View Poll Results: How long do you guys plan to keep your CLK?
I am selling soon.
3
10.34%
About 1 year
0
0%
About 2 years
4
13.79%
About 3 years
2
6.90%
As long as possible.
20
68.97%
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How long do you guys plan to keep your CLK?
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Asheville, NC
13 S550 4Matic
I would love to keep mine, but future car plans may inhibit keeping this car.
I drove an ///M3 SMG on saturday and that was the most fun I've had driving in a long time. The other car I want is a 993 twin turbo.
If I have enough bank roll I'll keep it and get one of those 2 cars in a year or two.
I drove an ///M3 SMG on saturday and that was the most fun I've had driving in a long time. The other car I want is a 993 twin turbo.
If I have enough bank roll I'll keep it and get one of those 2 cars in a year or two.
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 828
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From: Northern VA
SL 500
interesting question..I personally love the clk (208) body styling. Not sure if it qualifies for a classic in 5 - 10 years, but I plan on keeping it for a while. I know people who have 250,000 miles on their Benz, and the cars are going strong.. so, why not keep it for the long run. This will be my everyday car, while on the weekends i can pull out the 2008 Modena ;-) for the joyrides.
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From: London
R129 SL320 '99
As long as it stay's reliable is the answer so I should think for another 5 years. That would make it 8 years old by which time I could be into a 2 seater. Quite fancy a Kleemann SL 500 with 500+bhp or Mr Bond's Vanquish on the other hand..........dreams!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Nov 2001
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Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo
Originally posted by ghova
Until I can afford an Sl500 or a quarter to eight (745il).
Until I can afford an Sl500 or a quarter to eight (745il).
LOL. I like my half-past-four. If the engine lasts (my previous car, SLK230, had so many probs), I'd like to keep mine for awhile.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Miami, Fl
I would love to keep mine until it drops, primarily cause it's the first of the CLK series (208) and also the color is unique down here in SoFlo. I beleive there are only two Orion Blue 430's to my knowledge. I get complements every freaking day (and night
)
However, from reading previous post, the car gives me the impression that she might be tempermental in years to come. i.e. ratling dashboard, window not going up automatically, etc.... I would rather put my money on furture MBNZs coming out. The bottom line is am sitll undecided, however, I love her though !!!
As soon as I get her out of the shop, I'll post a picture.
2002 CLK 430
K everything
Orion Blue
18" OZ Operas
MH Dezent CL Style Hood/Grill
)However, from reading previous post, the car gives me the impression that she might be tempermental in years to come. i.e. ratling dashboard, window not going up automatically, etc.... I would rather put my money on furture MBNZs coming out. The bottom line is am sitll undecided, however, I love her though !!!
As soon as I get her out of the shop, I'll post a picture.
2002 CLK 430
K everything
Orion Blue
18" OZ Operas
MH Dezent CL Style Hood/Grill
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From: Florida
2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
As long as the warranty covers any defects, I can live with an E 320 loaner for a couple of days.
The amazing thing:
The car's High Performance engine is so tight, that it does not require an additional drop of oil between the 10,000 mile services. Just amazing!
The amazing thing:
The car's High Performance engine is so tight, that it does not require an additional drop of oil between the 10,000 mile services. Just amazing!
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From: Dallas, TX
W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
I will probably keep ours as long as our business is successful, because our success in part is due to that red CLK (our first project car).
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From: Genoa, NV
2014 GLK250 BlueTec & 2009 ML320 BlueTec
originally posted by Karl k
The CLK55 AMG is a better investment than the declining stock market.
Please don't confuse stocks, bonds or real estate with automobiles which are not investments, but depreciating assets.
The CLK55 AMG is a better investment than the declining stock market.
Please don't confuse stocks, bonds or real estate with automobiles which are not investments, but depreciating assets.
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From: West LA
///M3
Originally posted by dronellis
Im selling my car right now!!!!
Im selling my car right now!!!!
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From: Florida
2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
Originally posted by theine
originally posted by Karl k
The CLK55 AMG is a better investment than the declining stock market.
Please don't confuse stocks, bonds or real estate with automobiles which are not investments, but depreciating assets.
originally posted by Karl k
The CLK55 AMG is a better investment than the declining stock market.
Please don't confuse stocks, bonds or real estate with automobiles which are not investments, but depreciating assets.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Chicago
I usually keep my cars between 2-4 years. I'll probably keep my 430 until it's so unreliable and beat-up that I'll need a new car or until I total it. The slow-poke way I drive nowadays, I get the feeling this Benz will have to fall apart over the ravages of time.
Last edited by braincuttermd; Jan 22, 2003 at 10:16 PM.
