02 CLK 430 Purchase advice- Salvage title -Yikes!
its a 2002 CLK 430, I know the history of the car since knowing Karen for 9 years, her boy friend Gary is a good guy and bought it for her years ago new, Gary works for a San Diego MB dealership , head of parts department for over 20 years and gives her guidance on repairs
Condition of car:
Cluster non opt
front bumper cracked
valve cover leak, according to Gary
drivers seat motor non opt
minor interior work
Car got rear-ended 2018 no frame damage, just bumper issue,Karen had it fixed,/replaced but insurance salvaged the car.
112K local miles
always a southern California car
New plugs and wires
tires recently replaced
I been around Benz's for years and do all my own work so DIY is no issue
She's has to sell the car and told me make me an offer, limited parking where she lives and has insurance on it, wants it gone!
I've read up a lot on this model and they seem to be pretty reliable cars. and parts are fairly cheap.
Car is registered and good till July 2020
What would be a good offer? I was thinking $1,800 to 2K.
Thanks John!
Last edited by lowesguy; Mar 26, 2020 at 12:55 AM.






