PURCHASING 2009 CLK 550
10-04-2012, 04:26 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
PURCHASING 2009 CLK 550
Hello there.
Im considering buying a car out of state which has 4 seasons and snows during the winter. I was wondering if that has any effect on the engine or the performance of the car in any way what so ever. Please let me know thanks!!
Im considering buying a car out of state which has 4 seasons and snows during the winter. I was wondering if that has any effect on the engine or the performance of the car in any way what so ever. Please let me know thanks!!
10-04-2012, 06:37 PM
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posts: 4,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Engine - Yes, It's considerably colder in the moring than one in a moderate climate.
Performance - Yes, unbelievable burnouts in the snow, summer driving becomes boring.
Performance - Yes, unbelievable burnouts in the snow, summer driving becomes boring.
10-04-2012, 10:22 PM
#3
MBworld Guru
Seriously, to answer the OP's question, I wouldn't worry much. The biggest concern is that the salt used on the roads to clear snow and ice can cause some parts to rust. The good news is that modern MBZs are pretty good about not rusting. On a 3-4 year old car, I wouldn't worry much about it.
10-05-2012, 03:00 AM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posts: 4,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Agree with Rod of course.
Generally your just getting a car that has a far more pitted up windscreen, headlights & front bumper (winter road gravelling) and more wear in the floor mats from melted snow. Put the car up on a hoist before buying and give the undercarriage a good one over.
Generally your just getting a car that has a far more pitted up windscreen, headlights & front bumper (winter road gravelling) and more wear in the floor mats from melted snow. Put the car up on a hoist before buying and give the undercarriage a good one over.
