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
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...).