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

Finally took the plunge

Old Aug 15, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Finally took the plunge

Have lurked in the forums for quite a long time and finally purchased my first MB this week. It was too good to pass up and I had the best excuse I could get... my Toyota threw a rod.

Looking forward to learning some tips and DIY on here and hopefully contributing something in the mix...

Specs: 2001 CLK 430 coupe. 46,700 miles, silver on ash (light grey).

So far, I am loving the torque and smooth highway experience.
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Congrats and welcome
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Welcome to the 208 club! Here is my tip. Don't test drive a w208 55. You will be sad.
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by OGCLK320
Welcome to the 208 club! Here is my tip. Don't test drive a w208 55. You will be sad.
Unfortunately, I drove a 2002 CLK 55 a few years ago. Trust me, if I had some time to find a nice one with lower miles, I would have gone that way. Not disappointed in the 430 though...have to have something to look forward to (AMG anything).
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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Welcome, great car and nice find with the low miles. Dont forget you can always swap the 430 with a 55 engine.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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Nice find, how much did you pay? I love this car!
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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Your's beat mine, I have 48K miles on it.
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