jbc513

Hey guys, im looking to get a 05 clk500 or 320 convertible preferably the 500. I have recently found a mint fully loaded 05 clk500 with 78k for 17,000. The miles to me seemed high but the car is loaded with navigation chrome amg wheels spoiler and everything else. Do you think this is a good deal or are the milestoo high. Im worried about running into problems with the car. Should i wait it out and find one with less miles? Also are these cars reliable or do they run into many problems. If you can tell me the common problems i can face or if its worth it. Thanks

1005749

nice to see youre getting a clk very good choice and yes 17,000 for a 320 cab sounds like a good price. i have a clk500 so i'll let other 320 owners chime in about common engine problems. but you should get it inspected from top to bottom by a shop.

bheng

he found a clk500 for 17000

EDIT: my suggestion is get it inspected by a pro. either indie or dealership. it wont hurt you in the long run if you shell out some money now to see whats up with the car before you buy it. also play with all the buttons and make sure everything works smoothly.

at that mileage you should be looking into sparks and water pump. and anything else related to a major tune up.

kostas86

And don't know if you know, but the clk500 has double spark plugs FYI

jbc513

thanks guys .. im going to have to get it checked out from a mechanic first and see if i can purchase the extended warranty.. i currently drive a 05 g35c with 42k ..im a little nervous going from a car with absolutely no problems to a car where who knows what problems i will run into.. thanks for your help

apb

I bought a black on black 2005 clk500 conv February 2010 for 18,250 with 56kmi.

jbc513

That's a pretty good deal.. How do you love the car so far? Any issues and did u get an extended warranty? I went to look at the car with 78k I didn't like the way it sounded ill wait and try to find one with less miles even though I'm not a benz expert and don't know how there suppose to sound

M-bENZ

definitely not sound like G35 LOL.

tallison24

Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd ask basically same ? as I recently noticed a 2005 CLK500 with 79,000 miles that has been maintained by the dealer. What future items/$ am I looking at. Probably would be driving 5-7,000 miles a year.

Rudeney

If it hasn't had it, it needs a transmission service (filter and about 1/2 of the fluid changed). The 5.0 V8 is a great engine and the CLK is one of MBZ's best.