06/55 CLK55 Convertible

[C240Sport97]

is this a good deal?
http://www.mercedes.co.uk/emb_car_apps/used_cars/SGDetails.asp?SearchID=18754764&vid=1436636&Req=ALL

List is about £69k

Car is private 1 owner, and fully loaded. Seems to have everything except distronic and TV.

 

[SportsCoupeRich]

looks good. Personally I would take the soft top? or an sl55...

 

[C240Sport97]

but this is a soft top and an SL55 is about £25k to £30k more for a car the same age and mileage

looks good. Personally I would take the soft top? or an sl55...

 

[Alfie]

is this a good deal?
http://www.mercedes.co.uk/emb_car_apps/used_cars/SGDetails.asp?SearchID=18754764&vid=1436636&Req=ALL

List is about £69k

Car is private 1 owner, and fully loaded. Seems to have everything except distronic and TV.

I wouldnt say its a particularly attractive price especially with that red leather insert. Difficult to sell on later. Its a lovely car, no doubt about that.

However, if you like it, thats what counts. Enjoy the search. Its almost as much fun as the driving!

 

[SportsCoupeRich]

sorry - the description says coupe and i couldnt tell from the pic. In that case i like it lots....can you not get an sl55 for mid 50s now?

 

[e55]

I am also like Alfie and dont like the red seats.
I think prices will drop once theres a few more CLK63 around.

If you can wait aanother 6 months you might be able to pick up a really good deal

 

[C240Sport97]

yes, you can but they have the mickey mouse CD COMAND system ...

sorry - the description says coupe and i couldnt tell from the pic. In that case i like it lots....can you not get an sl55 for mid 50s now?

 

[C240Sport97]

strangely enough, the red inserts are what I do like

I am also like Alfie and dont like the red seats.
I think prices will drop once theres a few more CLK63 around.

If you can wait aanother 6 months you might be able to pick up a really good deal

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I thought it seemed reasonable, but as pointed out it's likely to take a beating depreciation wise with the CLK63 looming.

The additional power from the new unit will no doubt be a big pull for the type of person looking to buy a CLK AMG - likely to be prepared to pay a premium for the extra performance and cachet.

 

[saorbust]

It looks okay - although I hate the red inserts but thats your choice. Lots of comments on here regarding the price. Remember they are hard to sell on (not a lot of demand for them, small market, depreciate fast) and the new model is out as well.

I bet it won't sell for a couple more months. If it is the coupe - most people will buy a CLK500 with AMG kit for a lot less, and not worry about the insurance / etc. Same for convertible.

Remember limited market, limited buyers. Having said that, they are superb - I had one, Alfie has one, I'm thinking of doing exactly as you have and buying another one 2nd hand - but I'm going to wait till mid next year when the prices will really have dropped and I expect you can pick a good one up for about 35-40.

J.

 

[C240Sport97]

well, the salesman has not rang or emailed me as promised with the full spec listing.

thanks all for the suggestions and the thoughts.

 

[glojo]

well, the salesman has not rang or emailed me as promised with the full spec listing.

thanks all for the suggestions and the thoughts.

I am NOT saying it is a convertible, but like everyone here, I have read the description and that states:

COMAND APS with navigation system, ISOFIX child seat anchoring system, Intelligent air conditioning, Bi-xenon headlamps, Soft top black, AMG styling package, AMG 18 twin-spoke wheel with mixed tyres, Keyless Go, CD Changer and sound system.


Regards,
John

 

[saorbust]

I am NOT saying it is a convertible, but like everyone here, I have read the description and that states:

COMAND APS with navigation system, ISOFIX child seat anchoring system, Intelligent air conditioning, Bi-xenon headlamps, Soft top black, AMG styling package, AMG 18 twin-spoke wheel with mixed tyres, Keyless Go, CD Changer and sound system.


Regards,
John

Not only that - but if you look carefully you can see the soft top mechanism switch in front of the gearstick in the picture...

 

[glojo]

Not only that - but if you look carefully you can see the soft top mechanism switch in front of the gearstick in the picture...

Well spotted, I'm not fanilar with the convertible, but it looks like this car is indeed a soft top!

John

 

[Silvertank]

Well spotted, I'm not fanilar with the convertible, but it looks like this car is indeed a soft top!

John

Ahhh, that's a shame. It's a car designed for a lady then. I guess there's nothing stopping you buying it and then getting the roof converted back.

:bannana: