Buck

Vehicle Identification
VIN: Select Region: National
Year: 2004 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: CLK CLASS
Style: 2D COUPE CLK500

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
05/26/05 RIVRSIDE Lease $38,500 23,570 Avg BLACK 8G A No
05/24/05 BIG H Regular $41,500 12,932 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
05/24/05 FAAO Regular $41,800 11,944 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/24/05 FAAO Regular $41,000 4,445 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
05/19/05 NEVADA Regular $45,000 8,402 Above SILVER 8G A Yes
05/18/05 NADE Lease $39,400 6,211 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
05/10/05 FAAO Regular $39,500 12,542 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
05/05/05 MANHEIM Regular $42,700 9,525 Avg GREY 8G A Yes
05/04/05 ATLANTA Lease $38,200 12,943 Avg PEWTER 8G A Yes






Vehicle Identification
VIN: Select Region: National
Year: 2003 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: CLK CLASS
Style: 2D COUPE CLK500

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
06/01/05 ATLANTA Regular $35,700 47,313 Avg GRAY 8G A Yes
06/01/05 ATLANTA Lease $34,500 42,988 Avg ALB WHT 8G A Yes
05/19/05 NEVADA Regular $36,700 11,465 Avg BEIGE 8G A Yes
05/17/05 DFW Lease $30,500 63,897 Below BRI SIL 8G A No
05/11/05 W PALM Lease $37,600 11,328 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/05/05 MANHEIM Regular $37,700 17,684 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
05/05/05 MANHEIM Regular $33,900 40,824 Avg BLUE 8G A Yes
05/04/05 ALOHA Regular $34,000 13,125 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/04/05 ATLANTA Lease $35,600 47,351 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes

northbenz

Well let's face it, if you want high resale value stick to the CLK Cabriolet.

AMG///Merc

Although I'm still seriously disappointed. I was told that my 22k mile 2003 CLK55, which is quite honestly flawless, was "worth" $39000. While I know that you won't get the substantial price difference, or even half of that, between the CLK500 and CLK55 back in resale, I would have thought that having a 55 would get you at least a few grand over a 500. It's surprising, as the CLK is a relatively rare car, and it's actually pretty reliable as it's had few issues compared to the rest of the MB line-up.

Anymore, while I'm still bummed by the abysmal resale of the CLK, you won't see me giving away my car anytime soon. As I have mentioned in previous threads, for whatever reason, it seems that the automotive industry and the auto enthusiast public have given up on the CLK waaaay too quickly. It's been my experience that most people just aren't familiar with the car, and those that see mine are always remaking about how much nicer it is then they thought.

The CLK's have to be one of the most under-rated cars in the market...


Best regards,
Matt

clkcadet

it really is underrated, its a great car and everyone thinks its built crappy bec other benz owners have serious problems, its a fact that clks have not had these types of problems with the electrical items, only some minor stuff like transmission or a sunroof not working properly (seems minor compared to some horror stories we have heard on this board)

BiTurboBenz

You can thank MBUSA for all of this

bzliteyear

i agree the resale prices have not been that great, but it's also due to the reliability.

MB will produce as many of these CLKs as they can sell. in addition, MB (and Porsche/BMWs) have been skimping on the quality of its interiors now for the past decade. it used to be "special" to own an MB coupe - and now it's everywhere. i recently looked at several CLK430 cabs and CLK55's, and frankly, the interior materials were a real turn-off to me. in fact, even the way the way the door shuts for the 2006 SL500 and SL55's are very "cheap sounding/feeling."

i think MB's realizing it though, and they're starting to improve for the future models. one evidence is that the interior of the new E and S class are both drastically better than prior versions.

just my $.02 worth.