[{"id": 8573445, "authorName": "steaknshrimp500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steaknshrimp500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat In the first paragraph of the listing, it states that this is a 2005, not a 2003", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652470731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8585596, "authorName": "Leslieinman23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leslieinman23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What kind of damage did the car have?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652620778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8586286, "authorName": "lucasnig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucasnig/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by lucasnig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652629226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8594367, "authorName": "Teach-and-Bloom86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teach-and-bloom86/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Teach-and-Bloom86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652721813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8594924, "authorName": "lucasnig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucasnig/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by lucasnig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652723905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8595522, "authorName": "Teach-and-Bloom86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teach-and-bloom86/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by Teach-and-Bloom86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652726240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8597369, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leslieinman23, responding your question, before I bought this CLK 500 I've meticulously inspected the vehicle and everything looks perfect condition. Carfax reported this back in 2006 and this could be something simple as a windshield replacement. Have a great day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652734549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8599390, "authorName": "esquire19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esquire19/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by esquire19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652749787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8600157, "authorName": "Koala5590", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koala5590/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The windshield sticker from the manufacturer with the Daimler sticker leads me to belive it wasn't the windshield that triggered the damage claim in 2006", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652765829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8600159, "authorName": "Koala5590", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koala5590/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Koala5590", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652765842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8600469, "authorName": "37demi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/37demi/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by 37demi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652790301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8604764, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652818466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8607281, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m local. Can I come inspect the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652835808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607318, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m available tonight or we can meet up tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652836311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607674, "authorName": "esquire19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esquire19/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by esquire19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652841893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8607691, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652842073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8607706, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Waltzon sure, please send me a private message. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652842297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609503, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT community, within a couple of days you could be the new owner of this unique CLK 500. This is an excellent luxurious coupe, fully loaded in comfort and design, the V8 5.0L engine gives a pleasant drive and great MPG as well. This is a masterpiece of machine a true bargain. Good luck to all of you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652890620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609599, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These didn't feel like a big deal when they were new, but when you look back at what else was available at the same time this was a fantastic sport coupe.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652891474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8615477, "authorName": "esquire19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esquire19/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by esquire19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652924904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8615863, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652931557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8615891, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoopCity it still is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652932153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8615902, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@waltzon I like the bid accompanying your statement. Very ratifying.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652932480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8616250, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652956721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8616345, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652960930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8617956, "authorName": "JeromeB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeromeb/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by JeromeB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652977967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8618645, "authorName": "ggalfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ggalfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking ride.. Can you provide tire dates or confirm I\u2019m seeing 2022 for the year?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652980925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8619788, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652985766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8620511, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652988862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8620731, "authorName": "PatriotSBRU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patriotsbru/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by PatriotSBRU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652989608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8620900, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652990206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8621118, "authorName": "JeromeB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeromeb/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by JeromeB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652991230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8621206, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652991619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8621887, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652994629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8621933, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652994806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8622274, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652996348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8622285, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ggalfer all 4 tires are Michelin brand. Front tires are brand new I have replaced them at the Mercedes-Benz dealership end of last month tires are dated 0522, rear tires have half life treadwear, no cracks or sign of wearing out unevenly dated from 1115.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652996375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8622473, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652996988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8622491, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652997051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8622652, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652997553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8623122, "authorName": "JeromeB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeromeb/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by JeromeB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652999439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8623155, "authorName": "Tiddo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiddo86/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Tiddo86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652999558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8623593, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653002022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8624775, "authorName": "M6gerlach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m6gerlach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many keys/keyfobs? \r\nAnd roughly image 89 (door open), one of the tires looks low. Maybe it is just the angle,... But any issue there? Similarly, video showed no dash lights/codes, can you confirm that as well?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653021894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625063, "authorName": "ELROD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a small tear in the edge of the headliner in Pic #66?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653044407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625191, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653048291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625545, "authorName": "urbanahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanahill/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by urbanahill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653053500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625617, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653054195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625832, "authorName": "Looking007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/looking007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice CLK 1st generation example with a 5 L engine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653056192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625863, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653056481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625870, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653056540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625917, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653056906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625921, "authorName": "Jmsofia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmsofia/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Jmsofia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653056938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625927, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M6gerlach, No dash lights (error codes), car is 100% in perfect mechanic conditions, brakes, suspension, transmission, engine and electrical. Tires are good in all 4 corners, I've posted below some additional information. One keyfob.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653056980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625929, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625936, "authorName": "Jmsofia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmsofia/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Jmsofia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625945, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625951, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ELROD no tear just a minor adjustment on the headliner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625963, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625970, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Stuttgart1946", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653057376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8626207, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheers from Kansas City Area - KS! \r\nWithin a few hours the new owner will be announced! This special CLK 500 exemplar, the ride is gorgeous and the V8 engine is definitely the cherry of the cake. The CLK 500 (V8 engine with AMG package) is hard to find as Mercedes-Benz focused production on the lower V6 model. \r\nMaintenance is up to date and the new owner may drive back home if wishes to do so. I'll be online for any questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653059341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8626366, "authorName": "alfa02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the twin to this Mercedes CLK500 (48K miles, 5-speed auto, 7-speed autos. had issues, and the great M-113 engine) I was the second owner. I couldn't have been happier with my 500 but was far too nice to be just a daily driver, sold it a girlfriend for 14K and her well maintained 99 CLK320. Huge difference between the 3.2V-6 and the 5.0 V-8 in power without much difference in gas mileages. The coupe is still such a beautiful design, still look's good in 2022. Cheers & GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653060576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8626907, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neal. I had an 06 CLK350 coupe as an employee lease while working at a Mercedes dealer. It had some of the early inherent issues of the M271-272 engine family but was built after the initial transmission valve body fiascos. Later had a CLK 320 cabriolet. Fine car mechanically but had some sound system issues. As you have a local bidder who seems to have seen the car up close and hung in there a while, I am betting this is the one. Thank you for your abundant and detailed replies to all the questions asked. Definitely better than what Mercedes is building today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653064851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8626945, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653065044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8627855, "authorName": "meatball12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball12/", "bidAmount": 10550, "content": "$10,550 bid placed by meatball12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653068640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8627876, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653068707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628065, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny how common mid to large two-door coupe\u2018s used to be in the 70s 80s and 90s\u2026 But now they are becoming quite the rare bird and it\u2019s even making it more special when you see one on the road. It may be the most undervalued category out there for future growth right now. \r\n\r\nSpecial cars from a time when automotive style was king. \r\n\r\nGLWTA to all", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653069598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8628156, "authorName": "meatball12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball12/", "bidAmount": 11050, "content": "$11,050 bid placed by meatball12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628167, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628213, "authorName": "meatball12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball12/", "bidAmount": 11550, "content": "$11,550 bid placed by meatball12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628234, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 11800, "content": "$11,800 bid placed by tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628241, "authorName": "meatball12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball12/", "bidAmount": 12050, "content": "$12,050 bid placed by meatball12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628251, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 12300, "content": "$12,300 bid placed by tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8628287, "authorName": "tom_jacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/20/22 for $12,300 to tom_jacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070396, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8628347, "authorName": "NLEMOS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlemos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Tom_Jacobson! I'll get in touch soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653070638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8629334, "authorName": "BEK_Boston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bek_boston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tons of car for the money.. congrats Tom!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653074679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8629419, "authorName": "urbanahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanahill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy your cool CLK500!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653075146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8631709, "authorName": "Stuttgart1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart1946/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neal, I was expecting $17-20k. Hope you are pleased though. \r\n\r\nJack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653087109, "type": "comment"}]