New member-Hi everyone.

[clack]

Hi there.
Just joined up.
I'm interested in finding out as much as i can about CLK's
Can any one tell me what to look for when looking for one (common faults etc)
Also is there a cars for sale section on the forum as id rather purchase one from an enthusiast.
Many thanks
Clack

 

[television]

Hello Clack and welcome to the forum,, the main thing on the 208 is to check for rust, the rest is all easy stuff,,have you an idea of a budget.

We do have the odd car for sale, but this is only now and then

 

[clack]

3/5k roughly.
I was at an auction the other day and watched a 230 2000 full loaded fsh 74k go through at 2700. I was amazed so ive kinda set my heart on one now. I normaly drive BMW but these are really classy understated cars and i think the Mrs would be very happy in one. LOL

 

[television]

You can get a nice one for that money,, there are loads on the forum,, lets hope that someone will have a chat in the morning

 

[Blobcat]

Hi & Welcome

 

[clack]

Great stuff. So just mainly the body work to look for? what about engine gbox? Is there any common faults. I know merc are pretty bullet proof and these are the last of the proper ones.

 

[television]

MB engines and gearboxes are amongst the best in the world,,sometimes some electrical niggles but all cars have that

 

[clack]

ok great whats the pick of the bunch. Im not too bothed about performance. More economy reliability. whats the best one to go for?

 

[television]

ok great whats the pick of the bunch. Im not too bothed about performance. More economy reliability. whats the best one to go for?

I drive a SL500 230 so its too hard for me to say, I would say buy the one that you like, just take your time and look at all that you can, study the prices both at auction,, Exchange & Mart and Auto trader..

You should get some advic tomorrow

 

[Blobcat]

CLK320 IMHO, smaller engines don't always give the economy due to the size/weight of Mercedes.

 

[colechelle]

CLK320 IMHO, smaller engines don't always give the economy due to the size/weight of Mercedes.

Agree with blobcat, had a c320 and power was lovely, few things to add, if poss start car when cold and see if you can hear any rattle from centre of exchaust, CATs can be a problem, EIS and front wheel bearings come to mind, other than that a good car!!!!

 

[BlackC55]

The 320 engine is bullet proof.

As Col said. Watch for CAT issues as they are VERY expensive.

 

[clack]

Thank you for all your advice. Its pretty much as i suspected, dam near bomb proof but it doesnt hurt to ask.