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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Some of you may know I got rid of my IS250 a month back. Finaly picked up a new car. It's a CLK500, it has some minor damage (picked up at salvage auction for 10k) needs a new bumper fender hood and headlight. The car runs and drives its black on black. Bought the headlight of ebay for $200 my buddy is selling me his amg bumper for 350 ill get the hood and the fender from a junk yard.
for those of you that dont know how a CLK looks because its not theyre most popular model here are few pics. My pics are coming soon Ill post before and after pics.

I want the exact rims that this one has.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Congrats! And a low price. However, how bad is the damage? Just cosmetic damage or were other parts damaged, chassis, engine, suspension etc?

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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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congrats. thats a killer deal on a clk500.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Congrats on your new Benz
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Post before and after pics
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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damage is pure cosmetic i wouldent get my self into a mess that required mechanical electrical or suspension work. i hope all turns out well. pics will come as promised
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Congrats. Sounds like a steal and if yours comes out like the one up top, you are in a wonderful place!
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Thats a steal man! Gret job. The car looks great, and with that big *** motor she should be fun on the freeways at high speed.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Default Update with pics!!

Here are some before shot's







Some new toys for the car
(blacked out grille, projector fog's, carbon fiber trunk spoiler, blacked out side marker's)

Will post more when car is finished



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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Damn! That's one hell of a deal for that minimal damage.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Interesting project, sb a nice car.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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NIce! Keep us updated.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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I cannot wait for the updates to continue. Great find.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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i cant believe they totaled that car out??? someone must have had an in with the Insurance company. Is it a salvage title?

Nice find!
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Cool deal man.
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