CLK 430 Cabrio

[tpwuk]

What do you think of this guys?

Mercedes : CLK 430 AVANTGARDE CONVERTABLE AMG

Received some great high-res pix of the arches and other rust prone areas and it looks as clean as a whistle!

Is the asking price a bit on steep side do you think?

 

[Will]

It's got a great spec (COMAND, parktronic, xenons, orthapaedic seats, AMG bodystyling + wheels etc), and if it really is as clean as you say I guess it could be worth the extra.

All said and done, you could no doubt find a cheaper one with a few blisters here and there and a lower spec/more miles or whatever, but £1/2k saved upfront won't buy you a nicer car in the long run.

You could always haggle

Will

 

[buccal]

Thst two-tone interior is either love or hate IMHO

 

[Sonny Burnett]

very nice car id love to have it.. how come the seller has it as a 91 lol

 

[tpwuk]

You think £7250 is a good price (if it's as good as it looks!) ?

Current owner has owned it for 4 years, claims it's very well maintained, just had a big service (including new belts?), everything works, no faults, no rust, get's 30mpg on the m/way and 20MPG around town. It's a 2000 on a V plate.

 

[Howard]

You think £7250 is a good price (if it's as good as it looks!) ?

Current owner has owned it for 4 years, claims it's very well maintained, just had a big service (including new belts?), everything works, no faults, no rust, get's 30mpg on the m/way and 20MPG around town. It's a 2000 on a V plate.

You think he'll give you a grand off ? , the one in the ad is £8250

If he's getting 30MPG on the motorway , he's driving like a vicar ( a good sign )

 

[Will]

You think he'll give you a grand off ? , the one in the ad is £8250

If he's getting 30MPG on the motorway , he's driving like a vicar ( a good sign )

I drove to Manchester and back the other month in my '55, averaged high 20's MPG wise (27/28ish), that was cruising slightly above the usual 'legal limit', so I imagine that at 70mph ish 30mpg would be achievable in a 430 cab (just!)

 

[Setanta]

You think he'll give you a grand off ? , the one in the ad is £8250

If he's getting 30MPG on the motorway , he's driving like a vicar ( a good sign )

You never know - worth trying to haggle on the price in a nice way, such as if things need doing.

I had one fellow offer a really low price on my car. I was in a good mood so asked him if he could explain why he selected that amount and what on the car justified it, then happy to discuss.

"I don't like the colour".

 

[tpwuk]

Managed to agree on a price. Just about to do an online HPI check. Is there anywhere online I can verify the factory options from the VIN number? IIRC there used to be a Russian site??

 

[vincenz]

??????

 

[Howard]

I drove to Manchester and back the other month in my '55, averaged high 20's MPG wise (27/28ish), that was cruising slightly above the usual 'legal limit', so I imagine that at 70mph ish 30mpg would be achievable in a 430 cab (just!)

I average 27/28 in mine , cruising at much the same speeds.

30mpg is do-able driving at 70 with the air con off.

The cab won't be as aerodynamic as the coupe , and weighs 200kg more .

 

[jaymanek]

there is a nice one here

Mercland Ltd : MERCEDES CLK 430 V8 CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE CLK430

 

[tpwuk]

there is a nice one here

Mercland Ltd : MERCEDES CLK 430 V8 CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE CLK430

It's about 4th on my shortlist that one. It would be higher if it had parking sensors. Essential with my Mrs!

 

[jaymanek]

I can fit those!

 

[tpwuk]

I can fit those!

hehe..okay that bumps it up to 3rd! What about Xenons and AMG styling?

 

[jaymanek]

ok cant chuck those in... consult ebay!

 

[tpwuk]

Some very odd is happening. The seller and I have agreed a price. I requested the VIN number so I can do a VIN check and now he's gone out of communicardo!

Shame coz I have the cash burning a hole in my sky rocket!

 

[Alfie]

Looks fully loaded to me. Comand was factory fitted and it has heated seats too. Memory seats and climate was standard on the CLK430.

Jays is nicer though.

 

[tpwuk]

Jays is nicer though.

That's a matter of opinion.

I prefer the AMG styling and I think 18" wheels are too big for the original CLK. I want Xenons and Parking Sensors too, so I'm afraid that rules Jays out.

 

[jaymanek]

i may have another coming in... its got parktronic, not sure about xenons... will let you know details by PM later.