Used 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Great til something breaks!
Brigittetolson, 03/08/2010
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
When 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.
A great car to drive
Carl C., 03/31/2008
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had convertibles for the last 30 years. This is by far the most fun to drive. The trunk is very small, but who cares. If you have golf clubs, throw them in the back seat. However, as other people have noted, the electrical systems leave a lot to be desired.
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Rag top in the snow belt
Skaneateles, NY, 06/29/2008
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
A great year-round car. With snows on in winter drivability is excellent - we get 100" of snow a year. The top is very well insulated & quiet. On any sunny day above 55 degrees I have the top down. The wind screen does a great job of keeping the cabin serene and the heated seats keep you warm, that way you can focus on the excellent exhaust note. Mileage is good at 24MPG and 27MPG highway. This is a cruiser-not a sports car. Performance is adequate, not stellar. High speed cruising is addictive and one can blast to high speed and beyond without realizing it, even with the top down - It's that well designed. I targeted this car specifically over the new model as this one is designed by Bruno Sacco.
What happened?
hslmd, 04/27/2003
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just 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!!!
work of art
speedo, 08/08/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
beautuful design from any angle. very confortible and solid. handles well with precise response. excellent brakes and smooth transmission.
Profoundly Dissatisfied
Tracy, 06/01/2006
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
This automobile is a mechanical nightmare. I have replaced: two catalytic converters, electric motor in drivers seat (2 times), pressure sensor in the fuel tank, CD changer, one motor mount and now it is having electrical problems with the braking system. However, I love the drive and the styling. Unfortunately, with all the problems the bloom is off of the rose!
Clk review
Harry Resis, 04/26/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Greay car. Dream car.
Excellent Drive ....Terrible Reliability
catherine nicholas, 10/13/2004
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
On performance I give it very high marks. However, mercedes cuts corners on quality. This is my second CLK. My first was plaqued with problems ranging from engine trouble (random stalling)to window failure. In fact, I couldn't sell it because mercedes couldn't not get the "check engine" light to go out. I was forced to trade it in. My second CLK has had one problem after another ranging from not starting, to seat controls, to air conditioning..the list goes on. The wood grain bleeds into the leather on the doors. Don't order the hands free phone. 50% of the time the car doesn't recognize the phone is plugged in and you are forced to pull over to reset the engine. Bad sound quality also
Best Regtop ever
kurant, 05/09/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Car overall. This is the best ragtop of the price anywhere. I laugh as I drive this car past all the 3 series BMWs out there.
Best Cabriolet on the Planet!
A.K., 09/29/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I only paid about 2000 in options, because almost everything is standard! It actually fitted a 6' guy in the back! It's safety rating is great, too! It never fails on me and it's just the kind of cabriolet I like!
CLK 430 Cab Review
Silver Cloud, 07/08/2004
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Can't see out of car with top up. Too many blind spots. Would never buy another one. Seats uncomfortable.
Mid-life refresher
smithy11clk320, 04/27/2005
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The CLK320 Cabriolet is truly a fun car to drive and a head turner even in a crowd of Benz's, BMW's, Caddies, et al. There are a few weaknesses though in the clunky suspension and lack of steering feedback. As I tell my son, it's a luxury car not a sports car speedster. For class, style, and practicality I don't think there's anything on the market even close, although reviews that say it seats 4 adults "comfortably" must be based on the opinion of some small folks. You can get 4 in, but nobody is very comfortable. Engine is strong, even if not real quick off the line and the highway ride is dangerously smooth - 100mph creeps up on you easily. If you're looking at this car - BUY IT - you won't be sorry!
Beautiful Car
Nittany, 12/21/2005
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is easily the best car I've ever driven or owned. I drove evrything from 330cic's to Audi 4's, BMW 645, Saab, Volvo and nothing comes close to the ride, performance, driving experience and fun that this car has. Smooth as silk, but if you want acceleration it sure responds.
Bonnie's CLK
BONNIE, 07/29/2006
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car 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.
All good things come to those who wait
SFBayBenz, 01/29/2003
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've wanted a Benz convertable for the longest time and in 2001 my dream came true. I had to wait nearly a year before it arrived at my dealer, but it was so worth it. This car drives great. I took it down the Coast Highway last summer and had a blast. The car is a real eye catcher too. I get compliments on it every time I take it out. It's also very quiet with the top up, even though that's not often for me. The seats are very comfortable too, its been to LA and back a few times. In a few years I'll seriously look into an SL-Class.
Got Abigail for Only $14k
Denise in CA, 09/25/2021
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2002 clk 320 convertible in 2019 from a mechanics son with 95k miles on it. He had just bought it two months prior from a auto yard. No accidents or body work damage but she had a lot of other issues. Found a great mechanic and did a diagnostic test and inspection. The front end needed work, transmission was leaking oil and needed major repairs, all the wires were cut behind the dashboard so I had no air-conditioning unit only the face plate in the hole, the radio was dead and every SBS ABS light was going off. I had constant heat coming from the dashboard because I guess when they cut the wires it was in heat mode so summer winter fall I had heat. The convertible top did not work and it was not fully closed due to the previous owner trying to fix it. Cd changer was broken, trunk cover, windscreen minor body parts were missing like the emblem and the part over the license plate lite. The battery was the wrong size and the alarm siren would go off at any point. It leaked around the windows when it rained. The rubber on the windows between the front and back window were damaged and missing, no floor mats the wood on the door panels was cracked raised and needed to be replaced, the cupholder component was missing altogether. But the engine ran like a charm and the transmission even with the rough shifting was still working. The MPG is great. Since I only paid $14,000 for it I went on my journey to bring her back to her happy self. I would find parts online buy parts from Germany and found a junkyard about an hour and a half drive away from me that had most of the other parts I needed. In 2020 and 2021 during Covid we had a lot of time on our hands so it was a joy more than a task to find the parts and get them to my mechanic for him to repair at a nominal fee. Every time I needed a part I’d say what’s the part number? and he would give it to me and I will find it and get them to him. I even replaced the headlights. To date 2021 she has just about everything working replaced or repaired. I updated radio from the original so now it has Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, charges my phone, voice activation and it connects to the system in my Mercedes to let me know where it’s parked, everything a new 2021 vehicle audio system does and the speaker systems is awesome. The wood paneling on the door is a dark green versus the amber brown wood that I could not find. It now has heated seats. The element was added when I replaced the new dash switches. The convertible top operates and is is ready for it’s new canvas top and lining in about a week. It is fun to drive I love to punch it on the freeway just to feel the speed (on an semi empty freeway got it up to 130mph) and hear that engine roar note and leave everyone else in my rear view. My last item will be a paint job same silver but for now we are both happy campers.
Still gets looks
catscann2004, 02/06/2009
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first Mercedes I've purchased. I will not settle for less (I since purchased an M-Class then an R-Class for my wife). The handling is great and the top is easy to work (the next year Mercedes make the top fully automatic). I would recommend the CLK to any person that enjoys the being out and about. The trips to Las Vegas make this ride a must! Just wish that bluetooth was readily available in 2002.
Sexy, Sleek and Powerful
ShannonWeller.com, 07/02/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE driving my Black/Black CLK 430 CAB. I traded in my '02 996 Carrera Cabriolet and there is no comparison in terms of styling, quality, comfort, features and build quality for the amount of money spent. Porsche has gotten a little greedy at the cash register. My CLK Cab gets more play than any other car I have owned plus it is able to fit 3 girlfriends (slim ones!) and some luggage in the rear for short jaunts to Las Vegas.
clk430 convertible
hellodi, 06/14/2003
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car...outstanding performance. Downside- blind spot, gas mileage, and small trunk.
German power
Sean Williams , 03/29/2020
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Powerful nice
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