Looking for 2008-9 CLK Cab. Hi Rodney
07-14-2013, 02:54 PM
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Looking for 2008-9 CLK Cab. Hi Rodney
A couple of yrs ago found a great 2007 CLK Cab, Less than a yr later my wife decided she wanted a GLK350 so I sold the Cab and cried a lot. Circumstances have changed. I am now fully retired. The 2013 350 GLK (wife's) is now our full time car and I am not using my 2012 E350 Sport very much. GREAT CAR by the way. 11,000 mi.
So I am considering going back to a 2008-9 CLK Cab for myself and selling my E350.
Appreciate any pointers you can give. What model year did the CLK get factory Bluetooth? Personally I have no preference for the V6 or V8. Probably will drive less than 5-6,000 mi/yr. So I just want a fun car to drive.
Have gone on MBUSA site and found well equipt CPO 09,s @ $35k +/_. This could very well be he last car I buy as I am 80+.
Hope to hear from you.
So I am considering going back to a 2008-9 CLK Cab for myself and selling my E350.
Appreciate any pointers you can give. What model year did the CLK get factory Bluetooth? Personally I have no preference for the V6 or V8. Probably will drive less than 5-6,000 mi/yr. So I just want a fun car to drive.
Have gone on MBUSA site and found well equipt CPO 09,s @ $35k +/_. This could very well be he last car I buy as I am 80+.
Hope to hear from you.
Last edited by greasykid; 07-14-2013 at 02:57 PM.
07-14-2013, 06:33 PM
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I'm sure Rodney will respond, but in a nutshell, there is no difference to speak of between the 2007 you had and a 2009. Nothing at all changed in the electronics. The only differences after 2007 are things like what wheels came standard. Otherwise they are identical cars. They retained the same antiquated electronics.
07-14-2013, 06:48 PM
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I can add that Bluetooth was available (or easily added) in nearly any CLK, even with Audio20 HU. I have found that the 550s are generally better equipped than 350s: AMG trim, upgraded HVAC, white guages, black maple, etc.
07-14-2013, 06:49 PM
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^ +1. You will get 18" wheels standard compared to the 17s on the MY2007. Bluetooth was never made standard on the W209 - it still requires either $1K worth of factory equipment or $550 of aftermarket parts.
07-14-2013, 10:35 PM
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CLK Cab or 2008-9 SLK; What do you think?
Have also considered 08 or 09 SLK's. Is the SLK 300 worthwhile w/the 4 banger? Have had 2005/7 SLK350's. They were good cars.
07-14-2013, 11:48 PM
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The MY2008/2009 US model SLK didn't offer a 4-cylinder. The SLK280 had a 3.0l version of th eM272 V6 and the SLK350 had the 3.5l version. The SLK55 had the AMG 5.5.l version of the M113.
The SLK is a nice car, but I find it a bit too small for my tastes. It definitely has a lot of spunk and is fun to driver - much more of a sports car compared to the CLK's touring car mannerisms.
The SLK is a nice car, but I find it a bit too small for my tastes. It definitely has a lot of spunk and is fun to driver - much more of a sports car compared to the CLK's touring car mannerisms.
