1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Consumer Reviews

Eye Catcher

Written by: NJC on 05/29/2004

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK320 Convertible

Review

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! It's an eye catcher with the top down. Just drive around the cornor and the men almost jump right in it. Performance is great! It's 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!

Favorite Features

Color (magma red),style, stereo, performance, winshield rain sensor very cool, comfortable seating

Suggested Improvements

move turn signal farther away from cruise control, move ugly red hazzard light button from middle of console, would have liked steering wheel radio control, make seat belts easier to reach

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Beautiful until you get under the hood

Written by: bhoward081 on 02/06/2004

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Coupe

Review

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!

Favorite Features

Acceleration of this fairly large heavy sedan and exterior appeal.

Suggested Improvements

Mercedes needs to build a strong car from bottom to top-worthy of their name!

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Best Car on the market

Written by: MR.RIVERA on 01/06/2004

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK320 Coupe

Review

This is a great car. It is fun to drive,sporty yet still luxurious. 4 years later it still runs like new and turns heads. I have had minimal problems ex: starter problem and sunroof problem that were expensive to fix.The other problem is when i bring it in for maintenance the dealer tries to sell me everything. Over all it is a great car and one that I plan on keeping forever.Maintenance is expensive but well worth it.

Favorite Features

Love the rear wheel drive, interior and exterior are beautiful. Leather is durable.Turning radius is great.

Suggested Improvements

Put wings on it so it can fly me to heaven, cause thats how I feel when am driving it.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Believe the Hype.

Written by: JayEmm on 09/12/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Coupe

Review

I purchased my CLK 430 last February when it had roughly 37k on the odometer. I have placed about 6k on it since and have had absolutely no problems at all. The vehicle was a Starmark Certified Pre-owned car, which may be why I haven't had any trouble. The previous driver had leased it and told me he had it in for unscheduled service on two occasions, both minor.

Favorite Features

Incredible smooth and powerful engine. Great ride for a sport suspension car.

Suggested Improvements

Mercedes should swap out the analog integrated phone option for a digital one at no cost. Analog phone is a paperweight and nothing else.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best Car for When Kids Move Out

Written by: bigsmoke on 08/04/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK320 Convertible

Review

I absolutey adore this car. Drives like a dream, and the gas mileage is unbelievalbe. Get lots of looks and of course love that too!

Favorite Features

When you open the door, it says on the step panel Mercedes Benz

Suggested Improvements

Better visibility when the top is down.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A Drivers Car

Written by: BlueMonk on 08/02/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK320 Coupe

Review

No, I am not a racer. But I have become addicted to the CLK's instant acceleration. My only problem with it is that with a kid coming I have outgrown its size. Went and test drove the new FX45 from Infinti the other day. It does not even come close to the handling and acceleration. I guess I will be going with an E.

Favorite Features

Acceleration and body

Suggested Improvements

Cupholder could be sturdier and the CD changer is a pain in the trunk.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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I love this Car!!!

Written by: Ringmaster on 07/20/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Coupe

Review

I simply love getting into this car every day. The only problem that I have had with it is warping of my rotors (The first three months I always had my foot Way in it) The accelleration is outstanding and it handles well for a 5k lb car. I love the throaty sound of the 4.3 litre V8. I would highly recomend this car to anyone.

Favorite Features

My favorite features are probable the body design. I have the AMG kit and wheels and I love the look of the car. Oh and the Rain sensing wiper is very cool too

Suggested Improvements

A tilting steering wheel as well as the telescoping it has would be nice

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Hi-maintainance beauty

Written by: mango77 on 06/13/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Coupe

Review

In a nutshell, this car's very attractive, but a real lemon. I've taken it in to the dealership 8 times in a little over a year. Engine was torn down and rebuilt, amongst other obnoxious and ridiculous episodes. MD- DC dealership and MBUSA have completely turned a blind eye to me and I am considering legal action.

Favorite Features

Beautiful and fast

Suggested Improvements

Improve customer service greatly and accept responsibility, instead of a plethora of excuses.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Mama's Car

Written by: Don_Q on 05/19/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK320 Coupe

Review

The purchase of the MB 320 SLK was the result of my wife's refusal of the offer of a Porsche Boxter, a decision we have not regretted. Although a six cylinder model we have been impressed with the acceleration and handling and its appearance draws attention.

Favorite Features

Seat adjustment and automatic wind shield wipers

Suggested Improvements

Road noise seems excessive

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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MUST HAVE

Written by: PJR on 03/29/2003

Vehicle

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2 Dr CLK430 Coupe

Review

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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