Mercedes 1st time owner (Cheam Surrey)

[chrisvectra]

Hi there my name is Chris and hopefully im soon to be a Mercedes 1st time owner as im looking to buy a Clk (AMG Sport) diesel coupe I believe they are 2.1 and 3.2?
Im looking for information on what problems to look for when viewing these cars as I have fallen in love with how they look.
Also what options should the car have and what options are good to have
Thanks guys
Chris

 

[television]

Hello and welcome, they are pretty god cars all round.

 

[chrisvectra]

thanks for the info fella
was hoping that I would get some more information before I went to view some cars
maybe I have posted in the wrong section?

 

[Cole@MBS]

If it was me, i would go for the 2.2, i have seen a few 2.2 do over 500.000 miles without any major faults, the 3.2 642 keeps showing new probs years after being made, saying that, in a small C, CLK, there a quick car, not really a lot to look for, rust don't matter with a late car, prob why you not had many replys, good luck with the hunt....

 

[turbopete]

If it was me, i would go for the 2.2, i have seen a few 2.2 do over 500.000 miles without any major faults, the 3.2 642 keeps showing new probs years after being made, saying that, in a small C, CLK, there a quick car, not really a lot to look for, rust don't matter with a late car, prob why you not had many replys, good luck with the hunt....

^^^^^^^^^^what he said. and he is among some of the most knowledgeable here about such things, trust me

 

[chrisvectra]

I did wonder if the 2.2 would have some get up and go about them l? Or they would be slow. any faults to look out for on this model?

 

[television]

There really is nothing to say, they are well loved and good cars.

 

[Gkinghorn]

A bit late perhaps. I had the 2.2 , 58 plate , and I felt it was ok but it really was underpowered. Not great on foot down acceleration. Great to drive , had mine for 3 years and no problems at all engine wise. .. nice cars.

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[television]

A bit late perhaps. I had the 2.2 , 58 plate , and I felt it was ok but it really was underpowered. Not great on foot down acceleration. Great to drive , had mine for 3 years and no problems at all engine wise. .. nice cars.

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Sure the 320 with 272 is much quicker.

 

[jhosk1981]

I recently brought a CLK320, awesome car.... 40mpg and quick... Love it

 

[chrisvectra]

Thanks for the response's guys but I'm not sure which model to go for,but did think that the smaller engine version would be easier to Service and maintain? Are there any known faults i should be looking for on these cars?

 

[chrisvectra]

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