[{"id": 8702320, "authorName": "Tupperwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tupperwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to see this one on BaT. One of the best examples in the USA right now. The next owner is going to love it! GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653927536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702323, "authorName": "Tupperwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tupperwolf/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by Tupperwolf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653927548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8705207, "authorName": "smartcargeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smartcargeorge/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by smartcargeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653942823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8706457, "authorName": "Dobiedad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobiedad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excited to watch this auction. Very rare car, desirable colors, and low miles to boot. It\u2019s everything you\u2019d want. Good luck finding another one if you\u2019re shopping for one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653951411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707683, "authorName": "Nautivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How rare? Anyone know production/import #\u2019s?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653998327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709588, "authorName": "alfaxtc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaxtc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 2002 W208 CLK 55 convertible. From my research that car was only produced in 2002 with 1,500 produced and only 200 in the US. Not sure how many they produced of W209 CLK 55 convertibles, but I'm sure they made more than 1,500 worldwide since they made them multiple years. All the CLKs are undervalue right now in my opinion. They're great cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654018459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8712679, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love those wheels. They go very nice with any color CLK55 AMG convertible.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1654031113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8712966, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Production numbers from MB World forum, not sure how accurate they are:\r\nCLK 55 AMG Coupe\r\n\r\n2001 1343\r\n2002 1467\r\n2003 761\r\n2004 509\r\n2005 247\r\n\r\nCLK 55 AMG Cabriolet\r\n\r\n2002 1340\r\n2004 782\r\n2005 662\r\n2006 180", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654032170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8715172, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chrome wheels\u2026?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654058541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8715925, "authorName": "robertwmcrae", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertwmcrae/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color combo, personally my favorite. Plus low miles, likely all original car. Good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654091165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8716462, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gs82 You are correct. The wheels are chrome.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654096635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8716515, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654096999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8716536, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely love these. I guess I also have a thing for black cars. I\u2019d almost call this car a wolf in sheep skin, but the AMG styling and power really makes it more of a wolf. The chrome wheels look great with black. I\u2019ll be keeping an eye on this one. Good luck with sale!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654097213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8717117, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine is a 03 Coupe. I used to think the E class was the perfect size car for me, but these are just right. Of course, I drive alone 90% of the time and has never needed to put anyone in the backseat. The car drives small and has incredible power and amazing brakes. And a very good trunk and,at least the coupe, has a usable back seat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654102428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8718262, "authorName": "Tupperwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tupperwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was interested in buying this car from the seller but had to settle for a higher mileage example for cost reasons (recent house purchase). I will echo that for anyone interested these cars are incredible value. The power and brakes are excellent and the transmission is actually quite good despite comparison reviews back in the day, the shifts are quite strong in manual mode. The back seats are very usable for adults, I fit fine. Mine has the chrome wheels as well and I will say for anyone unsure about the wheels, they will grow on you quickly and look excellent in real life. The next owner will want to have the broken elastic straps in the rear of the soft top fixed to keep it tight under the rear window but aside from that this car looks to need very little!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654106499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8718534, "authorName": "Dobiedad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobiedad/", "bidAmount": 6105, "content": "$6,105 bid placed by Dobiedad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654107578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8722073, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as transmission goes, the 5 speed is very solid. It also shifts perfectly in Sport mode, it shifts exactly when I would. Shifts are crisp under load and comfortable when loafing around.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654124119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8725606, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by CarsCasino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654190792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8725709, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654191484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8729868, "authorName": "Imeanwhynot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imeanwhynot/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Imeanwhynot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654211897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8732271, "authorName": "Armen123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armen123/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Armen123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654238820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8732340, "authorName": "Phaetonphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phaetonphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a limited top speed (often 250 kilometres per hour)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654245752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8733229, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phaetonphil I believe US spec cars are limited to 155mph.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654266625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8734481, "authorName": "Phaetonphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phaetonphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, 155 mph and 250 km/h are the same. In Germany we are allowed to drive that fast (or even faster) on the Autobahn unless not limited (approx. 30% of the Autobahn, total length: approx. 13.000 km/8.000 miles). Mostly, you can\u00b4t drive that fast (building sites, traffic jams...), but somestimes you can (best time: Sunday morning, especially in the not so crowded Eastern part of Germany). I wonder why so many Americans love speed cars as the possibilities seem to be limited.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654276711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8738004, "authorName": "Daimlerjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerjeep/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Daimlerjeep", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654292218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8740077, "authorName": "ajelsie321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajelsie321/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any info on the mileage inconsistency? From what I\u2019m seeing this car is TMU.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654344438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8741260, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would assume it\u2019s a clerical error as the rest of the mileage reports are consistent. The only inconsistency I see is when the vehicle was titled to owner two. I would guess the vehicle was sold to a dealer and sat for a while which would make sense as the next reading is about 1,100 miles more than the last reading of owner one. Maybe the seller has more info though. I\u2019ve owned cars in the past which had a similar situation, either a shop entered the wrong mileage at one point, or someone wrote the wrong mileage when transferring title.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654360801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8741833, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not have a solid explanation for the inconsistency. What I can say is that I had the car inspected and serviced at my local Mercedes Benz dealership when I purchased it and they did not report any evidence of mileage tampering. Various dealerships on the report seem to provide a history of consistent mileage. The only inconsistency was with dmv which likely was either a hand written record or a record entered manually by a clerk. I believe dealerships pull the mileage via obd2 and Mercedes\u2019 software.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654364193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8743611, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by CarsCasino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654374096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8743711, "authorName": "Agaydosik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agaydosik/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Agaydosik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654374742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8744710, "authorName": "2010Ram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2010ram/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by 2010Ram", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654380114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8746553, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Phaetonphil We who live in speed controlled parts of the world still love cars that are built for high performance, handling, braking and acceleration which are more important features than just top speed. Driving at very high speed takes skill and concentration. As a pilot I can tell you that moving up to fast jets from more mundane aircraft is a shock to the system, everything happens so much more quickly and it takes time for the brain to process what's going on. Same with high speed driving. Enjoy the Autobahns and stay safe.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654437266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8746563, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are wonderful cars, I own an earlier CLK55 and a later CLK63 and can vouch for the performance and practicality of the design. This seems a great example, GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654437420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747439, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by CarsCasino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654448134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8747492, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phaetonphil Speeding in the states is only illegal if you get caught ;) \r\nJust joking. There are plenty events around where I live that let you test your cars limits on a track, there is even an event held at an airport where you can test your cars top speed (within a half mile). I used to work at a racetrack here and had the pleasure of getting to take my car on it anytime I wanted after we shut down for the day!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654448655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747753, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarsCasino wrote \"an event held at an airport where you can test your cars top speed (within a half mile).\"\r\n\r\nCan you share the name/location of the event? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654450064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748127, "authorName": "CarsCasino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carscasino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr it called no fly zone by Omega Motorsports. They do events in California and Arizona I believe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654452042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748677, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarsCasino\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654454798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748950, "authorName": "Trjoyce99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trjoyce99/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Trjoyce99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654456072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8749418, "authorName": "Teddy2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teddy2019/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Teddy2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654459171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8750217, "authorName": "Otisb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otisb/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Otisb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654469263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8751488, "authorName": "Nyporscheguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyporscheguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears that last owner only purchased the car in April 22. Why the quick sale?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654518536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8752050, "authorName": "strubes250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strubes250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone who knows please comment on the trunk capacity. With the top up, will it hold a couple of golf bags, or suitcases?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654526848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8752298, "authorName": "martyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes but. You will need to remove the drivers & fairway metals before loading. Drivers will then fit into the trunk albeit awkwardly. Easier to just place in rear seat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654529927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8752666, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I already have a c55 AMG and e55 AMG so I truly love these cars and I wanted to add this one to my collection. I enjoyed a few months of spring weather with it but now garage space is limited and I would rather keep my 2 sedans.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654533668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8753320, "authorName": "Carhappy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhappy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No comments or discussion on the rear window seam separation? Easy fix or new top? Root cause?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654536677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8753494, "authorName": "Average_enthusiast (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/average_enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I can gather on the forums there are a few elastic straps that pull the top tight behind the back window when is closes. Those are likely what have broken. I\u2019ve seen some threads of DIY fixes by either replacing the straps or stapling them back together. As well as estimates from canvas shops for $250.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654537301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8753962, "authorName": "Tupperwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tupperwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct the top itself doesn't need replaced, just some elastic straps inside. It sounds like a fiddly job but can be DIY'd or taken to a top specialist. The top has to be partially opened and window propped up to access the inside of the C-pillar where there are some \"water bags\". Once you find the broken straps they need to be replaced or bonded/stapled back together. Fwiw it is a fairly minor repair.\r\n\r\nI just installed some G-paddles from the UK on my CLK55, they replace the buttons behind the steering wheel for the transmission and they really elevate the driving fun, highly recommended upgrade for around $120 US!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654539294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754115, "authorName": "Dobiedad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobiedad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s about to get really fun here\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654540088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754410, "authorName": "asadjafry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asadjafry/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by asadjafry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654541572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754413, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 13999, "content": "$13,999 bid placed by Tdskip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654541581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754508, "authorName": "Moodmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moodmann/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Moodmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654542024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754632, "authorName": "Bailey46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bailey46/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Bailey46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654542484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754651, "authorName": "affalken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affalken/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by affalken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654542565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754742, "authorName": "69etype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69etype/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by 69etype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654542991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754759, "authorName": "affalken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affalken/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by affalken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754774, "authorName": "69etype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69etype/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by 69etype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754779, "authorName": "Momaaz71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momaaz71/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Momaaz71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754795, "authorName": "smokin_joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokin_joe/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by smokin_joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754810, "authorName": "69etype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69etype/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by 69etype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754827, "authorName": "smokin_joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokin_joe/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by smokin_joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754830, "authorName": "69etype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69etype/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by 69etype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754834, "authorName": "Carhappy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhappy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We need a last Smokin\u2019 bid", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654543594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754852, "authorName": "smokin_joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokin_joe/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by smokin_joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8754882, "authorName": "smokin_joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokin_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/6/22 for $19,500 to smokin_joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543795, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8754886, "authorName": "Carhappy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhappy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You smoked \u2018em @smokin_joe", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654543805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754892, "authorName": "Carhappy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhappy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754893, "authorName": "Tupperwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tupperwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought!! Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754919, "authorName": "Dobiedad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobiedad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought, surprised not for more actually. Congrats to the new owner, they don\u2019t make them like this anymore!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654543967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754950, "authorName": "arerrac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arerrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The M113 engine does not disappoint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654544171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8754977, "authorName": "smokin_joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokin_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the kind comments. I am looking forward to motoring in this automobile for another 15 years or so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654544355, "type": "comment"}]