Need a second opinion on this 05 CLK55
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2005 Granite Gray C55
Need a second opinion on this 05 CLK55
I've been considering trading in my W203 for a W209. It seems almost impossible to find an 05 CLK55 within 300 miles of San Diego.
Here is what I found, the only 05. Every other W209s were 04 and below.
Orion Blue Metallic, with 97,453 miles.
Their link is weird. You have to copy and paste url into the bar.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=92111&endYear=2015&modelC ode1=CLK55AMG&showcaseOwnerId=71304&startYear=1981 &makeCode1=MB&searchRadius=300&mmt=[MB[CLK55AMG[]][]]&listingId=379460081&Log=0
The Carfax report:
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W
It is $1130 above market price... and the front right side has a crack and rash by lip.
Any thoughts and suggestions would help! Thanks guys
Here is what I found, the only 05. Every other W209s were 04 and below.
Orion Blue Metallic, with 97,453 miles.
Their link is weird. You have to copy and paste url into the bar.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=92111&endYear=2015&modelC ode1=CLK55AMG&showcaseOwnerId=71304&startYear=1981 &makeCode1=MB&searchRadius=300&mmt=[MB[CLK55AMG[]][]]&listingId=379460081&Log=0
The Carfax report:
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W
It is $1130 above market price... and the front right side has a crack and rash by lip.
Any thoughts and suggestions would help! Thanks guys
Last edited by MrVu; Dec 7, 2014 at 04:29 PM.
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2005 Granite Gray C55
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The car seems to be in good condition...from the pics at least. The bumper is a good bargaining point. A new bumper from Mercedes can easily run 1300+ paint. I guess they figured they'd reduce the price because of the bumper and still be at market price.
I see aftermarket rotors on the rear so I am wondering where the car was serviced.
I personally would buy something with fewer miles even if it was 04...and slowly spend my time upgrading whatever it needed upgrading.
05 has better:
- Stereo/nav (ancient by today's standards) so needs replacement anyway
- exhaust - is not a true dual exhaust.
- brakes - much better but you could upgrade to 63 brakes with 2 piece rotors up front anyway.
All in all I would probably go see the car and look into how it runs.
I see aftermarket rotors on the rear so I am wondering where the car was serviced.
I personally would buy something with fewer miles even if it was 04...and slowly spend my time upgrading whatever it needed upgrading.
05 has better:
- Stereo/nav (ancient by today's standards) so needs replacement anyway
- exhaust - is not a true dual exhaust.
- brakes - much better but you could upgrade to 63 brakes with 2 piece rotors up front anyway.
All in all I would probably go see the car and look into how it runs.
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It was CPO from the first to second owner, which is nice, however, it hasn't seen a lot of service from MB since then, which would be on the carafax, that kind of scares me, so for me I would ask for service records and they better be detailed for that price. I wouldn't pay over market for the car. Also you're going to be the 4th owner, which is a hard sell later on. At 100k it's going to need some service, plugs, tranny service, which I also don't see on the carfax being done by MB, so if it hasn't seen a tranny service (with records to back it up) I would be really hesitant, especially on an AMG... At least one of the owners has driven the car like an AMG and without a tranny service at about 50-70K I would be worried about the trans. You have a lot of wiggle room with this car and I wouldn't be paying top dollar. Also, it should have had rotors by this point, as well as motor mounts.
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The car seems to be in good condition...from the pics at least. The bumper is a good bargaining point. A new bumper from Mercedes can easily run 1300+ paint. I guess they figured they'd reduce the price because of the bumper and still be at market price.
I see aftermarket rotors on the rear so I am wondering where the car was serviced.
I personally would buy something with fewer miles even if it was 04...and slowly spend my time upgrading whatever it needed upgrading.
05 has better:
- Stereo/nav (ancient by today's standards) so needs replacement anyway
- exhaust - is not a true dual exhaust.
- brakes - much better but you could upgrade to 63 brakes with 2 piece rotors up front anyway.
All in all I would probably go see the car and look into how it runs.
I see aftermarket rotors on the rear so I am wondering where the car was serviced.
I personally would buy something with fewer miles even if it was 04...and slowly spend my time upgrading whatever it needed upgrading.
05 has better:
- Stereo/nav (ancient by today's standards) so needs replacement anyway
- exhaust - is not a true dual exhaust.
- brakes - much better but you could upgrade to 63 brakes with 2 piece rotors up front anyway.
All in all I would probably go see the car and look into how it runs.
I can always just go test drive it to a dealership for a PPI around the area, spend whatever amount it cost, and worst comes to worst not get it if the mechanical issues are overwhelming or bound to happen. Better to spend on the PPI than on thousand dollar parts in a few hundred miles.
It was CPO from the first to second owner, which is nice, however, it hasn't seen a lot of service from MB since then, which would be on the carafax, that kind of scares me, so for me I would ask for service records and they better be detailed for that price. I wouldn't pay over market for the car. Also you're going to be the 4th owner, which is a hard sell later on. At 100k it's going to need some service, plugs, tranny service, which I also don't see on the carfax being done by MB, so if it hasn't seen a tranny service (with records to back it up) I would be really hesitant, especially on an AMG... At least one of the owners has driven the car like an AMG and without a tranny service at about 50-70K I would be worried about the trans. You have a lot of wiggle room with this car and I wouldn't be paying top dollar. Also, it should have had rotors by this point, as well as motor mounts.
I was a bit concerned about the 100k miles part, but if taken care well hopefully, it shouldn't be much of an issue. I will definitely take this advice and suggestions down before I schedule a test drive.
Wish I had someone with mechanical experience around Socal that would join me to check out this car.
Worst that could happen if it has too many problems is just keep my w203 until another clk55 pops up. Only thing is, there is not a lot of them around.
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Hey what's up man, just got your text, but thought i would reply here. I asked this same question when i was looking for mine. Here is the post:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ions-info.html
some good info in there.
The only thing i would suggest is to get a PPI. Since that dealership is in Sherman Oaks there is a shop pretty close called Motorik Concierge that can do it for you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ions-info.html
some good info in there.
The only thing i would suggest is to get a PPI. Since that dealership is in Sherman Oaks there is a shop pretty close called Motorik Concierge that can do it for you.
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Hey what's up man, just got your text, but thought i would reply here. I asked this same question when i was looking for mine. Here is the post:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ions-info.html
some good info in there.
The only thing i would suggest is to get a PPI. Since that dealership is in Sherman Oaks there is a shop pretty close called Motorik Concierge that can do it for you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ions-info.html
some good info in there.
The only thing i would suggest is to get a PPI. Since that dealership is in Sherman Oaks there is a shop pretty close called Motorik Concierge that can do it for you.
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PPI is a must!
Have you looked into an aftermarket warranty?
I'm currently shopping Autotrader for a used 2009 ML63.
The PPI told me a lot of stuff that the used car dealer didn't.
It cost me $270 at an MB dealership, but well worth it.
Have you looked into an aftermarket warranty?
I'm currently shopping Autotrader for a used 2009 ML63.
The PPI told me a lot of stuff that the used car dealer didn't.
It cost me $270 at an MB dealership, but well worth it.
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If the body is clean and it passes PPI. I would go for it. With only 247 imported, not many going to be local. I flew to Oklahoma City for mine.
You could wait and buy mine(only 36k Miles) in the spring.
Stick with the 05 though,
New navi, updated interior, HK speakers, bigger brakes, updated suspension, 18" wheels, Diff cooler, exhaust, etc...
More details...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ugh-years.html
You could wait and buy mine(only 36k Miles) in the spring.
Stick with the 05 though,
New navi, updated interior, HK speakers, bigger brakes, updated suspension, 18" wheels, Diff cooler, exhaust, etc...
More details...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ugh-years.html
Last edited by Nachtsturm; Dec 10, 2014 at 03:36 PM.
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Haha I could possibly wait depending on the price
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I had to buy with more miles than I wanted but in the end got what I wanted. I wanted 05, black, in CA, good PPI and all service records. Got what I wanted plus forgestars and KW coilovers but had to buy with alot of miles. I would wait for Nachtsturm's!
I would now look at the CLK63 cab but I suppose that is because I already own a coupe. I was adamant about getting an 05 coupe before owning it. So, when it became available I jumped on it. I really still enjoy the car.
I would now look at the CLK63 cab but I suppose that is because I already own a coupe. I was adamant about getting an 05 coupe before owning it. So, when it became available I jumped on it. I really still enjoy the car.
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I definitely wouldn't let the limited number production thing get ya... First, you can do a bumper swap and do duals if you want down the line. Second, the car isn't desirable enough for it to really be worth any collector value down the line, plus, the mileage will kill that.. I've hear the H/K system, it's not leaps and bounds above the bose... Neither will please if you're used to high end systems... It's not like stepping into a new Range Rover, that's a hell of a system. Ya, it's got some facelift items, but the mileage and lack of records would keep me away.
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I had to buy with more miles than I wanted but in the end got what I wanted. I wanted 05, black, in CA, good PPI and all service records. Got what I wanted plus forgestars and KW coilovers but had to buy with alot of miles. I would wait for Nachtsturm's!
I would now look at the CLK63 cab but I suppose that is because I already own a coupe. I was adamant about getting an 05 coupe before owning it. So, when it became available I jumped on it. I really still enjoy the car.
I would now look at the CLK63 cab but I suppose that is because I already own a coupe. I was adamant about getting an 05 coupe before owning it. So, when it became available I jumped on it. I really still enjoy the car.
It hurts to think about having to pass it up haha
Thanks for the great offer though Nachtsturm's, really hope you get your next AMG and that the CLK55 finds a good home
I definitely wouldn't let the limited number production thing get ya... First, you can do a bumper swap and do duals if you want down the line. Second, the car isn't desirable enough for it to really be worth any collector value down the line, plus, the mileage will kill that.. I've hear the H/K system, it's not leaps and bounds above the bose... Neither will please if you're used to high end systems... It's not like stepping into a new Range Rover, that's a hell of a system. Ya, it's got some facelift items, but the mileage and lack of records would keep me away.
The miles on the clk55 will only go up as as I just sit here idling away AMGless haha
, but I'm not too worried about audio systems, they've always been my last priority. I'm just perfectly fine with the stock audio system.Yeah, I can understand the high mileage and lack of records, if I do decide to stop by the shop to check it out. I'll keep all the information and suggestions I've got here to back me up
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I would love to wait for Nachtsturm's but even after selling my w203 if I do, I'd still only have the half amount for his car lol. His clk55 seems immaculate, clean mods, low miles
It hurts to think about having to pass it up haha
Thanks for the great offer though Nachtsturm's, really hope you get your next AMG and that the CLK55 finds a good home
It hurts to think about having to pass it up haha
Thanks for the great offer though Nachtsturm's, really hope you get your next AMG and that the CLK55 finds a good home
I like both the CLA45 and C63 Coupe. If I know me, I will end up selling for a C63 coupe, and it will be become the next garage queen.
Good luck on your search. I still say you buy mine.
That way I can follow it on here.
