1999-2000 Mercedes Benz CLK-430. Opinions??
12-08-03, 09:40 AM
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No one ever owned a CLK from 1999-2001 on here?? It has to be someone on here??
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12-08-03, 05:45 PM
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12-08-03, 05:54 PM
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DIESEL,
Check out this thread that I started about the long term reliability of the 00+ Eclass on M/BWorld back in May. I know its not the exact same model, but it sheds a little light. There was a similar one for CLKs, but when M/BWorld went down for about 3-4weeks all of the archives were lost
M/B Reliability thread
Check out this thread that I started about the long term reliability of the 00+ Eclass on M/BWorld back in May. I know its not the exact same model, but it sheds a little light. There was a similar one for CLKs, but when M/BWorld went down for about 3-4weeks all of the archives were lost
M/B Reliability thread
12-08-03, 07:06 PM
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"Well, FWIW, my mom's 2001 E430 hasn't stranded us...yet.
She got her car in July 2001, and it has just about 20,000 miles on the clock. So far, the a/c has died twice (the electronic controller once, and the compressor once) and the alignment went outta whack once. But that's been about it.
Good luck, they're quite nice cars."
Wow, I never knew MB reliability was this BAD. The E430 costs around 60k, how can these people tolerate these problems?? Hyundai and Kia should have these problems but not a $60,000 luxury car. I guess i have no choice but to stay with Lexus for a long time.
D, u made a wise decision going with the GS to say the least. I personally think the GS is a better car overall, even if the cars had equal reliability.
She got her car in July 2001, and it has just about 20,000 miles on the clock. So far, the a/c has died twice (the electronic controller once, and the compressor once) and the alignment went outta whack once. But that's been about it.
Good luck, they're quite nice cars."
Wow, I never knew MB reliability was this BAD. The E430 costs around 60k, how can these people tolerate these problems?? Hyundai and Kia should have these problems but not a $60,000 luxury car. I guess i have no choice but to stay with Lexus for a long time.
D, u made a wise decision going with the GS to say the least. I personally think the GS is a better car overall, even if the cars had equal reliability.
12-08-03, 07:52 PM
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Originally posted by RNM GS3
D, u made a wise decision going with the GS to say the least. I personally think the GS is a better car overall, even if the cars had equal reliability.
D, u made a wise decision going with the GS to say the least. I personally think the GS is a better car overall, even if the cars had equal reliability.
I love the way they look, and that mean/serious look that they have when modded, but i hate they way they look while parked in the shop!!
I would be very interested to hear some accounts of M/B owners that picked their vehicles up 5yrs old with 75-80k!! Probably be a interesting conversation!
12-08-03, 09:05 PM
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all i can say is that its a hell of a car BUT please tell u'r buddy 2 beware..myolder brother has 02 clk430 and its been 2 the shop 4 many things 5 times....i drove his car 4 a week and loved it..so much powewr and torque but looking at him drive 2 the dealer so much is too funny....
12-09-03, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
DIESEL,
Check out this thread that I started about the long term reliability of the 00+ Eclass on M/BWorld back in May. I know its not the exact same model, but it sheds a little light. There was a similar one for CLKs, but when M/BWorld went down for about 3-4weeks all of the archives were lost
M/B Reliability thread
DIESEL,
Check out this thread that I started about the long term reliability of the 00+ Eclass on M/BWorld back in May. I know its not the exact same model, but it sheds a little light. There was a similar one for CLKs, but when M/BWorld went down for about 3-4weeks all of the archives were lost
M/B Reliability thread
12-09-03, 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by bluelex
all i can say is that its a hell of a car BUT please tell u'r buddy 2 beware..myolder brother has 02 clk430 and its been 2 the shop 4 many things 5 times....i drove his car 4 a week and loved it..so much powewr and torque but looking at him drive 2 the dealer so much is too funny....
all i can say is that its a hell of a car BUT please tell u'r buddy 2 beware..myolder brother has 02 clk430 and its been 2 the shop 4 many things 5 times....i drove his car 4 a week and loved it..so much powewr and torque but looking at him drive 2 the dealer so much is too funny....
. I tell him over and over again, "You can't go wrong with Lexus". Though he wants a 2-door car and for some reason, he always have this theory "if I can afford a top notch luxury car, IT HAS to be a benz or bimmer". I looked at him like this ===>
He just don't know.....edit: I believe his mentality is like alot of other people's mentality. Its "engrained" into his head that benz and bimmer are the top level of luxury cars , and lexus comes after that. I am no way bashing MB and bmw's because they are two awesome car companies, but he needs to open his eyes and realize Lexus is right up there.
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12-20-03, 06:37 AM
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Diesel here is a link to a thread about CLK problems, the guy just started it today, but his problems are common ones, i'm sure in time other owners will come on and post.
MBs are beautiful cars, and i almost bought one, but posts like this make me glad I chose to stay with my Toyota product!! LOL
Link to CLK problems thread
MBs are beautiful cars, and i almost bought one, but posts like this make me glad I chose to stay with my Toyota product!! LOL
Link to CLK problems thread
12-20-03, 07:06 AM
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u'r a 100% right Diesel.... its ingraved in most of america.. got money 2 buy a nice car get a benz if not get a bimmer, just a mentality of america right now...let them b i say, when they r in and out of the dealer we will just drive on saying we tried 2 tell u .....
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I TOTALLY agree with this statement. My god, the interior looks like its from a economy car. I am mainly talking about the dash. Though, if you add an alpine fliptop, a couple of TV's then it's good to go!
The 1999-2000 CLK 430's goes roughly around $25000-$30000 right? 275 ponies is not too shabby. Looking at Wheel Expert's car, it is simply amazing!
I just want to find out the reliablity of this SPECIFIC MB model.
The 1999-2000 CLK 430's goes roughly around $25000-$30000 right? 275 ponies is not too shabby. Looking at Wheel Expert's car, it is simply amazing!
I just want to find out the reliablity of this SPECIFIC MB model.
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