atlclk

Hello. I hate to do it, but I am moving cross country and need to sell my 1999 CLK430 that I have owned for almost 9yrs.

I would appreciate your feedback on how much I should list if for? THANKS


Details:

117k miles
everything works

Kelly Blue Book: $9,860 (excellent condition)
modifications:
19" Split Spokes offset wheels/tires $2,500.00
Eclipse headunit and 6 disc changer,amp and MB Quartz speakers $2,000.00
lorinser deck lid spoiler $635.00
projector headlights $600.00
window tinting? $560.00
KMAC camber kit $550.00
bilstein sport shocks $361.89
Eibach pro-kit $276.75
LED blinker mirrors $160.00
wood/leather gear shift knob $100.00
chrome exhaust tip $75.00
crystal clear side marker $50.00
AMG pedals $45.00
crystal clear front turn signals $45.00
chrome rings in dash $40.00
V8 badge $35.00


modifications total: $8,048.64
recently replaced radiator, 4 new tires, all service records up to date.

LAWYER2

It's pretty much worth the BlueBook value unless you sold to an MB enthusiast who can appreciate all the mods. Sadly, the average cat looking for a CLK isn't going to pay that much extra for mods if price is a determining factor which it usually is.

Car looks awesome BTW!

92bubble

kbb value....typical person like myself and others arent interested in how much u paid for stuff when u got it...nice car by the way

Josh K

Yeah, you pretty much eat the cost of mods unless you put it back to stock and sell the mods separately; or you might get lucky and find that needle in a haystack buyer.

njgilligan

Agreed. You'll get more money back if you sell the mods separately and sell the car in as close to stock condition as you can. Either way you'll probably get about the same for the car, so I would put the stock wheels and audio equipment back in if you have 'em.

njgilligan

Agreed. You'll get more money back if you sell the mods separately and sell the car in as close to stock condition as you can. Either way you'll probably get about the same for the car, so I would put the stock wheels and audio equipment back in if you have 'em.

The car looks great though. Good luck with the sale and the move.

JarZ

Right now it's a sellers market. Many might not like the mods so as said above, you can return to mostly stock and recoup more money that way. I think you can sell it for $10k or thereabouts.

Try cars.com or autotrader.com - you might get a dealer interested who's looking to make a buck himself.

BenzMan369

I think you're correct!

The KBB value on my about-to-be-traded CLK is actually higher right now than it was in April, 2010, when I first priced a new 2010 E350C.

And the dealer offered me more for it than last year as well, before we even began haggling and even with a busted cat. converter and the Check Engine light shining brightly.

Nice car atlclk. Good luck getting your value out of it.

Even though I'm looking forward to the new one, I am going to really miss my CLK big time. It's been the most fun car to drive I've ever had. Even after 11 years, I'm still continuously amazed at how much low and mid-range performance MB got out of only 215hp and a 5speed trans.

AMG_BENZ

So, are you guys saying this 120,000 miles car is worth $10,000? I thought it should be $5-$8k. I still ignore the fact the used cars are getting more expensive.

I am still looking for a W208 for myself, but I am not really looking for a bad *** modified CLK 430. If I want a modified car, I'd rather do it on my own - it's just my personal preference. If I decide to sell my modified car in the future, I'd take the loss. I'd probably sell the very expensive parts separately.

jbenz2001

Sorry to thread jack but I wanna know where I can get the wheels atl has on his car with the deep staggered lip in the rear?btw nice car atl,let me know if there's anything you wanna get rid of

Jwpimp_f

I can't believe he paid over $500 for window tint!?!?!?!?

AMG_BENZ

I didn't see he update the specific. I'd suspect on the camber modification, I am not comfortable about this...

GiZzO

Thats what ceramic tint cost if thats what was done.
Great looking car, tasteful mods.

vizionclk430

Sold my 02 clk 430 with like 66k miles about two months ago now for 12k. With modified cars you have to find the right person. I just had to look past all the things I did to it unfortunately because I could have stripped it down but then would have been stuck trying to sell of parts which I didn't want to do. GLWS

this was my for sale ad with my parts list hope this help you set a price.

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...2-000-obo.html

vizionclk430

Does the ceramic tint not fade? If so I'm going to go this route next time I hardly ever roll my windows down in my cars and when I do I notice the tint looks like it faded a little. My clk stayed in garage or covered outside so never notice on that car.

HEEMS

yo!!!! same thing i was thinking when i read it. i thought i was the only one who noticed that. but yes ceramic tints r very expensive its suppose to be 99% heat rejection

GiZzO

Sorry missed your question...
Benefit even at the lightest shade you get the protection of limo tint, always very cool. Does not fade to purple, has a different look to it, 5 year warranty. No window squeeks.
Pretty awesome im glad i went this route.