Thread: Mercedes w209 clk 55 cabriolet Info needed

This is my second post, trying to get more responses before I pull the trigger.

I personally hate looking through most of the mercedes forums so I figured i'd ask and hope someone has some information on the CLK55's I looking into selling my 08 335i for a 05 clk 55 cabriolet.

Anyone on the forum currently own one or own one in the past?

Pro/Cons
reliability

Anything would be appreciated.


Thanks

Is the clk top fully auto? The first gen clk isn't

Originally Posted by djantlive

Is the clk top fully auto? The first gen clk isn't

Yes, the one i'm looking at is a 2005

Nothing?

You should get it, I've read good feedback from owners.

i test drove an clk 63 and that thing was fast i got an e46 m3 instead because i couldn't drive automatic. but other then that i would have had a second thought

All in my opinion.

Pros- The motor is very reliable. Its a fun car to drive. It has lots of tq and hp. Gas mileage is good. A tune can help with that and add some extra power.

Cons- The main thing is you can only get it in a auto if that matters for you. The tranny always feels to me like it shifts (slow, late) They do offer tunes for that as well. The motor is know for a top gasket leak ( Simple DIY). Other than that the car is very solid.

Had an '05 black on black... very solid car, pretty reliable, fun engine. Have you driven one? The 5 speed auto is pretty smooth in automatic mode but compared to today's auto trannys, gear shifts feel a bit slow in manual mode. But overall I really liked that car. Let me know if you have any other questions.

they are so hard to find with low miles.

Thanks a lot guys!

Originally Posted by Mbfinatic

All in my opinion.

Pros- The motor is very reliable. Its a fun car to drive. It has lots of tq and hp. Gas mileage is good. A tune can help with that and add some extra power.

Cons- The main thing is you can only get it in a auto if that matters for you. The tranny always feels to me like it shifts (slow, late) They do offer tunes for that as well. The motor is know for a top gasket leak ( Simple DIY). Other than that the car is very solid.

Awesome man good to know. I'm not scared of a DIY

Originally Posted by maseratimax

Had an '05 black on black... very solid car, pretty reliable, fun engine. Have you driven one? The 5 speed auto is pretty smooth in automatic mode but compared to today's auto trannys, gear shifts feel a bit slow in manual mode. But overall I really liked that car. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks, now only if this 335i will sell lol