I'm afraid you're may have to adjust your thinking here. The CLK55's are dead in the water as far as re-sale; I'm in the business and in the last thirty days have turned down two cars under $60k. (as a matter of fact, one had 18" Brabus wheels, nice intake, etc.). There is just extremely soft demand for these cars at prices in the 60's and 70's. The market seems to have decided that E and CLK 55's are more desirable--and sell-able--in the high 50's low 60's depending on year/color options. I can sympathize--Ive owned numerous modified cars in the past and taken my share of lumps. But given the knock you're looking at, you may just want to drive this great car. good luck..allen