New Car!

[jaymanek]

Well done both of you!

 

[crammy69]

Excellent! congratulations Will, I did see the post where Peter sold the car and glad to see its you that bought it, look forward to seeing it at an MB world GTG sometime soon!

Cheers

 

[BlackC55]

Nice one Will. look forward to seeing it (again)

 

[Will]

Cheers guys

I'm already quite busy planning out the little bits and pieces, prioritising stuff etc. It's a nice enough car as it is, but I'm hoping to make it even better. It might take me a while to get it perfect, but I like having potential in a car, it's a good feeling as it improves.

Pictures soon-ish when I have time

Will

 

[st4]

Excellent. Two new threads to enjoy. The re-emergence of this car on the forum and Peters hunt for an M5 that will no doubt end up with a Brabus V12 E class. Defection is not allowed

Glad to hear the car is gone to a good home, and more importantly still around on here.

 

[peterg1965]

Excellent. Two new threads to enjoy. The re-emergence of this car on the forum and Peters hunt for an M5 that will no doubt end up with a Brabus V12 E class. Defection is not allowed

Glad to hear the car is gone to a good home, and more importantly still around on here.

Or it could end up with a 1975 Ford Cortina Mk III (estate).... seriously, whilst I am always 'looking' I think that a replacement may not be on the cards until late this year, early next.

 

[BaldGuy]

CLK500 peter??

 

[peterg1965]

CLK500 peter??

Does that mean it is for sale?

I have to say, I am keeping my powder dry for now, the M5 is tempting me but pragmatism and running costs may dictate otherwise, so I shall keep an open mind, I (we) can happily survive with two cars for the foreseeable (short term) future.

 

[BaldGuy]

Everything is always for sale....

 

[puffsorted]

Cheers guys

I'm already quite busy planning out the little bits and pieces, prioritising stuff etc. It's a nice enough car as it is, but I'm hoping to make it even better. It might take me a while to get it perfect, but I like having potential in a car, it's a good feeling as it improves.

Pictures soon-ish when I have time

Will

Oh no!! I have competition! for having the most perfect W208 CLK55 You have a superb car there. Pete and I bought around the same time (in fact he was very interested in my car but I nabbed it from under his nose, I don't think he was to annoyed though as he found your car the week after)

Mine was advertised as virtually perfect but I am am a perfectionist and the sellers view of perfect and mine were slight different

So far mines had the following.......

1) All four alloys refurbished (lacquer flaking)
2) New Windscreen (3 Chips one of which turn to a crack in the snow)
3) Climate Control switch repaired (Driver Auto did not work)
4) 2 air vents repaired (Linkage had fallen off inside)
5) Speedo bulbs replaced (both had blown)
6) Drivers rear arch rust repaired (MB under goodwill warranty)
7) AMG front bumper repaired (cracked underneath)
8) 1 Avantgard wing badge replaced (water penetration)
9) Bonnet, front wings, bumper all resprayed to remove all stone chips
10) Oh and the sunroof reset - though not sure holding the button for 20secs counts as a repair

plus 8 Litres of Fuch Motorsport (even though the car had just been serviced, but I like to be sure what's in it)

Just waiting for a the Nappa to be re coloured and cracks filled on the drivers bolster and she will basically look as new inside and out.

To be fair it sounds a lot but the car was very very good to start. Great history, lots of receipts, perfect tyres, unused spare and first aid kit, excellent interior and runs a dream.

I will put up some pictures as soon as I am sure she is one of the best W208 AMG's in the country.

Sorted

 

[Will]

Cheers,

Sounds quite a likely list you have there, most things that seem to go appear to be common faults that afflict most examples!

I can see us swapping notes and tips in the near future

Cheers,

Will