2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 review from North America
"Never again!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
What has not gone wrong with the car?!?!
1. Transmission: deceleration & acceleration whine, sounds like an airplane taking off & landing.
2. Driver window rattles.
3. Driver rear speaker rattles.
4. Excessive clicking sound from the A/C compressor.
5. Horrible paint.
6. Center console broken.
7. Driver side AC vent broken.
Only had the car for less than a year and have already spent over $4000 on repairs and maintenance!!
General comments?
Mercedes are not reliable and mechanics from the local MB dealerships are not knowledgeable nor do they know what they are doing!! They will only make assumptions of what the problem might be, so whatever it is, you will end up paying for parts & labor even if it doesn't correct the problem... It's never a thorough diagnosis!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus ES300 |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2009 |