1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio Elegance 430

Summary:

Powerful and comfortable multi-use vehicle

Faults:

There were some creaking noises in the car. Most have disappear after 3 days at the dealership, but although I do not get any shudder shake, there is still the odd rattle that I find annoying in such a car. I get less rattles in my wife's Golf Cabrio.

General Comments:

Superb looking car. Very comfortable, even for 4 people. Like the power delivery of the V8, as well as its sound. I use it a lot with the top down, even when it is cold outside, thanks to the heated seats and the wind deflector.

It is not meant to be a sport car (some people think that two doors equals sport car for some strange reason. It is a supremely comfortable powerful car to drive from Paris to Saint Tropez on a whim.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th September, 2002

1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Elegance V6 3.2 Liters

Summary:

A gorgeous car

Faults:

Nothing at all!

General Comments:

This is a very handy and dynamic car. Accelerations are generous, breaks are powerful. Stability (without ESP) is perfect and I feel like the car belongs to my body, driving at 240 Km/h on German's highways. This is a fantastic sports car with high woman acceptance factor.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th June, 2002

13th Jul 2010, 11:43

Good review - loved this bit: "high woman acceptance factor".

I know exactly what you mean & it's swung me on buying a CLK above a Honda Prelude (which would not please my partner...).