'03 CLK320 66k $11.2k
10-07-2013, 11:21 AM
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'03 CLK320 66k $11.2k
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10-07-2013, 11:29 AM
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The car has Continental Pro tires on it which are All-Season tires.
I was wondering if I can keep these on it given that I won't drive it in the winter when it's raining/snowing/icing as I have a secondary vehicle.
Tire/rims advices will be appreciated.
I was wondering if I can keep these on it given that I won't drive it in the winter when it's raining/snowing/icing as I have a secondary vehicle.
Tire/rims advices will be appreciated.
10-07-2013, 01:22 PM
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first of all, welcome to the family. may the mod bug bite you soon. =]
second, you can keep the tires unless you want larger wheels. then you need to change them. also, you can keep all season tires if you plan on driving in cold weather.
second, you can keep the tires unless you want larger wheels. then you need to change them. also, you can keep all season tires if you plan on driving in cold weather.
10-07-2013, 01:38 PM
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Thank you for the welcome! I don't plan on a lot of modding. I like the genuine MB look. The things I have in mind though are replacing the letters on the back with new chrome ones and maybe swapping the key fob to the chrome style one.
As for the tires, I am going to keep what came with it and test it out. I heard putting a couple of sandbags in the trunk helps immensely.
As for the tires, I am going to keep what came with it and test it out. I heard putting a couple of sandbags in the trunk helps immensely.
10-07-2013, 01:50 PM
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the sand bag thing does help if you are driving in snowy conditions. i just plan on installing a soundsystem which should add 100-200 lbs to the trunk. my car has never seen snow and i dont plan on pulling it out in the snow any way, keep its snow-ginity in tact =]
10-07-2013, 02:55 PM
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10-07-2013, 11:19 PM
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Nice looking CLK - black is my favorite color for the CLK (well, most any car). You can do a visual check for the Valeo radiator:
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...42&postcount=3
I'd probably get a transmission service done, but otherwise just enjoy!
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...42&postcount=3
I'd probably get a transmission service done, but otherwise just enjoy!
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10-08-2013, 07:39 AM
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Nice looking CLK - black is my favorite color for the CLK (well, most any car). You can do a visual check for the Valeo radiator:
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...42&postcount=3
I'd probably get a transmission service done, but otherwise just enjoy!
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...42&postcount=3
I'd probably get a transmission service done, but otherwise just enjoy!
Am gonna drive the car for a bit and get a feel for it, before getting anything done on it. The fact that its oil will come changed is good. I want to read a lot of DIY and learn how to take care of it myself.
The car also has a manufacturing date of 05/2003 so I believe it comes with the new galvanized body which started in the second quarter of 2003. I am hoping it's not a Valeo, but if it is, should I replace it right away?
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10-08-2013, 10:14 AM
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10-09-2013, 08:39 AM
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The car's delivery is going to be delayed a bit as the driver door's speaker cover/grill is broken near the outer edge and the part had to be ordered from the MB dealership and needs 5-7 days to arrive.
I'd rather have them do it since I researched and found that it's not a simple change. Clips need to be cut and the new part needs a heating iron/gun to melt the clips into a "mushroom" shape.
I can have them ship me the part and do it myself which will get me the car earlier, but I don't want to mess up the replacement.
What do you think Rudeney? Hard job?
10-09-2013, 09:11 PM
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congrats man. and definitely a good choice of the CLK over the C. i know they're pretty similar in some respects but you can't compare (CLK gives you better/bigger v6 engine, leather interior, way better exterior design with pillarless coupe). we used to have an 07 c230, not a bad car but definitely would take an 03 clk320 over it
10-10-2013, 08:51 AM
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congrats man. and definitely a good choice of the CLK over the C. i know they're pretty similar in some respects but you can't compare (CLK gives you better/bigger v6 engine, leather interior, way better exterior design with pillarless coupe). we used to have an 07 c230, not a bad car but definitely would take an 03 clk320 over it
10-21-2013, 09:50 AM
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10-21-2013, 07:23 PM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
Looks very clean but without the AMG sports package, bigger wheels, quad exhaust, LED tail lights and xenon projector lights, it just doesn't look appealing to me. Also remove that hideous front license plate.
The car looks too plain and boring being bone stock. Time to fix it up!
The car looks too plain and boring being bone stock. Time to fix it up!
10-23-2013, 12:54 PM
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Looks very clean but without the AMG sports package, bigger wheels, quad exhaust, LED tail lights and xenon projector lights, it just doesn't look appealing to me. Also remove that hideous front license plate.
The car looks too plain and boring being bone stock. Time to fix it up!
The car looks too plain and boring being bone stock. Time to fix it up!
I'll try that. Thanks.
