wiSHER

Hey guys,

I am in the market for a car, and I came across this car. I always liked this body style benz, but never knew much about them. I am here to ask you guys to give me as much information you can about them.

All the details are in this link.
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...aler_id=555838

Is the price right?
Is the mileage too high?
Any known problems for this class?
Why is there an AMG emblem on the trunk, but not the gauge bezel?
Thanks guys, I tried to do a search, but I got lost in the gallery...some beautiful cars you guys(and ladies?) Have.

heres what I have currently:


great truck, but I am looking for a change

Boosted9603

The price seems about average depending on location. It does look to be in good condition from what you can see in the pics. If you get a 430 you will definitely enjoy it. I just got mine recently and am very happy with it.

yassale0

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wiSHER

Pm replied.

So how many miles does your have Boosted9603 if you dont mind me asking?
I am just weary of MB parts for aged vehicles...are they expensive to maintain like BMW's?

I am looking for a clean dependalbe daily driver....

yassale0

replied. mine is close to 45K miles

yassale0

they don't break down often but when they does.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I had mine for almost 2 years now. except for oil change, never been to the mechanic. it is not my daily ride until last 4 month when I sold my second car.

MarcusF

Wisher, those are not the factory wheels for a 2001. Those wheels came from an earlier model. Other than that, it looks good.

Flot

That looks expensive to me. Here in South Florida (I think the market is similar to TX) you could get a 430 convertible for that much - I have seen a number of 430 coupes with high miles in the $11-14k range. Of course there's no telling what the actual condition/story is, but I think you could do better...

deltasonik

Thats a good point.. with these cars you get what you pay for. I have seen 99-02's anywhere from 7 all the way up to 18K.. it really depends on condition.. If you get one that is all ragged out then it will cost $$ to get it looking hot again.

Boosted9603

Mine has about 105k miles on it and runs perfectly. I am the second owner and the previous owner was religious about taking it to the dealership.
The parts are about average, but the labor at the dealership seems to be high like a BMW. I had a E36 325is and bought it around 100k miles and sold it with 170k miles. It ran perfectly still and I never had to do anything to it besides spark plugs, oil, filter, and just basic tuneup stuff. So, from my experience I would say BMW's are cheap.

Jessica90

I bought my CLK 3 years ago with nearly 57k miles. It now has 82k miles (hit 82k this week) and it still runs very well.

Luckily, I never had too many problems with it. The first year I had it, I had to replace my catalyic converters, the year after that, I had to replaced my CPS & rewire my electrical wires in my tailights, and just a few months ago, I had to replace a motor mount. Other than that, the rest has been maintenance; oil, filters, brakes, tires, etc...

However, I will be selling my car sometime this year.

Jessica90

The price seems ok, I prob. wouldn't give more than $15k for it b/c of the mileage.

The AMG emblem is not supposed to be there, someone just put it on. The car has an amg body kit and wheels and that's about it for AMG.

As for the main problems, this is all I can think of;

The camshaft position sensor is known to fail, but it's a cheap part and a simple DIY.

Pixels in the cluster will usually burn out.

Passenger seat will sometimes be in lock position and the seat won't move forward or backwards, usually it's a fuse that will solve the problem.

Cataylic converters might have to be replaced.

MAF is very common to fail.

DCarrera

Min is at 103,000 miles and still running very strong. I'm in the process of installing spark plugs (those that have done it know what I mean by process.. I have the easist 4 installed.. ).

It's my daily driver, about 80 miles per day commuting. Solid. Worry free. Nice, comfy, quick, (and chics seem to dig the interior... who knew).

Price varies by market quite a bit, and I'm no expert on price.. I often pay a little more than I should just to deal with people I like. So be it. More money can always be printed.. uh.. made.

W211 BEAST

Sorry to change the topic but i'm also looking for a CLK. May I ask what the major differences between a 208 and a 209 are? I'm sorry but I never saw a difference. Thanks.

Jessica90

W208 are the CLK's from 1998-2002

W209 is the new body 2003+

yassale0

hit me if u interesting in a 00clk430. I need to sell mine by this fall. I really dont wanna sell it that's why I haven't post it yet on any website but if u offer me a good deal I might let it go.

MarcusF

Some things are good on one, not as good on the other


Rack and Pinion steering on the W209. Recirculating ball on the W208.
Double wishbone front suspension on the W208. MacPherson struts on the W209.
Five liter M113 V8 on the W209. Four point three liter M113 V8 on the W208.
The W208 weighs 3365 pounds (V8 coupe). The W209 weighs 3720 pounds (V8 coupe).
The W208 stops from 80 MPH in 211 feet. The W209 takes 228 feet (it’s the weight).
The V8 W209 is a faster car. The W208 isn't.

I've added a W209 section to my website. Just scroll down on the left and you can see the differences there.

adrianne007

I have a wht (ext), gray (int) clk 430 for sale. She is mint. No dents, clean inside and outside. Navigation, 17 INCH CHROME AMG Rims. 2sets of chrome keys and a spare valet key, car cover, recent b service. Never had a problem with it, regular service oil changes, and filter. All the options, power seats, heated seat, power mirrors, doors, windows, sunroof (with remote) trunk, Smoked windors front and back, 3mm film hood and miror protectors. No rips or wear the on seats. 85000 original miles. Well taken care of. Asking $15500. Goergeous car.

adrianne007

Item number: 150234376762