How many miles are on your CLK?
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How many miles are on your CLK?
I have 47,000 miles on mine.
I am curious how long all of you keep your cars......
I am not leasing.
I want to keep my car for a while, but I will not continue to mod the car if I see a ton of feedback that shows me big problems from 50k to 100k miles.
I would just assume get another CLK with lower miles.....
Where are you on this?
I am curious how long all of you keep your cars......
I am not leasing.
I want to keep my car for a while, but I will not continue to mod the car if I see a ton of feedback that shows me big problems from 50k to 100k miles.
I would just assume get another CLK with lower miles.....
Where are you on this?
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I got rid of my '03 CLK500 with 40,000 miles on it. The transmission had a problem and the suspension was worn. I also felt a noticeable powerloss. I have an '07 550 now and the difference is night and day. I'd save the money and use it towards a new one.
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62K, had the car a little over 5 years (launch model). Other than the tranny replacement for the coolant issue at around 29K, no major issues. Ran better from 30K to 60K than from 0 to 30K.
if you're talking about trading it in for purely monetary reasons, your depreciation hit on a new car for the first 36K miles will most definitely be more than any potential maintenance on your current car for 36K more miles. now if you just want a new car for new car's sake/avoid time cost of repairs, you'll have to weigh that for yourself
if you're talking about trading it in for purely monetary reasons, your depreciation hit on a new car for the first 36K miles will most definitely be more than any potential maintenance on your current car for 36K more miles. now if you just want a new car for new car's sake/avoid time cost of repairs, you'll have to weigh that for yourself
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Thanks for all your feedback. I do appreciate it.
I don't know what it is, but for some reason, I get great deals on vehicles. I got my 04' clk500, w/ 16k miles, for $32,000. that was 2 yrs ago.
I just picked up a 04' lincoln aviator, 6 mths ago for 20k.
I guess I have good luck.
That's why I have been curious weather I should turn in my car for a newer model..... I was just offered an 07 clk550 w/ 10k miles for $39k.
Today..... I was driving my 500 in and out of traffic with a BIG B continental GT, and I realized...... I really love my ride.
After the work I have done.....and will do, I don't wanna give her up.
I have had the choice to get a 05 S500, 04 sl500, but the bottom line is, I really love the CLK model.
Thanks again peeps.
-Chris
I don't know what it is, but for some reason, I get great deals on vehicles. I got my 04' clk500, w/ 16k miles, for $32,000. that was 2 yrs ago.
I just picked up a 04' lincoln aviator, 6 mths ago for 20k.
I guess I have good luck.
That's why I have been curious weather I should turn in my car for a newer model..... I was just offered an 07 clk550 w/ 10k miles for $39k.
Today..... I was driving my 500 in and out of traffic with a BIG B continental GT, and I realized...... I really love my ride.
After the work I have done.....and will do, I don't wanna give her up.
I have had the choice to get a 05 S500, 04 sl500, but the bottom line is, I really love the CLK model.
Thanks again peeps.
-Chris
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i've seen an ad online for a 550........fully loaded, black about 10k miles and only 39k. not sure if thats the one you're talking about (they discussed that dealer website on the amg s forum i think....selling an 07 s65 for like 135k, they thought it was shady). a 550 is worth around 50k now, so if they're willing to let it go for 40, there MAY be something wrong with it, crash/collision. at least run carfax, not great but better than nothing.
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i've seen an ad online for a 550........fully loaded, black about 10k miles and only 39k. not sure if thats the one you're talking about (they discussed that dealer website on the amg s forum i think....selling an 07 s65 for like 135k, they thought it was shady). a 550 is worth around 50k now, so if they're willing to let it go for 40, there MAY be something wrong with it, crash/collision. at least run carfax, not great but better than nothing.
But I think I need to do some more homework on this company. They are in Union, NJ - name is 21st Century Auto Group.
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yea that was the site. there was actaully a white one they had up too, basically same car........fully loaded, already sold for 39k i think. be careful though, you gotta ask yourself how come the same dealer has clk350's for $38k and this 550 for 39k. I know its a hot deal, but go check it out. i think its in union nj or something so you should definitely take a look at it and see if theres and frame damage. thats more important than cosmetic damage cause you cant replace the frame. but definitely update us on it
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Thanks for all your feedback. I do appreciate it.
I don't know what it is, but for some reason, I get great deals on vehicles. I got my 04' clk500, w/ 16k miles, for $32,000. that was 2 yrs ago.
I just picked up a 04' lincoln aviator, 6 mths ago for 20k.
I guess I have good luck.
That's why I have been curious weather I should turn in my car for a newer model..... I was just offered an 07 clk550 w/ 10k miles for $39k.
Today..... I was driving my 500 in and out of traffic with a BIG B continental GT, and I realized...... I really love my ride.
After the work I have done.....and will do, I don't wanna give her up.
I have had the choice to get a 05 S500, 04 sl500, but the bottom line is, I really love the CLK model.
Thanks again peeps.
-Chris
I don't know what it is, but for some reason, I get great deals on vehicles. I got my 04' clk500, w/ 16k miles, for $32,000. that was 2 yrs ago.
I just picked up a 04' lincoln aviator, 6 mths ago for 20k.
I guess I have good luck.
That's why I have been curious weather I should turn in my car for a newer model..... I was just offered an 07 clk550 w/ 10k miles for $39k.
Today..... I was driving my 500 in and out of traffic with a BIG B continental GT, and I realized...... I really love my ride.
After the work I have done.....and will do, I don't wanna give her up.
I have had the choice to get a 05 S500, 04 sl500, but the bottom line is, I really love the CLK model.
Thanks again peeps.
-Chris
I got mine in March 2006 and it currently has 12,000 miles on it. I'm looking for a new car already.
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Got my 05 CLK500 in Dec 04. Has 15,500 miles on it. Have extended 100k warranty till Dec 2011. Was thinking of trading it on an E550 but I found I'd be taking a huge hit on the trade-in.
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yea that was the site. there was actaully a white one they had up too, basically same car........fully loaded, already sold for 39k i think. be careful though, you gotta ask yourself how come the same dealer has clk350's for $38k and this 550 for 39k. I know its a hot deal, but go check it out. i think its in union nj or something so you should definitely take a look at it and see if theres and frame damage. thats more important than cosmetic damage cause you cant replace the frame. but definitely update us on it
I wanted to get this info out there and see if anyone has had any experiences with this company, positive or negative so I could get more information.
Thanks for looking out.
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2004 Silver CLK500
I have had my 2004 CLK500 since December 2004. Been very pleased with the car, and have almost 50,500 miles on it now.
A relavent question is what is the life of suspension on these cars. I have Kleemann suspension on the car for the past 40,000 miles.
A relavent question is what is the life of suspension on these cars. I have Kleemann suspension on the car for the past 40,000 miles.
