Hello, new to the Forum. Possibly buying a used CLK.
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Hello, new to the Forum. Possibly buying a used CLK.
Hello my names Steve,22,NY. Just signed up to the forum hoping for some help.
I work at a dealership and we happen to have a Merc on wholesale. I ask the salesman how much? 2500 bucks.
Its a 98 CLK 320, 160k miles. dark blue.
Today, after work, i took it out for a spin to see what it needed. And holy crap does it need some work.
-The engine and trans seem to be in good working condition.
-A/C doesnt work due to massive dent in condenser, i can live with that since its winter now.
-No sound, im assuming the last owner of the car took all the speakers before handing it in. Im guessing by the ton of wiring for subs in the trunk.
-And this is the serious issue with the car. When letting off the gas, the car dogtracks to the side very bad. Worse than any car ive driven by far. Anyone with some experience have any idea what this can be? Or how much of a mess im getting myself into.
I know its gonna be a project car, i dont mind. Just want to know how much of a project.
Thank you to anyone who read this post I really appreciate it. Anyone with any experience or opinions please comment. Thanks again.
I work at a dealership and we happen to have a Merc on wholesale. I ask the salesman how much? 2500 bucks.
Its a 98 CLK 320, 160k miles. dark blue.
Today, after work, i took it out for a spin to see what it needed. And holy crap does it need some work.
-The engine and trans seem to be in good working condition.
-A/C doesnt work due to massive dent in condenser, i can live with that since its winter now.
-No sound, im assuming the last owner of the car took all the speakers before handing it in. Im guessing by the ton of wiring for subs in the trunk.
-And this is the serious issue with the car. When letting off the gas, the car dogtracks to the side very bad. Worse than any car ive driven by far. Anyone with some experience have any idea what this can be? Or how much of a mess im getting myself into.
I know its gonna be a project car, i dont mind. Just want to know how much of a project.
Thank you to anyone who read this post I really appreciate it. Anyone with any experience or opinions please comment. Thanks again.
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Yeah thats what i was told, most likely involved in a crash. Plus the car has a salvaged title. Going to try to get a carfax too. Im gonna try n put it up on the lift see what the damage is. Hopefully something silly, hehe.
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Be afraid, be very afraid !! You'll spend twice what your worse fears are and still have a pile on your hands. Take it if only free.
On second thought, don't take it even if free.
On second thought, don't take it even if free.
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Yeah i put it up on the lift the otherday. It was crashed into the rear left, right infront of the tire. The frame is bent and wasnt repaired well, its still squeezing againt the gas tank. So ive pretty much made up my mind, not gonna get it, sadly. Woulda been nice though.
I might go drive it tomorow though just to beat it up a bit =-P, since its gonna be wholesaled anyway. Maybe i'll get a v8 model someday, something with a little more *****.
Thanks for all the comments and input everyone.
I might go drive it tomorow though just to beat it up a bit =-P, since its gonna be wholesaled anyway. Maybe i'll get a v8 model someday, something with a little more *****.
Thanks for all the comments and input everyone.
