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

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Old May 10, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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Just got this gem!

I found this gorgeous car on a trip to Palm Springs. Only 26k miles! Got her aligned, replaced the tires, had a new parking brake pedal installed and also new washer pump and nozzles. Runs like a dream!

Isn’t she gorgeous?
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Old May 11, 2019 | 11:27 AM
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208 looks great in red. Congrats and enjoy!
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Old May 11, 2019 | 12:05 PM
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208 looks great in red. Congrats and enjoy!
Thanks man! I just leaned that it’s called Magma Red.
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Old May 11, 2019 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Frupal
I found this gorgeous car on a trip to Palm Springs. Only 26k miles! Got her aligned, replaced the tires, had a new parking brake pedal installed and also new washer pump and nozzles. Runs like a dream!

Isn’t she gorgeous?
Lady in Red! More pics to come?
Congrats!
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Old May 12, 2019 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MERKS
Lady in Red! More pics to come?
Congrats!
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Thanks, man! I will post more pics. I just did her up with Meguire’s ultimate wax. I did it myself (first ti

me in years) and really enjoyed it. Her interior is just as nice as her exterior.

Happy motoring!

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Old May 12, 2019 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Frupal
I found this gorgeous car on a trip to Palm Springs.
That looks really nice. Enjoy. I love red cars.
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Factory chrome wheels look sweet!
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Old May 13, 2019 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks! Be always had a red car since 2005.
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Originally Posted by 2MERKS
Factory chrome wheels look sweet!
Thanks! I thought so too!
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Check the bumper grill (strip) at the bottom call bumper joi, check to see if it's seeded, if ensure its secured, if not that part is expensive $150.00 and up. Post pic of front.
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Check the bumper grill (strip) at the bottom call bumper joi, check to see if it's seeded, if ensure its secured, if not that part is expensive $150.00 and up. Post pic of front.
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Ill check it out, but it looks just fine.
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