Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe (1997 - 2002) 320 Sport 2d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Successful without being flash, due to age. Like quality and good value. Also says I can afford tyres (for AMG alloys!!) at £140 each every 21k miles!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Lovely. Much admired and coveted.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. It has been alomst everything I expected it to be. No mechanical surprises.
What are you likely to buy next?
No plans
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
November 1996
Did you get a good deal and why?
Price fitted known used values
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low mileage, known owner, loads of car for the money.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth, easy and relaxing. Can easily accelerate to overtake.
What's it like to park?
No problem.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Replaced rear brake discs at 18k miles. Rust on all wheelarches, boot lock and bonnet below grille at 40k/10years. All probably due to only doing 12k miles in first 8 years of its life so it had stood around a lot. Design of wheelarches retains wet mud. Sunroof and driver's door rattle a little. I didn't expect any of the above on a car of this quality. No other problems, and now the work is done I still stand back and admire this beautiful car.
What's most practical about your car?
Very easy to use. All that performance, ans still 25-30mpg. Have had 35mpg at 70mpg with cruise control, which I use a lot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electronic boot opening on key fob or dashboard switch, and cruise control.
