Overview & Reviews

These guys are still on a roll. Last year, Mercedes introduced an all-new sport coupe that is an amalgamation of C- and SLK-Class technologies, available this year with a larger engine in the CLK 430 model, and now they're rolling out the CLK 320 Cabriolet, a convertible version of the fabulous little car.

• Luxurious, athletic and strikingly handsome.

User Reviews:

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  1999 CLK Cabriolet - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By jim bergtold - April 7 - 3:46 pm

  I purchased my 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Convertible and have put 20,000 miles on it. I have not had even one problem with the car. My only problem is that I have a hard time wanting to trade for a new 2005 model.

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  MUST HAVE - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By PJR - February 7 - 2:00 am

  As my wife and I began pricing out new vs used cars to replace my older "college car," we were intrigued by the classiness and sportiness of the CLK 430. My wife, not the finest judge of high technology, fell in love with it faster than I did. She walked in with me and we drove it home. I do agree with previous writings, cheaper interior than we would like, and temperature control near the feet in colder areas are a drawback--the dual temp control is cool, but a little tricky. The sunshade, V8, AMG rims, and ground effects make this my first child...

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  Beautiful until you get under the hood - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By bhoward081 - October 21 - 2:00 am

  I fell in love with the car at first sight I just had to have it. Problem is I wish I never laid eyes on it. Performs excellent, but I have put in thousands of dollars in maintenance. Currently with pecking and grinding from the heater and the steering column my dealer tells me these sounds are normal and my sunroof is broke. If you have never owned a Mercedes up to this point I would stay that way, the dealers have absolutely raped my bank account. So this car is a Mona beautiful if you are standing back but when you get up close she is a let down!

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  Beautiful Piece of Junk - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Mostly Bummed - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I should have believed Consumer Reports! The reliability of this vehicle is no better than a GM or Ford according to CR. Problems since I have owned it (37k to 42k miles): broken power rear shade, broken engine heat shield, broken cable for power drivers seat (twice now), persistent engine rattle, persistent interior rattles, leaking rear differential seal, faulty timing belt, broken lever to unlatch fold down rear seats, loose drivers seat that needed new latches. All in all a highly frustrating and unreliable vehicle. My recommendation: sell it before the warranty expires, or better yet buy something reliable like a Lexus, Acura or Infiniti.

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  Eye Catcher - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By NJC - January 28 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car just a month ago and WOW! I bought it as a Starmark and purchased an additional 48 month warranty because luxury cars are known for expensive repairs. It is a used car and something is sure to break down, most cars do. Everyone just loves it and I am the envy of all my friends and family! Its an eye catcher with the top down. Just drive around the cornor and the men almost jump right in it. Performance is great! Its sporty and luxury in one car. When the top is down the back window has poor visability but you should be driving with your mirrors anyway. Only problem so far is that everyone wants to dirve it!

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  MB should not have redesigned it - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Dan - September 19 - 4:56 pm

  I purchased this car new and still have it after almost 9 years. I was driving a Dodge Avenger back in 1998 and saw this car on the road. The next day I was at MB dealership and ordered one with every possible option except for ski sack. The 3.2L engine is more than I need but it accelerates smoothly without any delays or gaps until you go above 60. The car is still the best looking vehicle on the road. Too bad MB had to redesign the look of it, I would have bought another one again. Now, I am keeping it. Ive had mostly electrical problems including failed front computer twice and blown bulbs here and there but nothing major. Sometimes the car fails to start on first crank in any weather.

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  1999 CLK 320 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By spyke - April 13 - 2:00 pm

  Overall this is a great car. With the top up it is much quieter than most sedans, and with the top down it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Everyone loves and envys this 7 year old car. Chrome AMG wheels really dress the car up.

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  Tough Coupe - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By Devon - March 5 - 2:00 am

  I have owned this car since Oct 98 and havent had one day when I was tired of its performance. All trips to the Service Department were reletively small or regular maintenance. I drive hard and my CLK keeps a smile on my face and me out of danger (thanks ESP). Still not tired of the looks, even as the new 03 CLKs arrived this fall.

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  Still Looks & Drives Great! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  By realrideracing - November 23 - 9:58 am

  It seems that the W208 class (1998 - 2002)Mercedes Benz CLK has built up quite a following. Whenever I browse through the Mercedes Benz forums, theres no shortage of diehard W208 fans. Weve had ours for a few years and love it still. With nearly 125,000 miles on the odometer, she seems like shell do another 125,000 miles easily. Keep up on maintenance and youll have no problems with the car. Acceleration is better than our newer E-Class. But the short wheel base of the CLK makes it a harsher ride. We have the AMG wheel package so that doesnt help. Like all MBZ cars, steering response isnt very sharp but once you get used to it, this car just corners like its on rails!