Mercedes CLK 430 review - specs, tips, EVERYTHING you need to know
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- After 2 years I am finally selling my 2002 Mercedes CLK430 Convertible with only 67000 miles. It's been an awesome car and really the perfect car for Hawaii.
The Mercedes CLK430 has 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
The Mercedes CLK430 gets 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. I averaged between 22 and 22.5
The CLK 430 has staggered AMG wheels that are bigger in the back
The CLK430 convertible has a small but practical trunk.
CLK problems, or specifically CLK430 problems include the convertible top pulley's get stripped and need to be replaced unless you don't mind giving the top a nudge. The A/C unit is great but doesn't hold refrigerant past 6 months anymore
Overall, the CLK cabrio looks and drives awesome, is cheap to buy and own and turns heads everywhere it goes.
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney.
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Still looks fantastic. Quite honestly I think a lot of the 2000s sports cars are actually just as nice, if not nicer, than the current models. Lot of them aged like fine wine.
You're 💯 correct sir
yessss
I’m in this car rn while watching this 😂
triple black is why it looks so good
I had a silver 2000 CLK 430 lasted me 9 years before the transmission went out loved the car was my 1st car.
How many miles did it have when the transmission went?
@@devanrogers3133 295,000 miles
solid cars!
@@texastrill8569
i got a silver 99 430 hard top had for 5 years now, just hit 250,000 miles, looks almost like new and runs the same! get compliments all the time! one of the most solid cars i have ever owned! thanks for the video
@The Universe i use regular oil 4 quarts and a quart of lucas oil stabilizer! have had no troubles! use lucas in everything!
You still drive it? Got any problems with it?
@@The-nice-guy yes still driving it, just replaced the wires and plugs a couple of months, still going strong!
Ever have transmission issues?
i live in northern indiana and when it gets really cold first gear is a little slow to shift so i give it a few minutes to warm up and it runs well, plus it doesnt hurt to get the tranny flushed and new filter and fluid every couple of years! solid car even with the miles!
I have a 99' CLK320 and I personally blast my A/C all the time and I owned the car 8yrs I am at 110,000 and haven't ever had a problem with the A/C not blowing cold air...I love it😎
You have a great car Whiskey...nice miles too for a '99
Thank you Merry Tunney for filming this video!
I owned an '01also with the AMG wheels. It was a blast! Comfortable, smooth & rode better than the CLK 55. Sold it a loss, wish I had it back.
Got a 00 clk430 114k miles for 3500 and it immaculate
Thanks for the video. I've been looking a lot into this car for the past month. I'm planning it to be my fun car for this summer.
They're a blast to drive and even after all these years they still look cool.
Thanks I’m in the market this video did just fine
Gorgeous Car. I'm currently in the market for a W208 CLK430 or CLK55 AMG. I'm actually wanting a cabrio. I had a very nice black manual 98 BMW 328i Convertible that I bought in spring 2015 with about 55k miles on it. I sold it to my best freind who is a jet mechanic in winter 2020 with 127k miles on it. I had no issues with it all besides a secondary air pump replacement and all the upgrades I did. I did have to fix the top a couple times but with my freinds help it's easy. He still owns and drives the car and now it has 200k miles on it as he uses it as a daily. These V8 CLK's are deff some of the most realible cars Mercedes ever made. They are equal to the realible inline 6 BMW's like my 328i from the 90's. I actually found the Super Clean 2001 CLK430 I am ready to buy in Florida. It only has 53k miles and it is in aesthetically excellent condition. It only has 8 service records though and the only thing that has been replaced "according to the Carfax" is the tires. Is this something I should be concerned about?? I would be interested to know what you think having the exact same car I am currently trying to buy!!
Your ac is probably good, check the EC button on your climate control. If the red light stays on it’s stuck in economy mode and will not get cold. I had the same issue
I have the same issue with the EC button staying on, it seems that it is stuck and won't go out. How did you fix it ,and have it not happen again ? Thanks !
U don't need AC in Hawaii
His said wife not gonna speak to him and she’s filming it 😂😂😂
Hey man those scratches on they side would come out with a little bit of buffing and polishing
I think you're right, but I sold it just like that to not look like I was trying to hide anything.
No offense Joe. You look like the kind of guy that'd go 20 over in the right lane.
Anyway, my grandfather had a coupe with the V8 for 12 years in white. I loved it.
It's kindof a grand-dad car...and your grandfather had excellent taste...especially the color...white is the best if you can find them.
@@everycarSeattle My dad sold me his white CLK - I always get compliments about how nice it looks, even if it is an older car.
Good video. Next time, you hold the camera and put Merry out front. ;)
I have the same car in silver gonna upgrade to the s55 or s65 soon of the same body styles
You have great taste Hardip!
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney appreciate it Joe, love your channel I love how it’s straight to the point no brand bias and fancy editing
Me too
I just recently got a 2003 CLK 320 97k miles, sadly the top doesn't work you have to open it manually and it really leaks when it rains. but other than that I love it
There are a couple of cables in the top that might need to be replaced to get your top working right. It's not a super expensive fix. If it's the power mechanism, than it is expensive. Bummer, because you have a really nice car with great miles
@@everycarSeattle thanks! yeah I took it to a mechanic, something with the motor that needs replacing it is a little pricey, but what else can I do
Tiffany F - wya boo
@@Streetathlete_A1 Central Florida
I have a 2000 CLK 320 white with blue top.
Carro maravilhoso!
Wonderful car!
Convertible!
I'm going to miss that car when it's gone, I really liked it.
To go body kit on the AMG is AMG6 pack
I'm thinking about picking up the coupe version of this car. I used to have a w210 e320 until it was totaled, now I'm thinking two doors is the way to go.
Did u end up buying it looking at buying a 03 clk 320 myself
@@niagarafallsnewyork3659 I am selling a 03 clk320 with 106k miles convertible automatic
Hey Joe your 430 is incredible dude. I have a hard top. Have you ever had any issue with your Ac not turning on?
man I miss my baby let my dad borrow someone wrecked into him and totaled it
I would’ve had him get me a new one
Hello , I recently bought a clk430 year 2000, I had a recent leak through the top when it rained . Is it water proof or not ? If so , I'll get some type of all weather car cover.
They are waterproof...a cover would be a smart move.
Hows the car doing? Any problem
@@edwardclaudio4408 its hanging in there i actually found the leak. It was a small tare. I fixed it 🙌 car has not had any other problems for over 365 days. And running strong.
Him my wife will not talk to me after seeing this video.... 0:17 😂😂
Also at 2:01 there is a lady with shorts filming 😂😂😂😂
Your wiffy will not talk to you not because you are selling the car, that will be your least worry 😂😂😂
Are they reliable ? Going to look at one today
Did you get it?
I have a clk 320 convertible black and white grey leather ( 2002) drives superb as brand new only 52.000 miles ... consider to resell it since don’t use it that much !! Wondering if possible to install Bluetooth or connect iPhone on it. ??
Mercedes makes a bluetooth adapter for 2003+ models but Parrot and probably other vendors make them for older Benz's...www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=qchbc-mbz
Pretty sure you're supposed to push up on the front of the roof to "release" before using the electric mechanism, as per instructional videos I've seen?
Is thier. Way to check battery voltage from the instrument cluster
I have a ‘99 e430 and wanna get one of these too. You guys think it would drive the same as the e430? Or does the different body change the way it drives drastically?
Hi I’ve just got a 2000 and can not find how you would adjust the up and down of the steaming since it dose not have a pull lever???
If you don’t mind my asking what was the most expensive repair you ever had to deal with on this car? Did you have to have it at the mechanic’s a lot or was it pretty reliable car? I’m thinking of getting one but I can’t find too much information about that sort of thing.
I have the exact same car but I have the grey interior and a performance exhaust system. The best car I have ever owned.the faster the car is going the better it rides
Any idea why my 2003 CLK 430 stalls out after running for 15 minutes either in park or drive? And will start again after a hour wait.
Crankshaft position sensor? Pull a plug and hold against the block when it wont start (ie hot). If you dont get spark I bet its the crankshaft position sensor that needs replacing.
@@oskar4951 correct answer
How much for your car ??? and do you have any trouble shooting for the roof ??
Omg i would have died over that dog
What do you do in that situation? The dog was just so adorable I didn't want to hurt him, but he just killed my poor car
@@everycarSeattle that's ruff
how Much
Found a 2003 with only 50,000 miles. Any thoughts ??
Hi, How much is - “not much” ?
I sold it for a little under $5000 Vitali
Ah wash wipes to wash the windshield and light
Hi you may have sold it already! But I want to ask you something. Is it a good first car for a 20 year old Automobile Engineering student who earns around 2,000 dollars a month?
I got mine for pretty cheap as a first car and its awesome! Mine has 170k miles and it still runs really good.
Do you still have that car? And how much?
I got the same car but my top won’t fold down any tips
A good push upwards might help...otherwise it might need a new cable, etc installed
In another video you praised the 2006 LX470 as the best vehicle ever made, in which I agree, but yet you have two money pit benz and a fake cruiser instead. Huh???
I've had every kind of car there is...but remember, as a buyer I hate losing money. If you add up every buy/sell of every car I've ever had in my life, plus the 10 or 12 cars I've bought for my wife, I am at +3300 lifetime if I sell both of my current cars for zero. Most people lose thousands on one car just driving it home from the dealer. I never lose money because the deal and the quality of the individual purchase is more important than what kind of car I drive. But we have had a Landcruiser and GX470 along the way and I can tell you firsthand how awesome they are...especially when it comes to resale value...but good luck finding either in Hawaii.
Can I manually put the top down
Yes, but you first have to locate screw on hydraulic pump in trunk and turn screw counter clock wise to release the hydraulic pressure. Other wise the pressure will stop you from lowering or raising the top.
is it gone
Sadly it's gone Antonio..that was a really nice car
1:32 your chic looks very nice
Yeah came just to say his wife was smash-able too.
Good for him j like this guy, saved me from buying a 2008 porsche cayenne s with 145k miles by confirming to be that it was most likely gunna be a money pit
1:38 nice legs
amen :)
im a highschool student if ur really selling it i could offer like 1 grand ?
PhyscoGod im a elementary school student if ur really selling it i have 4$ and a pbj
PhyscoGod not to shatter your dreams but for $1000 you gotta be looking at Honda’s. One repair can cost well over that on this car and this is the more reliable model of the benzes.
@@hardipusa 1000$ will buy you a broken honda. You gotta shop gm cars for $1000.
ricky sanchez lol 😂
who the fuck plays golf?