Hello about to pull the trigger on a CLK 55 02 AMG OR CLK 430
11-04-2009, 11:48 AM
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2002 CLK55 AMG Cabrio 2007 E63 AMG
mine has been awesome. I bought it in 2005 with only 13k miles on it. it was like brand new. it now has 40k miles on it. had a few minor repair issues, broken convertible top cables ($800), cracked washer fluid reservoir ($200), and this year, the one biggie, the front brakes and rotors needed replacement ($1200 - AMG brakes are huge, and have a huge pricetag).
quality is top notch. the designo leather interior includes a leather dash, none of the cheaper looking plastics you will find in the non-AMG models.
car is very solidly built. it just FEELS expensive, if you know what i'm saying.
the engine is strong. very strong. I just test drove a G37 6-speed last week for fun. they were claiming like 320-something horsepower I think. man it was soooooooo slow compared to my car. there really is NO replacement for 374 ft.lbs. of torque.
these cars are very unique. the only down side is that when things do break, they ARE much more expensive to repair than your typical toyota camry.
just make sure you do your due diligence and have the car thoroughly checked by a qualified mechanic. you don't want any unpleasant surprises after you've closed the deal. I took mine to an independant mercedes shop in southern cal, the mechanic, an older european guy, took my car for a test drive, spent some time looking under the hood, then put it on the rack and lifted it, I asked him to verify nothing that looked like repaired crash damage. after about 5 minutes looking very closely under the car with a maglight, and taking off the wheels to look at the brakes, he steps back and says, in a heavy german accent, "I do not think that this car has ever been driven in the rain, this car is perfect. I would buy this car."
quality is top notch. the designo leather interior includes a leather dash, none of the cheaper looking plastics you will find in the non-AMG models.
car is very solidly built. it just FEELS expensive, if you know what i'm saying.
the engine is strong. very strong. I just test drove a G37 6-speed last week for fun. they were claiming like 320-something horsepower I think. man it was soooooooo slow compared to my car. there really is NO replacement for 374 ft.lbs. of torque.
these cars are very unique. the only down side is that when things do break, they ARE much more expensive to repair than your typical toyota camry.
just make sure you do your due diligence and have the car thoroughly checked by a qualified mechanic. you don't want any unpleasant surprises after you've closed the deal. I took mine to an independant mercedes shop in southern cal, the mechanic, an older european guy, took my car for a test drive, spent some time looking under the hood, then put it on the rack and lifted it, I asked him to verify nothing that looked like repaired crash damage. after about 5 minutes looking very closely under the car with a maglight, and taking off the wheels to look at the brakes, he steps back and says, in a heavy german accent, "I do not think that this car has ever been driven in the rain, this car is perfect. I would buy this car."
11-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupé
The AMG model (55) will give you much more bang for the buck than the 430. Both cars are reliable. While the AMG is somewhat more expensive to maintain if you need AMG-specific parts (such as brakes), no one regrets getting the AMG vs the 430.
11-04-2009, 05:24 PM
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02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
The Clk55 vs the Clk430 is like night and day. Mine has been reliable had it for almost 2 yrs put in 15K miles. Now has 50k. One problem though when the temps get cooler traction becomes a problem. Damn torque
11-06-2009, 07:24 AM
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2002 CLK55 Cabriolet (DEAD: 1989 300E, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible)
I can't believe this was even a question 
My '02 CLK55 cab is at 12,800 miles and it's never seen rain, either. Wonder where vegas55amg took his - I wonder if Mr. Heavy German Accent could tell that mine hasn't been wet (except for the occasional car wash) either.
My '02 CLK55 cab is at 12,800 miles and it's never seen rain, either. Wonder where vegas55amg took his - I wonder if Mr. Heavy German Accent could tell that mine hasn't been wet (except for the occasional car wash) either.
12-05-2009, 03:29 PM
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02 CLK 55 AMG , Wifes 91 CE
You guys need to drive more....
I bought mine @ 3-4 years ago and now have 143K miles.
Bought it used starmark from dealer with 45K on it.
55N/A is great, no regrets
I bought mine @ 3-4 years ago and now have 143K miles.
Bought it used starmark from dealer with 45K on it.
55N/A is great, no regrets
