should i upgrade to the clk350/550 front end?
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should i upgrade to the clk350/550 front end?
what do you guys thing? just had the opportunity to upgrade to the clk350/550 front end?
would i need new absorbers?
i found a wrecked clk 500 so i might be able to get my hands on the rear end and side skirts for relatively cheap. lol now im debating if i should get the used clk amg front end or a clk 350 front end.
would i need new absorbers?
i found a wrecked clk 500 so i might be able to get my hands on the rear end and side skirts for relatively cheap. lol now im debating if i should get the used clk amg front end or a clk 350 front end.
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i guess it all depends on if i can get the rear bumper from that wrecked clk. lol might buy a bunch from it actually.
do you think the seats have changed in the update?
do you think the seats have changed in the update?
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what do you guys thing? just had the opportunity to upgrade to the clk350/550 front end?
would i need new absorbers?
i found a wrecked clk 500 so i might be able to get my hands on the rear end and side skirts for relatively cheap. lol now im debating if i should get the used clk amg front end or a clk 350 front end.
would i need new absorbers?
i found a wrecked clk 500 so i might be able to get my hands on the rear end and side skirts for relatively cheap. lol now im debating if i should get the used clk amg front end or a clk 350 front end.
Are you talking about the ad on craigslist from a seller in Dublin/Pleasanton? I saw that too.. to bad his damage is on the front end lol
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are you interested in any parts of the car?
and that 350 front end for 100. lol i feel like id go with the 350 just cuz its so cheap.
EDIT: where did you guys get the side skirts? i feel like i can never find those used? and they go for 300 on parts/com each
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[quote=bheng;4639753]lol yup. i saw the ad. i think i might contact him 2m morning to see what parts he has and if hes willing to part out. i might be interested in some interior pieces and that read end. and maybe that rear spoiler. .lol
are you interested in any parts of the car?
Not really, from time to time I look on craigslist and see what kinda deals they have on there for clks haha.. good luck with your project Brian..
are you interested in any parts of the car?
Not really, from time to time I look on craigslist and see what kinda deals they have on there for clks haha.. good luck with your project Brian..
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sigh this project will once again be put on hold.
the guy on craigs with the wrecked clk doesnt want to part out. if i resort to ebay, a lot of those bumpers are cracked. so i either get they for cheap and get them repaired. repainting is already gonna cost me 600/each piece. i dont even know how much the guy would charge me for repair.
however thanks for the input guys. much appreciated.
for now i will be looking into a beater to drive around and save gas since the prices are going up.
the guy on craigs with the wrecked clk doesnt want to part out. if i resort to ebay, a lot of those bumpers are cracked. so i either get they for cheap and get them repaired. repainting is already gonna cost me 600/each piece. i dont even know how much the guy would charge me for repair.
however thanks for the input guys. much appreciated.
for now i will be looking into a beater to drive around and save gas since the prices are going up.
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sigh this project will once again be put on hold.
the guy on craigs with the wrecked clk doesnt want to part out. if i resort to ebay, a lot of those bumpers are cracked. so i either get they for cheap and get them repaired. repainting is already gonna cost me 600/each piece. i dont even know how much the guy would charge me for repair.
however thanks for the input guys. much appreciated.
for now i will be looking into a beater to drive around and save gas since the prices are going up.
the guy on craigs with the wrecked clk doesnt want to part out. if i resort to ebay, a lot of those bumpers are cracked. so i either get they for cheap and get them repaired. repainting is already gonna cost me 600/each piece. i dont even know how much the guy would charge me for repair.
however thanks for the input guys. much appreciated.
for now i will be looking into a beater to drive around and save gas since the prices are going up.
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i figure as of right now, im getting about 14-16mpg city driving. but along with that, every 7.5k is a $90 oil change. any problems along the way = to more money.
with a secondary bucket with a sub 2 liter engine, cheap oil change with dino oil. less electrical= less problems too. so im looking to get at least in the mid 20s for gas mileage.
not sure but it just seems cheaper to drive a secondary car as a daily as opposed the benz.
EDIT: the car will probably be my friends old s12
i guess my gripe isnt about gas but also the maintenance that comes associated with owning a benz. yes i know the saying " you gotta pay to play." thats understandable but the last thing i wanna have happen is for something to break on my car and have it cost a pretty penny.
any advice on this is welcome.
i mean its still a toss up. but it just seems more sensible to get a secondary car to run around in that involves less maintenance
with a secondary bucket with a sub 2 liter engine, cheap oil change with dino oil. less electrical= less problems too. so im looking to get at least in the mid 20s for gas mileage.
not sure but it just seems cheaper to drive a secondary car as a daily as opposed the benz.
EDIT: the car will probably be my friends old s12
i guess my gripe isnt about gas but also the maintenance that comes associated with owning a benz. yes i know the saying " you gotta pay to play." thats understandable but the last thing i wanna have happen is for something to break on my car and have it cost a pretty penny.
any advice on this is welcome.
i mean its still a toss up. but it just seems more sensible to get a secondary car to run around in that involves less maintenance
Last edited by bheng; Apr 27, 2011 at 09:43 PM.
