Thinking of buying an CLK Kompressor Convertible

[jillm]

Hi, firstly thanks for such a great website. So informative and helpful. I am on line searching for information as I am thinking of buying a 2004 CLK Kompressor Convertible and I do NOT have a clue about ANYTHING.

Currently, I am researching prices and resale values. I am an American living in the Middle East (great climate for a convertible), but wondering if I will be able to A. Take it back to the US (I have not found them on Kelly's Blue Book) or B. Resell it.

So, I will continue to do research on the value, resale value, etc.., but if anyone has any immediate advice, I welcome it.

I have never owned a Mercedes and am also concerned about the up keep, but told it is quite reasonable where I live.

Thanks,
J

 

[markjay]

Welcome jillm.

I don't know much about the CLK, but you may find the brochure for the 2004 CLK interesting:

http://www.ragtop.org/mbbrochures/2004/clk_ebrochure.pdf

I believe this is the US model, with engines starting from the V6 CLK320, but it may prove an interesting read anyway...

 

[markjay]

(Brochures link curtsey of zxcvbnmm, who is also a new member here)

 

[lakelord]

As with most MB's of that era, you should check for rust. The CLK conv was particularly bad on the rear qtr's. If it has a full MB service history, you 'should' be able to get this remedied under their warranty although people on here will tell you it's not as straight forward as it should be.
That aside, very happy with the W208 I have. Quick, comfortable and with the V8, makes all the right noises.

 

[BTB 500]

with the V8, makes all the right noises.

CLK Kompressors (as per the OP) were all 4-pot though (200, 230).

 

[markjay]

Nothing wrong with a 4-pot Kompressor engine, mind...

 

[steve333]

CLK Kompressors (as per the OP) were all 4-pot though (200, 230).

clk55amg?

 

[BTB 500]

clk55amg?

Not supercharged. Nor the SLK55.