1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe reviews

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe CLK230 Sport 1998

I have owned my silver CLK230 for about 3 years and it is without doubt the best car that I personally have owned. During that time, I have had no serious problems at all, although I do take care to adhere to the maker’s maintenance schedule. In fact I have never driven it at top speed, although the book does claim 140+, it is the in between performance, ie acceleration etc., which has most impressed me. Foot down metal to metal, it is pleasure to watch in the rear view mirror all the traffic fading behind into the distance, it almost feel at times as if I must be leaving melted rubber on the highway ! The car handles well at all speeds (up to the 110 mph I have done in it so far), it grips the road well and is very responsive. Just, like other cars, be careful on wet road, especially with the wide tyres, as it can start to aquaplane at about 60mph. Inside, the front seats are very comfortable, but the rear seats are really only for occaisional use on short trips. All round quality, inside and out, is, as I expect from Mercedes, excellent. The car is a pleasure to own and drive, and her elegant lines still catch the eye, in spite of her age ! A bit thirsty on fuel as to be expected I suppose, but there has to be a down side somewhere ! A great car which I will not be selling, as it satidfies me completely.