find me a car... please :)

[Blues]

The oil burning Beemer is going, and I've decided that i want a taste of teutonic V8, with the added extra of "wind through the hair" convertible roof.

A Merc CLK 55 AMG seems to fit the bill, but those advertised on here and the 'trader don't do it for me. i've seen three so far... poor show all of them

Budget is £12k max, 2003 onwards, mileage must be under 60k. I would prefer black, blue or silver - what can my sleuth-like chums dig up for me?

There is a seat at the TOD for the person who finds the right car

[BlackCup]

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

Couple at that price, seems a huge amount of car for the money!

HTH Matt

[Blues]

Thanks Matt. I did look at the S4, and may come back To it, but the Merc Clk 55 AMG still shouts at me. My OH has a 4.2 V6 A4 cabriolet, so I really want something different.

As you say, you get a lot of big-engined car for this budget, I guess I just have to sit tight and wait for the right one to come along.

[hadenough!]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-CLK-55-AMG-CONV...

I know its over 60k miles and its a couple of hundred miles away but it looks like a gudun at first glance.

[nonuts]

This looks like it could be worth closer inspection even if it is slightly over the mileage requirement

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4004235.htm

[zhead]

SL500's are creeping into view at that money....2 seats an issue? Non-AMG-man points an issue?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4056546.htm

BMW 645 cabrio....not a particularly "stressed" engine again but that's what the Pony's for right?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3972116.htm

Both include a little flexibility on the mileage.

Left field (just about the only other V8 cabrio in the price range..!):
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4081419.htm

[Blues]

Thanks for the input guys, keep 'em coming.
I wanted a lower mileage as I will be using this as my daily drive, and will want to have something worth selling in about 30k miles time (2-3 years).

I've kind of set my heart on the Merc, for absolutely no rational reason, however the Jagwahrrr and 6 series Beemer are possibilities, but I'm not so keen on the wood interior trim. I've had a lot of that over the years, and love the ally trim of the AMG.

Have found one that I am going to see on Monday evening, and another one I am calling about this afternoon - in Wales

What else should i be looking at?

[nonuts]

Blues said:

What else should i be looking at?

I hear Ferrari's are nice?

Struggling for anything that will have a proper engine, 4 seats and a moving roof that hasn't already been mentioned, a 645 / 650 if you can find a nice one would be a good bet but I think they're over budget for the miles.

Stretch the budget a bit:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4123689.htm

Closer to budget if the link works:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[nonuts]

Another really stupid suggestion, which may mean binning a t-shirt or two

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4074059.htm

[Blues]

nonuts said:

Another really stupid suggestion, which may mean binning a t-shirt or two

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4074059.htm

Wash your mouth out young man. I have a rather religious dislike for pork

[zhead]

Gopping (but was in a Terminator film)

Yee-haw!

Panaramic roof too

[bmwdrivernigel]

nonuts said:

Stretch the budget a bit:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4123689.htm

Closer to budget if the link works:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

I'd check the first owners on those 2, top one looks familiar eh Ben?

[bmwdrivernigel]

I know a lot of people shy away from Fleabay, but this is localish and looks/sounds okay. Worth a call surely?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-clk-55-amg-Conv...

[Detailed]

That one is a lovely colour and have never seen a 55 in it before!

[nonuts]

bmwdrivernigel said:

I'd check the first owners on those 2, top one looks familiar eh Ben?

I did wonder if the top one was a Bracknell car however whatever doesn't kill it, makes it stronger, right?

I'd love to know what ended up happening with your original silver one!

[Robatr0n]

nonuts said:

I'd love to know what ended up happening with your original silver one!

Whatever happened to it, atleast we know it was run in gently.

Dave, still gutted you'll be getting rid of the Chim but best of luck with the car hunt.

[volks al]

Not fancy a Vette or Stang then?

rry I read the rules a bit more, and they dont fit. I wouldenjoy the CLK55 I think for yourself.

Edited by volks al on Friday 17th August 21:01

[bmwdrivernigel]

Robatr0n said:

Whatever happened to it, atleast we know it was run in gently.

Dave, still gutted you'll be getting rid of the Chim but best of luck with the car hunt.

Anyone remember the Reg?

[Blues]

bmwdrivernigel said:

I know a lot of people shy away from Fleabay, but this is localish and looks/sounds okay. Worth a call surely?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-clk-55-amg-Conv...

Saw the ad about an hour after he posted it. I have an appointment for Monday evening. He seemed li a straight bloke, and the car is in the fastest colour in the right condition (I've now seen 4 and they were all shabby) and at the right price, that could have my name on it!

[Sods Law]

Blues said:

Saw the ad about an hour after he posted it. I have an appointment for Monday evening. He seemed li a straight bloke, and the car is in the fastest colour in the right condition (I've now seen 4 and they were all shabby) and at the right price, that could have my name on it!

Good luck!