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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome

MLP, 05/06/2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Coupe (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Having owned several performance Mercedes over the yrs including the SL series, the CLK 550 is proving to be the best road machine I have ever driven. Mechanics wedded to aesthetics.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

550 Cabriolet review

jb from san diego, 08/13/2007
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is beautifully styled and lots of pep. The older models had a blind spot on the rear passenger side. There is great visibility with this model.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fine Car

Richard Pendleton, 11/18/2015
updated 05/20/2016
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful

This car is not designed and manufactured to the high standards of my prior MBs (2008 CLK350, C350 Sta Wgn 2004). The roof control switch does not allow opening in the vent position with the sun shade close (as my Volvo does). The rear bumper does not have a protective top strip (as the ML series does). With approx 2700 miles, the car has rattles emanating from the cabin Although mounting points are presenting the inner roof liner a divider is not available (as with the ML series). The cup holder sub assembly is cheaply made out of plastic. A cover is not available for the rear bench seat to protect the leather from dog wear and tear. Positive points are acceleration, gas mileage, and cabin sound proofing.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Mixed feelings

mixed feelings, 11/23/2008
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I went from a Boxster to a CLK350 Cabriolet because I started to play a lot of golf and needed more room, but couldn't bring myself to buy an SUV. Mistake! The trunk is small - won't hold two sets of clubs easily. Even with one set, I have to pull out my longer clubs and put them in separately. The back seat very difficult to get into. Front seat won't stay forward unless you readjust it. What a pain. Windscreen completely obnoxious to install/remove. The most annoying thing is the "ding ding ding" when you open the door. I hate it and dealer won't shut if off. Enough to make me sell the car. If you press a button on steering wheel though, you can shut it up. Beautiful car otherwise.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Gran Touring Convertible

Karlo, 02/20/2018
updated 08/26/2020
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had engine mounts replaced twice (due to large, high-torque engine?), was disappointed that the 2007 CLK 550 did not have Xenon headlights standard (mine had regular halogens: every Kia and Nissan had better and brighter lights in the end!); 381HP and 391 lbs/ft of torque did not make for good fuel economy, but the (subtle) engine sound and the ease of delivering power (max torque 2800- ~5K) were a true, daily joy! The instrument cluster glitched, showing a blinking half-circle for the cruise control, regardless if it was active or not, Sold the car 2 years ago, loved it, with the exception of the above mentioned issues.

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