Worst car I've ever owned.
08-05-2008, 08:26 PM
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2002 W208 CLK55 AMG
Worst car I've ever owned.
I loved my CLK55 until I found out what a royal piece of crap this thing is. I've had this car for a year, it's a 2002. This thing has had NO LESS than 6 or 7 electrical problems.
I cannot wait to sell it.
I cannot wait to sell it.
08-05-2008, 08:57 PM
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How do you have 6 or 7 electrical issues?is it 6 or 7?
if you are not sure how many issues you have why would you guess?maybe it's one issue causing the rest??
Please post more.
Sometimes when i turn on the car,and you look at it from behind(with the lights on)it looks like the lights are flickering?...i do definately have one issue.
08-06-2008, 11:47 AM
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07' IS 350, 08' E550
So far so good...
D. Brad,
I understand where you're coming from because I felt the same disappointment about my 04 CLK 55 AMG shortly after purchasing it. I bought it used with 63k miles and weeks later my MAF went bad. After learning what the issue was I began to wonder how reliable Mercedes-Benz cars really are? Well, not very reliable at all. However, I must say that once the MAF was fixed I've had no problems with the car! I've had the car for 5 months now and driven 4k miles.....the more I drive it the more I began to really appreaciate it
I hope your experience with the car changes for the best in the near future! 
I understand where you're coming from because I felt the same disappointment about my 04 CLK 55 AMG shortly after purchasing it. I bought it used with 63k miles and weeks later my MAF went bad. After learning what the issue was I began to wonder how reliable Mercedes-Benz cars really are? Well, not very reliable at all. However, I must say that once the MAF was fixed I've had no problems with the car! I've had the car for 5 months now and driven 4k miles.....the more I drive it the more I began to really appreaciate it
I hope your experience with the car changes for the best in the near future!
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08-06-2008, 04:05 PM
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03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
guys even toyotas and hondas occassionally have problems. AMG problems are just magnified. i think a good aftermarket warranty is a must. i am sure your electrical problems are frustrating though and of course that is taking away from your ownership experience. but that doesnt mean all MB or AMG products suck.
08-06-2008, 04:20 PM
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02 996 Turbo, 05 CLK55 AMG
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guys even toyotas and hondas occassionally have problems. AMG problems are just magnified. i think a good aftermarket warranty is a must. i am sure your electrical problems are frustrating though and of course that is taking away from your ownership experience. but that doesnt mean all MB or AMG products suck.
08-10-2008, 11:36 AM
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Too funny,
My 2003 CLK55 was the worst car I ever owned as well (reliability-wise). I drove the car 3,000 miles and it was in the shop 3 times. After that, I just sold it and ran.
My 2003 CLK55 was the worst car I ever owned as well (reliability-wise). I drove the car 3,000 miles and it was in the shop 3 times. After that, I just sold it and ran.
08-10-2008, 01:29 PM
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clk 500 (wifey's); 350Z roadster (daily driver); 350Z coupe (track car)
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg-clk63-amg-w208-w209/218668-amg-posers.html
Sorry, but that is funny!!!!!
On a more serious note, I previously owned a W208 (CLK430) and the build quality was really HORRIBLE. I was so glad when I got rid of it. On the other hand, my W209 has been great. Honestly, I think it's a crap shoot with Mercedes. And I don't think it matters a damn whether its "one man" or a production line that builds your car - you can still end up with an expensive POS.
08-10-2008, 10:57 PM
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And aren't you one of the founding members of the AMG poser club....
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218668
Sorry, but that is funny!!!!!
On a more serious note, I previously owned a W208 (CLK430) and the build quality was really HORRIBLE. I was so glad when I got rid of it. On the other hand, my W209 has been great. Honestly, I think it's a crap shoot with Mercedes. And I don't think it matters a damn whether its "one man" or a production line that builds your car - you can still end up with an expensive POS.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218668
Sorry, but that is funny!!!!!
On a more serious note, I previously owned a W208 (CLK430) and the build quality was really HORRIBLE. I was so glad when I got rid of it. On the other hand, my W209 has been great. Honestly, I think it's a crap shoot with Mercedes. And I don't think it matters a damn whether its "one man" or a production line that builds your car - you can still end up with an expensive POS.
