W209 CLK 55 Pics I took from my local dealer...

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 12:02 AM

Was kind of bored today so like what i also do is stop by my local Calstar dealer in Glendale. I normally like to drop in occasionally and see what they have..

. Anyways to my surprise they have a few AMG models in stock. Here's a couple of pics of the new W209 silver CLK55 AMG.

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JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 12:04 AM

Here's another shot from the rear..

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 12:14 AM

Also i looked at the price tag on that CLK55 and went..

!! The price they were selling it was $95k+! Ok the price of the car itself is $70k and change and then dealer markup was like $25,000.00!! Holy...

. Anyways here are a few more pics i took.

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 12:17 AM

Last one. This is a C32.

thuged_out · 01-02-2003, 02:01 AM

a CLK55 without xenon lights?? very sad

w208amg · 01-02-2003, 09:24 AM

thanks for the pics. I'll keep my '01 55!

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thuged_out
a CLK55 without xenon lights?? very sad

I believe it was an option.

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by w208amg
thanks for the pics. I'll keep my '01 55!

Let me guess, you don't like the body style right?? Or was it something else?

hmrdwn · 01-02-2003, 11:21 AM

Who pays $25k mark up for a new CLK55! Without zeons! What, so now they are down-grading the CLK55 further to the C32-level? Nothing against C32, which I love, but the 208 CLK55 had all options included, except for phone and COMMAND. What a rip-off. Another clue (aside from the lack of a SC) that the CLK is being sent downmarket to ensure the CL line is ultra-premium.

Thanks for the pics JAME55 --- Loose on the world with the new digital camera! Peter Parker, Jr.

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hmrdwn
Who pays $25k mark up for a new CLK55! Without zeons! What, so now they are down-grading the CLK55 further to the C32-level? Nothing against C32, which I love, but the 208 CLK55 had all options included, except for phone and COMMAND. What a rip-off. Another clue (aside from the lack of a SC) that the CLK is being sent downmarket to ensure the CL line is ultra-premium.

Thanks for the pics JAME55 --- Loose on the world with the new digital camera! Peter Parker, Jr.

hmrdwn

Yeah when i saw the price i was like what's wrong with these people? Anyways it doesn't make sense to have a price of $95k on a CLK55 when you can get a non AMG CL or S for a little bit more. Doesn't make sense??

Welcome for the pics! Oh and just call me your friendly neighborhood spidey!

I'll be taking more pics at the LA Auto show this weekened!

tango · 01-02-2003, 04:33 PM

or that 95k was in canadian haha...
yo JamE55 thanx for the pic... did you notice any exterior difference btw the 55 and the 500? like body kit and all that junk or only the obvious one, engine
thanx

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tango
or that 95k was in canadian haha...
yo JamE55 thanx for the pic... did you notice any exterior difference btw the 55 and the 500? like body kit and all that junk or only the obvious one, engine
thanx

Nope i'm 100% sure this was USD!!

As far as the exterior couldn't real tell since they did not have a 500 in stock.

w208amg · 01-02-2003, 05:15 PM

jam55,
yes. styling of new car not as memorable and strong as w208

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 05:29 PM

Definitely agree with you w208amg.

Brian Yee · 01-02-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JamE55
Also i looked at the price tag on that CLK55 and went.. !! The price they were selling it was $95k+! Ok the price of the car itself is $70k and change and then dealer markup was like $25,000.00!! Holy... . Anyways here are a few more pics i took.

Obviously, the Pot in Glendale is stronger than anywhere else...

JamE55 · 01-02-2003, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Yee
Obviously, the Pot in Glendale is stronger than anywhere else...

Hahahaha!!! Only dealers are affected by this and no one else.

FrankW · 01-05-2003, 12:38 AM

I was at the LA auto show today and saw the CLK55 AMG. As i suspected the rim was 17s not 18s.

FrankW · 01-05-2003, 12:43 AM

I think the black part you see right above the muffler on the 55 is mesh grill and on the 500 it's solid black panel. The 55 has rear spoiler, double spoke 17, and cross-drilled AMG/Brembo brake up front. Other than those they look the same.

tango · 01-05-2003, 04:05 AM

thanx frank..!! that was quite helpful... cuz that is about all the stuff i pointed out to myself... just double checking with everyone..

the clk55 is pretty sad actually as u can see.. all amg 2003 amg models have quad exhaust and look at the 209 clk55.....

FrankW · 01-05-2003, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tango
thanx frank..!! that was quite helpful... cuz that is about all the stuff i pointed out to myself... just double checking with everyone..

the clk55 is pretty sad actually as u can see.. all amg 2003 amg models have quad exhaust and look at the 209 clk55.....

it's probably because of the c-class base chassi?? It still looks good though.

tango · 01-05-2003, 05:58 AM

quads r better! dont cha think?! and it just looks outta line wiht all the other amgs

RickB · 01-18-2003, 10:54 AM

The thing about a brand new body style and outrageous markup is someone will decide they simply gotta have one. And for a few folks out there money is not the point.

Plus realistically, there probably won't be that many available in the coming months. The dealers look at it as "If you don't buy it, the next guy thru the door will."

FrankW · 01-18-2003, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RickB
The thing about a brand new body style and outrageous markup is someone will decide they simply gotta have one. And for a few folks out there money is not the point.

Plus realistically, there probably won't be that many available in the coming months. The dealers look at it as "If you don't buy it, the next guy thru the door will."

yep, that applies to all AMGs because they are rare.

tango · 01-18-2003, 08:59 PM

yeh yeh yeh:p

Turbo2 · 02-02-2003, 03:02 AM

When are the new CLK55 cabrios expected?

Thanks

01-02-2003, 12:04 AM	#2
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01-02-2003, 12:14 AM	#3
JamE55 Out Of Control! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA, NV, CO Posts: 19,916	Also i looked at the price tag on that CLK55 and went.. !! The price they were selling it was $95k+! Ok the price of the car itself is $70k and change and then dealer markup was like $25,000.00!! Holy... . Anyways here are a few more pics i took. __________________ CLK-DTM AMG...The only one you'll need for the street! Reliable Tuning Companies Below: www.Evosport.com Buy now or die! www.EuroteckMotorsports.com Buy now or die!! www.ttmotorsports.com If you want to hear the voice of God! :D What Kleemann does to mere mortals --->

01-02-2003, 12:17 AM	#4
JamE55 Out Of Control! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA, NV, CO Posts: 19,916	Last one. This is a C32. __________________ CLK-DTM AMG...The only one you'll need for the street! Reliable Tuning Companies Below: www.Evosport.com Buy now or die! www.EuroteckMotorsports.com Buy now or die!! www.ttmotorsports.com If you want to hear the voice of God! :D What Kleemann does to mere mortals --->

01-02-2003, 11:21 AM	#9
hmrdwn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Center of Universe Posts: 402 Drives: CLK55, Mini S	I pitty the fool.. Who pays $25k mark up for a new CLK55! Without zeons! What, so now they are down-grading the CLK55 further to the C32-level? Nothing against C32, which I love, but the 208 CLK55 had all options included, except for phone and COMMAND. What a rip-off. Another clue (aside from the lack of a SC) that the CLK is being sent downmarket to ensure the CL line is ultra-premium. Thanks for the pics JAME55 --- Loose on the world with the new digital camera! Peter Parker, Jr. __________________ GTFOMYWY.

01-02-2003, 04:33 PM	#11
tango Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 912	or that 95k was in canadian haha... yo JamE55 thanx for the pic... did you notice any exterior difference btw the 55 and the 500? like body kit and all that junk or only the obvious one, engine thanx __________________ Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year

01-02-2003, 02:01 AM	#5
thuged_out Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angelos Posts: 566	a CLK55 without xenon lights?? very sad

01-02-2003, 09:24 AM	#6
w208amg Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 17 Drives: clk55	thanks for the pics. I'll keep my '01 55!

01-02-2003, 05:15 PM	#13
w208amg Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 17 Drives: clk55	jam55, yes. styling of new car not as memorable and strong as w208

01-02-2003, 05:29 PM	#14
JamE55 Out Of Control! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA, NV, CO Posts: 19,916	Definitely agree with you w208amg. __________________ CLK-DTM AMG...The only one you'll need for the street! Reliable Tuning Companies Below: www.Evosport.com Buy now or die! www.EuroteckMotorsports.com Buy now or die!! www.ttmotorsports.com If you want to hear the voice of God! :D What Kleemann does to mere mortals --->

01-05-2003, 12:38 AM	#17
FrankW Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 19,294 Drives: DirtyToo & Thrifty	I was at the LA auto show today and saw the CLK55 AMG. As i suspected the rim was 17s not 18s. __________________ 2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods "new pic on last page" 2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods. wants 307hp 7200 redline engine from SL350 For Sale:authentic Carlsson exhaust tips (2) $200

01-05-2003, 12:43 AM	#18
FrankW Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 19,294 Drives: DirtyToo & Thrifty	I think the black part you see right above the muffler on the 55 is mesh grill and on the 500 it's solid black panel. The 55 has rear spoiler, double spoke 17, and cross-drilled AMG/Brembo brake up front. Other than those they look the same. __________________ 2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods "new pic on last page" 2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods. wants 307hp 7200 redline engine from SL350 For Sale:authentic Carlsson exhaust tips (2) $200

01-05-2003, 04:05 AM	#19
tango Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 912	thanx frank..!! that was quite helpful... cuz that is about all the stuff i pointed out to myself... just double checking with everyone.. the clk55 is pretty sad actually as u can see.. all amg 2003 amg models have quad exhaust and look at the 209 clk55..... __________________ Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year

01-05-2003, 05:58 AM	#21
tango Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 912	quads r better! dont cha think?! and it just looks outta line wiht all the other amgs __________________ Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year

01-18-2003, 10:54 AM	#22
RickB Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21 Drives: '01 CLK55	Some people will pay it The thing about a brand new body style and outrageous markup is someone will decide they simply gotta have one. And for a few folks out there money is not the point. Plus realistically, there probably won't be that many available in the coming months. The dealers look at it as "If you don't buy it, the next guy thru the door will."

01-18-2003, 08:59 PM	#24
tango Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 912	yeh yeh yeh:p __________________ Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year

02-02-2003, 03:02 AM	#25
Turbo2 Super Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 670	When are the new CLK55 cabrios expected? Thanks __________________ '05 C230 Sport Sedan Black/Charcoal Automatic, Sunroof Package, Lighting Package, Power Seats, Heated Seats, 6CD Changer, 60/40 Seats '93 MR2 Turbo (sold)

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