Help Me Decide Between 3 CLK's
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Help Me Decide Between 3 CLK's
I am in the market for a used CLK I have the following options: 2000 CLK 320 White/Ash leather, 26,000 miles Starmark Certified 2000 CLK 430 Silver/Black leather, Command, 52,000 miles 2000 CLK 430 Black/Ash leather 48,000 miles The price of all three is $29,000 It would seem like the CLK 320 would be the best deal because of the mileage and Starmark warranty.
I am undecided because of the white color but on a CLK it looks good. What do you think of the color.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I am undecided because of the white color but on a CLK it looks good. What do you think of the color.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Thats a very difficult comparison. You are putting in a 320 against two 430's? Being that I drive a 430, im biased, There is no way in hell id get a 320 if i had to do it over... If you can do without the power and it has the amg styling kit already, then id get the white... silver is too common. The black is a toss up...
Another suggestion is to keep looking...
Another suggestion is to keep looking...
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2003 CLK430 Cabriolet
it sounds like you need to keep looking.
if you cannot decide between these three cars, which are all so different, it sounds like you are trying to decide which one to settle for. if you can hold out, do it and keep searching.
when you see the right one, you'll know it.
if you cannot decide between these three cars, which are all so different, it sounds like you are trying to decide which one to settle for. if you can hold out, do it and keep searching.
when you see the right one, you'll know it.
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2001 CLK 320
Consider in your evaluation that the COMAND is 3-5K to have a dealer install it later or roughly 1500+ *IF* you can catch Steve on a trip to the USA.
Either way, it adds value to the car at trade in or resale.
Regards,
-Bouncer-
Either way, it adds value to the car at trade in or resale.
Regards,
-Bouncer-
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As much as I love my CLK and the Mercedes brand, I wouldn't tell my most hated enemy to buy a CLK without some kind of warranty...
Just imagine how much a little repair could cost you... the labor is expensive, and the parts are priced rediculously high...
My thoughts to you would be, get a 430, and look for one with a warranty... if a warranty exists, then don't worry too much about the mileage...
A car's value will ALWAYS depreciate, so don't put too much thought into the mileage....
A owner who babies their car for 60,000 has a better car than an owner who takes their car to the track every week with only 12,000 miles... if you base your decision strictly on the mileage, then you may be in for a rough ride...
Just imagine how much a little repair could cost you... the labor is expensive, and the parts are priced rediculously high...
My thoughts to you would be, get a 430, and look for one with a warranty... if a warranty exists, then don't worry too much about the mileage...
A car's value will ALWAYS depreciate, so don't put too much thought into the mileage....
A owner who babies their car for 60,000 has a better car than an owner who takes their car to the track every week with only 12,000 miles... if you base your decision strictly on the mileage, then you may be in for a rough ride...
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I'd go with the 430 at 48,000 for the peace of mind - even if it's only 2000 miles. But then again, the 4 year part of the warranty is probably about to expire on all of these cars, so check that too! Unless, of course, the owner got an MB extended. Can you still get the factory extended warranty even if you're not the first owner? Just stay below 60,000 miles because that seems to be the limit for most other extended warranties. I got my 320 at 81,000 so I had no options...
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I am surprised that almost no one is in favor of the CLK 320. The car has only 26,000 miles and is a Starmark car while the CLK 430's have almost twice the mileage and no warranty. Is it because of the white color or do you just prefer the CLK 430 over the CLK 320. Thanks
