Purchase 2005, 2008 0r 2009 CLK?
04-11-2024, 05:27 PM
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Purchase 2005, 2008 0r 2009 CLK?
Am considering the purchase of another CLK after not having one for a few years.
Question: is MB still supporting these cars - are Mercedes parts still available - window regulators , other likely parts - suspension cooling system etc.
Thanks for any advice.
Question: is MB still supporting these cars - are Mercedes parts still available - window regulators , other likely parts - suspension cooling system etc.
Thanks for any advice.
04-12-2024, 04:02 PM
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2009 SL550 Roadster Diamond White, 2008 CLK550 Coupe Obsidian Black
The main difference between the 05 vs 08/09 is the power options (05 is 320 or 500 both with 5-speed auto versus 08/09 is 350 or 550 both with 7-speed auto). Those are quite big differences performance standpoint wise. Interior/tech wise there is no difference whatsoever. Some parts that are specific to these models are becoming hard to come by.
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05-26-2024, 04:17 PM
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2009 SL550 Roadster Diamond White, 2008 CLK550 Coupe Obsidian Black
The main difference between the 05 vs 08/09 is the power options (05 is 320 or 500 both with 5-speed auto versus 08/09 is 350 or 550 both with 7-speed auto). Those are quite big differences performance standpoint wise. Interior/tech wise there is no difference whatsoever. Some parts that are specific to these models are becoming hard to come by.
05-26-2024, 07:40 PM
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Go for the 2009. It’s the last year of production. A 350 or 550 Coupe will be good long term. Parts are available as they are basically a W203 mostly. Plenty of these cars made. I have owned 3 W209’s (320, 350 & 55AMG) and never had trouble finding parts. I use FCP Euro
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