Did I pay too much? 2001 CLK55.
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Did I pay too much? 2001 CLK55.
After searching for more than six months for an AMG, I finally purchased one. This is a my first Mercedes ever. I bought a 2001 CLK55 coupe with 77K miles from the second owner for about $10K.
The car is all original. The airdam/bumper cover needs attention, and the right front fender has a minor dent-- which I am hoping I can get fixed well enough with paint-less dent removal. There is no paintwork on the car, and I'd like to keep it that way.
It's definitely a blast to drive!
The car is all original. The airdam/bumper cover needs attention, and the right front fender has a minor dent-- which I am hoping I can get fixed well enough with paint-less dent removal. There is no paintwork on the car, and I'd like to keep it that way.
It's definitely a blast to drive!
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welcome and congrats dude
first off, that's a nice looking car; and AMG to boot eh?
the dreaded 'did I overpay' question.......the answer is....
the hell with it! it's a done deal right? and if the car makes you
happy then it wasn't too much money!!!
no regrets, and enjoy your new beast........that not many folks get to experience
first off, that's a nice looking car; and AMG to boot eh?
the dreaded 'did I overpay' question.......the answer is....
the hell with it! it's a done deal right? and if the car makes you
happy then it wasn't too much money!!!
no regrets, and enjoy your new beast........that not many folks get to experience
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You did fine on my opinion, My 02 was 10,900 with 130K, and in need of TLC.
l complained a bit and made it 9k.
I don't believe a strong CLK55 candidate will get below 10K for quite a while.
Nice ride and welcome aboard, These cars are like. no other!!!
All the best, Gator
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l complained a bit and made it 9k.
I don't believe a strong CLK55 candidate will get below 10K for quite a while.
Nice ride and welcome aboard, These cars are like. no other!!!
All the best, Gator
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Yes, It's a "Sphynx", or if you prefer, hairless cat. He likes the car.
I'm VERY happy with it. No buyer remorse. It's a LOT of performance for only $10K. I can't think of anything that would offer more fun and value for that price.
It had been serviced at the same dealer since new. I got a print out of all the service records, and it looks like it may need engine mounts and a steering dampener soon-- based on the comments in the service records. At 70k miles they said the engine mounts had collapsed. I'm not familiar enough with the way they should look to be able to tell from my own examination. Pads and rotors were all replaced in the last 10K miles.
I'm VERY happy with it. No buyer remorse. It's a LOT of performance for only $10K. I can't think of anything that would offer more fun and value for that price.
It had been serviced at the same dealer since new. I got a print out of all the service records, and it looks like it may need engine mounts and a steering dampener soon-- based on the comments in the service records. At 70k miles they said the engine mounts had collapsed. I'm not familiar enough with the way they should look to be able to tell from my own examination. Pads and rotors were all replaced in the last 10K miles.
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W208 CLK55 AMG, W203 C32 AMG, W163 M Class Sport
Beautiful car! I would have to say the original owner paid too much. I have an almost identical black w208 clk55 with two tone interior that stickered for $76k. $10k 11 years later is a bargain.
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupé
These cars are well built - especially the motor - so you should get many dividends on that investment.
PS like the cat, I like that interior!
PS like the cat, I like that interior!
