2000 CLK with 139K
02-08-2022, 05:14 PM
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2000 CLK with 139K
Ok guys, I am going to look at a 2000 CLK with 139K on the clock. Looks pretty clean in the pics only problem noted is that the EC light comes on intermittently, which I think means likely has an AC problem. Are there any other common problems I should be looking for?
This car is just going to be a summer fun for my wife, not a daily. They are asking $5K, based on what I have seen this looks about right but would like some feedback there.
BTW I used to own a 2005 E320, bought it new and drove it for a few years but then moved mainly to SUV's.
This car is just going to be a summer fun for my wife, not a daily. They are asking $5K, based on what I have seen this looks about right but would like some feedback there.
BTW I used to own a 2005 E320, bought it new and drove it for a few years but then moved mainly to SUV's.
02-08-2022, 06:01 PM
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skip it. Way too many miles. I don’t know your finances, my advice is to look for something with lower miles. At that age and miles things are worn: bushings, shocks, control arms, ball joints, top hydraulics, everything.
zill.
skip it. Way too many miles. I don’t know your finances, my advice is to look for something with lower miles. At that age and miles things are worn: bushings, shocks, control arms, ball joints, top hydraulics, everything.
zill.
02-09-2022, 09:42 PM
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Run…. Too many miles. Not good enough for a daily and not fun enough for a weekend toy. The cabriolet tops are a pain in the a$$ to have and cost huge $$$ to fix when they break. Also a 2000 CLK is a W208 and that was not the best of the CLK’s. What is your budget? Even in this market CLK’s that are clean can be had for cheap. Spend about $13,000 and find a clean low mileage C209 Coupe. Put the windows down and sunroof and get the cabriolet feel without the nonsense and drama to go with it.
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02-10-2022, 04:37 PM
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You cannot begin to compare a hardtop with the windows down to a Cabriolet.... LOL...
Also, I agree about too many miles and years to suit me. If you do decide to do it, go to a good independent mechanic and get him to go over it top to bottom. Some of the costly things might have already been done. If you don't have a good independent tech, don't buy it.
Also, I agree about too many miles and years to suit me. If you do decide to do it, go to a good independent mechanic and get him to go over it top to bottom. Some of the costly things might have already been done. If you don't have a good independent tech, don't buy it.
02-10-2022, 09:05 PM
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You cannot begin to compare a hardtop with the windows down to a Cabriolet.... LOL...
Also, I agree about too many miles and years to suit me. If you do decide to do it, go to a good independent mechanic and get him to go over it top to bottom. Some of the costly things might have already been done. If you don't have a good independent tech, don't buy it.
Also, I agree about too many miles and years to suit me. If you do decide to do it, go to a good independent mechanic and get him to go over it top to bottom. Some of the costly things might have already been done. If you don't have a good independent tech, don't buy it.
Having owned both at the same time I will tell you for what you deal with it just is not worth it. The lack of solidity, cowl shake and soft top issue are just not worth the trouble.
02-11-2022, 02:34 AM
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There's no way I would consider a convertible with 139K miles. That thing will almost certainly nickel and dime you to death if you try to take care of it properly, unless you have the time and skill to work on your own car. But who wants to spend a bunch of time doing that anyway!?
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02-12-2022, 11:40 AM
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In all honesty, the coupe isn't worth the trouble either. Mine only has 83K or so miles, and it's already had many thousands of dollars of work done (with more to go). When I bought it, I knew it would be a little more maintenance-intensive than a Toyota (it shouldn't be, but it is). But keeping on top of everything just gets old- there are many things I'd rather be doing than driving to the mechanic and trying to keep track of what needs to be done. Now I barely drive it and just drive my wife's car (since we both work from home). I honestly can't wait to get rid of it once car prices come down a bit.
There's no way I would consider a convertible with 139K miles. That thing will almost certainly nickel and dime you to death if you try to take care of it properly, unless you have the time and skill to work on your own car. But who wants to spend a bunch of time doing that anyway!?
There's no way I would consider a convertible with 139K miles. That thing will almost certainly nickel and dime you to death if you try to take care of it properly, unless you have the time and skill to work on your own car. But who wants to spend a bunch of time doing that anyway!?
Cannot say the same about my 2009 CLK and 2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe. Both have been very trouble free.
