CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Just bought my FIRST BENZ!

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Just bought my FIRST BENZ!

I just got home from the dealership with my first MB!

1999 320CLK

I wanted to thank everyone on this message board for helping me make my decision! This is a fantastic resource and made finding my perfect car very easy.

Thanks!!!

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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Grats russdog.

Enjoy the benz!
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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NiCe !!! JuSt LiKE mY cAR .... hEhE ....
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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Congrats! Many happy miles!
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 01:36 AM
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Congratulations and Happy driving
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 03:44 AM
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Congratulations! You made a good choice in car. Glad you didn't fall to the 209 dark side LOL. Welcome to the forum ;0)
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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Congratulations and best wishes. Give us the details on the car.
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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Congrats, now start MODIFYING!!!!!
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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THANKS!

Thanks!

My car is a 1999 320, 33,000 miles and the color is Black Opal (which I think should be called dark blue). It's really a base model, but all I could afford.

As for modifying the car... I would really like to put a Nav System in the car. I have a Garmin StreetPilot, but I was thinking about a Comand system or the Pioneer system I saw someone here on the board had. I have a 99, so there are no controls on the steering wheel.

Any sugestions for the best nav system for this car? I am very handy and would love to hear your thoughts.

THANKS!!!!!!

Russ
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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Black Opal is a great colour. Is it blue? black? green? "Well it depends on the lighting!" Enjoy your CLK, you'll enjoy it.

I also have the stock car, and frankly, i don't really care. I would like a cd changer, etc, but not at a $1000 price. That's 50 table dances!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 06:35 AM
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Welcome! I hope the winter srorm you got out in NJ isn't preventing you from enjoying your new car.

I'm in NW Ohio, and can hardly wait untill all this melts. I've had my car 3 weeks, but have only driven it maybe 5 times.

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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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Black opal is a great color. The best part is that you rarely see it.
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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I Love the Interior!

The main reason I bought this car was because of the interior. It is the light colored gray/brown. I swear the person that owned the car must have weighed 90 pounds and had seat covers on it. It's like brand new! I figured I would see the inside much more often then the outside! :-)
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Congrats and Willkommen! Any plans in the future for mods?
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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"Any plans in the future for mods?"

... absolutely! I am a sucker for the coolest electronics and gadgets!
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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I have a Black Opal clk 320 also. I love the color. Now I need to find a good deal on some 17inch AMG wheels.
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