Hey Ben.....or anyone for that matter....foreign car questions....

nmcgrawj

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So yea....u guessed it right. Still no final decision on what car to get next

Im completely eliminated the idea of a big SUV.

I THINK i've narrowed it down to 01-02 CLK 430 or a 01-02 WS6.......

I like the luxury feel/look of the CLK...but im scared as hell of repair costs. The trans am will still give me that unique/muscle car feel i had with my previous mustang, but i feel like its more likely to break.

Im trying to keep it ~$15k or less. I briefly thought about a caddy STS(01-03) since i love their tech-filled interior, but the exterior just doesnt satisfy me.

I also thought about a vette.....or 350z....and it seems like those ar about $20k for a decent one. Along with the G35.

So! Im confused. lol

What do u guys think about buying a 70,80k mile CLK for $15k? It juts seems so hard to do since i paid $6500 for a mustang with 60k on the clock the last time i bought a car.....

 

91LX_5L

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ooooo if it were me CLK....love em! man thats a good price, cars up here in canada are so much $. BTW the only fbody id buy would be a ws6 good choices. You have pics of this CLK by chance?

 

BlackVert

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i guess i'd sell you my stang for $15K. i have put almost $20k into it in the last year, and it still needs paint and seats, but i doubt i'll get that much for it. i hate to have to sell it, but if i have to sell it, i'd rather keep it in the family.

 

nmcgrawj

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I dont have any specific picks. Just those CLK's in general....

And i could build another 94-95....but i dont know. I dont think it will be good to start a modified mustang trail cause im so used to things going wrong. Its just kinda scary i guess thinking back to how many issues i ran into.

 

nmcgrawj

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With that CLK would u guys pay $13-15k for the v6 CLK320 with 40-60k miles or would u pay $15-18k for the v8 CLK430 with 55-80k miles on the clock?

 

Adam95GT

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sorry to hijack but do you still have the clock pod or the brake setup from your car???

 

Therian

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my personal bias says that one of these will be much more fun than the 'passenger's car' you're considering

 

nmcgrawj

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I have everything minus the fan and everything that has to do with the manual trans..... and the door panels might be sold too.

Therian said:

my personal bias says that one of these will be much more fun than the 'passenger's car' you're considering

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I'll look into that...

 

nmcgrawj

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I dont know anything about Audi......got any details/personal experience/mod potential to add?

 

WHITE94COBRA

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Not exactly the same car, but same engine, I had a 2001 e430, the v8 had a lot more go than the v6, and the gas mileage was 1mpg difference (no kidding). For the price I would go with the 430, however the 320 has a better resale (not more value but more people looking to buy them). I had the 430 for sale for a loooonnnnnggggg time before it finally sold, and my sisters 320 sold in a week, and the guy looked at both cars.

nmcgrawj said:

With that CLK would u guys pay $13-15k for the v6 CLK320 with 40-60k miles or would u pay $15-18k for the v8 CLK430 with 55-80k miles on the clock?

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Therian

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nmcgrawj said:

I dont know anything about Audi......got any details/personal experience/mod potential to add?

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I would imagine a 2000 S4 should be in your price range. twin-turbo V6 with 250 hp 260 tq, and capable of much higher. Comes standard with AWD and many other goodies.

Basically it's a luxury sports car. In my opinion, faster and safer than the CLK.

I own a 1990 Coupe Quattro which is a far throw from the S4 I've mentioned. Different chassis/engine/quattro. But I love mine, and I must say the build quality is top-notch.

 

nmcgrawj

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I'll definately check them out....thanks man.

 

WHITE94COBRA

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Audi is an awesome car, but beware of cost of maintainance.... The projector lights are a small mint to have fixed. Not to bad as far as reliability, but like I said if they do break.......

 

nmcgrawj

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Seems like anything in the "luxury" class is a PITA to fix....


Guess u gotta pay the cost to be the boss :LOL:

 

WHITE94COBRA

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yep....

nmcgrawj said:

Seems like anything in the "luxury" class is a PITA to fix....


Guess u gotta pay the cost to be the boss :LOL:

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