My tail light chipped and more s@#$
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From: Bay Area
2001 CLK 430
My tail light chipped and more s@#$
I drove to the office this morning.
When I closed my trunk I noticed that piece of might left outside taillight is chipped. Have now idea WHERE? WHEN? So no I need to replace that part too...
Overall, my 3 month run with my 2001 CLK was pretty bumpy.
On the first week, I cracked my front bumper, lost front lip spoiler
. They my car was in the shop for 3 weeks, MB dealer was fixing all ratteling noises. End up change skin on driver sit. Did terrible job, had to redo another two weeks. (Smyth Europian, Santa Clata). Week after that got a flat. Had only 14K on my stock tired, hoped they will last for at least 5-7K for me, it turnes out that tire was unrepairable, had to replace all of them.
Not good, I love the car, but it is just very UNLUCKY car for the money I paid.
I'll give it some more chance...
Can you guys help me where I can find tail light?
Also, I got estimates around $1000+ for fising cracked bumper, including front lip... I know it is very common. Is there anything more permanent?
Thanks
When I closed my trunk I noticed that piece of might left outside taillight is chipped. Have now idea WHERE? WHEN? So no I need to replace that part too...
Overall, my 3 month run with my 2001 CLK was pretty bumpy.
On the first week, I cracked my front bumper, lost front lip spoiler
. They my car was in the shop for 3 weeks, MB dealer was fixing all ratteling noises. End up change skin on driver sit. Did terrible job, had to redo another two weeks. (Smyth Europian, Santa Clata). Week after that got a flat. Had only 14K on my stock tired, hoped they will last for at least 5-7K for me, it turnes out that tire was unrepairable, had to replace all of them.Not good, I love the car, but it is just very UNLUCKY car for the money I paid.
I'll give it some more chance...
Can you guys help me where I can find tail light?
Also, I got estimates around $1000+ for fising cracked bumper, including front lip... I know it is very common. Is there anything more permanent?
Thanks
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I replaced both rear tires on my 430, and less than 500 miles later, I ran over something and ruined the tire. I know this doesn't help you, But things happen all the time, and just think,you are getting all of them now, so they won't happen later. Good Luck
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
yeah... **** happens sometimes that is outta our control...
front bumper... if its drivable, then leave it that way... because until you are fully comfortable with driving & parking your new CLK, chances are you may hit something else that will destroy it again....
After you have adjusted your parking/driving style, then report it to the insurance and get a new bumper...
as for the rear lights, check on ebay... they have them every now & then... usually pretty cheap too... around $30 for 1 side...
front bumper... if its drivable, then leave it that way... because until you are fully comfortable with driving & parking your new CLK, chances are you may hit something else that will destroy it again....
After you have adjusted your parking/driving style, then report it to the insurance and get a new bumper...
as for the rear lights, check on ebay... they have them every now & then... usually pretty cheap too... around $30 for 1 side...
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From: FLUSHING, NY
2006 E350
I've got a set of the corner taillights that I bought off of Ebay. I bought an extra set in case I ever got tired of my smoked taillights. If you're interested I can sell you the left one and ship it or you can pick it up if you're local.
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01' CLK55
the body shop submitted an estimate of $3500 to replace the front bumper cover , and driver's side fog light, and of course paint and install all the items. My insurance had absolutely no problem paying that amount either.
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From: boston
02clk55///2010GLK350
I kept watching the for sale bulletin boards and the clk chat and eventually found someone that had just replaced bumpers with new mod bumper. He sold me a front bumper cover for $300 plus ship. It was painted same brilliant silver as my car. What was even better was that it had less dings than my old one. I replaced it. Took about 2 hours. There is a thread on exactly how to do it. Ebay has some primed repaired bumper now and then(must be painted) for $250+.
If you duct tape it until you find one, you might save some money. If you claim it on insurance, you will probably end up paying the same after insurance goes up and pay your deduct... Hope this helps,
Tom
If you duct tape it until you find one, you might save some money. If you claim it on insurance, you will probably end up paying the same after insurance goes up and pay your deduct... Hope this helps,
Tom
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