Overview & Reviews
The CLK430 Convertible debuts, reminding us, for a premium price, what a drop-top muscle car from the '70s was like. Turn-signal indicators have been added to exterior mirrors, stability control is standard on all models, automatics get TouchShift manual gear selection and TeleAid emergency cellular service is standard. A new instrument cluster and multifunction steering wheel are added, and buyers can opt for the confusing COMAND navigation/phone/trip computer/sound system. CLK320s benefit from exterior cosmetic changes including new wheels, while 430s are enhanced inside with new black bird's eye maple wood trim. Free maintenance for the duration of the warranty is now included.
- Solid and secure, smooth and speedy, sleek and sexy.
- Heavy steering, rough ride in CLK430, tiny back seat in convertibles.
User Reviews:
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Not what they used to be. - 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By waccamaw neck - May 29 - 10:00 amHad to rework braking system @35,000. Back seat is child-sized only. Reported resale is very good.
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Fun, but totally unreliable - 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
By clkcabriolet - February 23 - 6:12 pmI bought my car for a weekend convertible from the original owner who used it the same way. It has always been kept in an environmentally controlled garage and dealer maintained in its 41,000 miles . It is good looking, drives well and lots of fun.... when it works. I owned 60s Alfa Romeos and Ferraris, but none that broke like this Mercedes. The transmission, convertible top pump, computer module, trunk lock, radio, oxygen sensor and dashboard have all died. Did I mention the constant fault lights on the dash? Mercedes says this is typical. I love mine and my wifes Acuras. The ultimate luxury is dependability. If I wanted a beautiful but poor quality car I would have bought a Jaguar.
