Newbie here: Lookin at CLK55 Cab. What to look for?

mikeydiker · 12-25-2008, 10:02 PM

Newbie here: Lookin at CLK55 Cab. What to look for?

I Want the new body style.
What are the options available?Im thinking an 05 is in my price range.

Could I get one in the 20K range with 35-50K?

What can I expect for performace/ride?

What is the relability? Im coming from a Lexus and love the reliability.

Thanks guys

Mikey

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Riot Nrrrd · 12-26-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeydiker

Newbie here: Lookin at CLK55 Cab. What to look for?

I Want the new body style.

mikeydiker · 12-26-2008, 08:27 AM

WTF? Ok W209 is that better.

hooleyboy · 12-26-2008, 09:00 AM

Cool car for sure. They are a bit on the heavy side. I couldnt tell you about the car, as I have a C55, but the drive train is top notch. IF you must have a convertible why not make it a n AMG. I think you will have a hard time finding a W209 55 convertible in the $20's. If in the 20's is were you want to stay, You might have to make some sacrifices. Like a CLK500 convertible or maybe CLK55 (non convertible). You might have to find out what you want the most. Power or wind & sun. If its power your after and want to stay in the 20's maybe look at a C55.

MarcusF · 12-26-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeydiker

Newbie here: Lookin at CLK55 Cab. What to look for?

I Want the new body style.
What are the options available?Im thinking an 05 is in my price range.

Could I get one in the 20K range with 35-50K?

What can I expect for performace/ride?

What is the relability? Im coming from a Lexus and love the reliability.

Thanks guys

Mikey

I did a quick nationwide search of the MB USA database for 2005 CLK55 cabs. There are no CPO's in that price range. If you flip your numbers (20K MILES and 35-50K DOLLARS), you may find what you're looking for. Here are the 2005 CPO CLK55 cabs I saw:

MB of South Bay (California) 24K miles, $33K
Flecher Jones 16k (California) miles, $50K
Laguna Niguel 43K (California) miles, $37K
Colorado Springs (Colorado) 22K miles, $46K
Chicago (toss in another $Mil and get a senate seat) 29K miles, $36K

If you're coming from Lexus, you didn't say which model, but expect a substantial increase in performance.

These cars are dependable if the maintenance is performed. Like anything else, they have normal wear items that will need to be replaced.

If you find a CLK55 cab, with low mileage for $20K, I highly recommend that you spend the money and get a full inspection at a Mercedes-Benz dealership before you make your purchase. Many people buy a cheap Mercedes-Benz at some corner lot, one with no maintenance history, and then post how "their" car is falling apart, how the dealer wants mega dollars to fix their heap, etc. I'm not sure you could buy a 2005 CLK320 for $20K. My nationwide database search showed 1 car, with 44K miles, and no, it wasn't a CPO.

mikeydiker · 12-27-2008, 06:23 PM

I am coming from a gs400. Not a single problem and a good deal of performance. I want a conv, and do not like the SC430 from Lexus.

Here is vehicle I found.
It is a 2004 though. What was changed from 04-05? Looks like wheels.
This one does not have Nav, which I want.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=82

MarcusF · 12-28-2008, 01:27 AM

The '05 got the quad exhaust (coupe), 18" wheels, different NAV, upgraded brakes (six piston calipers), nano paint, and upgraded SpeedShift. There are probably other changes.

If you think the car at Carsource is a good car, you may want to buy it. As I posted earlier, you may also want to have it inspected at a dealership. The inspection may explain why Carsource wants the exact same price for the 2005 CLK320 cab they have, as they do for the CLK55 cab you pointed out.

MARTYMAR · 12-28-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeydiker

I am coming from a gs400. Not a single problem and a good deal of performance. I want a conv, and do not like the SC430 from Lexus.

Here is vehicle I found.
It is a 2004 though. What was changed from 04-05? Looks like wheels.
This one does not have Nav, which I want.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=82

That's an excellent price for that car! I brought my 2004 CLK 55 AMG with 63k miles for 28K out the door! This car looks a bit more cleaner than mines too! I doubt if you find anything better than this in better condition. Go for it!

2Fast4Radar · 12-28-2008, 02:40 PM

There are a lot of good deals on 55 coupes in the $20k range. Plus the economy is prime for some negotiating. 50k-60k miles isn't anything...... to the ones saying buy one with 20-30k miles, have fun getting ass raped by the dealer.

LOVEMYBS · 12-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Also try Vehix.com for more cars. That's a very good price for an 04 cab.

12-26-2008, 09:00 AM	#4
hooleyboy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 3,048 Drives: Dodge Caravan AKA "The Bang Bus"	Cool car for sure. They are a bit on the heavy side. I couldnt tell you about the car, as I have a C55, but the drive train is top notch. IF you must have a convertible why not make it a n AMG. I think you will have a hard time finding a W209 55 convertible in the $20's. If in the 20's is were you want to stay, You might have to make some sacrifices. Like a CLK500 convertible or maybe CLK55 (non convertible). You might have to find out what you want the most. Power or wind & sun. If its power your after and want to stay in the 20's maybe look at a C55. __________________ The best built headers you can get for your Mercedes. C55 Long tube Headers $2,999 CLS55/E55 Long tube Headers $3,499 C63 Long tube headers $3,800 We can make headers long or short, for any vehicle!

12-27-2008, 06:23 PM	#6
mikeydiker Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Here is an example... I am coming from a gs400. Not a single problem and a good deal of performance. I want a conv, and do not like the SC430 from Lexus. Here is vehicle I found. It is a 2004 though. What was changed from 04-05? Looks like wheels. This one does not have Nav, which I want. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=82

12-28-2008, 01:27 AM	#7
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 1,705 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	The '05 got the quad exhaust (coupe), 18" wheels, different NAV, upgraded brakes (six piston calipers), nano paint, and upgraded SpeedShift. There are probably other changes. If you think the car at Carsource is a good car, you may want to buy it. As I posted earlier, you may also want to have it inspected at a dealership. The inspection may explain why Carsource wants the exact same price for the 2005 CLK320 cab they have, as they do for the CLK55 cab you pointed out. __________________ Mercedes-Benz spec page Signal to Noise

12-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#10
LOVEMYBS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 444 Drives: 08 CLK63 BS, 07 SL55 w/030, and 07 E550 4Matic Sport	Also try Vehix.com for more cars. That's a very good price for an 04 cab. __________________ 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series/Iridium Silver/Charcoal/iPod/K&N's 2007 SL55 AMG Iridium Silver/Charcoal/030 Perf Pkg/All Options/K&N's 2007 E550 4Matic Sport/Iridium Silver/Charcoal/Pkg 2/K&Ns 2006 BMW X3 3.0i, Bluewater/Tan Leather/NAV/Sirius/K&N/Wife's Sold 2006 C280 4Matic 2006 SL55 AMG Black/Black/030 Pkg/All Options (Totaled) 2005 E55 AMG 2004 CLK55 AMG 2006 C280 4Matic 1997 BMW 850Ci 2003 BMW 530iA Sport 2003 BMW M5 2002 BMW M3 Conv.

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12-26-2008, 08:27 AM	#3
mikeydiker Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	WTF? Ok W209 is that better.

12-28-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
2Fast4Radar Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1 Drives: BMW 545i	There are a lot of good deals on 55 coupes in the $20k range. Plus the economy is prime for some negotiating. 50k-60k miles isn't anything...... to the ones saying buy one with 20-30k miles, have fun getting ass raped by the dealer.

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