New Member & possible new CLK owner...
05-03-2007, 07:43 PM
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New Member & possible new CLK owner...
Hey guys. This is my first post here. I'm the very proud owner of a 2006 Audi A4 and my lease is just about up. The reason i'm here is that i've been looking at a few clk's and e500's as a replacement.
now, i know just how helpful forums can be (member of Audiworld for over 5 years) and thats why im here.
I've checked out several clk500's 2003 & 2004 MY's. My question is, since I've heard that maintenance can be a b!tch, what are some typical problems with these cars? Keep in mind, the one's i've seen hava bout 40k miles on the clock. Is there anything specifically I should be aware of for these years?
Thanks in advance!
now, i know just how helpful forums can be (member of Audiworld for over 5 years) and thats why im here.
I've checked out several clk500's 2003 & 2004 MY's. My question is, since I've heard that maintenance can be a b!tch, what are some typical problems with these cars? Keep in mind, the one's i've seen hava bout 40k miles on the clock. Is there anything specifically I should be aware of for these years?
Thanks in advance!
05-04-2007, 01:48 AM
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Just wanted to say welcome and if your looking for a used 2003-2004 I say spend the couple grand more and get an AMG...(Something I shouldve done but don't regret)...have fun on the forum there are plenty of guys who are more than happy to help you out. As far as problems I think the biggest concern is the tranny for those years you inquired about. Goodluck with your search.
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05-04-2007, 11:30 AM
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Thanks...
My plan is to save some bucks this time around otherwise I would spring for the AMG. Gonna have a look at 2 more clk500s this weekend and read up some more on those model years...
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05-04-2007, 04:25 PM
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The difference in price isnt that much I dont think (someone correct me if im wrong). The AMG value is depreciating just as others are. There is a CLK55 in the Classifieds section, hes selling it for I believe somewhere around $32,000.
05-04-2007, 10:23 PM
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Steve,
Welcome, I too am new here, and just got out of a 2004 Audi A4 usp 3.0. I replaced it with a 2007 clk550. (talk about culture shock! The Audi couldn't hold a candle to the v-8 MB) We got a great deal on the clk, employee purchase MVP program through my wife's sister (an MBUSA employee).
Good luck with the search, and think v-8...AMG... You will not be disappointed.
One more thing, this (and other MB) forums are a lot slower than at Audiworld, etc. so expect to wait for others to open up!
Kevin
Welcome, I too am new here, and just got out of a 2004 Audi A4 usp 3.0. I replaced it with a 2007 clk550. (talk about culture shock! The Audi couldn't hold a candle to the v-8 MB) We got a great deal on the clk, employee purchase MVP program through my wife's sister (an MBUSA employee).
Good luck with the search, and think v-8...AMG... You will not be disappointed.
One more thing, this (and other MB) forums are a lot slower than at Audiworld, etc. so expect to wait for others to open up!
Kevin
05-05-2007, 11:43 PM
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Cool. How long should you be MBUSA employee to get advantage of the MVP program ? Just thinking to get such job for a couple months to save couple thousands.
