Erm, spotted a CLK55

[robert.saunders]

Sooooooo, bargaining can commence

Comand - honestly not worried
Parktronic - again, not worried
Xenons - I agree, I would like those, it has to be said

 

[buccal]

Think this set the bench-mark for prices recently robert:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-W-Merced...em270258737217&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1308#bottom

Ticked all the boxes and very good value.

 

[500E]

Can the Xenons be retrofitted on this CLK55...Can you not use a HID kit or similar...Just some ideas.

Yes, the price is a little too high for mileage etc - As we are in the current economic climate you probably have a good chance of bargining it down (it is a 5.4L V8 Petrol after all) and if you can't then just walk away.

 

[crisc204]

Sooooooo, bargaining can commence

Comand - honestly not worried
Parktronic - again, not worried
Xenons - I agree, I would like those, it has to be said

Can the Xenons be retrofitted on this CLK55...Can you not use a HID kit or similar...Just some ideas.

Yes, the price is a little too high for mileage etc - As we are in the current economic climate you probably have a good chance of bargining it down (it is a 5.4L V8 Petrol after all) and if you can't then just walk away.

were the zenons an option even on the top of the line model? i would have thought it should have them already

anyway, ive fitted o.e. mercedes zenon lights to my 98' clk , on my car it was just plug in turn on
however after market hid kits may cause bulb defective warnings on the dash display

 

[LeighW]

I keep looking at this

I quite fancied a 430 convertible, but having checked my insurance, a 55 AMG coupe is cheaper!

This one's not far from me, sorely tempted at that price.

 

[buccal]

I keep looking at this

I quite fancied a 430 convertible, but having checked my insurance, a 55 AMG coupe is cheaper!

This one's not far from me, sorely tempted at that price.

Been watching it too. Shame no parktronic, but only one owner.

 

[robert.saunders]

Yes, spotted that earlier, very nice indeed. It's all far too tempting

 

[C240Sport97]

I keep looking at this

I quite fancied a 430 convertible, but having checked my insurance, a 55 AMG coupe is cheaper!

This one's not far from me, sorely tempted at that price.

Blimey prices have really fallen.

I sold my 01Y 61k miles CLK55 back in mid April 08 for £12,345: http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=47681

Time to buy another one!

 

[LeighW]

Been watching it too. Shame no parktronic, but only one owner.

True, but I've had my 320 coupe for three years, and never had a problem parking it to be honest. I wish it was black though...

 

[C240Sport97]

True, but I've had my 320 coupe for three years, and never had a problem parking it to be honest. I wish it was black though...

but in London, you do need parktronic .. it's very difficult to know where the back ends otherwise

 

[buccal]

True, but I've had my 320 coupe for three years, and never had a problem parking it to be honest. I wish it was black though...

My clk doesn't have parktronic but since i've had the e-class (which has parktronic) i wouldn't have one without.

To help the mrs park obviously

 

[LeighW]

I keep looking at this

I quite fancied a 430 convertible, but having checked my insurance, a 55 AMG coupe is cheaper!

This one's not far from me, sorely tempted at that price.

Hmm

I fired off an email to the dealer selling this 55, asked specifically if it had ANY rust (particularly on the wheel arches or boot lid). I also enquired about a possible p/x with my 320. I got this reply:

Hi Leigh

the car is in very good condition apart from a light scuff on the bumper, the alloys have been refurbished so are like new

Your CLK we wouldn't buy for stock but we will able to get you a bid in the trade


Kind Regards

Deepak

Evolution
Independent Mercedes & BMW Specialist

Pretty vague response IMO, I'm betting it has some rust. Also, as he'll probably get me 50p for mine, it's a no goer I think.

 

[C240Sport97]

Hi Leigh

the car is in very good condition apart from a light scuff on the bumper, the alloys have been refurbished so are like new

Your CLK we wouldn't buy for stock but we will able to get you a bid in the trade


Kind Regards

Deepak

Evolution
Independent Mercedes & BMW Specialist

translation:
Big V8s are not selling. Happy to sell you one we are stuck with, don't want anymore!

 

[crisc204]

for me resisting the amg's pull is getting harder by the day!

my family business is in london where i am during the week but my better half is from leicester where we have a flat and where im most weekends.



Arrive at:Evolution

Total Miles: 0.66
Estimated Time: 2 mins 32 secs

thats the travel time from our flat to the car dealer that has the clk55 in the link above, i never use that road so probably would have never known it was there but for mbclub

plus today while on an errands from work i stop at a lights in wembley, again not a road i normally travel, look to my right at a very smart home with a garden full of mercedes, new ml, newish c class and in the corner a gleaming w208 clk55 on cls amg rims

with this fresh on my mind while at the bank they inform me gleefully im pre approved for a loan

do you think the gods are telling me to buy one?:bannana:

anyway if its still there this sat im going to have a nose, ill take my 4yo niece as well so ive got a responsible person with me so stop me doing something

ill post with any info i may find out

 

[BTB 500]

These cars are stonking value. I just don't like the looks of the W208 though.

 

[buccal]

for me resisting the amg's pull is getting harder by the day!

my family business is in london where i am during the week but my better half is from leicester where we have a flat and where im most weekends.



Arrive at:Evolution

Total Miles: 0.66
Estimated Time: 2 mins 32 secs

thats the travel time from our flat to the car dealer that has the clk55 in the link above, i never use that road so probably would have never known it was there but for mbclub

plus today while on an errands from work i stop at a lights in wembley, again not a road i normally travel, look to my right at a very smart home with a garden full of mercedes, new ml, newish c class and in the corner a gleaming w208 clk55 on cls amg rims

with this fresh on my mind while at the bank they inform me gleefully im pre approved for a loan

do you think the gods are telling me to buy one?:bannana:

anyway if its still there this sat im going to have a nose, ill take my 4yo niece as well so ive got a responsible person with me so stop me doing something

ill post with any info i may find out

Let us know how you get on, i also got offered 2 chocolate buttons and a twix for a p/ex when it was at £9995

 

[Gollom]

anyway if its still there this sat im going to have a nose, ill take my 4yo niece as well so ive got a responsible person with me so stop me doing something

PMSL

:bannana: :bannana:

 

[LeighW]

for me resisting the amg's pull is getting harder by the day!

my family business is in london where i am during the week but my better half is from leicester where we have a flat and where im most weekends.



Arrive at:Evolution

Total Miles: 0.66
Estimated Time: 2 mins 32 secs

thats the travel time from our flat to the car dealer that has the clk55 in the link above, i never use that road so probably would have never known it was there but for mbclub

plus today while on an errands from work i stop at a lights in wembley, again not a road i normally travel, look to my right at a very smart home with a garden full of mercedes, new ml, newish c class and in the corner a gleaming w208 clk55 on cls amg rims

with this fresh on my mind while at the bank they inform me gleefully im pre approved for a loan

do you think the gods are telling me to buy one?:bannana:

anyway if its still there this sat im going to have a nose, ill take my 4yo niece as well so ive got a responsible person with me so stop me doing something

ill post with any info i may find out

Please buy it, that way it'll prevent me raiding my savings and then selling mine for 60p!

It's only 13 miles from me, and as *ahem* luck would have it, it's near to a retail park I *happened* to visit on saturday. However, the place is at the @rse end of an industrial estate, not exactly the sort of place I like to buy from, so I didn't even go in. I may be wrong, it may be a decent trader, who knows, his email reply just didn't inspire confidence.

Put LE4 8EW into google maps.

 

[crisc204]

I keep looking at this

I quite fancied a 430 convertible, but having checked my insurance, a 55 AMG coupe is cheaper!

This one's not far from me, sorely tempted at that price.

bit of a thread divert but still about clk55's

i went to have a look at the car in this link today,

currently it is sold. the buyer bought it over the phone without
viewing it!

the trader, Deepak, let me have a look as a couresty to me.
(my words not his)

he was there with another customer, i was nosing about and around the car about 30mins and he seems a straight guy and the company although poorly placed for a showroom is well placed for them. also from chatting to him it became obvious why they were not keen on part ex's. they source cars for export from reputable contacts.


the trader told me about what they do on site, the history of the car, the only owner and about the cars useage whist i was with him. its a very good car although not 'perfect' due to a few cosmetic marks on the exterior but that would have got a few quid knocked off and easily fixed

someone is going to be very happy with this car!

 

[LeighW]

someone is going to be very happy with this car!

Bu99er. I was hoping you'd say it was a heap. Any rust at all?