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Thinking about buying an 04 CLK500, need your input please..

Old Jul 16, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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I did some searching and I may end up buying from Toronto instead of locally. A 24 hour drive home isn't bad if I can save $5k lol. I found an 03 CLK500 with just over 100k for $14k. The local 04 is $19k with the same mileage.


I also found a couple of 07 CLS550s around the $26k mark. Hopefully I will have saved up enough over the course of the fall/winter to bite the bullet on a 550. I'm crossing my fingers for a great deal to pop up..
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sm1ke
I did some searching and I may end up buying from Toronto instead of locally. A 24 hour drive home isn't bad if I can save $5k lol. I found an 03 CLK500 with just over 100k for $14k. The local 04 is $19k with the same mileage.


I also found a couple of 07 CLS550s around the $26k mark. Hopefully I will have saved up enough over the course of the fall/winter to bite the bullet on a 550. I'm crossing my fingers for a great deal to pop up..
The only car I have ever owned that was more fun to drive than the clk is my wife's cls. If you even remotely thinking of a cls I strongly suggest that you save up. My wife's cls is only a 500 and after a simple tune it's a butt load of fun. Handles waaaaaaay better than clk. Just make sure it's not an 06 where they still had that loud brake system.


Edit: just realized you were talking 550... No worries about the brakes... Good to go.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Still, before buying a 550 (i.e. M273 V8 engine) vehicle, check the engine serial number to make sure it's not affected by the bad timing gear problems.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Yes, I'll definitely check the VIN and post it here for confirmation. I love how helpful the people in this online community are!
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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04 CLK500 is my 2nd Benz, I started with an 01 CLK430, all I can say is I love her.

I would def go a little older and get the better model (clk vs. c)

Either way enjoy your first Benz man!!!!
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