AMGY

Hi, I am looking at a 2003 CLK 55 with 48XXX miles.

A few questions since I dont know much about these cars:

Any common major failures?

Best exhaust system with no drone?

Recalls I need to check for?

Major services?

LSD?

I realize this is a luxury car but is it a decent canyon carver? Are the paddles worth using? I am going to test drive one before I make a decision but I would appreciate some input from owners. This would be a DD.


-Thanks!

buffyclk500

the 5 speed AT c if it is stock

betrezra

Check for any strange noises clunks when going over speed bumps and with wheel lock to lock. My 2004 clk55 at 20K miles had to have some front end links replaced this year.

Also have an inspection performed on the car before buying:

Issues:
1. Glycol contamination of radiator fluid from radiator into trans fluid..... kills transmission, tq convertor, and radiator... can be very expensive.
2. Motor Mounts
3. Front suspension components.

MarcusF

This is geared more toward a W208, so ignore the bits about suspension and dash pixels. However, you may find it helpful. In general, CLKs are very dependable cars.

AMGY

Thanks for the replies.

Does the CLK 55 come with a LSD?

Is this the biggest CLK 55 forum?

betrezra

Does NOT come with LSD. Can be bought from vendor.

Not sure if this is the biggest. LMK if you know of another busy clk forum.

Also check out the non-amg clk w209 forum here. More foot traffic than the amg spec forum.

Stiggs

Bought my car new in April 2003. I have about 49K miles on her right now. So far the only expensive thing I've had to fix was the fuel pump. Cost about $2K
Other than that, great car!

Kevwood

I would have bought one in a second if I could have found one here, I'm sure you'll have years and years of fun with it. By the way Stiggs, I'm still really diggin that sig pic pal!

tc1728

same here, 2003 CLK55. only think that ever went out was the fuel pump, but it cost me $3400

Stiggs

Thanks man! Wifey took that pic.

Stiggs

Ouch! Really? Just looked at my invoice yesterday. I paid $2,257.00 Maybe they gave me a deal???

sound 8

I am looking to buy one and will share anything interesting with you, if you
can do the same, like does the 05 CLK55 have steering wheel paddles.

AMGreat

I have had my CLK55 convertible since 2005, and put around 60k miles on it, and I never had a major problem. In my opinion it is more of a cruiser, than a pure sports car.

betrezra

AMGreat - agreed on grand touring car (in stock form).... however, you can add some suspension mods and engine mods for more performance.

AMGY

Bam

Picked this one up on Sat.....love it!

Real pix to follow

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

MTLdude

Nice, Congrats! Watch for the tranny electrical connector they leak. First thing I bought was the dipstick to check the condition and level of transmission oil.

dohcfiend

engine mounts and trans mount most def.

Chappy

Congrats....would love to see pics!!

dr_npz

+1

Congrats man.

dohcfiend

+2 wont be disappointed

Badblackfolife

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