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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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2005 clk55 for sale questions

Hello
I have been sort of looking and considering buying a 2005 clk55.

I came across this ad

http://jeff-gordon-chevrolet.ebizaut...px?iid=3976305

and the same car on autotrader:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=260345320&dealer_id=478000&car _year=2005&doors=&systime=&listingCounter=4&model= CLK55&adModel=CLK55&search_lang=en&style_flag=1&st art_year=2005&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfy c=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_ty pe=both&distance=0&min_price=&rdm=1238814529834&dr ive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&listing Priority=20&keywords_display=&end_year=2005&showZi pError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&adBodyStyle=&pa ge_location=findacar::ispsearchform&body_code=0&tr ansmission=&ct=c&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileag e=&address=15131&color=&sort_type=priceDESC&adMake =MB&max_price=&awsp=false&adClassSeries=CLK_CLASS& make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=435>

What do you guys think about this deal?
This car has aftermarket tint and wheels. Do you think that makes it less desirable?

Anyone know of this car, perhaps it was a forum member? It had two owners as shown on the car fax. Does that car fax look normal?

Isn't there a mercedes AMG service guy that reads these forums? The car fax report reveals it has a new seat, new tire, new mirror, and valve body work. Sounds like alot. Isn't valve body work internal engine work? It also had suspension work and stablizer part work.

Sounds like this car may have been driven hard or raced? what is a commercial lease?

any advise is appreciated.

John

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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I think they're asking too much, could probably find a better deal
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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chek my add oin auto trader, zip code is 92657, 2005 clk55 amg, well taken care of, engine modded with extra 80 hp to the wheel, look at it, if u like let me know, it has a rare sound u wont find on any other clk. brand new rotors, proper service, and new tires and pads, mine has a clean title, and mature owner/ driver. There is over 20k invested in it and im offering 29k for it obo, so let me know. The millage is a tad more, but its because i commute to ucla from newport beach everyday for law school
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jwnpgh
Hello
I have been sort of looking and considering buying a 2005 clk55.

I came across this ad

http://jeff-gordon-chevrolet.ebizaut...px?iid=3976305

and the same car on autotrader:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=260345320&dealer_id=478000&car _year=2005&doors=&systime=&listingCounter=4&model= CLK55&adModel=CLK55&search_lang=en&style_flag=1&st art_year=2005&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfy c=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_ty pe=both&distance=0&min_price=&rdm=1238814529834&dr ive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&listing Priority=20&keywords_display=&end_year=2005&showZi pError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&adBodyStyle=&pa ge_location=findacar::ispsearchform&body_code=0&tr ansmission=&ct=c&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileag e=&address=15131&color=&sort_type=priceDESC&adMake =MB&max_price=&awsp=false&adClassSeries=CLK_CLASS& make=MB&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=435>

What do you guys think about this deal?
This car has aftermarket tint and wheels. Do you think that makes it less desirable?

Anyone know of this car, perhaps it was a forum member? It had two owners as shown on the car fax. Does that car fax look normal?

Isn't there a mercedes AMG service guy that reads these forums? The car fax report reveals it has a new seat, new tire, new mirror, and valve body work. Sounds like alot. Isn't valve body work internal engine work? It also had suspension work and stablizer part work.

Sounds like this car may have been driven hard or raced? what is a commercial lease?

any advise is appreciated.

John
After market tint and wheels will not add value....if anything it will take away value. Don't let them make you think its worth more because of that. Price looks way too high. Go on NADA and see what the value of that car is. Ok, I just did myself. It says clean trade in is $22K and clean retail is $26K. In this economy I bet you could pick it up for $20K or less.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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your link didn't work... I am willing to take a look, but you are on west coast, I am in PA.

Plus your asking price is high. Don't want to be confrontational about value. It is your car. Mods almost always hurt value, unless you find that one person that sees it as a plus.....I am a stock kind of person.

So, having said that I hope you find a person that will love your car.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Try and drive down the price, however that is a good example considering it is a coupe and it has the quad pipes rather than the single set on the left. Also that interior color is one you don't see everyday so thats a plus.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Just how much are you looking to spend?
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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I just sold my 2003 CLK55 with 63k miles for 19k (So it can give you an idea about pricing). It was extremely clean. Try buying a 2005 so you can have the newer interior, quad exhaust and 18 inch wheels.
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