, I would buy from a forum member because they know their cars and take an interest in using the forum to learn more. You are bound to get a better car.
Good luck.
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Try here...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg-clk63-amg-w208-w209/33467-thinking-about-w208-clk55-newbie-questions.html
I've owned my '02 since new and have only had the typical W208 related issues. The parts specific to AMG will cost roughly 3 times that of non-AMG CLKs (brake rotors, pads, etc.)
Happy shopping.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg-clk63-amg-w208-w209/33467-thinking-about-w208-clk55-newbie-questions.html
I've owned my '02 since new and have only had the typical W208 related issues. The parts specific to AMG will cost roughly 3 times that of non-AMG CLKs (brake rotors, pads, etc.)
Happy shopping.
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03 M3 coupe 6MT, 05 A6 (wife + kid's)
Mine has had its share of the common problems although not all of them so far. The fixes are pretty easy and not expensive. Having a good extended warranty and a good independent mechanic are also good ideas.
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clk 55 for sale
call me as i have 2 clk55's, am going to sell 1, am selling my 98 BMW 540is with a 6 speed, a great car, and 4 of my porsches, all 911's. will keep a 911 turbo cab, a 94 911 3.6 turbo coupe, the model in bad boys 1 of my clk55s for the family cruiser and my new expedition for the parts/tow vehicle so if your interested i will give you a deal as i fell into it a great price, thanks
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I have had my CLK since new in 2001 and I have had to do the following:
CPS Sensor - $110
Mass Air FLow Sensor - $120
Air Filters - 2 of them - $26
Transmission Fluid Change - $250
Spark Plugs - (Didn't really need it, just wanted to upgrade) $200
Oil and Filter CHanges every 5k miles - Mobil 1 8 quarts and Filter 13 bucks at Napa store.
I am probably due for a new battery and a brake job soon and radiator flush..
Currently ishe has 65k miles and I have enjoyed the heck out of every one of them. Very satisfying knowing that I can give just about any car out there on the road a run for it's money.
CPS Sensor - $110
Mass Air FLow Sensor - $120
Air Filters - 2 of them - $26
Transmission Fluid Change - $250
Spark Plugs - (Didn't really need it, just wanted to upgrade) $200
Oil and Filter CHanges every 5k miles - Mobil 1 8 quarts and Filter 13 bucks at Napa store.
I am probably due for a new battery and a brake job soon and radiator flush..
Currently ishe has 65k miles and I have enjoyed the heck out of every one of them. Very satisfying knowing that I can give just about any car out there on the road a run for it's money.
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CLK320 / E500
Curosity got the better of me and I did a quick search on ebay. Man there are a lot of double nickles for sale. I need to finish paying off mine and my wife's car before I consider buying another car.
