CLK advice required

[stewy68]

As a long-time admirer of the C209 CLK, I've recently been looking into one as a daily driver. Initially planning on a diesel, I have since found a 320 petrol that is for sale reasonably local to me.
A 2002 Avantgarde with 126k and part-MB history (9 stamps) and the colour/spec I'm after.
I'm looking for advice on this potential purchase and also any experiences from owners of the same.

[V12 AMG]

Rust is your only concern.

[stewy68]

This one, cosmetically at least seems good with no blistering on arches etc. I had read/heard about possible issues with transmission oil cooler contamination but don't know how common this is.

[ZX10R NIN]

stewy68 said:

This one, cosmetically at least seems good with no blistering on arches etc. I had read/heard about possible issues with transmission oil cooler contamination but don't know how common this is.

How much are you paying for it?

W209's don't really tend to rust but they do get a bit in the rear arches from stone chips get this treated & you should be okay.

Change the Gearbox Fluid as it's probably not been done & remember it's Two Spark Plugs Per cylinder.

Were they around this money:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Mercedes-Benz-CLK32...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-3...

I'm guessing this is the one you're looking at:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

If you can stretch to it this looks like a really nice one, thin on Service History details but worth a call.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Sunday 3rd May 21:37

[stewy68]

It's up for £3k.

[ZX10R NIN]

Take a look at the ones I listed less mileage well looked after you wont really go wrong or if you need a diesel get the CLK270cdi as it doesn't have a dpf filter

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[MRPULLHARD]

very little to admire about them !

[mickyveloce]

If you like it and there are none of the foibles of any car with 126k and incomplete history, buy it.

There are plenty to chose from, so don't rush and as most were bought new by well-heeled middle-Englanders, there are some great cars out there.

The 208 CLK was a huge step back for Mercedes from the elegant S124- it had fixed rear passenger windows for example- but the later cars still look great.

[stewy68]

Thank you all for the advice, I'm going to look at 320 I originally mentioned and will report back.