soldbydon said:
Googled the VIN and the car allegedly sold on another popular auction site for $4677 last month. Apparently the buyer never followed through with the sale. Similar comments to those found here. IMHO seller should have considered those comments seriously and taken action to correct the issues before listing the car for sale again.
If a seller hasn't chosen to spend the $20 needed for the genuine CLK 430 trunk badge, that says a lot. Buyers typically want to see receipts for work performed, a driving video, and undercarriage pix. The goal of a seller is to reduce risks and doubts for potential buyers by being candid about the condition and previous care of a vehicle, and to take care of minor issues such as replacing a missing badge and buffing out the car to remove superficial paint defects. I have owned a few CLK's and still own 2 of them, along with a handful of SL's and other M-B's back to 1958 and have bought and sold M-B's on this site; so much better than buying off a used car lot where sellers are reluctant to disclose true condition of a vehicle. Here on this site we expect more.
Low mileage but has not had the care of others; lots of paint scrapes and nicks; sun damage to birds eye maple wood and steering wheel buttons, drivers seat shows more wear than might be expected for mileage. Non-original economy replacement wheels (originals were AMG-badged and staggered). Door interiors show wear. Why is the CLK430 deck lid badge missing? No undercarriage pix? IMHO not quite nice enough to bring good money.
Both passenger door and driver's door appear to have different sheen and color from adjoining fenders. Please advise on the originality of all paintwork.
Gorgeous example! Finished in a rare color, normally found only on the SL500's of the era. Interesting that it has a sun roof and sun shade, that option being rare for the North American market. Wheels are nicer than the NA wheels on the CLK 320's. Car lacks the premium Bose audio system with steering wheel controls that was standard on domestic versions. Now, about those snow tires . . . . really?
Gorgeous example! So nice to see the wood and leather in pristine condition. Beautifully detailed. Haven't seen a nicer one in the last few years. Good luck!
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NO RESERVE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
soldbydon said:
Googled the VIN and the car allegedly sold on another popular auction site for $4677 last month. Apparently the buyer never followed through with the sale. Similar comments to those found here. IMHO seller should have considered those comments seriously and taken action to correct the issues before listing the car for sale again.NO RESERVE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
soldbydon said:
If a seller hasn't chosen to spend the $20 needed for the genuine CLK 430 trunk badge, that says a lot. Buyers typically want to see receipts for work performed, a driving video, and undercarriage pix. The goal of a seller is to reduce risks and doubts for potential buyers by being candid about the condition and previous care of a vehicle, and to take care of minor issues such as replacing a missing badge and buffing out the car to remove superficial paint defects. I have owned a few CLK's and still own 2 of them, along with a handful of SL's and other M-B's back to 1958 and have bought and sold M-B's on this site; so much better than buying off a used car lot where sellers are reluctant to disclose true condition of a vehicle. Here on this site we expect more.NO RESERVE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
soldbydon said:
Low mileage but has not had the care of others; lots of paint scrapes and nicks; sun damage to birds eye maple wood and steering wheel buttons, drivers seat shows more wear than might be expected for mileage. Non-original economy replacement wheels (originals were AMG-badged and staggered). Door interiors show wear. Why is the CLK430 deck lid badge missing? No undercarriage pix? IMHO not quite nice enough to bring good money.24k-Mile 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
soldbydon said:
Both passenger door and driver's door appear to have different sheen and color from adjoining fenders. Please advise on the originality of all paintwork.24k-Mile 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
soldbydon said:
Gorgeous example! Finished in a rare color, normally found only on the SL500's of the era. Interesting that it has a sun roof and sun shade, that option being rare for the North American market. Wheels are nicer than the NA wheels on the CLK 320's. Car lacks the premium Bose audio system with steering wheel controls that was standard on domestic versions. Now, about those snow tires . . . . really?1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
soldbydon said:
Gorgeous example! So nice to see the wood and leather in pristine condition. Beautifully detailed. Haven't seen a nicer one in the last few years. Good luck!