LoveLEE143

Where there any changes in model years from 1999- 2002. I am currently looking for one. Where than any years better than others. TIA

MarcusF

In 2000 the side blinkers were moved from the fender to the mirrors, the window molding was changed to Black Hematite, the interiors got black Birdseye maple trim, two-tone leather seats became available, the door handles were painted the same color as the body, dual direction one touch windows were added, Tele-Aid was introduced, the multifunction steering wheel was added, the instrument cluster was redesigned and included the dash display, COMAND was available, and touch shift transmissions (with the roller bearing rather than the brass bushing) were added.

In 2001 ME 2.8 was added, transmission upgrades, chrome exhaust tip, one touch sunroof, the windows drop about a half-inch when the doors are opened, redesigned wheels, enhanced Tele-Aid functions (remote unlocking, diagnostics and alarm notification) and the smart key was redesigned.

2002 the center caps on the wheels were different.

If for no other reason, I'd limit the search to 2001/2002 for the ME 2.8.

Anyone know when the fiberoptics were added?

AMGMB

Wow! I have a 99 and reading all the things you said just made me realize that 2000 and up are way better!! lol makes me want to get a newer one!

DropTop208

In the other post you said you had an 02 CLK. YOu didnt notice any differences between your old 02 CLK and your new 99 CLK?

LoveLEE143

Thanks, will keep that in mind today. Hopefully my next post will be with pics of my new vehicle. Finding a black on black low mileage clk430 is quite hard.

LoveLEE143

I assume I can't easily switch a 2000+ side mirrors to a 1999 easily.