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My girlfriend is looking for a 2001 or 2002 CLK 320 coupe that has less than 25k miles on it. Yes, we live in SoCal, and I know that prices here are inflated when compared to everywhere else in the country. But for a minimally optioned car (CD changer, K3 package, possibly K4), what is a fair price to pay for the car? I've seen cars with all but the COMAND system for $35-$39k, but I know that there are people out there who have gotten better prices than this. Help a guy out, please.

Thanks,

John

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Thanks for all your help, guys.

mmgrad

spend some time searching on ebay, and if you aren't in a big rush to acquire the new car, you WILL find a good deal.

I think you should manage to find something under $35K... just be patient...

clk_klass

Under $35k... for 2002 ??? wow.....probable savage for the price

mmgrad

no no... his post was for 'either' a 2001 or 2002 CLK 320... so I threw him the lowest PRIVATE PARTY price possible to attain his CLK... which is about $35K for a 2001 CLK320 Coupe...

HOWEVER, you can get a real good deal on ebay... which typicall sells cars at WHOLESALE prices...

Check these out on ebay as references... these are closed auctions...

2000 CLK320 Coupe - Clean title, 32,600 miles for $29,000 Buy-It-Now
2000 CLK320 Coupe - Clean title, 36,100 miles for $28,388 Buy-It-Now

These are live auctions with Buy-It-Now prices in your range...
2001 CLK320 Coupe - Clean title, 32,782 miles for $30,850 Buy-It-Now
2000 CLK320 Coupe Designo - Clean title, 29,606 miles for $29,850 Buy-It-Now

There are more, just take some time and do a search...
as you can see, if you can get a MY '01 CLK320 coupe for $30,850... I'm sure you can get a 2002 model for about $35,000...

just be careful about buying cars in Texas... which unfortunately, is where most of these are listed...

jchalmers

I bought a 2002 CLK320 w/9K miles on it in May for $37K. I found the ad on Autotrader.com and bought it from a Ford Dealer in Marin county. The car had some options, sunroof, heated seats, xenon lights, headlight washer, rear windshade, AMG wheels, some fancy tires (Dayton Daytona ZR) but no CD changer. The car was purchased in Mar '02 and has the factory warranty left.

I have heard that prices have firmed up a little recently, but keep looking.