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"Oh Lord buy me a Mercedes Benz!"
NMmechanix, 02/01/2017
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
First off, I NEVER, EVER thought I would own a Mercedes, just not on my list of cars. I acquired this one in no small part because my wife thought we needed a convertible for a Sunday car. I thought a Challenger SRT would be a better fit for me, but hey we know how those things go. Found this one at a local car lot and said might as well check it out. The thing had less than 70K on it and other than the usual rock chips in the usual places looked almost new! That alone is a testament to MB build quality. Sure it had issues, the LCD displays for the temp and clock were not functioning and it had a few bad bulbs but easy fixes. THe features available in this car 17 years ago are amazing and yes they all work! after fixing the LCD displays etc. As others have stated, the steering is heavy, the brakes also and it is no rocket moving from a stop, but it can easily exceed the highway speeds with ample in reserve and handles very well. I would not sell the thing now for more $$$. But, be forewarned that it a Mercedes, and that means a couple of things. Parts are expensive and they are not easily fixed by the Saturday morning mechanic. My blessing is I am a mechanic and after owning more than a 120 cars I am used to frustrating myself into a mess. If you are inclined to buy one, check it well! Look for the hidden signs that it was not well maintained mechanically and if possible pull a CarFax. Otherwise BUY IT!
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What a car!
GregT, 11/19/2008
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought this with 95k miles for about $14k. Now it has 135k. It has been the best car I have ever owned. Fast, safe (a deer hit me and almost no damage), quiet and comfortable. I love it. From what I have read that other Benz' are not as good. One thing to beware of. This is a benz and they are not cheap to maintain.
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emughlee10, 01/27/2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Coupe
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I recently bought my Clk430 coupe for 5k and absolutely love the style the interior and exterior ..but i have been having problems out of the transmission..slip codes it acts like it doesnt want to shift right? so i am stuck between crossing my fingers and getting it fixed..or getting something else i really love this car and i am going to hate giving it up..but i am scared i will get it fixed and other problems will occur lol..someone please help!):
Only a Mercedes will do!
Maxi, 08/10/2008
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just brought a 2000 CLK & I feel like I brought a brand new convertible. I have a ML320 SUV but wanted a 2nd car & have looked at other brand new 08 convertibles that I could have brought for a little more money, however, I would not have gotten the same satisfaction I get out of driving & looking at my Mercedes. It's a head turner everywhere I go. I am the envy of all my friends. I told them that when I turned 50 I was going to get a Mercedes convertible. They laughed because they don't realize that even an older Mercedes is always a classic & you can get them in mint condition. "O'Lordy thank you for buying me another Mercedes Benz.
Fun
clkcabriolet, 04/01/2013
updated 03/07/2024
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
38 of 43 people found this review helpful
I bought my car for a weekend convertible from the original owner who used it the same way. It had always been kept in an environmentally controlled garage and dealer maintained It is good looking, drives well and lots of fun.... when it works. I've owned 60s Alfa Romeos and Fiats, but none that broke or needed constant servicing like this Mercedes. Well, maybe one 68 Fiat was almost this bad. The transmission module, convertible top 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 my Acura’s. They have the three times the mileage of the Mercedes and they NEVER break. The ultimate luxury is dependability. If I wanted a beautiful but poor quality car I would have bought a Jaguar. The dealer wanted $6k to replace the top control module. I went to another Mercedes repair place and they fixed it fine for $800. I wouldn’t darken the door of a Mercedes dealer after the car goes out of warranty and they gave it the worst car wash I’ve ever seen. Something about the dealer expects owning a Mercedes to cost a lot of money and to just put the costs on my Amex card. 44000 mile update. I had to replace the A/C compressor and the plastic slot in the dash where I put my sunglasses has melted, cracked and fallen apart. The rubber stops for the trunk lid are disintegrating. Rust has showed up on the bottom of the passenger door around the rubber seal, which is really strange since the only time the car gets wet is when I wash it. Two hydraulic valves for the convertible top leaked fluid inside the car and had to be replaced as well as the stainless cables that hold tension on the top. I was advised it is normal for these to fail. Wow, more built in obsolescence. To be fair, the car has never left me on the side of the road, but that's the nicest thing I can say about the reliability. 47000 update - I've had a couple trouble free years which have been nice. I've been able to hop in the car on nice days and enjoy it with no issues. People can't believe it's 16 years old. The styling and paint have held up well over the years. It’s now 18 years old and it has been trouble free for over 4 years except it leaks a little oil on the garage pavement. First car in a long time that leaked. Not worth fixing, but worth noting. It now is 19 years old and has 48,000 miles on it and nothing has gone wrong in the last year so its dependability rating has creeped up. One of these days I’ll replace that part of the dash that has lost pixels because it’s gotten worse. I have no idea what time, temp, or gear it’s in. I’ll also replace the plastic glasses holder that was falling apart. Everything else works fine. It still drives smoothly, and quietly like a regular coupe, when the top is up. It’s now 20 years old and has 49,000 miles on it. No new news except the minor leaking has stopped. Everything still works, but the factory radio is weird. It usually works, but sometimes it won’t shut off when I remove the key and open the drivers door. So I have to restart it and then turn it off again. Weird. It’s in the shop to have a few things replaced. The eyeglass holder literally disintegrated and the rubber on the trunk stop bumpers disintegrated as well. The glue on the leather panels on the door and the Mercedes symbol on the gear shift lever went bad. If the car sits for awhile the lifters in the engine are noisy and the engine sounds like the manifold is leaking, but it goes away after awhile and does not repeat if the car is driven more often. Shouldn’t happen, but it does. Otherwise, the car continues to perform well as it approaches 50,000 miles. It’s now 21 years old with 50,000 miles on it. The passenger side rear side panel leather fell off and I tried to fix it. It looks ok. The wife likes the car so we kept it, but I got another convertible. It’s $1k to replace the little part that shows the temperature, time and gear number so it’s not worth it. Otherwise nothing new to report. I sold the car privately for $10k at 51k miles and ran into the new owner a few weeks later at the hardware store. He had to replace the top shortly after he bought it, because the part around the back window let go. I sold it to him in good faith and he and his wife opened and closed the top multiple times with no issue, so I sold it in the nick of time. He also found some oil on the floor and had to replace two cylinders in the top mechanism. He replaced the tires (which needed replacing), had an interior guy fix the loose leather panels in the doors, changed the oil and transmission fluids, and put a different radio in it. I figured he spent ~ $7k on it, which were all needed. This is my last review as the car is gone and I’m lucky I sold it when I did. Everything was working when I sold it……
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Excellence!
clk320, 05/14/2008
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After owning the car for a few months I have come to enjoy it greatly. When I first got it I was immediately impressed with everything, but a stage of uncertainty came with minor glitches that were cheap and easy fixes (surprising little for a car with 110k miles on it). You will notice the laggish pickup from 0-20 but from 20 on up the acceleration is incredible. Suspension is top notch creating a very smooth ride and aggressive performance. Taking it around the curves is joyful and you cant take it too fast. Very nice bose speaker system. Lots of built in extras are fun and entertaining. It will make it through the snow but not well. Built very well, its a heavy car and feels very safe.
110, 000 Miles and Very Solid
Rant, 11/24/2009
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have this car for 3 years and is very solid. Lot of power and still feels like new. I highly recommend this car. 110,000 Miles and no issues. I use it on daily basis for everything. Mercedes benz road assistant said the CLK class is the most reliable of all Mercedes and I agree with it. For a V8 23 mpg is really good.
A Canadian view on a CLK320 convertible
Canadian Summer, 05/22/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car cruises so well on the highway as I head west to Banff and Lake Louise. It is very quiet and handles so well, and it turns heads in the city. I have had the car for almost 3 and a half years and I drive it year round, even through our Canadian winters. The top is so well insulated that you have to remind yourself that you are in a convertible. With the top down, I have people at the cross walks, actually saying "nice car" as I drive by. I didn't expect all the attention in our city of almost 1 million people, but it is nice to know that I made a good vehicle choice when I special ordered this silver Mercedes.
Excellent Car
shahzadacn, 09/24/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent German engineering. The car handles and drives like a champ. Solid in every aspect. I had to replace the fuel gauge once and other than that, it has been wonderful.
Love This Car
appeal2, 11/26/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 2500 miles on it back in summer of 2000. I put on another 26000 miles the past two summers. The car is a classic. Mine came loaded with nav, orthopoedic seats, xenons and cd changer. It rides like a dream. The brakes are the best of any car I have ever owned. Stopping from 60-0 seems to take place in about 105 feet. It eats front tires in about 16k miles. Gas mileage comes in about 18-21. Its pretty peppy, 0-60 in 7.4+. Engine has a nice growl when accelerating. Taking down the top is easy but not one touch. Sound system could be better, but is adequate. Doesn't matter when you're doing triple digits with the top down.
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LARRY S, 01/03/2004
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
OVERALL PRETTY GOOD A LITTLE SLOW IN THE PICK UP FROM STOP
Tough to beat!
Brisbourne, 05/15/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
OK, not quite the build quality that you've been led to believe, but the ownership bargain of a lifetime! After 10000 miles, the performance comes on strong, and the whole driving experience improves. Noticeably better when driven hard Trunk is surprisingly useful as long as you pack soft. Without the options, (heated seats, etc) a little cheap inside with obvious 'missing' switches on the otherwise nice black ash console. Pay the money for the multicontour seats...they make a substantial difference in comfort over long distances. Verdict? I have a 2004 500CLK on order!!
Nice drive
carson, 03/02/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very luxurious sporty car and fun to drive. It will get you a lot of looks. It is very comfortable and the amenities are very useful and well positioned. The throttle lag takes a bit of getting used to and the car feels a bit heavy. However the V8 is generally smooth and sounds great. The AMG55 might be just the ticket but for pure driving pleasure I would pick a slightly smaller / lighter body.
My Favorite Car
Dave C., 09/21/2005
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned a LOT of cars (3 Mercedes) and this is my favorite out of all of them. I love the styling; it seems timeless. Exterior proportions are perfect, and quality is excellent. The interior is laid out perfectly, and the workmanship is Mercedes (i.e. the very best.) Handling is excellent, though a little heavy at low speeds. This car loves high speed cruising. The engine is super. Transmission is the best I have ever driven. Brakes & suspension are very good. Amazing sound system. So far, I have no unexpected maintenance issues (130K miles), but I am using a very small amount of oil. Not uncommon for mileage. Fuel consumption amazing: 31mpg highway, 26-27 average. Zero complaints.
Luv My Mercedes
Jay Cutler, 06/16/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still gets praise for its beauty whenever its getting gas or valet parked. Only complaint is the occasional over bumps' squeaks, coming from I suspect the convertible top and how it locks onto the frame (my wife insists the noise is from the dashboard). The car is still a dream and even my most obese non front seat passenger doesn't complain about room in the back . In fact it can take two not so big people fairly comfortably in the rear seat.
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Raleigh Benz, 07/02/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Too many rattles, tires do not wear evenly, already had the power top malfunction.
Not what they used to be.
waccamaw neck, 09/10/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had to rework braking system @35,000. Back seat is child-sized only. Reported resale is very good.
2000 CLK Cabrio
Ed Matushek, 02/23/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent quality & reliability without the body flex of most convertibles. Lively performance for a 6 cylinder. Rear seat is actually usable for passengers instead of just parcels.
Love it!
Marti S., 08/20/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Mercedes - I've been driving them for 20 years. This car is a dream to drive and a real head turner. It odesn't get much better than this!
I Love This Car
Jim A, 07/02/2005
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'll never need another car. I've had this car for years, and never thought I'd like any car this much. I look at other cars, and aside from the CLK55, there is nothing else interesting, including the new body style with the flattened out belt line! Mine just turned over 120k (100k under my foot) and still runs like the day I bought it. I've never babied it, and it consistently performs. Mine's magma red, and when my friends call me snooty, I just tell them it's a Camaro SS for the over 40 set. They're just jealous. You should buy one, too!
My first Mercedes is a winner
cfreema7, 07/06/2007
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very stylish and great performance. This is my first MB, a used CLK320. I like the power. Moving from a BMW 525, this car moves like lightning. I was a little disappointed in the 22 mpg city/freeway I was getting, compared to the 26 I got in the BMW, and the 28mpg advertised. The cockpit is a nice fit. The cup holders are awkward when open and the glove comparment can be used for just that - and nothing else. But putting the top down, this car moves like the wind and I get plenty of compliments. One handed convertible process is ok. The V6 out drags anything it comes against, and the suspension tracks perfectly through 30 mph U-turns. I'm sold and looking forward to my first CLK55.
bad choice
nana, 03/03/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had a number of problems w/ my CLK 320. There was a serious leak underneath the dash; the driver's door bolts have come completely loose and had to be replaced. The tape deck was defective and had to be replaced. The interior design is very poor, with obstructed vision, bizarre controls, etc. Never, ever would I buy another Mercedes.
A satisfied CLK owner...
Kevin, 04/21/2005
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I feel very safe in the CLK320. I've owned the car for 5 years and have approx 63,000 kms on it. My family of three fits well in the car. I am 6'2" and I have my seat all the way back, which makes it easy to reach back and put my young daughter's seatbelt on. As she grows into her teens, we will probably go to the S class sedan.
German hot rod
Keith Crews, 07/15/2016
updated 01/22/2018
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buy low miles and look for signs of hard driving. Cruises at 100+ with ease , handles well for an old unit. Update ,A/C went out,compressor lockup. Will need complete ac overhaul. However all non Mercedes parts originally so cost is surprisingly low,like any American car. Did change trans filter and fluid to Amsoil synthetic . As well as engine oil. Highway mileage has been 25 mpg at high speed ,80+ amazingly! At lower speeds mileage drops. Still great !
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Not a fine wine...
okedoke, 06/30/2007
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used with 104K miles for my kid as I wanted her in a mini tank, along with traction and stab control, side airbags, etc. Just my luck, had to fix almost everything - brakes, rear deck leak, amplifiers, blown speakers, rear antenna, ball joints, dashboard digital metrics (outside temp, gear display, etc) shot, intermit wiper, etc. I think it also just sprung a leak somewhere up front on the passenger side, and I think I just lost the driver rear wheel bearings. I've owned late model American and Asian based cars that never experienced as many problems as this little gem? Also - Bose radio sounds like crud, lots of static.
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Jean, 01/15/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been everything would would expect from a Mercedes
Mercedes CLK 320
Brian Yates, 01/31/2004
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great sound system and steering wheel computer display very convenient.
Wunderbar
Mikel, 10/31/2007
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love this little red conv. turns heads even at 7. Tires wear fast, some small electronic issues, mostly a nusance
Fun, more fun & most fun!
Roger, 03/15/2016
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love it. This Beemer geek believes in the CLK
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XLNT
MB4LIFE, 02/04/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best car on the road
A Disappointment
adodger, 01/01/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
2 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am a Mercedes aficionado but I am truly appalled by the string of quality issues that have arisen since I obtained my CLK 320 coupe 3 years ago. While I have not had any major problems (engine, transmission etc.), a string of nuisance issues have left me wondering why I don't take an office at the dealership since I have cause to go there every other month with a problem. My list of problems include constantly burning bulbs, several false negative malfunctions on the dashboard display, power windows that sometimes have a mind of their own. All these issues as well as a disappointing stereo system have me seriously considering a switch to oh no!, yes! BMW!
CLK 430 Cab - Excellent Auto
KFarrND, 07/16/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my 430 for almost 3 years and it has driven better than any car I have ever owned. Only problem I have had is one electrical failure with the top, and the ground effects on the front grill. It's too easy to hit those concrete parking barriers. But the car handles flawlessly, has plenty of power for street driving and feels extremely solid for a convertible. Even at 34,000 miles this car still runs like its brand new.
a real blast from the past
bg516, 08/05/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is not only great to drive and does everything well, but i have the 430 clk cab. and it moves out like a muscle car. a real blast form the past with all the features we want today. worth owning this one.
Love It
dmfelder, 02/28/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Class and Guts.
My best investment yet!
V Man, 03/12/2004
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding car. I've had no problems with it. The ride is so smooth that I find myself constatly having to check the speedometer to see just how fast I'm going due to being blown away by the smooth ride. For a 2000 model, it's awesome!
Perfect- save for no manual trans option
botandrews, 03/13/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car
A Designio model...beautiful color combinations!
Susan, 07/31/2019
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A nice heavy car with a lot of get up and go. Handles very well. Good for highway cruising. I’m lucky my car only has 70,000 miles on it; I expect many more years of great transportation. (Forgot to mention, it’s not a good car for snow. You have to have winter car.)
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Mercedes CLK 320
jean, 01/15/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Convertible
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been everything would would expect from a Mercedes