Gold medals optional to purchase used Mercedes Benz CLKs in New Jersey

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was recently spotted by celebrity photographers as the swimming star picked up his customized roadster from an auto tuning shop, but buyers considering a convertible don’t need world reknown to check out used Mercedes Benz CLKs in New Jersey.

Phelps’ SL63 may be outside of the price range of some, both because of the initial price point and the extensive customization he had done to it, including darkened tail lights and larger-diameter glossy black wheels to complete the now-common all-black look popular on many celebrity vehicles.

But if a convertible is what you’re looking for from the German automaker, finding a 2005 model may be a worthwhile choice when perusing used Mercedes Benz CLKs in New Jersey.

They’re somewhat less expensive than the model owned by Phelps, but they offer a “melding of comfort and performance suitable for all but the most serious driving enthusiasts,” with a price range closer to that of a new Accord, reports Edmunds.com. The 2005 model also includes a newer seven-speed automatic transmission to utilize more engine power than previous examples.