2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class consumer reviews

This is the most fun vehicle to enjoy. Top down soaking up the sun, or cruise around looking sporty with the top on in a clk class.

This is literally the best car I have ever owned. Its performance is outstanding, the ride quality spoils you forever, and the layout and electronics leave you wanting for nothing. It has never needed anything I other than routine mantinence. There's so many people keep theirs and refuse to ever give them up. If you come across one, don't miss an opportunity to snatch it up immediately!

Obviously I'm a MB fan, this being the 7th one I have purchased in the last 22 years. Purchased this car used (6yo) with 36k miles, for about 1/3 of original price. This is my 2nd CLK, the first one was a 2005 CLK500, which started to have multiple mechanical and top problems, as well as a number of cosmetic issues due in part to cheap interior components. I traded for a virutally new 2013 BMW 328i sedan. After 6 months I realized I hated the BMW (for multiple reasons), and wanted my convertible back, so traded for this 2008 CLK550, this time with a 5yr/60k warranty (approx. 5k, but critical due to the expense of repairing these cars). So much happier! Gorgeous styling, nice engine rumble, smooth, comfortable ride, plenty of room for passengers/luggage (compared to SLK or BMW conv), great power and handling, automatic climate control that actually works automatically (leave it at 70 and it keeps it there, takes care of the scorching Texas heat in no time!) . Interior quality much improved over the 2005 (which was built during the MB-Chrysler era). The ONLY thing I miss about that BMW is the mpg. Small sacrifice for a car that is a joy to drive every day.

The car is beautiful to look at and so smooth to drive. I was looking for a four seat convertible and the styling of the CLK really stood out. Consumer Reports also shows this as one of the most reliable Mercedes built in the last decade. I have only had it for a month so I can't confirm that yet. It is so much fun to drive that we find ourselves traveling to out of the way places just to spend more time enjoying the car.

My first ride in a MB convertible was an SL190. Been wanting one ever since. Now its getting to be expensive - dinner out every night. The CLK is perhaps the best design for casual enjoyment nthat MB has developed.

I bought my 2005 CLK500 used with 39K miles. I fell in love with the CLK model after seeing a striking white 500 AMG. I settled for a pewter hardtop after trying both hardtop and convertible. I have had the car for 2 years now with no issues. For 1/3rd of the original price I got a great car. Beautiful outside from all angles but also gorgeous inside where we spend most of the time. It is surprisingly roomy for a sport car. I actually took the family on a 6 hr weekend trip to Montreal in relative comfort (two adults, two 18yr old boys, 2 mid size luggage AND my golf bag in the trunk with room to spare) WOW! Favorite features: Unbelievably smart engine and transmission which you can control to do whatever you want with the way you control the gas petal. The transmission is so good I very rarely use the paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel. You can also change this well-mannered luxury cruiser car into a beast when you bush it above 3000rpm. I is a LOT of fun to drive. The pillarless windows which makes it as close to a convertible as you can get. The wind noise are remarkably low with the windows down (even on the highway) as there is no noise source next to your ears. I just Love the car.

Looks great. bought it certified. Benz customer service has been outstanding. car handles well. i have the 550. the H P difference is worth the money.

After exhaustive researching all high end convertibles, including the 'hard top' styles, I kept coming back to the CLK. We wanted a car with reasonable luggage space for vacations and also wanted decent rear seating. Forget any luggage space in the hard top styles...they take up virtually all the luggage space with the top down. The one 'must have' was extremely comfortable front seating with memory and heaters. The CLK has all this in addition to memory for outside mirrors and the electric headrests. Awesome! The styling is classy yet refined, unmistakable on the road. Overall quality is 2nd to none. The 350 cc V6 sounds like a V8 and has plenty of punch. Advertised highway mileage is 25 mpg. I consistently get 29-30 mpg in hilly Virginia or flat South Carolina when the Cruise control is set at 3-4 mph over the posted limit. Also, when you set the cruise it stays right on even up or down hills. I love everything about this car! I highly recommend it. With its safety features, its no more expensive for insurance than the typical $30,000 car. Yes, I really do like it. This CLK was purchased as a 'Certified Pre-Owned', with 29K miles, from a MB dealer. It was a lease return and 'spotless' inside and out. Waranty coverage is better than new and an additional 2 year bumper to bumper warranty was very reasonable. I highly recommend purchasing from a MB dealer.

I owned 350slc, 420 sel, 560sl and now 350clk. By far this is the best mercedes I have ever owned. One of the reasons, it has all the modern conveniences. Just one button opens and closes the convt. top. It is luxurious and comfortable and the top is well isulated, therefore, it is as quiet as the sedan.

Bought with only 3k miles excellent deal. Have 34,000 and love this car. Beautiful, good gas mileage and stylish.