1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 review from North America
"Fun but unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The sunroof malfunctioned twice.
The right headlight and foglights have blown out.
The brake rotors needed to be replaced.
There is a nasty rattle emanating from the driver's side door.
General comments?
The car handles and accelerates as well as many high-priced sports cars. However, the reliability is horrible and maintenance is ridiculously expensive.
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| Well built with great performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 liter V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900SE Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2000 |