w208 clk55 amg advice
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I've wanted a v8 for a long time and I'm thinking now might be the time to scratch the itch. I did fancy an e39 540i but they seem to have a few common issues and cost a lot to run, although receive a lot of praise. From what I can gather, the clk seems to be a fairly reliable option with the main issue being rust.
Most of the threads and info I can find online is a few years old now so I thought it wise to ask for myself. I'm also currently waiting to be approved on mbclub.co.uk
I have seen a car local enough to go and check out, hopefully tomorrow evening. Other than the bodywork I'll be checking the last time the plugs and discs/pads were done as these seem the big cost consumable items. Also that all electrics work. Is there really anything else specifically that should worry me as a potential for big bills? I'll have a bit of cash for a rainy day but don't want it to be ridiculous.
If I can achieve 20mpg with mostly town driving then that'll do.
The car in question... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CLK55-AMG-...
Any info would be appreciated.
Most of the threads and info I can find online is a few years old now so I thought it wise to ask for myself. I'm also currently waiting to be approved on mbclub.co.uk
I have seen a car local enough to go and check out, hopefully tomorrow evening. Other than the bodywork I'll be checking the last time the plugs and discs/pads were done as these seem the big cost consumable items. Also that all electrics work. Is there really anything else specifically that should worry me as a potential for big bills? I'll have a bit of cash for a rainy day but don't want it to be ridiculous.
If I can achieve 20mpg with mostly town driving then that'll do.
The car in question... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CLK55-AMG-...
Any info would be appreciated.
The plugs themselves aren't expensive as they are just normal plugs, but there are 16 of them!
Discs and pads are expensive if you go to Mercedes, but you can get German made OE spec parts "relatively" cheaply.
Main thing, as you've mentioned, is to check for rust.
They really are a bit rubbish from that era.
The electrics can throw up random faults as well, MAF sensors, brake/ABS switches etc, so make sure all the warning lights indicate as they should.
Discs and pads are expensive if you go to Mercedes, but you can get German made OE spec parts "relatively" cheaply.
Main thing, as you've mentioned, is to check for rust.
They really are a bit rubbish from that era.
The electrics can throw up random faults as well, MAF sensors, brake/ABS switches etc, so make sure all the warning lights indicate as they should.
Its nice that there's some paperwork but,as has been said, rust is likely to be the biggest isse. Crawl all over it and under it, check the wheel arches especially, check under the bonnet, check the bottom of the doors and everything else. If there's very little, it can be sorted but if there's a lot, don't bother.
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