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

Its been emotional !

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 09:59 AM
  #1  
A1EK's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 168
From: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
Its been emotional !

Well its official, my beloved CLK is off to the scrap-yard in the sky ! all thanks to some idiot who ran into the back of me.

Damage was bumper, boot (trunk), lights and floor pan, and was not economical to repair.

I had the car for 10 years straight and in that time have learned so much from the forum and have taught others on my experiences too !

In summary the car was a joy to have and seldom gave me troubles with each and every day bringing a big fat smile to my face when driven, I think the styling with the high raked back and headlights is timeless and has been copied but never repeated by other car companies !

I’ll pop back now and see if I can help out from time to time. Now off to the world of Audi !
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 10:05 AM
  #2  
A1EK's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 168
From: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
*
Attached Thumbnails Its been emotional !-20140809_192326.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 10:19 AM
  #3  
sb53's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 4
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet
Beautiful car!!You can tell you cared for it well! I know how you feel. I just hit a huge dog on the interstate going 75mph. My insurance company totaled my car also and gave me a check, but I was able to buy it back for a small price. It's such a great car that I hate to see it go to a junk yard. I'm hoping to sell it and let someone with body repair knowledge fix it up. I think my brother in law wants it and wants to do that and give it to my little nephew (his grandson). They are such great cars and the styling is timeless. Seriously, I have always gotten comments on it every week at least and have been for 8 years! Sorry to hear of your loss! Good luck!
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 01:24 PM
  #4  
etownbala's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 280
Likes: 8
02' CLK 430
Great car. Sorry to hear about the loss. Good luck!

KRis
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:22 PM
  #5  
insame1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,562
Likes: 197
From: Austin, TX
2006 E55, 2012 GLK350 & 1992 190e sportline
Did you get to keep the wheels at least. They will fit on the Audi
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 04:59 PM
  #6  
Williams707's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 50
From: Yokohama, Japan
2000 CLK 320
Sorry for your loss...R.I.P.
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2016 | 08:55 AM
  #7  
burgca's Avatar
Super Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 535
Likes: 44
From: Pottstown, PA
'97 S500 Coupe, 2016 AMG S63 Coupe, 2007 Audi Q7
A1EK sorry for the loss (great looking car),and thanks for all of your contributions to the W208 forum!!
Good Luck
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2016 | 06:46 PM
  #8  
Just Is's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 249
Likes: 5
From: Kansas City/Lawrence, KS
2001 CLK 430 w/5.4 swap, 2000 CLK430
I've had my car and been on here roughly the same amount of time. I always loved your car. Sorry to see it go!
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 19, 2016 | 05:42 AM
  #9  
A1EK's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 168
From: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
Originally Posted by insame1
Did you get to keep the wheels at least. They will fit on the Audi

I did manage to keep the wheels, just ! I phoned up the junk yard an pursuaded them to let me but some old Merecedes ones on.

So they will fit my Audi then great !
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2017 | 03:08 PM
  #10  
A1EK's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 168
From: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
So here is my new ride, Audi A4 B6 1.8 Turbo cab. The car is in in excellent condition with lovely tan leather interior. I've sorted a blocked breather issue and some minor issues that just needed TLC, the gear box is sublime! So now learning all about Audi or VW !
Attached Thumbnails Its been emotional !-20170103_133647.jpg   Its been emotional !-20170103_133743.jpg   Its been emotional !-20170103_133912.jpg   Its been emotional !-20170101_131533.jpg  

Last edited by A1EK; Jan 3, 2017 at 03:15 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2017 | 06:48 AM
  #11  
burgca's Avatar
Super Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 535
Likes: 44
From: Pottstown, PA
'97 S500 Coupe, 2016 AMG S63 Coupe, 2007 Audi Q7
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the drop top world!!
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2017 | 07:24 AM
  #12  
A1EK's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 168
From: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
Originally Posted by burgca
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the drop top world!!
Do you know.. I'm lovin it !! the smiles you get from people when the roof is down expecially in the winter . The car has incredible heated seats with 6 settings that compensate when the roof is down and keeps you warm.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:09 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE