Worst car I've ever owned.
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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.
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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.
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2001 clk55 AMG
If the price is right I'll buy it.....
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
