Buying a CLK500
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Buying a CLK500
Hey guys, i sold my w208 and now im buying a clk500. The car is a 03 with 52k miles, black on black. No heated seats or navigation command system. I wanted to know does all 500s come wtih the amg bumper like the 55? Once i buy it i want to put the 08 taillights i like those better, or a better solution to make the 03 lights look better? Also do you guys think i will be able to fit my 19s lowenhart LDRs that i had on my w208? 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear with 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19. Thank you guys....
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Hey guys, i sold my w208 and now im buying a clk500. The car is a 03 with 52k miles, black on black. No heated seats or navigation command system. I wanted to know does all 500s come wtih the amg bumper like the 55? Once i buy it i want to put the 08 taillights i like those better, or a better solution to make the 03 lights look better? Also do you guys think i will be able to fit my 19s lowenhart LDRs that i had on my w208? 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear with 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19. Thank you guys....
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amg bumper not sure about(def not in UK), but am pretty confident in saying the 08 lights will not fit 03 clk, someone correct me if i am wrong.
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To my knowledge I don't think all CLK W209 chassis had the AMG bumper option. When I replaced my fog light there was an AMG and non-AMG. Regarding the wheels should not be a problem with the size, the offset maybe different though. I'm running 19" 8.5 front and 19x10 rear with 275/30 19". Not sure about the lights but if you are going blk on blk it would be sick to blk out the tail lights. Good luck with your purchase.
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Ok so here it goes again...
The 08 lights will fit with modifications to the housing or bracket. All the wires will connect, but if you don't alter the housing or bracket then it will not fit. BTW, theres a guy selling his updated tails in the classifieds section and I'm sure he already made the modifications because he has an 03 as well.
All 500's and 55's came with the AMG bumpers here in the US. The 320's did not come with a stock AMG body kit.
You're wheels have the right widths and tires, it would only be your offset that throws it off. With that being said, I've seen many people use wheels off of 208's with 209's, possibly just need to use spacers.
Good luck with your purchase.
The 08 lights will fit with modifications to the housing or bracket. All the wires will connect, but if you don't alter the housing or bracket then it will not fit. BTW, theres a guy selling his updated tails in the classifieds section and I'm sure he already made the modifications because he has an 03 as well.
All 500's and 55's came with the AMG bumpers here in the US. The 320's did not come with a stock AMG body kit.
You're wheels have the right widths and tires, it would only be your offset that throws it off. With that being said, I've seen many people use wheels off of 208's with 209's, possibly just need to use spacers.
Good luck with your purchase.
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Ok so here it goes again...
The 08 lights will fit with modifications to the housing or bracket. All the wires will connect, but if you don't alter the housing or bracket then it will not fit. BTW, theres a guy selling his updated tails in the classifieds section and I'm sure he already made the modifications because he has an 03 as well.
All 500's and 55's came with the AMG bumpers here in the US. The 320's did not come with a stock AMG body kit.
You're wheels have the right widths and tires, it would only be your offset that throws it off. With that being said, I've seen many people use wheels off of 208's with 209's, possibly just need to use spacers.
Good luck with your purchase.
The 08 lights will fit with modifications to the housing or bracket. All the wires will connect, but if you don't alter the housing or bracket then it will not fit. BTW, theres a guy selling his updated tails in the classifieds section and I'm sure he already made the modifications because he has an 03 as well.
All 500's and 55's came with the AMG bumpers here in the US. The 320's did not come with a stock AMG body kit.
You're wheels have the right widths and tires, it would only be your offset that throws it off. With that being said, I've seen many people use wheels off of 208's with 209's, possibly just need to use spacers.
Good luck with your purchase.
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Hey guys, i sold my w208 and now im buying a clk500. The car is a 03 with 52k miles, black on black. No heated seats or navigation command system. I wanted to know does all 500s come wtih the amg bumper like the 55? Once i buy it i want to put the 08 taillights i like those better, or a better solution to make the 03 lights look better? Also do you guys think i will be able to fit my 19s lowenhart LDRs that i had on my w208? 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear with 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19. Thank you guys....
https://mbworld.org/forums/exterior-parts/263653-sale-w209-2006-taillights.html
do you guys recommending getting those or nah?
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well i should be picking up the car in a day or two. I will post pics then maybe you guys can tell if it has the amg package. As far as i think it does, the owner doesnt know either.
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M-Benz- Thanks bro, its actually a replica that I got from a board member here a while ago. As for price, lets just say I got one hell of a deal, that's why I'm staying with the replica instead of an authentic one.
Disc- What 3 are there? For the years 03-05 there were only 2 bumpers I know of and that's AMG and non-AMG unless. Care to shine some light on it? MB parts guys aren't the most reliable sources from my experience.
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I'll get back to you on that.
