2005 Mercedes Benz Clk 500 Convertible Amg Chrome Wheels West Coast Car on 2040-cars
Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
I purchased the car from my friends 80 year old mother Betty who gave up driving. The first owner lived in Santa Fe Springs Ca. Betty, purchased the car on 8/22/08 from Mercedes of Portland $40,000 and 42,897 miles. The car new listed for $67,865 without the AMG wheels ($3,000). My wife and I drove 2000 flawless miles from Portland to Chicago averaging close to 80 mph and 26mpg. This is a wonderful car. All functions work properly. Upon very close scrutiny there are small some chips in the leading edge of the hood, but other than that the car looks and drives like new. Always owned by non smokers it still smells like new. Two new 245/70/40ZR 17 All Season 95 Proxes were mounted on the rear at 72,269 miles 4/4/13. The vehicle has been maintained exclusively by Mercedes of Portland. No major work has been required. Car has not been in an accident from the records, Betty, or upon inspection. All invoices are for wear items, electrical replacements, and oil changes. All paperwork goes with the car. Though the car is loaded with goodies it has the following options:
#744 Brilliant Silver #831 Charcoal Leather #289 Wood /Leather Steering Wheel #530 DVD Command Navigation #731 Burl Walnut Wood Trim #740 Black Soft Top #819 6 disc CD Changer #873 Heated Front Seats Parktronic Sensors (Dealer installed 10/20/09 $1380.00) AMG Chrome 17" Wheels (Dealer installed $3000.00 est.) You are welcome to view the car anytime during the auction. I have a lift in my warehouse. I can be contacted at 815-482-7067 9am-7pm CST. I'll be happy to supply additional pictures on request. Ebay limits me to 24 pictures. I am a long time member of the 356 Registry, Early S Registry, PCA, with 100% positive feedback. Bid with confidence. Please look at my other automotive related items. I will respond to all questions with two exceptions; I will not figure shipping costs and if there is a "Buy it Now" I have the intelligence to fill in the "Buy it Now" feature. If you have a problem with your purchase please contact me so we can work it out. I pride myself with my excellent reputation. If you decide to leave negative or neutral feedback without contacting me I will do the same and block you from further auctions. Bid retractions on reserve auctions to discover the reserve are reported to ebay, which they don't take to kindly, and you'll be permanently blocked from my future auctions. Terms: $1000 deposit via paypal within 12 hours of auction's close. Balance via wire transfer within 48 hours of auctions close. Car to be removed within one week of auctions close. Bid only if your serious about the car. No dreamers or gamers. Don't have time for that nonsense. |
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2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S First Drive [w/video]
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