ADVICE: buy a used mercedes clk

[johnny4]

iam on buying a clk cdi 270 04 ( 54 reg ) done 78000 miles iam gettin car delivered from down south on thursday i couldend go look at car ( but told me it mint condition with a couple of slight marks on alloys so ive had a aa report ( come back fine ) and don a aa hpi check allso fine is they anything else i need to check when it comes ( ive not payed for car till lad deliver it ) doing a bank tranfer when he arives

thanks for any advice if any

only a got my last car from a big dealers and they was loads of money owed but got it sorted but iam buying privatly this time

thanks

johnny

 

[rf065]

Make sure all the electrics work, some of the early ones had gremlins.

Russ

 

[David Nock]

Got exactly same car 54 plate. No problems to speak of but only 28,500 on clock.
Read the Manual and then interrogate the oil level (cold level) and miles to next service via the steering wheel buttons. There is no engine dip stick on this model.
Tyre pressures want to be around 32 psi all round (cold), (look inside filler cap for information). I find best driven in 'S' position in auto box. Remember the auto learns your style and it may be some weeks before you really feel at home with gear changes.
On long runs expect around 45/48 mpg. Enjoy.

 

[johnny4]

thanks for the it a late 04 if that help sure i read with early model in e class the had gremlins but sorted they selfs out but that the e class not to sure if its all classes

thanks for help

johnny

 

[johnny4]

car coming thursday what warranty direct like i had a quote and they have never been of phone just id like to get a warranty but you hear such bad things and warranty direct give warranty for wear and tear

thanks for advice

johnny

 

[David Nock]

Warranty Direct do seem to be a pushy crew. Having said that a friend of mine has had 3 separate claims on his 95000 mile Passat in the last year-no problems.
Let us know what your quote is when you get sorted. I'm faced with buying a warranty next year.

 

[jberks]

On the car, make sure everything has been done inc gbox oil and filters - may not have been. Also make sure the gbox electrical plg has been sorted or your ECU can fill up with oil. Otherwise - general service history as always.
Nothing major on the 270 engine - I am told glowplugs can start playing up around 60k but I've just flicked over to 60 and all ok so far.

Warranty wise - I'm not impressed with any warranty co. Yes if you hit right, I've no doubt they will pay out, but in my experience, no matter what has failed, it's been excluded, so I'm now without a warranty and hopefully quids in as a result.

 

[johnny4]

(gbox electrical plg has been sorted) is this a recall or just a common fault plus thanks for the advice love to here for anyone who has good or bad experience with warranty direct

thanks

johnny