CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]
View Poll Results: How satisfied are you with your W208 CLK?
10 - Extremely Satisfied
9
31.03%
9 - Very Satisfied
6
20.69%
8 - Satisfied
7
24.14%
7 -Somewhat Satisfied
2
6.90%
6 - Acceptable
2
6.90%
5 - Somewhat Un-Satisfied
1
3.45%
4 - Un-Satisfied
0
0%
3 - Very Un-Satisfied
1
3.45%
2 - Extremely Un-Satisfied
1
3.45%
1 - I don't own a CLK, but clicked on the survey anyways
0
0%
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Post Satisfaction Survey....

Saw this on the W203 forum, and I thought I'd be interesting to see how the W208 faired in this survey...

So, the question is, How Satisfied are you with your MBZ CLK?

Some things to consider are:
- Pre & Post Purchase Experience
- Servicing your Vehicle
- Overall Ownership Experience
- Any 'issues' encountered during your Ownership

10 is perfect, and lower numbers are worse...

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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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w211 & w124
I'd have to say that regardless of the few minor "quirks" I have had with my CLK, it has still been a great car to own. I gave it a 9 rating.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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I'd have to agree, the car does have its minor quirks, but I've been very happy with my overall experience thus far.... I gave it a 9 also... there is definitely room for improvement, but, I don't love it any less in its current configuration...

I love jumping in my car for a drive anytime... even when its in dead traffic...
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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'79 300D, '85 300Dt, '99 CLK430
It may not be the best or fastest car on the road, but it's sure better than a 79 300d, so it gets a 10!
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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5 - I am fairly disappointed in the build quality of this car considering I had high expectations for a MB. My 96 Maxima had far less problems and I wasn't worried about keeping it after the warranty was up. With my 2002 208, I have no choice but to think about dumping it before the warranty is up or I have to get the extended warranty. Either way, it's more money that I will have to shell out!
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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Originally posted by Lbenz1375
5 - I am fairly disappointed in the build quality of this car considering I had high expectations for a MB. My 96 Maxima had far less problems and I wasn't worried about keeping it after the warranty was up. With my 2002 208, I have no choice but to think about dumping it before the warranty is up or I have to get the extended warranty. Either way, it's more money that I will have to shell out!
what kinds of major problems have you had with your 02 CLK? I haven't had much of any problems really...

Only thing major I can think of right now is one of the Cat Convertors needing replacement.... Nothing else related to worksmanship or built quality...
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 03:45 AM
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I also gave it a 9 rating, despite that it is a great car, it also has some minor problems.


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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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I give my 2001 Cab. a 9. It's a good car but nothing exciting (except when the top's down). My C5 Vette was a lot faster but not as classy. Have to start looking for an extended warranty because I'm the 2nd owner and can't get the MB extension. I had Warranty Gold but they went belly up.
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I gave my 99 430 a 9.0 rating, even though it has a ton of small minor problems. The engine runs great, and everybody that sees my car tells me that it's a "hot ride". I only had one major issue w/ my purchase, and it wasn't MB's fault. It was w/ the aftermarket extended warranty company. They pissed me off and wouldn't cover the 02 sensors (which on my brochure it clearly stated that they would), so I ended up cancelling them. Anyways, my car is going into the shop later today for the Carlsson RS kit to be put on. I'll post pics when I get it back in a week or so.

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