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Just picked 02 CLK55 - lovin' it!
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2006 E55 AMG, 2019 BMW M240I xdrive coupe, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang
Just picked 02 CLK55 - lovin' it!
Hey everyone,
I've been on this site for a while as I'd been looking around at CLK55's for a few months. I posted several times and got some great info. Well, I finally pulled the trigger last Thurs on a 2002 CLK55 - black. It is in great shape 53K miles.
I got an extended warranty through the original dealer from which the car was purchased and serviced. Paid 16.5k for the car - a steal I know!!
The extended warranty required an inspection which checked out great. The only issues were the battery and the serpentine belt is a bit worn but typical for a car with 53K on it. The battery failed midtroniks (what's this?).
Can I just order a new OEM battery from the dealer and anything tricky about installing it? I recall reading on here that a bad battery can cause issues (electrical) so I want to take care of that pronto.
Also, at the inspection they pulled up the maintenance history for me and it's been maintained right on schedule.
God I LOVE THIS CAR!!. The power/torque yet so smooth and comfortable - nothing like it.
I still can't believe it when I walk down to my garage and see. Friends and family can't believe it either.
Anyway, thanks to everyone that responded to my posts - definitely helped in my decision.
I've been on this site for a while as I'd been looking around at CLK55's for a few months. I posted several times and got some great info. Well, I finally pulled the trigger last Thurs on a 2002 CLK55 - black. It is in great shape 53K miles.
I got an extended warranty through the original dealer from which the car was purchased and serviced. Paid 16.5k for the car - a steal I know!!
The extended warranty required an inspection which checked out great. The only issues were the battery and the serpentine belt is a bit worn but typical for a car with 53K on it. The battery failed midtroniks (what's this?).
Can I just order a new OEM battery from the dealer and anything tricky about installing it? I recall reading on here that a bad battery can cause issues (electrical) so I want to take care of that pronto.
Also, at the inspection they pulled up the maintenance history for me and it's been maintained right on schedule.
God I LOVE THIS CAR!!. The power/torque yet so smooth and comfortable - nothing like it.
I still can't believe it when I walk down to my garage and see. Friends and family can't believe it either.Anyway, thanks to everyone that responded to my posts - definitely helped in my decision.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 286
Likes: 12
From: Chicago, IL.
2006 E55 AMG, 2019 BMW M240I xdrive coupe, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 286
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From: Chicago, IL.
2006 E55 AMG, 2019 BMW M240I xdrive coupe, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang
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Congrats on the car!
The midtronics is a battery tester that can test to see of their is a bad cell.
Nothing tricky about replacing the battery, just make sure you have your radio code. You may have to renormalize the steering angle sensor (abs/esp lights) and the windows.
Enjoy the 55 powa!
BTW this is rolln_on_em from corvette forum!
Welcome to MB World!
The midtronics is a battery tester that can test to see of their is a bad cell.
Nothing tricky about replacing the battery, just make sure you have your radio code. You may have to renormalize the steering angle sensor (abs/esp lights) and the windows.
Enjoy the 55 powa!
BTW this is rolln_on_em from corvette forum!
Welcome to MB World!
Last edited by BryanW203; Jul 7, 2008 at 03:55 PM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 286
Likes: 12
From: Chicago, IL.
2006 E55 AMG, 2019 BMW M240I xdrive coupe, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang
Congrats on the car!
The midtronics is a battery tester that can test to see of their is a bad cell.
Nothing tricky about replacing the battery, just make sure you have your radio code. You may have to renormalize the steering angle sensor (abs/esp lights) and the windows.
Enjoy the 55 powa!
BTW this is rolln_on_em from corvette forum!
Welcome to MB World!
The midtronics is a battery tester that can test to see of their is a bad cell.
Nothing tricky about replacing the battery, just make sure you have your radio code. You may have to renormalize the steering angle sensor (abs/esp lights) and the windows.
Enjoy the 55 powa!
BTW this is rolln_on_em from corvette forum!
Welcome to MB World!
RE: the battery - I think I read about Re-normalizing in my owners manual. Not sure about Radio code but it's probably in there to. Probably won't do anything till my warranty kicks in in a month (darn 1 month / 1000 miles break in period).
Loving the power. I'm getting more and more comfortable with what this thing can do. Punching it from 40 mph is just delightful....
Hey everyone,
I've been on this site for a while as I'd been looking around at CLK55's for a few months. I posted several times and got some great info. Well, I finally pulled the trigger last Thurs on a 2002 CLK55 - black. It is in great shape 53K miles.
I got an extended warranty through the original dealer from which the car was purchased and serviced. Paid 16.5k for the car - a steal I know!!
The extended warranty required an inspection which checked out great. The only issues were the battery and the serpentine belt is a bit worn but typical for a car with 53K on it. The battery failed midtroniks (what's this?).
Can I just order a new OEM battery from the dealer and anything tricky about installing it? I recall reading on here that a bad battery can cause issues (electrical) so I want to take care of that pronto.
Also, at the inspection they pulled up the maintenance history for me and it's been maintained right on schedule.
God I LOVE THIS CAR!!. The power/torque yet so smooth and comfortable - nothing like it. I still can't believe it when I walk down to my garage and see. Friends and family can't believe it either.
Anyway, thanks to everyone that responded to my posts - definitely helped in my decision.
I've been on this site for a while as I'd been looking around at CLK55's for a few months. I posted several times and got some great info. Well, I finally pulled the trigger last Thurs on a 2002 CLK55 - black. It is in great shape 53K miles.
I got an extended warranty through the original dealer from which the car was purchased and serviced. Paid 16.5k for the car - a steal I know!!
The extended warranty required an inspection which checked out great. The only issues were the battery and the serpentine belt is a bit worn but typical for a car with 53K on it. The battery failed midtroniks (what's this?).
Can I just order a new OEM battery from the dealer and anything tricky about installing it? I recall reading on here that a bad battery can cause issues (electrical) so I want to take care of that pronto.
Also, at the inspection they pulled up the maintenance history for me and it's been maintained right on schedule.
God I LOVE THIS CAR!!. The power/torque yet so smooth and comfortable - nothing like it.
I still can't believe it when I walk down to my garage and see. Friends and family can't believe it either.Anyway, thanks to everyone that responded to my posts - definitely helped in my decision.
