Hi All,
Hope you're keeping well!
I've recently noticed an unbelievably low prices on some CLKs on AutoTrader.
I read a bit (or a lot) on the models and following an opinion which I found largely asserted here on this forum, I'm thinking the right model is CLK320 - people cite its engine is best.
Also presumably pre-2003 is not too bad, unless rusted badly.
Also, in terms of standard extras, it seems that the Avantgarde is the model I want, for it has as many extras as possible (is that correct?) as standard?
What I wonder is how to reduce the rather large number of search results for the right car, in order to save myself a bit of money on the inspection which I'm going to order - either by a friend or an AA inspection. So not to waste time / money on 5-6 inspections.
Is there something like a hard and fast rule to tell me that I'm looking a potentially very large expense to repair a poor condition car? I know the adage 'if it is too good to be true, then it is not'... but how can I judge the mileage / reg year / condition / price ratio to avoid travelling to see a car, only to be disappointed?
If I was to post couple of examples from Autotrader (are we allowed to post links here?) would someone be kind enough to let me know their opinion on whether I'm wasting my time, please?
For example, right now there is a sweet looking two-tone leather silver CLK320 Avantgarde (Private seller) @ 127K miles, priced at £1,850 and whilst I haven't seen the car in person, I can barely stop myself from going to the bank to draw the cash...
But, is it such a good deal? Would I have to stump up another £1K or more to repair it to actually 'make' it a good car, if something is about to go wrong with it?
Any opinion much appreciated and thank you in advance
JK
Hope you're keeping well!
I've recently noticed an unbelievably low prices on some CLKs on AutoTrader.
I read a bit (or a lot) on the models and following an opinion which I found largely asserted here on this forum, I'm thinking the right model is CLK320 - people cite its engine is best.
Also presumably pre-2003 is not too bad, unless rusted badly.
Also, in terms of standard extras, it seems that the Avantgarde is the model I want, for it has as many extras as possible (is that correct?) as standard?
What I wonder is how to reduce the rather large number of search results for the right car, in order to save myself a bit of money on the inspection which I'm going to order - either by a friend or an AA inspection. So not to waste time / money on 5-6 inspections.
Is there something like a hard and fast rule to tell me that I'm looking a potentially very large expense to repair a poor condition car? I know the adage 'if it is too good to be true, then it is not'... but how can I judge the mileage / reg year / condition / price ratio to avoid travelling to see a car, only to be disappointed?
If I was to post couple of examples from Autotrader (are we allowed to post links here?) would someone be kind enough to let me know their opinion on whether I'm wasting my time, please?
For example, right now there is a sweet looking two-tone leather silver CLK320 Avantgarde (Private seller) @ 127K miles, priced at £1,850 and whilst I haven't seen the car in person, I can barely stop myself from going to the bank to draw the cash...
But, is it such a good deal? Would I have to stump up another £1K or more to repair it to actually 'make' it a good car, if something is about to go wrong with it?
Any opinion much appreciated and thank you in advance
JK
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