IS IT WORTH FIXING?? HIGH MILEAGE MERCEDES W209 CLK DIESEL!

[@sprautos]

Evening all. Hope everyone is having a good week. Let me know your thoughts on this one. Merch will be back in stock soon! All the best everyone.

[@michaelhynds8035]

It is great to see older cars maintained and still on the road instead of throwing them away.

[@bugle2312]

Nice one Sam. Appreciate the rundown- it is in Spain now after a great 1000km journey. 50 mpg and handling superbly after the work you did. Am I keeping it? You bet I am. Best wishes to all in SPR, see you in March. 😊

[@sprautos]

Have a great trip. 50mpg 🙌🙏

[@Arcticwolf-UK]

One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@oliverlotus]

It's great to see how positive you are with your employees. I was traumatised during my time in the motor trade by horrible people!

[@blackdogchris]

Best mercedes Benz advice and repair channel out there.❤

[@JJonCars]

This was all very familiar 😄 CLK doing its CLK things. Fair play to the owner for keeping it on the road. Bet it's an absolutely brilliant mile muncher with that diesel engine

[@Eryrwen]

You answered the question. "He loves it". It was worth it.

[@xmaxbabilo]

Sometimes love hurts..

[@jackdanielsamarreto]

You cannot beat a old car and a quality diesel, some of these old cars are better than the computer filled ones of today.

[@harrywilson4311]

Worth every penny keep it going, this is more environmentally friendly then buying any EV crap

[@wookiewookster1214]

Simply one of the best channels in the UK, thanks Sam again for a great episode!

[@sprautos]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@NomadJRG]

Never understood why so many people sell a car when presented with a big bill only to spend more on a newer car. Keeping an old car on the road like this does come with the odd larger bill that can exceed the value of the car but if it gets you another couple of years of motoring then happy days! Great video as always

[@georgedaville4662]

Another great example of why you should keep an old faithful Mercedes Benz. It is great that original parts are still available for these vehicles. It sounds like a lot of money, but when you consider it against main dealer pricing, it is great value, and you know the job has been done right by Sam and his team at SPR Autos. 👍😎

[@24bellers20]

Worth every penny.

[@jamesdunican1750]

Well said I have the same car But it’s the sport version 220 cdi with 89000 miles Fantastic car

[@sprautos]

Great little engine. Great motorway car

[@ozodyssey5528]

Great timing! Will save me from at least 21 minutes of election rubbish on tv. I look forward to the day when I can bring my W211 E240 across the Pennines and get you to look at it.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Hate to see only one coil spring changed, I've always replaced any suspension parts as pairs? same with tyres

[@xmaxbabilo]

I now have nightmares of paula calling me and telling me my car on fire. No more cali packs back on the stardawg 😂😂

[@pamed76]

I’m always surprised by the amount of corrosion. I remember that from the time when I lived on the Netherlands. Now I live in Dallas Texas. No corrosion at all. And I mean never. So, chapeau for you and your team to deal with that on a daily basis. I so love your videos! If you ever think of getting an American mb, consider North Texas. Even better than California.

[@paulenglish5232]

Worked with Mercedes commercials for a long time and owned a few cars wouldn’t have any other make, Some of the mileages I see on them vans is unreal. 646 651 engines look after them they will last for ever

[@danielmccarthy1982]

I do like a nice CLK...a stylish comfortable pillarless coupe, still looking good at twenty years old. Great to see another one being looked after properly!

[@sprautos]

Well said. A great looking car

[@paulaus]

It's a smart looking car so I can see why the owner is attached to it.

[@karlmabe1649]

100% worth it. My works new shape sprinters just turning 250 k miles 19 reg

[@TheGranty1739]

We had a sprinter in with coming up to the 1-million-mile mark, just out of interest we asked the merc dealer who supplied all our parts, if the million miles would show or would it reset to zero, they didn't know and a few weeks later the van was destroyed in an arson attack at the company yard so we will never know.

[@matthewleehowarth9954]

Love how quickly your channel is growing and after seeing you on the podcast saying your enjoying it ,keep up the great content

[@sprautos]

Thanks so much!!

[@DrDSCT]

Well worth it - compare that with the 1st year depreciation on an electric car. Also this must surely be better for the environment keeping the old Merc going than putting a new car on the road every two or three years.

[@kennmart1]

There are people in the U.S. who would still buy and sell cars in that shape for $5000 to $8000 U.S. dollars, However they would not put the work into it like you, Thay would literally drive it into the ground with no repairs. Broken springs / shocks leaning to one side, dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree Sad!! All the while you're in there stuff is great to see. Cheers from a fan in Detroit.

[@geoffwa3]

Great topic for the video, really informative and insightful. Genuine mechanical parts are so bleedin expensive but after watching this it's worth the extra outlay. They last much longer and designed to be a direct fit 👍🏻

[@tomthepigeon6272]

Well done Sam and Nathan

[@marcduthie4327]

Elbows creaking when you tighten bolts. Isn't that the torque wrench built into every good mechanics arm😂. Enjoying your videos. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

[@paulbennett274]

There's an old adage about knowing the price of something but not its worth! Value to anyone is subjective and older, serviceable vehicles at the bottom of their depreciation curve often represent much greater value than their notional worth for the reasons Sam articulated. For the last couple of years I've owned a C230 Wagon with just over 90,000 miles on it and it passed both its MOTs without any major expenditure other than the usual annual servicing. Yes, I'm aware of the potential failings of the early V6 M272 engine but I understand from my local MB indie that the balance shaft has already been done which just leaves the intake plenum etc. and the usual rear seals, 'Drip Pan', oil cooler gasket etc. as potential issues other than the usual wear components. I can also confirm the quality of the original MB exhaust as mine still looks like it's came out of the factory last month! Although I now only drive around 5000 miles a year I have it serviced annually irrespective of the computerised service recommendation and expect it to outlive me! At the first MOT in my ownership the MOT inspector queried how long I'd owned the car as he said that it was the cleanest, nearly 20-year old car he'd seen in his 40-years as an MOT tester! Oh, and despite its age it is still stuffed full of computers; you really need to go back to the mid 1980s to avoid them as that was when Bosch first designed the CAN system that is still largely prevalent today!! Still one of the best Mercedes channels available on KZbin and only wish that I lived locally to SPR, keep up the quality information Sam please, it's much appreciated.

[@TJSTR]

It’s worth it if they’re hanging onto the car for a bit. One of the things I love about buying a slightly older car is doing some jobs to make it better…some myself and others left to the pros. It might not always make financial sense 😂.

[@McLoom1]

🫡🫵👊Brilliant Sam ….. customer still wants the car running and you make it happen …. Nathan is the side Kick ….. one arm bandit still lurking in the background….. hope he’s on the mend though ….. great team there 👏👏👏thanks for the great shows ….. any update on the shite C Class did you get it sold 🧐

[@jimmyjt16]

Of course it’s worth doing. That trusty steed has got to 230000 miles probably with little issues. Where would the owner find a better and more reliable car £2500? He wouldn’t! Plus it’s paid your wages. These old cars need to be kept on the road. It does my head in when garages tell owners repairs are economical, they don’t look at the bigger picture. Well done for repairing it.

[@Judith-c6r]

If as an owner you like the car and have the cash to keep it on the road, worth every penny as you will never find a satisfactory replacement for the cost of the repair. These CLKs are one of the best comfortable, safest, reliable cars. The CLK 209 has really good corrosion protection.

[@agrubera75]

Another great video from SPR, makes my day better every time.

[@MidnightDUB]

Loved my CLK 270CDI to death. The only serious issue and the reason Ive sold it - rust. Now Im owning E250CDI, but I want to switch to either 207 E coupe or back to really nice 209 CLK. Theres just something about the coupe, perfectly sized, fun in the summer, technically simple and easy to work on!

[@steveclement9815]

Another great video Sam. I would agree that it's worth doing the repairs, if you like the car why not. Keep up the good work.

[@richards-garage]

Great video and a really good question. Love a 209. Used to have a A209 280 Sport with the 3.0l V6. Lovely car but got rid of it for a W212 with the M157. Would love a W209 even a 220 as a work horse.

[@xampart]

customer is happy. i'm happy...well so am i.

[@964tractorboy]

Always "better the devil you know". Chop it in for a new car and chances are you still have work to do to get where you were with the old car. With my luck I would anyway. Great video!

[@michaelhynds8035]

That car would be a super paint correction project.

[@smusyk2859]

Amazing content, discovered it recently & very informative.

[@jasoncairns2865]

Another great video. Thoroughly enjoyable stuff.

[@Millennial_Manc]

Great video - inspiring that you said you root for high mileage cars to go on. 💯 What’s the highest mileage car on your books or that you’ve ever worked on?

[@emmanuelkinyor6288]

Love yoh stuff bro😊

[@markaddy53]

great job as always lad tidy car that worth keepin on the road next video please

[@SzymekCRX]

Nice seats! for such age

[@laurencehastings7473]

Nathan missed the que when you said "Nathan's giving going to give me a hand" he should have dropped everything, started clapping and shouting "Well done boss". Maybe next time.😂

[@stevie750iL]

Worth every single penny. Look at the cost of a new A Class? I think not. These sort of cars need to be save absolutely. In a world of "Beko" motoring, these cars are a breathe of fresh diesel..😊

[@barricadeish]

Monkey wrenches are for monkeys Stilsons are for mechanics.😂😂😂😂😂

[@amber300c]

Just wondering if the spring should have been replaced in pairs? 👍

[@KipKippax]

From experience that car would be a luxury for a Moroccan taxi driver and barely run in !

[@ambydaly5713]

Using or moving steering wheel when the car is stationary will wear out steering joints.

[@midnightrider6985]

Any chance of doing a buyers guide on the W213 E 220d at some stage as they are becoming affordable now . And can you recommend a lube to use for sun roof PLEASE 👍

[@adebrade172]

I had one for 3 years felt quite nippy really, the suspension was a pain in the ass to sort out

[@exgtt2061]

I really want a 209 320CDi sport, they seem to be vanishing from the classifieds compared to petrols/220cdi’s… are they a good engine? Any very costly repairs on this engine or rust traps? Thanks! Ps spending the money on a car like this is well worth it, plus the cost could be cut considerably if the owner was willing to do the service/brakes themselves. Modern stuff just isn’t up to scratch and depreciation is a silent killer.

[@sprautos]

Check our 642 common faults video

[@exgtt2061]

@@sprautosbrilliant, thanks 👍

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Great work on the car . Do you use genuine MB pads ? Is ATE a good substitute?

[@sprautos]

ATE is a good brand

[@simonbealing]

My 06 micra cost that much. I'd definitely rather be driving the merc though!

[@zzhughesd]

He must love car which I can understand

[@KnowPorcelain1]

Is it worth it? I have 4 cars in my mercedes collection currently, (Don't tell the wife, the word currently means I am planning to buy more), one of them is a 1990 W126 300SE with 260K miles, it has not a FSH but a good SH, its not the fastest, its not quite the prettiest, but its in great nick, on average it costs approx £1200 per year to run with tax, but I love the old wafter, to me its worth it, there may come a time but its not yet, I mean to buy a replacement I am looking at £4K for a tierd one and £10K for a nice one. the CLK is a slight different problem, its of its time where the quality of the build dropped, but some cracking engines and some super rare models, but its down to the owner, what can they buy for £1800 to enjoy as much? Kia Picanto, Nissan Juke, no thanks.

[@Millennial_Manc]

Superb car the 126 isn’t it. Just about in the middle of its life at 260k! First car to have electric seat controls on the door that were laid out like the seat back and base.

[@stevenbennett3922]

Excuse my ignorance but I thought if you change suspension springs on an axle then you would change both sides.

[@stevenbennett3922]

I heard the explanation. Fair one.

[@neilrafferty2097]

Surely not a patch on 123s and 124s?

[@guy4469]

I own a mint like realy mint 1999 BMW E38 728I , i was offerd one off these it was 320CLK Straight swap ,But i walked away was i mad or not to take it .

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

I doubt it’s worth it but if it was my car I would want a new coil spring each side rather than one .

[@Impulse5596]

Cost saving or not, two springs should have been replaced

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Sorry Sam but NOPE 😮‍💨

[@stevenbennett3922]

More than the car is worth retail.

[@johnreynolds2387]

Great video as always. I personally don't think it was worth the money spent on it. But I might be tempted to buy it at the market price knowing what had been previously spent on it.

[@dalamar6228]

Diesel mercs are great. I had a 1955 180D Ponton whose odometer had been around the clock who knows how many times. It was a great car and took me around remote parts of southern Australia for thousands of miles. No seat belts either as the car was so old. I kept on top of the maintenance and fixed things as I needed and I was always amazed at what spares were still available as genuine spares from Mercedes. Of course some re-engineering was required at times but that’s the case with any classic car. The engine was slow but strong and still did 40mpg on a good flat outback road with the foot to the floor. Who could ask for more? This was in the 90’s and I wonder where that car is now. My parents sold the car for me when I emigrated back to the UK for the same amount I bought it and apparently it was bought by a movie company in Queensland. Happy days!😊

[@gavdcookuk512]

You guys know your stuff but you can buy a decent E46 for three grand so I’m not sure it’s worth it 🤷‍♂️

[@onybus]

It’s car cost 4000-5000 and one little repair 2400 it’s tooooo muuuuuuch 😢

[@scotspie501douglas7]

wow wow wow that is just servicing parts nothing major your right in a car that old but you end up flinging money at it and that engine will give up the ghost merc dont make springs or discs made by others so they just mark it up that work you have caried out is basic repair work maybe customer has left it to buid up over an amount of time and thats why it was so expensive

[@godspeed6315]

I personally wouldn’t spend that much on a car like (220cdi )at a specialist garage 😢😅however a buyer needs to look out for an old car with this sort of history . There are cars online that are looked after like this for a savvy buyer .

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

Replacing only one spring is like replacing brake pads only on one side

[@Millennial_Manc]

It’s not really though, is it?

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

As usual I type in my message then five minutes later you repeat what I said !

[@kimbutler5558]

Noo I bet the car worth less

[@Dylan-xp6pk]

OK, I'm biased because I am lucky enough to own a CLK, but, over two hundred thousand miles and that car still looks fresh what a great classic pillarless coupe. Top spannering as per, magic.