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I am looking at a 2005 Mercedes CLK55 AMG is it a good buy

Old Aug 2, 2022 | 06:17 PM
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I am looking at a 2005 Mercedes CLK55 AMG is it a good buy

2005 Mercedes CLK55 amg with 88 thousand miles clean carfax all new tires brakes and coolant overhaul. If I got a pre purchase inspection and it all check out how reliable would this car be ? I don’t want a money pit and I am fine with little stuff but I don’t want a endless pit. Is the m113 in this car good ?
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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 01:25 PM
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Anything with a star on the hood costs lots of money to entertain and maintain!
M113 is a great engine as long as the oil changes has been done.

Check for body and undercarriage rust.
Electronic gremlins.
Transmission shifts smooth on every gear?
AC blasting cold air
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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 06:47 PM
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Depend on how much you paid. Its a 17 years old car and still need some love. I would recommend do a major service. Oil change, tranny service, spark plug, CPS, coolant flush.
In general it's very reliable car.
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I personally think the W209 CLK55 is a great investment, and pretty rare too
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Originally Posted by MattCordell
Anything with a star on the hood costs lots of money to entertain and maintain!
M113 is a great engine as long as the oil changes has been done.

Check for body and undercarriage rust.
Electronic gremlins.
Transmission shifts smooth on every gear?
AC blasting cold air
I will add to check suspension parts, and interior. Also check wheels for curb rash, and welds. Sounds like a great ride
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Originally Posted by Jdmandeuroblood
2005 Mercedes CLK55 amg with 88 thousand miles clean carfax all new tires brakes and coolant overhaul. If I got a pre purchase inspection and it all check out how reliable would this car be ? I don’t want a money pit and I am fine with little stuff but I don’t want a endless pit. Is the m113 in this car good ?
Any pics of the car?
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