I have been looking forward to a "its Joel" video all week. Thanks :). Ps why don't you do a video on your girlfriends Pixo ? Take it on a road trip and do a whats wrong with it video.
@TiptronicSS2 жыл бұрын
My favorite car on the channel now. I remember watching a 'documentary'/review of it back when it was new and telling myself I wanted one and no way this good looking car would ever age 😄
@simontonry47542 жыл бұрын
This was my actual car I changed the grill and the wheels which look better imo,
@Reece1992cov2 жыл бұрын
The 90s amg deep dish wheels would look fantastic please restore it Joel don't give up onit keep it!!
@chitown10982 жыл бұрын
Had a 2000 CLK 430 cabriolet in a beautiful dark blue with the gray interior you have and a matching gray soft top. It was so beautiful and so much fun to drive. Yours is in a beautiful red. Really glad you are putting on original grill and MB stem on hood. Actually the wheels on it look pretty good. The standard CLK 320 wheels, at least those sold in the US were small, uninteresting and made the car look inexpensive. It is really a beautiful car.
@deathrager24048 ай бұрын
i despize the fact that mercs dont have manual v8s.
@timhayes75242 жыл бұрын
Awesome car. You HAVE to keep it and try to restore it. Not sure I'd go for smaller rims though.
@alex.s24532 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting to see this car again! So glad you’ve managed to get it looking better (just the bonnet ornament now 😂), and would certainly love to see more content with it! Mercedes Benz of this era hardly get any coverage so it’s really refreshing to see, thanks Joel 👍
@Holdeenio2 жыл бұрын
KZfaq loves a restoration project. Once done you could always sell or raffle it for someone to enjoy throughout the summer 🌞
@Lot76CARS2 жыл бұрын
Stick with it please! New wheels and tyres and then a trip ‘home’ to Bremen. It’s not a bad city for a weekend as I recall. “How far can my £1000 Merc take me?”See I’ve even give you the title.
@giovannidonega93912 жыл бұрын
Are they built in Bremen them CLKs? Aren't Mercedes based in Stuttgart?
@matteo1907atalanta2 жыл бұрын
glad to see your merc back after a loooooong time!
@JMc.D2 жыл бұрын
Pop the covers on those jacking points Joel. If they are not rusty spray some waxoyl in there asap. Edit, also lubricate the roof mechanism. There are micro switches in the windscreen frame that can stick causing the roof not to open/close. Make sure they have a bit of WD40 on them too. Trick for seatbelts, unbolt the bottom of the seatbelt, pull it fully outside of the car and use a pressure washer on it. Spray some upholstery cleaner on them before power washing. They will come up like new.
@nigeltollerman77012 жыл бұрын
Great to see an old CLK getting some love!
@1mic32 жыл бұрын
Great video;,would love to see this car sorted and returned to original spec. 👍👍
@pjcppjcp59252 жыл бұрын
Other than putting the roof up or down - the rear headrests need to be raised as they act as your "roll hoop" and would protect people in the car if you flipped it over in an accident
@martinsv91832 жыл бұрын
They automatically pop up if the system senses a crash is imminent.
@TheGhiaDriver2 жыл бұрын
Loving seeing this car again. I'd love to see some original wheels on it and just some more tlc. Even if you do move it on, it will be so much better restored a bit more.
@roblawrence64742 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favourite of your cars because it's the most attainable for me.... Plus it's generally a pretty cool car hope you keep it
@bindefuni54072 жыл бұрын
No need to apologise. Great video as usual. Please keep the car, it's clear from your voice how much you like it. Cars with a story, such as rescuing you when you were stranded on holiday, are so much more interesting than others bought in the generic way.
@wheelieschulz12042 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he keeps it
@DMorgan19922 жыл бұрын
I thought that all roadsters had the the blue badge upon the bonnet? Putting the standing emblem on would be doing the opposite to making it OEM! - Loving the Merc content!
@andyf76992 жыл бұрын
I have the 430 cab in the same colour but with the black interior, love it. Took the aftermarket black 18" alloys it came with off and replaced them with nicer period correct 17" amg ones in silver. Got a low miles 230 compressor with more period correct 17" amg alloys on it too for sale but I doubt you want a coupe version as well.. just for the wheels.
@Omarion14able2 жыл бұрын
I had a CLK 500 all white including the roof an interior leather. Apart from rear wheel bearing an a hydraulic leak on the roof mechanism it was a very comfortable car.
@Kingdonnerkebab2 жыл бұрын
Restore it please Joel, its nice to see something different on a channel and not some big money supercar/build. Paintwork, wheels and some minor repairs and itll be great then roadtrip it somewhere when the weather picks up.
@shanenewport35752 жыл бұрын
Much better with that grill! Needs the headlights polished/lacquered now and a set of Monoblocks 🙌
@jamhen012 жыл бұрын
JOEL!!! You had me screaming at my phone watching you try and install the badge!! Insert the badge into the bonnet and turn the square shaped thing on the bottom 90 degrees with the pliers!
@aeroxhu2 жыл бұрын
Just something I’ve noticed many times Joel, electric Mercedes keys does not need to be hold in position 2, just simply turn once and release it, it will crank automatically. Grille looks much better.
@brysoncartmell85366 ай бұрын
Have to disagree with you there sport grill should have stayed on it really made the car look better and more modern even if it’s not a sport model
@brandonkelly55202 жыл бұрын
I hope you keep this car and do it up, really enjoying the content lately, however this is my dream car so I'm biased haha
@alexm97182 жыл бұрын
If its your dream buy one. Its worth about £500 fucking quid if that, its a lump of shit so get fucked and keep dreaming wanker
@2702simmo2 жыл бұрын
@@alexm9718 what a charmer
@brandonkelly55202 жыл бұрын
@@alexm9718 £500 in mint condition? Clearly a dreamer with no back ground in the trade. Bet your mothers so proud 👏.
@alexm97182 жыл бұрын
@@brandonkelly5520 learn to spell you idiot, its no not know, 🤦🏻♀️
@brandonkelly55202 жыл бұрын
@@alexm9718 aw, cutie. P.s you finish a sentence with a . Not a ,
@billybellend11552 жыл бұрын
There are two type of bonnet stars. Early ones which mount on the rad grills. Later ones which mount on the bonnet. A210 880 00 86 is what you need.
@JLo96682 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel, for the seatbelts just pull them all the way out, secure them on the outside of the car and power wash them! Ideally on a sunny day before you let them retract….
@martinsv91832 жыл бұрын
Probably mostly the exposed part that is dirty also
@atefelabed83652 жыл бұрын
There's actually a nice original set of wheels (without tyres) on ebay at the moment.
@martinsylvester18232 жыл бұрын
Joel, have a look on the Mercedes forums and owners club, often people know about parts (wheels) up for grabs. I belong to the The Mercedes Benz Club, it does cost a bout 45 quid to join but best thing I ever did, for information it is far superior to the regular free Mercedes forums. Think you might pick a few more subscribers also as they all petrol heads.
@RCanning782 жыл бұрын
The CLK doesn't have an emblem that stands up. What you have in there is original and looks best.
@MrMirajjarim2 жыл бұрын
Love this car
@makosasimakis1182 жыл бұрын
YES!
@kipper8412 жыл бұрын
I owned a CLK 320 convertible (blue with same colour interior) for about 5 years. Brilliant, fast reliable car. It had the front grill fitted that you replaced (sorry much better in my opinion) and had original merc alloys.Slightly later model than yours, the roof was completely automatic, no handle to pull. I agree a great car!
@rupertmiller47182 жыл бұрын
Well done for changing the grille when I was younger living in London there was a craze among those with questionable taste, habits and associates to fit those aftermarket grilles to their 190s. Along with spoilers and they looked grim
@waynebaldycanning2 жыл бұрын
defo need to see more of this car on your channel. With some time and love it will be a fab car for the summer
@wheelieschulz12042 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it will
@nathan_woodgate2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the other grille😉
@danl42522 жыл бұрын
If you wanted to keep the costs down stuff like discs and pads are fairly easy to do at home on your own. Plenty of guides on KZfaq.
@matthewhickman92202 жыл бұрын
I hope you keep the car just changing the grill made it look so much better ...love to see these bargain buys looking better i really would love to see some kind of collaberation between you & Matt from Highpeak autos on this theme he likes this kind of thing as well i think a showdown on a budget buy would go down an absolute storm with your viewers the two best car channels & presenters on youtube by a country mile ..
@brumsgrub86332 жыл бұрын
Nice car that is, would love to see it done up perfectly, would look great
@andymc30552 жыл бұрын
as an w208 cab owner please when you un latch the roof push it up first before trying to operate it. Its possible the tension cables can get damaged if you dont push it up or pop a seal on one of the hydraulic rams.
@wheelieschulz12042 жыл бұрын
Because of your video I bought a clk 320 and I'm very happy with it makes Mutch fun
@andyf76992 жыл бұрын
Keep it please!
@MrMichikelomtres2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes yes
@V8Hungry2 жыл бұрын
Great seeing you working on the car with your Dad, shame about the emblem but once you’ve got the correct one it will look a million times better 👌
@TiptronicSS2 жыл бұрын
I think the front lights need some polishing as well, simple and cheap, but makes a huge difference.
@NigelLateLifeCrisis2 жыл бұрын
The rear headrests will activate very quickly if the car thinks it's having an accident. I know this because hitting the chassis with a hammer sets them off 🤣
@1mgarland1622 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep it, at least to enjoy it in the summer! Nicely done that grill does look much better 👍🏻
@liambrown12162 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. If the fuel in it is E10 I'd get it out of there ASAP.
@drivesoserious65482 жыл бұрын
Someone I use to work with had one of these Mercedes’ convertible don’t remember hers having a Mercedes’ emblem pretty sure it had the same one yours currently has
@louis-hhr94792 жыл бұрын
Hey little suggestion to make it look even better: I think polishing the front lights might make it look like new in addition of the beautiful oem grille (and star if a new one has arrived) you have already installed. It’s an issue with Mercedes Models of that era. They tend to fog up easily
@HypePickups2 жыл бұрын
Love it mate
@Wall18852 жыл бұрын
It's called the three pointed star.
@plantpot332 жыл бұрын
Great content, hopefully you will keep this car, would be interesting to see the journey of it being restored 👍
@martinkittle7874 Жыл бұрын
Hi Joel , when putting the roof down leave your finger on the switch and all four windows will raise ,,, love my Clk ,, have a few mercs
@vincifernandez11372 жыл бұрын
Why not do a mini project on this car where you bring it back to OEM spec, give the body and interior some love, do a mini video trip to France in the spring with the top down and than auction it to one of the viewers ready for summer ?
@hughwatson84722 жыл бұрын
Great car. I would love to see more content with it.
@ians79292 жыл бұрын
Looks like you had the correct badge, but just didn't fit it correct as they are a twist fit. Anyway, did that era of CLK have the pointed star rather than the flat emblem on the bonnet?
@ajay9999992 жыл бұрын
I liked the badge grill that one is boring standard
@eamonhq74052 жыл бұрын
Hope you keep it as it will make good content
@tonygarlingewarren74562 жыл бұрын
Yes fix it up. It's a classic and needs sorting
@timothydolk36062 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see another video from joel
@JMc.D2 жыл бұрын
The Mercedes’ stars aren’t expensive really. About 25 pounds from the dealer. And they should be able to fit it for you for free if they are a friendly dealership.
@ianwiggins87822 жыл бұрын
I’d love to have it I like it nice looking Mercedes
@MrBiggmartinАй бұрын
Liked tha aftermarket grill, original is to bland. It was one of the first things I replaced on mine.
@CarMadElliot2 жыл бұрын
Dude please do a deep detail video on this! It would be so satisfying and massively lift the car!
@Zaid3942 жыл бұрын
The title should be “New part” 😂 Nice part nontheless , was very needed
@thomasjarvis36082 жыл бұрын
those cat paw prints straight across the bonnet though haha
@MrRoyck102 жыл бұрын
I like seeing your dad on the channel, it makes a more entertaining content tbh.
@parkecorepersonaltrainingp26012 жыл бұрын
It looks stunning very good car for the money. Yep I like it think it’s a keeper 👍👍
@gaz75602 жыл бұрын
Keep it for this summer and do a roof down road trip
@rv99902 жыл бұрын
Ngl for the £1000 this car costed, it's actuall a very cool car. Would suck to see it go. I actually really like it with the low hood logo and the no-logo grill. Quite sleek. Maybe some AMG monoblocks or C55 AMG wheels could be cool on this car
@unixnerd232 жыл бұрын
It's a nice car but you have too many. Flip it once the weather turns sunny.
@giovannidonega93912 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel, would you consider doing what Number 27 is doing with the Bismerc, but the other way around? Convert this beautiful boat (when the roof is down) to a historical tribute?
@Johnkol882 жыл бұрын
missed this car love to own one myself 1 day not to family friendly though
@jamesparrott28932 жыл бұрын
Hi Heol. A while back you were carrying out a diagnostic check on one of the cars with an iPhone. Could you let em know the app and the hardware you need for that? Cheers, Jimmy.
@kingofthewestmidlands40492 жыл бұрын
I still want one.. bought a boxster instead as too many junk CLKs about. Dump those alloys as they look crap and get some monoblocks
@danieljordannicol99372 жыл бұрын
Looks more like an old renault 16v convertible from the back
@danieljennings75482 жыл бұрын
Keep it, do it up, will look stunning once all fixed etc. Probably a lovely cruiser / tourer for you and your girlfriend this summer!
@robster68682 жыл бұрын
Hi Joel,sell it to me,only problem is I live near the Pyrenees in France,can you do a road trip and deliver it ?😉
@billyray47292 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel keep the merc , i have 5 x c class sport 16" alloys from a W202 c class sport . I believe these were also oe on the a208 that yours is think tyres ok too... alternatively I have some w210 facelift 16" elegance alloys that looked quite classy on my same red W210 e class , not from that car but would look good and mercedes wheels obvs. Just saying .
@czechtomik2 жыл бұрын
24 hours in this car please💪🏻😂😂
@ianwiggins87822 жыл бұрын
Well if I had it I’d keep them wheels what’s on it because I like them yeah I’d love it for myself to not get the work done on it I’ll do it because I’m after a project to do
@danielandricky2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the market for one of these, really hard to find any cheap ones that aren’t tatty! :(
@neilbrice4492 жыл бұрын
forgot the merc joel got to say colour not great i would sell it concentract on porsche
@baminyoeye12 жыл бұрын
Love the vids bro 👌🏼👍🏼 Keep the content coming
@eldareldar7174 Жыл бұрын
Do you know where I can get a red roof button for a 2002 clk 430 A208?
@davidtrice83072 жыл бұрын
Keep it love it do it up it's a lovley car for money u paid for it. I enjoyed this video 👍
@kieronmccauley51242 жыл бұрын
It is a nice car but how much should you really spend on a 1000 pound car. I would spend on it only if keeping it. Dont suppose that was a great help Joel 😀
@liamtownshend77262 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I would love to see more content on it … dare I say it is that filler on that arch with the scratches ?
@tariqmohammed85052 жыл бұрын
did the BMW GO THROUGH RAFLE
@mordor622 жыл бұрын
apologize none please,,,it is a beautiful car,,,badge or not ,it will be a lot better than the range rover.KEEP IT.AND FIX IT UP TO THE BEAUTIFUL CAR THAT IT IS
@shaunwade80592 жыл бұрын
I have a set of period correct 17inch AMG 7.5 & 8.5 staggered off set alloys that i would be happy to do a swap/trade for the wheels you have.
@itsjoel2 жыл бұрын
Sure, let’s to it - want to email me on hello@itsjoel.co.uk
@shaunwade80592 жыл бұрын
@@itsjoel I’ll email you in the morning with photos etc 👍🏻
@metallicanut12 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel. On a n old episode of wheeler dealers brewer was doing up on old SLK. Just watched it now and he went to somewhere called Dronsfields specialist Merc breakers. Maybe worth trying there for the correct alloys? Good luck.
@ThomasJones022 жыл бұрын
I would say move the car on as you’re not as passionate compared with the Range Rover & Boxter. Maybe do a raffle/auction for it?
@ArthurJGibson2 жыл бұрын
My nail of a £3k E36 cabriolet > your lovely example of a £1k CLK320 cabriolet 😅
@edwardsfamily61842 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy you will get all your parts from a company call euro car parts they sell all Mercedes parts even wheels my grandparents use it for there Mercedes cars all the time hope this helps
@TonyTurboRST2 жыл бұрын
That horrible beeping was a warning because you had Magic on the radio
@johnny6280 Жыл бұрын
I have a similar vehicle that got all original
@nareboshomane367 Жыл бұрын
hi where did you get the grill i need one
@MrSudanPresident2 жыл бұрын
Joel I will buy your rims off you how can I contact you?