CLK 430

[EMD]

Going back a few years now, iirc you was skint 

Looking at the amount of times you have changed your cars in the last few years, I take it your fortunes has changes a little   

It was sad to see my aunt pass away a few weeks ago , she was 94.. we will miss her so much she was like a grandmother to me    But she always said live each day the way you want to ... your only here once .Lets just say she left the family a few pennies .

[2boxerdogs]

Sometimes the point is not whether it will break, but whether it's worth owning when it is working. 

You could give me a BMW X6, a lifetime warranty, roadside assistance AND a like for like courtesy car... I still wouldn't drive the steaming heap of dog shit!

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Quite agree with you. I like having a car that you don't see many of I know a lot have had numerous problems , but I love this 17 year old Mercedes it has been checked by MB who have given it a clean bill of health, if any problems crop up  they will be rectified fortunately I know an excellent specialist , it's all about enjoying the car it looks great drives superb and has been cherished by its previous owners. If you want a Merc just look for the best example for your budget they are around. At the end of the day if you have the cash most things can be put right. 😉

[tigers_gonads]

Going back a few years now, iirc you was skint 

Looking at the amount of times you have changed your cars in the last few years, I take it your fortunes has changes a little   

It was sad to see my aunt pass away a few weeks ago , she was 94.. we will miss her so much she was like a grandmother to me    But she always said live each day the way you want to ... your only here once .Lets just say she left the family a few pennies .

That lot came about because I was cleaning up some old emails about some stuff yesterday 

94 is a great innings mate 
Hopefully she had a good life and you all have plenty of great memories 

I can fully understand her sentiments about living life as you want too because you never know what is around the corner so in that case, 'dangle berries' to the C43 and get a AMG instead 

[2boxerdogs]

Going back a few years now, iirc you was skint 

Looking at the amount of times you have changed your cars in the last few years, I take it your fortunes has changes a little   

It was sad to see my aunt pass away a few weeks ago , she was 94.. we will miss her so much she was like a grandmother to me    But she always said live each day the way you want to ... your only here once .Lets just say she left the family a few pennies .

That lot came about because I was cleaning up some old emails about some stuff yesterday 

94 is a great innings mate 
Hopefully she had a good life and you all have plenty of great memories 

I can fully understand her sentiments about living life as you want too because you never know what is around the corner so in that case, 'dangle berries' to the C43 and get a AMG instead 

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Yep quite agree, no good worrying about might happen if you've got the cash & it feels right do it. 😉😉😉

[belldarr2]

I have had a couple of CLK's and they have been very nice cars, no major problems with either of them.  As mentioned though mercs of this vintage will likely have rust and it will be in the wheel arches and where the bumpers meets the wings front and back.  The one you have posted up looks ok but could have been tarted up to sell and it will bubble back through if it has only been filled.  Also the dash around the radio looks like it has been damaged - that would get annoying - and as for AMG edition the wheels are the only AMG thing on the car and I would have expected the full AMG bumpers and side skirts if this was a factory AMG, but otherwise it looks like it has a lot of options (full electric memory seats, parking sensors, command/sat nav, wooden steering wheel, digital climate control and heated seats) but a lot of money for a convertible merc that old in the middle of wnter with that mileage. I would have said it was worth £1800.  The later shape CLK's are not a lot more (2002 onwards) and they are a much better car.

I hope that helps.

Darren.

[EMD]

I have had a couple of CLK's and they have been very nice cars, no major problems with either of them.  As mentioned though mercs of this vintage will likely have rust and it will be in the wheel arches and where the bumpers meets the wings front and back.  The one you have posted up looks ok but could have been tarted up to sell and it will bubble back through if it has only been filled. Also the dash around the radio looks like it has been damaged - that would get annoying - and as for AMG edition the wheels are the only AMG thing on the car and I would have expected the full AMG bumpers and side skirts if this was a factory AMG, but otherwise it looks like it has a lot of options (full electric memory seats, parking sensors, command/sat nav, wooden steering wheel, digital climate control and heated seats) but a lot of money for a convertible merc that old in the middle of wnter with that mileage. I would have said it was worth £1800.  The later shape CLK's are not a lot more (2002 onwards) and they are a much better car.

I hope that helps.

Darren.

Thanks for that darren . Glad you pointed the dash out , looks like it had been crow barred out ! As we all know there are all sorts of risks in buying a used car but ive been looking at a few that give 12 months warranty parts and labour free .. just used the first car as an example of what you can get for your money . Plenty mercs out their with full service histories . I shall search a bit more 

[2boxerdogs]

I have had a couple of CLK's and they have been very nice cars, no major problems with either of them.  As mentioned though mercs of this vintage will likely have rust and it will be in the wheel arches and where the bumpers meets the wings front and back.  The one you have posted up looks ok but could have been tarted up to sell and it will bubble back through if it has only been filled. Also the dash around the radio looks like it has been damaged - that would get annoying - and as for AMG edition the wheels are the only AMG thing on the car and I would have expected the full AMG bumpers and side skirts if this was a factory AMG, but otherwise it looks like it has a lot of options (full electric memory seats, parking sensors, command/sat nav, wooden steering wheel, digital climate control and heated seats) but a lot of money for a convertible merc that old in the middle of wnter with that mileage. I would have said it was worth £1800.  The later shape CLK's are not a lot more (2002 onwards) and they are a much better car.

I hope that helps.

Darren.

Thanks for that darren . Glad you pointed the dash out , looks like it had been crow barred out ! As we all know there are all sorts of risks in buying a used car but ive been looking at a few that give 12 months warranty parts and labour free .. just used the first car as an example of what you can get for your money . Plenty mercs out their with full service histories . I shall search a bit more 

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You're right there are loads about definitely go for one that's got a good service history. 😉

[EMD]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500


There is a few mercs with Tiptronic ..sounds as though it would be costly gadgetry to put right if any faults occur  Oh and wont be interested in any soot chucker 

[2boxerdogs]

Very nice , lovely engine that.😉

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500

Are you seriously looking or merely window shopping, Mr EMD?

This car has a certain understated sleeper appeal.

Time to put your hand in your pocket.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500


There is a few mercs with Tiptronic ..sounds as though it would be costly gadgetry to put right if any faults occur  Oh and wont be interested in any soot chucker 

That's the spirit.

[EMD]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500

Are you seriously looking or merely window shopping, Mr EMD?

This car has a certain understated sleeper appeal.

Time to put your hand in your pocket.

Well yes window shopping to get an idea .

Yes seriously looking to buy in about 2 months time .. it does look a nice motor indeed 

[2boxerdogs]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500

Are you seriously looking or merely window shopping, Mr EMD?

This car has a certain understated sleeper appeal.

Time to put your hand in your pocket.

Yes seriously looking to buy in about 2 months time .. it does look a nice motor indeed 

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That's how I started just looking!  You won't regret it EMD they are understated but that's the fun 😂😂

[EMD]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500

Are you seriously looking or merely window shopping, Mr EMD?

This car has a certain understated sleeper appeal.

Time to put your hand in your pocket.

Yes seriously looking to buy in about 2 months time .. it does look a nice motor indeed 

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That's how I started just looking!  You won't regret it EMD they are understated but that's the fun 😂😂

I guess the interesting part will come when its time to haggle tilbo  No doubt a 1 owner car with full history will sell itself during the test ride . I like the shape of the E class though 

[2boxerdogs]

Something like this 1 owner full service history 

E500

Are you seriously looking or merely window shopping, Mr EMD?

This car has a certain understated sleeper appeal.

Time to put your hand in your pocket.

Yes seriously looking to buy in about 2 months time .. it does look a nice motor indeed 

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That's how I started just looking!  You won't regret it EMD they are understated but that's the fun 😂😂

I guess the interesting part will come when its time to haggle tilbo  No doubt a 1 owner car with full history will sell itself during the test ride . I like the shape of the E class though 

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Once you use kickdown your mind will be made up !