High miles CLK55's?

Supersparker · 01-12-2007, 08:24 PM

I am looking at an '02 CLK55 with 79,000 miles on it. The car is being sold by an MB dealer. They are getting the services up to date (B service) and a few other odds and ends. Anybody have any experience with higher milage 55's? I wanted one with lower milage, but the price and color (White/charcoal) are swaying me in this direction.

Thanks in advance,

Supersparker

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DBLNICKL · 01-12-2007, 08:34 PM

my 03 has 67k on it, still runs like a dream...idthink 12k more on a years earlier model would make a big diff. as long as the maintenance was steady etc...i say go for it...

Stiggs · 01-13-2007, 11:27 PM

How much are they asking?

AMG_55 · 01-13-2007, 11:57 PM

i dunno about 208's but my 209 was a pos.
have them replace engine/tranny mounts and suspension bushings also.
i had mine replaced like 3 times in 63xxxmi on an 03

white

FLYNAVY · 01-14-2007, 01:20 AM

I second the motor mount replacement.....under the CPO program the dealer replaced mine @ 54k on the clock (on an m113 C43). Very likely that this may need to be done. Other than that, I wouldn't really consider 75-80k miles to be "high mileage", and I wouldn't expect any major issues

EClassBenz · 01-14-2007, 02:18 AM

Check this out (found this on craigslist with a link to ebay)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...66983412QQrdZ1

DBLNICKL · 01-14-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG_55

i dunno about 208's but my 209 was a pos.
have them replace engine/tranny mounts and suspension bushings also.
i had mine replaced like 3 times in 63xxxmi on an 03

white

i get this squeakin noise that sounds like it comes from some aspect of the suspension...could that be the suspension bushings?...

Holson · 01-14-2007, 03:44 PM

The 208s look great in white. I wanted a C32/C55 but I saw this one (white clk55) and I had to have it.

I got a lower mileage car, which is nice but I didn't really care. I think as long as it's Starmarked you should be fine.

My mechanic (independent) went over the car and said it's in excellent shape. The following have had to be replaced:

MAF, Window Regulator, Blower Motor, Brake Switch and various squeaks (fixed most of them myself).

Of course, everything (except for fluid changes) was covered by the warranty/ dealer's sales dept. good will.

FLYNAVY · 01-14-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holson

The 208s look great in white. I wanted a C32/C55 but I saw this one (white clk55) and I had to have it.

I got a lower mileage car, which is nice but I didn't really care. I think as long as it's Starmarked you should be fine.

My mechanic (independent) went over the car and said it's in excellent shape. The following have had to be replaced:

MAF, Window Regulator, Blower Motor, Brake Switch and various squeaks (fixed most of them myself).

Of course, everything (except for fluid changes) was covered by the warranty/ dealer's sales dept. good will.

ah yes....forgot about the MAF....that was replaced on my 113 as well. Also, it may seem trivial but make sure that they put some new rubber on the wheels....

Supersparker · 01-15-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EClassBenz

Check this out (found this on craigslist with a link to ebay)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...66983412QQrdZ1

Can't do that color....I'm in Austin...(good luck with that one)...Clue: (hook 'em)

dkim · 01-16-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBLNICKL

i get this squeakin noise that sounds like it comes from some aspect of the suspension...could that be the suspension bushings?...

i get that same sound, sqeaking noises, when i turn the wheel to the right at slow speeds.

what the hell is that noise? how much to get rid of it? what parts?

Joel W Sanders · 01-18-2007, 12:07 AM

I currently have 71xxx miles and will be getting the B service soon. I drive my car every day and all I can say is I miss it when I don't dirve it. I do expect to replace the motor mounts soon as I have noticed some vibration at idle. But If you love it and can afford to keep it up as well as if the dealer will give you a respectable bill of health/warrenty why not?!! Do you trust the dealer?

Chappy · 01-18-2007, 01:59 PM

If the car is well cared for, you shouldn't have any major issues.

GEORGE500 · 01-23-2007, 01:42 AM

i have 2002 clk 55 for sale 73,361 miles for 22.000 for it . it is drop top

rfigures · 01-23-2007, 10:27 PM

Check the Tranny (see thread on tranny repairs). This will probably be your biggest threat. Numerous rebuilt tranny's between 90 to 100k miles

blk350 · 01-23-2007, 10:54 PM

thats alot of miles.go for a 03

MadHorseDisease · 01-29-2007, 12:46 AM

Supersparker,
I just bought my '02 with 54k on the odometer and it is a dream. I do have the minor vibration others seem to experience around the 50-70k mile marker but that is a simple thing to fix in the comfort of my garage.

Is the car your looking at a CPO? What kind of warranty are you going to have? The electronics is probably something you want to ensure is 100%.

The 208 is a solid car and although I have had mine less than a year I am a HUGE FAN!

01-13-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
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01-13-2007, 11:57 PM	#4
AMG_55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mymbonline Posts: 4,277 Drives: mymbonline	i dunno about 208's but my 209 was a pos. have them replace engine/tranny mounts and suspension bushings also. i had mine replaced like 3 times in 63xxxmi on an 03 white __________________ mymbonline FTMFW!!!

01-14-2007, 02:18 AM	#6
EClassBenz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 410 Drives: 1999 E320 4matic, 1996 E300D	Check this out (found this on craigslist with a link to ebay) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...66983412QQrdZ1 __________________ 2004 E320 4matic 1999 E320 4matic 1984 200 - in Europe 1996 E300D (RIP 03/08) - sold 1999 E320 - sold 1998 C230 (RIP 9/02) 1989 420 SEL - sold

01-18-2007, 01:59 PM	#13
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	If the car is well cared for, you shouldn't have any major issues. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

01-23-2007, 01:42 AM	#14
GEORGE500 Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BAYONNE NJ Posts: 58 Drives: CLK 500	2002 clk 55 i have 2002 clk 55 for sale 73,361 miles for 22.000 for it . it is drop top

01-12-2007, 08:34 PM	#2
DBLNICKL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 281 Drives: CLK 55	my 03 has 67k on it, still runs like a dream...idthink 12k more on a years earlier model would make a big diff. as long as the maintenance was steady etc...i say go for it...

01-14-2007, 01:20 AM	#5
FLYNAVY MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MS Posts: 1,033 Drives: '99 C43 AMG, '91 190e 5.6 (swap)	I second the motor mount replacement.....under the CPO program the dealer replaced mine @ 54k on the clock (on an m113 C43). Very likely that this may need to be done. Other than that, I wouldn't really consider 75-80k miles to be "high mileage", and I wouldn't expect any major issues

01-14-2007, 03:44 PM	#8
Holson Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 912 Drives: '06 AM V8 Vantage	The 208s look great in white. I wanted a C32/C55 but I saw this one (white clk55) and I had to have it. I got a lower mileage car, which is nice but I didn't really care. I think as long as it's Starmarked you should be fine. My mechanic (independent) went over the car and said it's in excellent shape. The following have had to be replaced: MAF, Window Regulator, Blower Motor, Brake Switch and various squeaks (fixed most of them myself). Of course, everything (except for fluid changes) was covered by the warranty/ dealer's sales dept. good will.

01-18-2007, 12:07 AM	#12
Joel W Sanders Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North County San Diego Posts: 44 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG , Wifes 91 CE	I currently have 71xxx miles and will be getting the B service soon. I drive my car every day and all I can say is I miss it when I don't dirve it. I do expect to replace the motor mounts soon as I have noticed some vibration at idle. But If you love it and can afford to keep it up as well as if the dealer will give you a respectable bill of health/warrenty why not?!! Do you trust the dealer?

01-23-2007, 10:27 PM	#15
rfigures Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7	Biggest Threat Check the Tranny (see thread on tranny repairs). This will probably be your biggest threat. Numerous rebuilt tranny's between 90 to 100k miles

01-23-2007, 10:54 PM	#16
blk350 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: md Posts: 200 Drives: in sig	thats alot of miles.go for a 03

01-29-2007, 12:46 AM	#17
MadHorseDisease Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 12 Drives: 02 CLK55 AMG	Supersparker, I just bought my '02 with 54k on the odometer and it is a dream. I do have the minor vibration others seem to experience around the 50-70k mile marker but that is a simple thing to fix in the comfort of my garage. Is the car your looking at a CPO? What kind of warranty are you going to have? The electronics is probably something you want to ensure is 100%. The 208 is a solid car and although I have had mine less than a year I am a HUGE FAN! __________________ 2002 CLK55 AMG 2004 Mustang GT 2007 Tahoe LT3 Just before I bought her...

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