2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

CLK430 Coupe

4.3L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

WDBLJ70G31F169071

Rear Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

2001 CLK430 POWERFUL SOLID GERMAN SPORTS COUPE!ONLY 71,500 ACTUAL MILES!COMES WITH BOTH INSTALLED SPORTS GRILLE AND FACTORY GRILLE AND HOOD STAR!FOR AUCTION WITH GREAT LOW STARTING BID! UP FOR AUCTION IS MY INCREDIBLE AND UNIQUE 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 COUPE WITH AMG SPORTS PACKAGE. I HAVE OWNED THIS MERCEDES SPORTS CAR SINCE JULY 2007. IT IS CLEAN, GARAGE-KEPT, AND ONE OF THE FASTEST, BEST HANDLING CARS I'VE EVER DRIVEN AND I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL EUROPEAN CARS. THIS CAR IS BLINDINGLY FAST, NOT ONLY IN THE 0-60 RANGE, BUT EVEN MORE SO IN THE 40-80 MPH RANGE. THIS VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND INSPECTED IN TEXAS AND IS IN GREAT RUNNING CONDITION. THIS ALSO IS A FINE LOOKING CAR THAT TURNS HEADS AND GARNERS COMPLIMENTS EVERYWHERE.I HAVE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUALS. VEHICLE COMES WITH TWO KEYS, BUT ONLY ONE IS FUNCTIONAL AND IT LOOKS BRAND NEW. THE OTHER KEY THAT CAME WITH THE CAR WHEN I PURCHASED IT LOOKS A BIT WORN AND WORKS ERRATICALLY AT BEST. IT PROBABLY SHOULD BE REPLACED BY NEW OWNER.THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY FUEL EFFICIENT V-8 ENGINE. IT DELIVERS AROUND 18 TO 19 MPG AROUND TOWN AND ON HIGHWAY TRIPS, I'VE ACHIEVED 25 TO 26 MPG CONSISTENTLY! FANTASTIC FOR A POWERFUL V-8! THIS CAR IS ALSO VERY SMOOTH AND QUIET. ACCELERATION IS LIKE VELVET, VERY FAST VELVET! THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THIS CAR IS ICE COLD, HANDS DOWN THE COLDEST A/C I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED IN A MERCEDES. AND THE REAR SUN SHADE, A RARE OPTION ON THESE CARS HELPS TO REALLY KEED THE INTERIOR COOL.IF ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE ASK. THIS CAR IS ABOUT HALF WAY THROUGH ITS LAST OIL CHANGE INTERVAL WHEN IT WAS FILLED WITH VERY PRICEY AMSOIL 5w40 EUROPEAN FORMULA MOTOR OIL. PREVIOUSLY ONLY MOBIL 1 5W40 WAS USED.THIS VEHICLE IS NEARLY PERFECT IN APPEARANCE. I'VE HAD THE FACTORY WHEELS PAINTED A DARK GRAY TO GIVE MORE OF THE AMG LOOK. THE CAR HAS A NEW SET OF SUMITOMO RADIALS WITH LESS THAN 3K MILES ON THEM.IN AN HONEST EFFORT AT FULL DISCLOSURE, HERE ARE THE FLAWS: • IN TRUNK CD CHANGER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND THE CARTRIDGE IS STUCK IN THE CHANGER. I DON'T CARE FOR CDs ANYMORE ANYWAY, AND FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE USED A PHILLIPS CASSETTE ADAPTER TO PLAY MY IPOD IN THE CAR: SOUNDS PERFECT AND YOU CAN BARELY SEE THE WIRE FROM THE ADAPTER.• THE RAIN SENSOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IS IN THE GLOVEBOX. IT WAS ATTACHED TO INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD NEAR REARVIEW MIRROR. IT LOST IT'S ADHESION AND NEEDS TO BE RE-ATTACHED. ONLY THE DEALER HAS THE PROPER GLUE FOR THIS. PERSONALLY, I HATE RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (AS WELL AS TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS WHICH THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE) AND PREFER TO TURN MY WIPERS ON MYSELF. THE WIPERS WORK WONDERFULLY!• LIKE MOST, IF NOT ALL, W208 AND W210 MERCEDES CARS OF THIS ERA, THIS CAR HAS THE DASH PIXEL ISSUE THAT AFFECTS THE TIME AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. MERCEDES SHOULD'VE RECALLED THESE INSTRUMENT PANELS. GOOD NEWS IS THAT IT CAN BE FIXED!FINALLY, LET ME ADDRESS THE TITLE ISSUE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A HIGHLY REPUTABLE SHOP IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA THAT SPECIALIZES IN BOTH BODY AND MECHANICAL REPAIRS TO GERMAN CARS. THE CAR HAD BEEN STOLEN AND HAD DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BUT NO FRAME DAMAGE. BEFORE PURCHASING, MY INSURANCE COMPANY WANTED ASSURANCE OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER FROM THE FIRM THAT DID THE WORK AND AN INSPECTION BEFORE THEY WOULD COVER IT. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF THE LETTER THE FIRM PROVIDED BEFORE THE INSPECTION BY MY INSURER. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN THE SHOP DURING MY OWNERSHIP. NOT A SINGLE HICCUP! ALL I'VE DONE IS TIRES AND AN OIL CHANGE.I HAVE HAD A DIGITAL CAMERA VIDEO OF THE CAR UPLOADED ON YouTube.com, AND WILL EMAIL YOU THE LINKS PER REQUEST. REGARDING PAYMENT:Winning bidder must pay a $500.00 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of auction end and make contact regarding arrangements for payment of balance within the same 24 hour period. The remaining balance is due within 5 days of auction end. Please make all financial arrangements prior to bidding as I will not wait for such arrangements to be made after the auction ends. SHIPPING/PICKUP OF VEHICLE??Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate and assist as much as possible. You can locate shippers by doing a search for "auto shippers". ??If you are not sure about something, PLEASE ASK ME! Do not assume anything not listed is included. I reserve the right to cancel bids from potential buyers with excessive negative feedback. I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale as I may try to sell it locally. ??Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay.FINALLY...??I AM NOT A CAR DEALER. I AM AN INDIVIDUAL SELLING MY OWN CAR. PLEASE REALIZE THAT YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE A "USED VEHICLE" AND NOT A NEW ONE. USED VEHICLES FREQUENTLY HAVE PROBLEMS. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS ONE DOES NOT. I HAVE DONE MY VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE ACCURATELY AND HONESTLY SO THAT YOU MAY BID IN CONFIDENCE. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD IN "AS IS" CONDITION! NO WARRANTY IS OFFERED OR IMPLIED. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANYTHING PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF YOU'D LIKE, UPON REQUEST I WILL PROVIDE A PHONE NUMBER SO WE CAN DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE. I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS AND THIS SALE IS FINAL. PAYMENT TERMS • A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit VIA PAYPAL ONLY is required within 24 hours of auction end. SO YOU MUST HAVE A PAY PAL ACCOUNT• Payment in full via PAYPAL, or cashier's check or personal check is required within 5 days of auction end. • I WILL NOT release vehicle prior to check clearing.