what offer should I make on this CLK?
02-01-2009 | 09:49 PM
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what offer should I make on this CLK?
2003 clk55
50,000 miles
one owner lease
Automatic, xenon, 17inch chrome AMG wheels
paint is perfect, no scratches or dents
asking $19,000
50,000 miles
one owner lease
Automatic, xenon, 17inch chrome AMG wheels
paint is perfect, no scratches or dents
asking $19,000
Last edited by ml3500; 02-01-2009 at 10:00 PM.
02-02-2009 | 05:29 PM
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2002 CLK430
One side of me says, "Offer him $25K. If every CLK55 had a $25K floor, it would put an end to depreciation." 
What I'd do is take it to the dealer for a prepurchase inspection (which is what you want). Take the inspection results back to the owner and give him a lower price based on what the dealer finds. The dealer should find something (blown motor mounts, a leaky diff, a lot of overdue maintenance). At that point, you can make an offer based on something other than "I don't pay $19K". If the dealer notices the paint is not uniform (someone reshot a fender or three), you'll be happy you paid for an inspection.
I hope it works out well for you.
What I'd do is take it to the dealer for a prepurchase inspection (which is what you want). Take the inspection results back to the owner and give him a lower price based on what the dealer finds. The dealer should find something (blown motor mounts, a leaky diff, a lot of overdue maintenance). At that point, you can make an offer based on something other than "I don't pay $19K". If the dealer notices the paint is not uniform (someone reshot a fender or three), you'll be happy you paid for an inspection.I hope it works out well for you.
