Thinking of a change

John Tinsley

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Hi Guys & Gals, I've been a member of this forum for just over two years now, and have thoroughly enjoyed the help and advice I've had. I bought a CLK on a whim, for a bit of fun. It's a 240, 03 plate, cost very little and it's sailed through two MOT's since. I love it,it's a great motor. Never missed a beat, but she's getting temperamental on the electrics and I've never been able to upgrade the COMAND system to my liking, because it's part fibre optics.
I've seen a 57 280.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CLK-280-Sport-Convertible/183838294664?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=51955942c16946d98151e945297e0a2c&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=183838294664&itm=183838294664&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:4f67ebf3-9d91-11e9-8d83-74dbd1800eb9|parentrq:b7e40a9d16b0a99b9b625d2bffe6995e|iid:1

Higher mileage than I'd like (90k) any views on that? Can anyone tell me how the MPG compares to the 240? It has fm radio and CD changer, so I'm hoping I can upgrade to an Android unit. Any advice on that would be appreciated.

Cheers
John
 

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Major thing I'd be checking is the engine for Balance Shaft Issues and possibly the rear subframe for corrosion

and that the roof works perfectly

Apart from those, nice car
 
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Many thanks for your input Blobcat. The car had been sold. I'm now thinking of going SL .

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Many thanks for your input Blobcat. The car had been sold. I'm now thinking of going SL .

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John

There is a lovely SL350 in the for sale section
 

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Enjoy your SL when you find the right one
 
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LOL... As I said, not my first choice, but I don't feel quite that strongly about it.

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I like it, it's not silver :D:p
 

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Deranged seller 22.5k????? I actually like the colour too
 
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I like the colour but the thing is, Its different!! Most (as my CLK) are silver or black. I take the view that I'll be in a black one soon enough!!
 

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I like the colour but the thing is, Its different!! Most (as my CLK) are silver or black. I take the view that I'll be in a black one soon enough!!

A hearse? :eek::p:D:cool:
 

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