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

SO frustrated with the CLK....deciding on selling it or keeping it

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Old May 24, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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SO frustrated with the CLK....deciding on selling it or keeping it

damn, guys..... dun know if i should keep this car any longer. The miles are getting up there, and I've been having lots of bad luck with it. Hmmm.... what should i do????
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Old May 24, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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Get rid of it!

Since you're having bad luck with it and the mileage is getting up there, I think it's time for a new toy.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Buy mine. Still has 50K on the extended warranty!
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Old May 24, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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I hear you pain. I'm thinking the same.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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I agree, sell it before the value drop to the 0.

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Old May 24, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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My biggest problem is not to sell it, but what to get instead of it. I have '86 Honda Accord, my commuter and it does get me from A to B. It just a transportation, but it works.
I love my benzo so much, I love the way it looks, the way it drives, pretty much everything, but those annoying little problems, that you never get from japanise car.

I like new TL, but it's just not Mercedes...

This is my first benz and I would like it to be not my last, BUT!
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Old May 25, 2004 | 09:20 AM
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EFF YOU JACKIE
One question, how come when I said the same thing on another post, I got ganged up on by a bunch of members. I said the same thing about 10k miles ago, how the car is just not up to par on quality. It's a shame...
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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Just a counterpoint...

My '99 CLK430 runs flawlessly, and I've had NO issues with: creaking...window bounce...seat motors... engine tapping... gauges... gas sensors... oxygen sensors... etc...

Not trying to diminish those of you that are having problems, but I don't want to leave the impression on others that all of these cars have problems.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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I would suggest you trade it in on a newer CLK. Get it repaired as good as you can, give it a wash and off to the dealer.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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How much does a 99 CLK430 with ~70k go for now a days?
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