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Old 03-19-2014, 05:07 PM
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W208 W209 how to identify model

I have just purchased a 2001 CLK 320. How do I tell if it is a W208 or W209 (or some other)
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It's a W208. W209's are 2003 and up. Although I was told there is some W208 models manufactured into 2003.

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Magma Red W208 55 AMG, W203 C230 Kompressor Sedan 6speed M/T, W220 S500
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It's a W208. W209's are 2003 and up. Although I was told there is some W208 models manufactured into 2003.

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I believe this would be the convertible.
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if it looks like hairdressers cars, then it 209 otherwise its 208
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I believe this would be the convertible.
You are correct. Only the w208 cabriolet was sold in 2003. If you park a 208 beside a 209 the later is much bigger and much "prettier"
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Originally Posted by FinnAussie
if it looks like hairdressers cars, then it 209 otherwise its 208
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if it looks like hairdressers cars, then it 209 otherwise its 208
Hahahaha excellent!
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W208 CLK55 AMG, W203 C32 AMG, W163 M Class Sport
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if it looks like hairdressers cars, then it 209 otherwise its 208
It's hilarious and true... but we shouldn't bash our w209 brothers.
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It's hilarious and true... but we shouldn't bash our w209 brothers.
***sisters

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Hahaha. The 208 is a classic, the 209 should have taken a few more notes. Especially in the hind quarters.
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Thank you for the help, out of curiosity why are some spares prefaced C instead of W?
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The C indicates the car model on the outside. The W indicates the Chassis type the dealer utilizes for parts.
The best way to identify is by the headlights. The 208 has separate Park/head and the 209 has integrated park/head. The taillights are on the 208 are different as well.
I have not seen a 2003 cab to verify the 208/209 name but have read about it in other posts.
I thought hairdressers drove caddy's n souls. LOL

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