Overview & Reviews
No changes this year.
- Sleek styling, solid chassis, composed ride, comfortable front seats.
- Heavy recirculating ball steering, tiny backseat, large blind spots in convertibles, some low-grade interior switches, intrusive traction control system.
User Reviews:
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CLK55 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By mbenza - November 7 - 9:40 amInitial electrical problems with the interior operating components. The local dealer was more then helpful, always providing a loaner even though I did not buy it from them. After several visits, the dealer seems to have exorcised the electrical gremlins and the car is an absolute joy to drive. I can average 23 MPG if I drive at regular speeds. However, it is difficult to do that as this car constantly asks for more spirited driving and rewards you with a well balanced and stunning performance and , even with my driving style, still returns an average of 18MPG! I LOVE THIS CAR! I have a 2003 Corvette Z06 and did not drive it all summer because I would always turn to the Mercedes for driving.
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What happened? - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By hslmd - May 21 - 10:00 amJust ask me for the list. Back to the dealer 12 of the first 18 months I had the car. Good thing it was a lease!!!
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CLK 430 Cab Review - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By Silver Cloud - August 4 - 10:00 amCant see out of car with top up. Too many blind spots. Would never buy another one. Seats uncomfortable.
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My Magma Red CLK - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By clkoakbrook - May 2 - 10:00 amOverall the car is very good but very overpriced. I had an Acura CL-S before this car and have to say that the Acura is as good as the CLK and about $18,000 less expensive. Acuras V6 engine is only 10 hp shy of Mercedes V8. The CLK is a real head- turner and I get lots of compliments and looks from others.
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My CLK 55 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By papabear - August 7 - 10:00 amThe car is an absolute joy to drive. I have had some negative experiences with the electronics i.e. the passenger window express up/down feature malfunctions quite frequently. I have experienced a complete shutdown of the car while sitting at a stop sign. My biggest gripe is that the computer "forgets" that there is a CD changer mounted in the trunk and I have to pull over and restart the car in order for the computer to "remember".
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Great car, fun to drive - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By fxpost - August 7 - 10:00 amPowerful car, a lot of horsepower. Fun to drive. Be careful during lane change, hard to see cars (blind spot) next to you. Have tried to speed to 105mph, very steady in high speed.
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Bonnies CLK - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By BONNIE - April 19 - 9:26 pmCar seems to have tire or rim issues. Tires do not hold air on AMG type low profile rims.Top button and window buttons have issues. Ride is rough on long trips. Very hot with black top, seats, and exterior.
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Reviews are all over the map! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By E Versace - July 18 - 6:36 amI purchased this car used in 2006. It had about 41000 miles on it.It was a great car and the first owner really took care of it. I didnt purchase the extended warranty. The first year I drove it was great. Doesnt matter if youre young or old, people will turn their heads to see who is driving this car. I picked this car for the sleek yet muscular body style that the newer models do not have. My best friend went online after I got this car and purchased a certified MB CLK 430 as well, but he failed to realize that the heated seats and halogen headlights werent standard. The power of the 430 is amazing and often found myself flooring the gas pedal to feel the G force push lay me back.
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better late than never - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By r.r - May 15 - 10:00 amjust bought my first amg and it wont be my last.owned(own)2001 clk 430 cvt and thought it was the best car ever.Test drove 2002 clk 55 amg cvt and immediatly started looking for just the right one.Just drove"THE ONE"800 miles home and am in love.04 was not in my comfort zone price wise and did not even test drive.i dont care how dated this car looks.I have read the only way to tell the differance between the 430 and the 55 was on the track,well dont believe everthing you read.r.r
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Great til something breaks! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By Brigittetolson - February 4 - 5:10 pmWhen I first got Heidi (yes, I named my clk430 Heidi), I was in love. The way this car takes turns, accelerates, and performs overall is amazing. Then, at a mere 77,000 miles- stuff started to break...the convertible top computer went out all the time, and eventually died (1400$ part), the cats needed to be replaced (1000$)...then after all that, the trans started slipping...after getting multiple quotes to fix all the problems and replace the trans, I was looking at about 5000$ worth of repairs. I made the choice to trade her in for the Lamborghini inspired Toyota mr2 spyder. The opinion of many mechanics was that the clks trans tends to die at 80k miles. Way too soon in my opinion.
