Just picked 02 CLK55 - lovin' it!
07-06-2008, 11:19 AM
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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.
07-06-2008, 12:25 PM
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02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
Damn that is a great price! I payed $20k for my 02 CLK55 w 36k miles in April this yr comes with warranty till 2010 or 100k miles. Gotta love the power!
07-06-2008, 12:55 PM
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Where are you located?
07-07-2008, 01:48 PM
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07-07-2008, 01:59 PM
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Congrats my friend!
May you have many trouble free miles!
May you have many trouble free miles!
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07-07-2008, 03:52 PM
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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; 07-07-2008 at 03:55 PM.
07-08-2008, 10:22 AM
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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!
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....
07-08-2008, 09:03 PM
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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.
