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

Looking to upgrade...my car is for sale!

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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Looking to upgrade...my car is for sale!

Hey fellas,
I'm looking to get into a 2001-2002 CLK55 so my car is for sale! If you know anyone interested in a clean car for a reasonable price, please let me know!

FS: 1999 CLK430

Thanks!!
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Well it's been a week and I haven't received even one phone call or email. It is listed here, Roadfly, and it went in the Houston Chronicle (biggest local paper here) on Tuesday. I am going to put a sign on it today.

Is my price too high? What do you think the best way to sell it is? I have already found a CLK55 I want at a good price, so I'm getting anxious! Any suggestions?
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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I am sorry to say, I think you are too high. The resale market is pretty soft right now. I have seen 2001 CLKs 430 priced below $30K with less miles than yours.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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It's only been a week so just give it some time and I'm sure you'll find a buyer. I don't think your pricing is too high, in L.A. that is about the price a similar car would be priced at, if not higher (and the supply of CLK's in L.A. is probably a lot higher than in Texas).

Don't settle for too much less unless you just want to make a quick sale.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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From my research your price is perfectly fine. Go to edmunds.com/nada.com and even kbb.com.....

You are going to sell your car for wholesale. People sometimes think just because you list your car online, it automatically should be cheaper.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Thanks guys...I'm just getting anxious because I don't think the CLK55 will stick around too long.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Hey nickv,

May I ask what you found for a CLK55? I too am selling my CLK430 for a 55. Just curious what you have found. I have seen several in the Chicago area but they moved pretty quickly. The lower mileage ones anyways.

Good luck in your search and the sale of your car!
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Hey Brian,

I found a 2002 with 13K for $38K...damn good deal, huh?
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Very nice nick! What color and options? The selection is sparse around here to say the least, so I have been looking nationally on Autotrader/eBay and what not.

Did you purchase it yet? I am very interested to hear your review after coming out of a 430! Will you do any modifications?

Keep us posted!
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