It's gone!

Timster · 07-29-2003, 06:46 PM

For those that don't read the off topic section.
After about three months of trying to sell my CLK55 AMG. It finally sold today. They will be by tomorrow with a transporter to pick up the car. It's off to Cincinnati Ohio.
Thank you to everyone for sharing your knowledge, experience and humor.
Take care and have fun, see you in a couple of years when I come back for another Mercedes.
By for now,
Tim

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5439cc · 07-29-2003, 07:11 PM

Timster, sorry to see you go, enjoy your next experience :-)

Speaking of Next Experience, what is next for you, amigo ?

Stiggs · 07-29-2003, 07:27 PM

That's wierd....I thought you loved that car man!!

I always got the impression from your threads that you were a mercedes man. What happened??

You're just waiting for the CLK65 aren't you??!!

Sleestack · 07-29-2003, 07:39 PM

No, I think Timster is a Vette man at heart and he's off to the wonderful world of the ZO6. As wonderful as a MBs are, I believe Timster is itching for a true sports car.

sajecw · 07-30-2003, 01:01 AM

I still think it is very coincidental that Timster had a fight with HPS, returned it, spent almost $20,000 on a Kleemann and sold it within a 2 month period. He had it up for sale almost the day after he got it back with a Kleemann.

Doesn't anyone find this strange?

jimdy · 07-30-2003, 03:05 AM

So much power it scared him

Chappy · 07-30-2003, 08:25 AM

Sorry to see you go

Hopefully, you'll come back to visit and you've told the new owner of MB World.

karl k · 07-30-2003, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sajecw
I still think it is very coincidental that Timster had a fight with HPS, returned it, spent almost $20,000 on a Kleemann and sold it within a 2 month period. He had it up for sale almost the day after he got it back with a Kleemann.

Doesn't anyone find this strange?

So let's figure:

$70k MSRP CLK55
$15k HPS
$20k Kleeman
$10k wheels and other mods
___________________________
$115k TOTAL

...and no MB warranty!

:o

Timster · 07-30-2003, 09:26 AM

Sorry Karl, I didn't spend that much.
HPS was Zero, Nada Zippo! Just allot of frustration and nonsense.
Tires and wheels less than $2K.
And the MB warranty is still good it just doesn't cover the Super Charger. I've had the car in at the local MB dealer for the 12K service and they said nothing.

As for the sale of my CLK55, I got the Kleemann system in February and didn't try to sell it until May. I’ve owned it for12 months. I’m bored.

I buy and sell cars all the time.
I had my 01 Porsche Twin Turbo a total of 5 weeks
I had my 02 Corvette 10 months.
None of it has anything to do with Kleemann. I would install another Kleemann system in a heart beat. To bad Kleemann doesn’t sell Supercharger systems for Corvettes!

Cheers,
Tim

bmac002 · 07-30-2003, 10:43 AM

Timster, Isn't Ligenfelter (sp??) Kleemann for Corvettes? Also cheaper and DIY.

Timster · 07-30-2003, 11:55 AM

Yeah Lingenfelter (LPE), awesome horse power.
I think this time I'll wait awhile on the horse power mods.
The Z06 is already a monster when it comes to Horse Power and Torque.
Thanks for reminding me,
Tim

Dave OH · 07-30-2003, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timster
It's off to Cincinnati Ohio.

There's a Kleemann CLK55k in Cincy now!!!! Yeehaw, I'm finally going to get a ride!

FrankW · 07-31-2003, 05:40 AM

catch you later...we'll miss ya!

ndabunka · 08-02-2003, 01:54 AM

Congrats on your sale. Have any stragglers who would be interested in mine? As you know it doesn't have the Kleeman but would make a great car to add one too. $24K and in great condition. In many ways I too would love to go back to the vette world (at times). My '87 ragtop was a lot of fun! Looks like 4-doors are in my future though...

karl k · 08-02-2003, 02:31 AM

I know it's getting late.

...and you meant 24k MILES -- and not $!?

ndabunka · 08-04-2003, 12:27 AM

$'s are negotiable but not nearly that far!

LIONHEAD · 08-04-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timster
Yeah Lingenfelter (LPE), awesome horse power.
I think this time I'll wait awhile on the horse power mods.
The Z06 is already a monster when it comes to Horse Power and Torque.
Thanks for reminding me,
Tim

You can purchase a Procharger ATI D1SC or P1SC centrifugal supercharger or Magna Charger Roots style supercharger. Lingenfelter uses the Magna Charger Supercharger but the Procharger gains more HP. I purchased a Prochager ATI D1SC with upgraded single intercooler for my C5 to put on top of my Stage II Heads and Cam. Now that I decided to get rid of the C5....I sold the Supercharger and lost $500 on the sale (paid $6,500 and sold it for $6,000.00. There is also a Vortech unit now out for the C5/Z06.

Riot Nrrrd · 08-07-2003, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timster
As for the sale of my CLK55, I got the Kleemann system in February and didn't try to sell it until May. I’ve owned it for 12 months. I’m bored.

I buy and sell cars all the time.
I had my 01 Porsche Twin Turbo a total of 5 weeks
I had my 02 Corvette 10 months.

Pardon my naivete, but how the heck can people do this?

I mean, as soon as you get the car off the lot it depreciates, right? (In general)

So if you get rid of it soon thereafter, aren't you always taking a hit to the wallet? Or am I just stupid?

Is this a case of buying cars that held - or increased! - their value over the limited time period involved? I'm aware that in some cases, people probably got an early spot in a waiting list to get a "hot" car and (presumably) paid sticker and then could turn it around later and get it back due to the high demand ...

(This question is for Timster - or anyone else, for that matter)

J Lucas · 08-07-2003, 02:56 PM

Some people can afford to take the hit ,

07-29-2003, 07:11 PM	#2
5439cc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Randolph, New Jersey Posts: 272 Drives: 2002 CLK55 ///AMG	You Will Be Missed :-( Timster, sorry to see you go, enjoy your next experience :-) Speaking of Next Experience, what is next for you, amigo ? __________________ 2002 CLK55 ///AMG Brilliant Silver/Int Charcoal Timeport, Voice Activation & GPS Command System, K&N V1 Hardwired - 18" MILLE' Miglia EV- Wheels-Kuhmos Tires (R 8.5 fr/10.0 rear) - 20mm H&R Wheel Spacers (Wifes Car) 2004 Porsche Targa - THERE IS NO OTHER ! JUST BRING IT !

07-29-2003, 07:27 PM	#3
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,188 Drives: 2003 CLK55	That's wierd....I thought you loved that car man!! I always got the impression from your threads that you were a mercedes man. What happened?? You're just waiting for the CLK65 aren't you??!! __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

07-29-2003, 07:39 PM	#4
Sleestack MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,687	No, I think Timster is a Vette man at heart and he's off to the wonderful world of the ZO6. As wonderful as a MBs are, I believe Timster is itching for a true sports car. __________________ Almost there.

07-30-2003, 10:43 AM	#10
bmac002 Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 135 Drives: CLK 320	Timster, Isn't Ligenfelter (sp??) Kleemann for Corvettes? Also cheaper and DIY. __________________ 1999 CLK320 Blk/Blk H&R Springs Bilstein Shocks K&N Drop-in BBS RX 18x8 s-03's V-1 Hardwired

07-31-2003, 05:40 AM	#13
FrankW Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 19,294 Drives: DirtyToo & Thrifty	catch you later...we'll miss ya! __________________ 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

07-30-2003, 01:01 AM	#5
sajecw Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 217	I still think it is very coincidental that Timster had a fight with HPS, returned it, spent almost $20,000 on a Kleemann and sold it within a 2 month period. He had it up for sale almost the day after he got it back with a Kleemann. Doesn't anyone find this strange?

07-30-2003, 03:05 AM	#6
jimdy Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 73 Drives: clk500	So much power it scared him

07-30-2003, 08:25 AM	#7
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Sorry to see you go Hopefully, you'll come back to visit and you've told the new owner of MB World.

07-30-2003, 09:26 AM	#9
Timster MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,103 Drives: 2007 ML350 Sport	Sorry Karl, I didn't spend that much. HPS was Zero, Nada Zippo! Just allot of frustration and nonsense. Tires and wheels less than $2K. And the MB warranty is still good it just doesn't cover the Super Charger. I've had the car in at the local MB dealer for the 12K service and they said nothing. As for the sale of my CLK55, I got the Kleemann system in February and didn't try to sell it until May. I’ve owned it for12 months. I’m bored. I buy and sell cars all the time. I had my 01 Porsche Twin Turbo a total of 5 weeks I had my 02 Corvette 10 months. None of it has anything to do with Kleemann. I would install another Kleemann system in a heart beat. To bad Kleemann doesn’t sell Supercharger systems for Corvettes! Cheers, Tim

07-30-2003, 11:55 AM	#11
Timster MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,103 Drives: 2007 ML350 Sport	Yeah Lingenfelter (LPE), awesome horse power. I think this time I'll wait awhile on the horse power mods. The Z06 is already a monster when it comes to Horse Power and Torque. Thanks for reminding me, Tim

08-02-2003, 01:54 AM	#14
ndabunka Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 738 Drives: No longer car shopping...	Congrats Timster Congrats on your sale. Have any stragglers who would be interested in mine? As you know it doesn't have the Kleeman but would make a great car to add one too. $24K and in great condition. In many ways I too would love to go back to the vette world (at times). My '87 ragtop was a lot of fun! Looks like 4-doors are in my future though... __________________ Official traitor...I bought a 7-series instead of the 2-seater "toy" SLK55...

08-02-2003, 02:31 AM	#15
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	I know it's getting late. ...and you meant 24k MILES -- and not $!? __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

08-04-2003, 12:27 AM	#16
ndabunka Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 738 Drives: No longer car shopping...	Correct, 24K MILES, not $'s $'s are negotiable but not nearly that far! __________________ Official traitor...I bought a 7-series instead of the 2-seater "toy" SLK55...

08-07-2003, 02:56 PM	#19
J Lucas MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The President must win the Peace Posts: 1,297	Some people can afford to take the hit ,

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