I'm sad ...

Riot Nrrrd · 11-20-2007, 12:20 AM

... my 2002 W208 just passed 8900 miles

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OPALW208 · 11-20-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Riot Nrrrd

... my 2002 W208 just passed 8900 miles

WTF? 8900???? damn, that's low!

8900 miles?

that's damn low!!!

Riot Nrrrd · 11-20-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by OPALW208

WTF? 8900???? damn, that's low!

8900 miles?

that's damn low!!!

Yes, I know

At this rate, by the time I've had it 3 full years it'll be ready for its 9,000 mile check-up

Holson · 11-20-2007, 11:02 AM

My 2007 winter car is reaching that fast!!

Chappy · 11-20-2007, 11:23 AM

lol...

Send it over for the next AMG meet. We can work something out to help you with your current problem.

Act of God · 11-20-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Riot Nrrrd

Yes, I know

At this rate, by the time I've had it 3 full years it'll be ready for its 9,000 mile check-up

You're like that dad who works late every night and never gets to play catch with your son. I might have to call AMG protective services on you for neglect!

OPALW208 · 11-20-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Act of God

You're like that dad who works late every night and never gets to play catch with your son. I might have to call AMG protective services on you for neglect!

LOL

Riot Nrrrd · 11-20-2007, 03:54 PM

LOL

Hey, I baby my Beast, but when I take it out, we have fun ... 135 on a nice empty uphill stretch of the 2 Freeway at 4 AM anyone

On a more serious note, I found a black 2002 Cab with normal miles (54,000+) on it on eBay Motors, looking in really nice shape, yet going for $26,950 obo. (And a couple of others - with slightly less mileage - for not much more than that.) Sad to see the depreciation on these magnificent vehicles.

I guess I must be out of my mind thinking that someday a low-mileage mint condition CLK55 will bring big bucks at a Barrett-Jackson auction!

I'm showing my age but when I think of all the "classic" Mercedes convertibles (230, 280, 450 et al.) that have held their value pretty well over the years, it seems like that whole concept is sort of 'lost' nowadays. All these cars seem to go for ridiculous prices when new, then plummet in value in only a few years. Back in the day, only Cadillacs did that!

iguess · 11-22-2007, 01:40 PM

the truth is, the mercedes star has been abused. They slap it everywhere. You put a HUGE star on the front of every vehicle, what do you expect? Mercedes needs to market to a younger crowd so now everyone has a mercedes. Its not rare and special like it used to be. If you drive a C class or a S class, you still drive a mercedes. dont know where you guys are from but here in NYC, you see tons of MB cars everywhere you go.

DBLNICKL · 11-22-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iguess

the truth is, the mercedes star has been abused. They slap it everywhere. You put a HUGE star on the front of every vehicle, what do you expect? Mercedes needs to market to a younger crowd so now everyone has a mercedes. Its not rare and special like it used to be. If you drive a C class or a S class, you still drive a mercedes. dont know where you guys are from but here in NYC, you see tons of MB cars everywhere you go.

I 2nd that motion, MB's EVERYWHERE in NYC...i know a girl just turned 20, she's got an 08 C class...so does my girl...i just wish they offered a better warranty due to the little probs. u run into wit these vehicles...

AMGOODNESS · 11-23-2007, 03:20 PM

i just clipped over 22,000 miles. i have already put 5,000 miles on the car and i have only had it for five months. you have to drive these cars. i did not buy it to be a trailer queen.

IngenereAMG · 11-24-2007, 01:48 PM

Cars were meant to be driven. I go through this with my Ferrari buddies. It seems like they play the game....."Whoever has the lowest miles wins". I could die tommorow, I don't want my last drive to be in a Civic, because I didn't want to put miles on the 'good' cars. Truth be told...they actually work better when they are driven.

11-20-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
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11-20-2007, 03:54 PM	#8
Riot Nrrrd Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 220 Drives: 2002 CLK55 Cabriolet, 1989 300E, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (for sale, PM me)	LOL Hey, I baby my Beast, but when I take it out, we have fun ... 135 on a nice empty uphill stretch of the 2 Freeway at 4 AM anyone On a more serious note, I found a black 2002 Cab with normal miles (54,000+) on it on eBay Motors, looking in really nice shape, yet going for $26,950 obo. (And a couple of others - with slightly less mileage - for not much more than that.) Sad to see the depreciation on these magnificent vehicles. I guess I must be out of my mind thinking that someday a low-mileage mint condition CLK55 will bring big bucks at a Barrett-Jackson auction! I'm showing my age but when I think of all the "classic" Mercedes convertibles (230, 280, 450 et al.) that have held their value pretty well over the years, it seems like that whole concept is sort of 'lost' nowadays. All these cars seem to go for ridiculous prices when new, then plummet in value in only a few years. Back in the day, only Cadillacs did that! Last edited by Riot Nrrrd; 11-20-2007 at 04:04 PM.

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11-20-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
Holson Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 912 Drives: '06 AM V8 Vantage	My 2007 winter car is reaching that fast!!

11-22-2007, 01:40 PM	#9
iguess Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 448 Drives: 2006 CLK350	the truth is, the mercedes star has been abused. They slap it everywhere. You put a HUGE star on the front of every vehicle, what do you expect? Mercedes needs to market to a younger crowd so now everyone has a mercedes. Its not rare and special like it used to be. If you drive a C class or a S class, you still drive a mercedes. dont know where you guys are from but here in NYC, you see tons of MB cars everywhere you go.

11-23-2007, 03:20 PM	#11
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	i just clipped over 22,000 miles. i have already put 5,000 miles on the car and i have only had it for five months. you have to drive these cars. i did not buy it to be a trailer queen.

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