CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

I love my CLK!!

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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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I love my CLK!!

Yup, I love my car....I have been driving my Mom's 5-series for a few days (great car), but drove mine today....whoa...I missed it...such an awesome machine!!

We all complain about build quality, but the car is fast, sexy, and drives so well!! Give your car a hug today!
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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YEP! Best car I've ever owned... smooth ride, looks great, and I haven't had a SINGLE problem. Not one. Love it!
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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The CLK is a solid piece, and my 2002 CLK 430 has not had any problems. I love the heated seats and rear sunshade, and the car really pulls from 30-80 mph.

More solid than my E36 M3 and Audi S4, and a wonderful piece all together!
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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I love my CLK too.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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I love mine too, no problems, one of the best looking cars out there and you don't see one going passed every 5 min, like the bimmers, sometimes its 2 weeks before I even see another CLK in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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I love my CLK too but it doesn't even compare to the e39 performance wise.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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I love my clk. I consider it my first born son.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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I love mine too, no problems, one of the best looking cars out there and you don't see one going passed every 5 min, like the bimmers, sometimes its 2 weeks before I even see another CLK in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
I also love mine, but I see 5-6 converables everyday :/ Good thing I have the coupe, I rarely see a clk430 coupe.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Sorry, Mine is a coupe too
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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It's nice to see this thread i the midst of the 'frustrated w/ clk' thread. I too love my CLK coupe...especially since I never see any others like it. I am definitely going to miss it.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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I love my CLK. It's not a sports car, but who ever said it was? It isn't the most luxurious MB, but nobody ever said it was a CL. The stock setup is really soft... nothing a few suspension mods can't cure. But, what I really love about my CLK... the engine and drivetrain are rock solid; it can be tuned to go really fast.... and most of all... it is a classic German muscle car. The first time I saw it, it inspired me to buy it just because of its aesthetics and aggressive stance. To this day I love the way the W208 looks and am doing everything I can to make it drive as good as it looks.

My one real gripe about the CLK... recirculating ball steering. Oh well.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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I make love to my clk at least 3 times a week...thats why she treats me so well.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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I make love to my clk at least 3 times a week...thats why she treats me so well.
CLK Love! It's a lovefest here... Love her and she'll love you back...
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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I agree! this w208 look is a classic! I just dropped her and put some nice shoes on her! Very aggressive looking with clean lines! I love the E - Class look but in a coupe!
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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I make love to my clk at least 3 times a week...thats why she treats me so well.
This comment really scares me, but I have to ask.....isn't the exhaust a bit warm for that????
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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I also love my CLK, planning to keep the car for a while but I hope she wouldn't be so cranky in the future as my warranty is almost over in Nov next year.

Ben, are you thinking of selling the car?


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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Yes, I will be listing it shortly. Give me a call later if you are interested. Mine still has warranty for another 49k miles!
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Ill say it again, I LOVE THIS CAR ,and I have had no problems with it.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 07:45 AM
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Ill say it again, I LOVE THIS CAR ,and I have had no problems with it.
I'm glad to be a part for the CLK lovefest as well

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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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I'm with you.
I love my car, I really miss it when I drive my beatter to work.
The only thing is that I'm too attached to it. When I go somewhere, leaving her on the street, I can't sleep well. I know, it's only a car, but ...
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Yes, I will be listing it shortly. Give me a call later if you are interested. Mine still has warranty for another 49k miles!
I thought if you put on a supercharger on it, there wouldn't be anymore warranty on the car.
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