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vanman1936
Original Poster
71 posts
88 months
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....and it came in the form of a W209 CLK55. Just picked her up. There are some monster big engine bargains out there if you don't do big miles / have deep pockets (I am the former!). Aside from one or two minor electrical points to remedy she feels like new.
Wow the engine - 376bhp has never fealt so accessible - sounds like a bloody NASCAR. People turn around to see what is coming up the road.....and I'm not flooring it.
I have owned an Z3 MCoupe and it blows that into the weeds in terms of real world speed. Other things - flappy paddle gearbox (or full auto) is actually pretty good. Handling is flat and firm but yet to really push her. Brakes are prodigiously good for such a lump (not a massive car but 2,000kg+).
Hit me with yours.......
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billybob69
672 posts
14 months
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I thought you wound say a clk63 now that is a lot of car for the money.
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Johnboy Mac
2,666 posts
47 months
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Congrats, great buy & bargain too. BTW, I reckon your car is about 1600/1700kg as they are based on a C-Class.
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J4CKO
7,336 posts
69 months
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Citroen C1 the other day, for six grand, nearest comparable one was nearer seven, ok it doesnt sound like a Nascar but it has an interesting three pot hum.
My 944 Cab was £4250, owner had spent six on it in three years, most go for 5 grand and up.
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angusc43
1,963 posts
77 months
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What an amazing price. Great choice. Love these.
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Flipatron
1,474 posts
67 months
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Elise S2 for £7750 back in 2009, Just needed a good clean. 
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A lex
8,824 posts
102 months
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p4cks
1,150 posts
68 months
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£900. Although it didn't look like this when I bought it 
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braddo
2,979 posts
57 months
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vanman1936 said: .... a W209 CLK55......  Enjoy! I've got some rumbly brakes from the track day which I believe is a case of pad deposits - hopefully easily resolved.
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wolfy1988
886 posts
32 months
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Great car!
Hurry up and take some of those silencers out of the exhaust!
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Zoobeef
1,306 posts
27 months
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Paid £800 for my vectra 6 years ago. Went straight through its mot in December 
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B'stard Child
5,715 posts
115 months
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p4cks said: £900. Although it didn't look like this when I bought it Blimey have they got that cheap - great car
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HBFS
667 posts
60 months
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Flipatron said: Elise S2 for £7750 back in 2009, Just needed a good clean. Had to be something wrong with it, surely?
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Zoobeef
1,306 posts
27 months
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HBFS said: Had to be something wrong with it, surely? Indeed a bargain! Middle of the crunch though?
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HBFS
667 posts
60 months
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Even now, the cheapest s2 on the market is £9,995
Must have been bought in winter and a Cat C or something?!
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All that jazz
2,174 posts
15 months
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A lex said: I'm just wondering what you're planning to do with the jack on that surface.. 
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Contigo
1,799 posts
78 months
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Hyundai Coupe for a weeks wage a month back, done 3K miles in it so far and love it.
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A lex
8,824 posts
102 months
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All that jazz said: A lex said: I'm just wondering what you're planning to do with the jack on that surface.. Jack the car 3ft in the air, whilst working under it with no axle stands - obviously!
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dave_s13
8,353 posts
138 months
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All that jazz said: A lex said: I'm just wondering what you're planning to do with the jack on that surface.. How many miles on the volvo?
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Steameh
3,045 posts
79 months
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vanman1936 said: ....and it came in the form of a W209 CLK55. Just picked her up. There are some monster big engine bargains out there if you don't do big miles / have deep pockets (I am the former!). Aside from one or two minor electrical points to remedy she feels like new.
Wow the engine - 376bhp has never fealt so accessible - sounds like a bloody NASCAR. People turn around to see what is coming up the road.....and I'm not flooring it.
I have owned an Z3 MCoupe and it blows that into the weeds in terms of real world speed. Other things - flappy paddle gearbox (or full auto) is actually pretty good. Handling is flat and firm but yet to really push her. Brakes are prodigiously good for such a lump (not a massive car but 2,000kg+).
Hit me with yours....... Great looking cars, particularly in black. Seriously considering an AMG as my next car, particularly the W203 C55 AMG.
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