any advice on buying 1999 CLK 320 cabriolet?
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any advice on buying 1999 CLK 320 cabriolet?
I am looking at these models as a replacement for my wife's 1999 Acura TL. She wants a luxury convertible, and this seems about in our price range. I also am consider a Jaguar XK8 of the same year.
I am a bit surprised at what I'm seeing for asking prices on the CLK 320 cabriolet, which are typically in the low 40's, given that the MB website indicates these cars cost $47k new, 4 years ago. That's an impressively low depreciation, or these sellers end up letting them go cheaper.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.
I am a bit surprised at what I'm seeing for asking prices on the CLK 320 cabriolet, which are typically in the low 40's, given that the MB website indicates these cars cost $47k new, 4 years ago. That's an impressively low depreciation, or these sellers end up letting them go cheaper.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.
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Mercedes in general depreciate less than most cars. The CLK 320 is a great starter Benz , in my opinion. I'm sure you'd win a few brownie points with the Mrs as well. CLK's handle well ride great are fun and very attractive. heck you'd probably drive it more than her
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The W208 CLK's are just plain sexy, can't say the same for the W209.
I heard Mercedes-Benz coupes with the star emblem sticking up are worth alot of money in the long run.
I heard Mercedes-Benz coupes with the star emblem sticking up are worth alot of money in the long run.
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My house guest just picked up an XK8 convertible.... I drove it and I'm not impressed. The engine isn't very smooth, it handles like a boat and the brakes are woefully inadequate. I'd try to price a 430 instead of the 320. I just don't think there is enough engine in that 320 cabriolet.
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Re: any advice on buying 1999 CLK 320 cabriolet?
Originally posted by SteveL2
I am looking at these models as a replacement for my wife's 1999 Acura TL. She wants a luxury convertible, and this seems about in our price range. I also am consider a Jaguar XK8 of the same year.
I am a bit surprised at what I'm seeing for asking prices on the CLK 320 cabriolet, which are typically in the low 40's, given that the MB website indicates these cars cost $47k new, 4 years ago. That's an impressively low depreciation, or these sellers end up letting them go cheaper.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.
I am looking at these models as a replacement for my wife's 1999 Acura TL. She wants a luxury convertible, and this seems about in our price range. I also am consider a Jaguar XK8 of the same year.
I am a bit surprised at what I'm seeing for asking prices on the CLK 320 cabriolet, which are typically in the low 40's, given that the MB website indicates these cars cost $47k new, 4 years ago. That's an impressively low depreciation, or these sellers end up letting them go cheaper.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.
