Need to decide, please offer opinion
03-11-2016, 05:18 PM
#27
Super Member
And a car can be in an accident and never show up on car fax too, there are no guarantees
03-11-2016, 05:24 PM
#28
Junior Member
Thread Starter
personally i hate car fax. My father got hit by someone at an intersection. A small car hit his truck in the tire. He had zero damage the car front bumper was a little damaged. I guess the other people filled a claim against there insurance for the bumper. so it showed up as my father was in an accident. He sent copies of the police report that said he had no damage and carfax wouldnt remove it. So honestly you never no.
And a car can be in an accident and never show up on car fax too, there are no guarantees
And a car can be in an accident and never show up on car fax too, there are no guarantees
That car in question also had 5 owners. so I'm just going to pass on that one.
I'm going to place the carchex inspection on the 550.
03-11-2016, 05:25 PM
#29
Senior Member
One or more accidents will significantly degrade the resale value of the car. I wouldn't buy a used car that had accident repairs.
03-11-2016, 05:37 PM
#30
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03-11-2016, 05:47 PM
#31
Senior Member
As to late model CLKs there are many many good examples. I'd never buy an accident car not only because it significantly degrades the value of your asset, but almost always means repainting which further degrades the value. Start with the cleanest example of the car you want, low miles, preferably one owner and original paint.
03-11-2016, 09:41 PM
#33
MBworld Guru
Just a few comments to throw in...
When it comes to buying a used MBZ, I prefer one that has been "broken in" as opposed to one with very low miles. For example, I'd buy one with 40K miles before one with 10K miles. These cars usually have small faults that need attention, and the lower the miles, the less a chance those things were taken care of by the previous owner. If you are getting a warranty, then that may not be so much of a concern.
As for the 550 over the 350, I'd take the V8! Gas mileage will be a little worse, but if you like the power, it's worth a few extra dollars of gasoline each week.
In terms of cars that have been in an accident, when dealing with 7 and 8 year old cars, it's going to be tough to find one that hasn't had some body damage. Body panels are just that - body panels. As long as they were properly repaired, then it doesn't bother me. Every car I've owned int he last 20 years has had to have some body work (we have crappy drivers around here!).
When it comes to buying a used MBZ, I prefer one that has been "broken in" as opposed to one with very low miles. For example, I'd buy one with 40K miles before one with 10K miles. These cars usually have small faults that need attention, and the lower the miles, the less a chance those things were taken care of by the previous owner. If you are getting a warranty, then that may not be so much of a concern.
As for the 550 over the 350, I'd take the V8! Gas mileage will be a little worse, but if you like the power, it's worth a few extra dollars of gasoline each week.
In terms of cars that have been in an accident, when dealing with 7 and 8 year old cars, it's going to be tough to find one that hasn't had some body damage. Body panels are just that - body panels. As long as they were properly repaired, then it doesn't bother me. Every car I've owned int he last 20 years has had to have some body work (we have crappy drivers around here!).
03-12-2016, 09:10 AM
#35
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Thread Starter
As to late model CLKs there are many many good examples. I'd never buy an accident car not only because it significantly degrades the value of your asset, but almost always means repainting which further degrades the value. Start with the cleanest example of the car you want, low miles, preferably one owner and original paint.
I can do black on black too, but I wanted a change to white since current car is black.
03-12-2016, 09:11 AM
#36
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03-12-2016, 11:33 AM
#38
MBworld Guru
MBZ's official specs on the CLK55 and CLK550 0-60 times are almost identical: 5.0 sec for the CLK55 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK55 cabriolet, 5.1 sec for the CLK550 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK550 cabriolet. However, they put the qualifier "est." ont he CLK550 specs. It's actually faster. Both the CLK550 coupe and cabriolet are is good for sub-5-sec 0-60. It was a marketing maneuver to keep buyers of MY2005 CLK55s from revolting.
Regardless, the CLK55 AMG is a fine car. It has none of the "balance shaft" or transmission problems possible with the CLK550 and it's a true AMG car with better handling and features.
03-12-2016, 11:40 AM
#39
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Yes, the CLK550 with its M273 V8 (382hp/391lbft) and 722.9 7-speed AT is faster than the CLK55 AMG with its M113 V8 (362hp/376lbft) and 722.6 5-speed AT. But...while the CLK550 does come standard with the AMG sport appearance package, it lacks the true AMG features such as the larger brakes, beefier suspension, and speed-shift transmission with an actual manual mode.
MBZ's official specs on the CLK55 and CLK550 0-60 times are almost identical: 5.0 sec for the CLK55 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK55 cabriolet, 5.1 sec for the CLK550 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK550 cabriolet. However, they put the qualifier "est." ont he CLK550 specs. It's actually faster. Both the CLK550 coupe and cabriolet are is good for sub-5-sec 0-60. It was a marketing maneuver to keep buyers of MY2005 CLK55s from revolting.
Regardless, the CLK55 AMG is a fine car. It has none of the "balance shaft" or transmission problems possible with the CLK550 and it's a true AMG car with better handling and features.
MBZ's official specs on the CLK55 and CLK550 0-60 times are almost identical: 5.0 sec for the CLK55 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK55 cabriolet, 5.1 sec for the CLK550 coupe, 5.2 sec for the CLK550 cabriolet. However, they put the qualifier "est." ont he CLK550 specs. It's actually faster. Both the CLK550 coupe and cabriolet are is good for sub-5-sec 0-60. It was a marketing maneuver to keep buyers of MY2005 CLK55s from revolting.
Regardless, the CLK55 AMG is a fine car. It has none of the "balance shaft" or transmission problems possible with the CLK550 and it's a true AMG car with better handling and features.
03-12-2016, 11:44 AM
#40
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03-12-2016, 11:53 AM
#41
Junior Member
Thread Starter
VIN:
WDBTJ72H49F262585
WMI / VDS / VIS:
WDB TJ72H4 9F262585
Manufacturer:
Mercedes-Benz DCAG DAIMLER AG
Brand:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
CLK-class A209 / C209
Region/Plant:
Bremen Germany
Check:
4
Year:
2009
Sequential number:
62585
Approx. mileage:
102,179 km
See also
Get Vehicle Records and Owner Information
Extra information on the vehicle:
Status:
Chassis
Sales designation: CLK 550 [MODEL_IDX = 1]
Order number: 0 9 704 49697
Delivery date: 18 07 2008
Market: NA,North America
Production order: N
Paint code 1:
650U - CALCITE WHITE - STANDARD FINISH
Equipment:
815A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - BEIGE
Engine no.:
273967 30 278269
Major assembly variant: A 273 010 95 00
Part var. design.: 27396730
Text
BITTE BASISMOTOR A 273 010 85 00 80 BESTELLEN.
PLEASE ORDER BASE ENGINE A 273 010 85 00 80.
Transmission:
722904 01 923530 [transmissionType = GA]
Steering:
Front axle 1:
Rear axle 1:
Rear axle 2:
Battery 1:
Fuel cell 1:
Electric motor 1:
SA code
212B - OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
213 - SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
232 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
242 - FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 - INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
264 - LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
265 - LINES-NO.PLATE DISCONTINUED
275 - MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
284B - AIRBAG LABEL - ENGLISH FOR USA
301 - ASHTRAY PACKAGE
342B - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LANGUAGE - AMERICAN ENGLISH
359 - LOW COST TELEAID USA
387 - MOBILE PRE.-INSTALLATION (MTUS) USA / CANADA
401 - FRONT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL
404 - MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
414 - ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF IN GLASS VERSION
427 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7-SPEED
428 - STEERING WHEEL SHIFT BUTTONS/GEARSHIFT PADDLES
461 - INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
470 - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) LOW LINE
486 - SPORTS SUSPENSION
494 - U.S. VERSION
524 - PRODUCT PROT. F.PAINT - TRANSPORT VEH.PRESERVATION
530 - COMAND DVD APS USA WITH NAVIGATION
536 - "SIRIUS" SATELLITE RADIO COMPLETE SYSTEM
551 - ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
573 - CHILD SEAT MOUNTING, ISOFIX IN REAR
581 - AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
600 - HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
615 - BI-XENON HEADLICHT W.ACTVIE CURVELIGHT RIGHT-DRIVE
619 - CORNERING ILLUMINATION
634 - DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 - DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 - PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
673 - HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
690 - EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
736 - WOOD DESIGN ASH-TREE BLACK
763 - RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/ PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 - AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
786 - AMG DOUBLE-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL - NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
809 - AEJ 08/1
810 - SOUND SYSTEM
810A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE
819 - CD CHANGER
875 - HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
887 - SEPARATE TRUNK LID LOCKING
954 - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR AVANTGARDE VEHICLES
986 - IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN-NO.)
989 - IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
A22 - NEW CONVERTER GENERATION
A24 - JOINT FLANGE, 4-ARM 120
A49 - CONVERTER WITH 3 FRICTION DISKS
A52 - R- VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY WITH VGS 3
K15 - STEUERCODE FUER SERVICEINTERVALL 15000 KM
M273 - V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M273
M55 - CAPACITY 5,5 LITRE
N87 - CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
NA1 - CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
U12 - FLOOR MATS, VELOURS
650U - CALCITE WHITE - STANDARD FINISH
815A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - BEIGE
M273 - V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M273
03-12-2016, 12:01 PM
#42
Super Member
some where in this section there a thread on the balance shaft with a link to check the vin, but on a 2009 you are ok.
what you posted is just all the options the car has
what you posted is just all the options the car has
03-12-2016, 12:13 PM
#43
Yes, you will be fine on either the 2008 or 2009 models you have posted.
You'll have to be above engine #2729.30.468993 on the V6 and above #2739.30.088611 on the V8, which will not be an issue for you.
You'll have to be above engine #2729.30.468993 on the V6 and above #2739.30.088611 on the V8, which will not be an issue for you.
03-12-2016, 05:24 PM
#44
MBWorld Fanatic!
Transmission broke. It will hopefully be repaired in the next 2 weeks 
I agree with Rodney, someone changed lanes into my car, put a dent in the front quarter panel and scraped the paint on the wheels. Purely cosmetic damage. Insurance repaired it perfectly at the local MB authorized panel shop and it looks better than it did before the accident. Some "accident" damage is a problem, some is not. Get an alignment done to check the chassis and you are fine.
I agree with Rodney, someone changed lanes into my car, put a dent in the front quarter panel and scraped the paint on the wheels. Purely cosmetic damage. Insurance repaired it perfectly at the local MB authorized panel shop and it looks better than it did before the accident. Some "accident" damage is a problem, some is not. Get an alignment done to check the chassis and you are fine.
03-12-2016, 09:32 PM
#45
MBworld Guru
When checking for :balance shaft: issues, the engine number is what you want, so from that data sheet:
That is far beyond the problem range (that ended with #30 88611)
Engine no.:
273967 30 278269
273967 30 278269
03-13-2016, 07:52 PM
#46
Junior Member
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