Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe Road Test Reports and Car Reviews

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe CLK 200 Petrol 2004

If ever you have wondered into a Sony T.V shop, or a Makita power tool shop or a Rolex jewellers, or a Lamborghini car showroom, you look around and think yes, that is just what i need, (even though the wallet in your pocket is laughing like hell). You know, top of the range marque, massive product support, huge respect from fellow "mendgits", (sorry should explain that this is short for guys who absolutely adore top of the range gadgets and toys), well sometimes and not very often there is an alternative to all of the premier league gadget stars, usually sat within shouting distance of the one that you really want. On the occasion i drifted into the local Mercedes dealer, (looking with intent at the AMG version of an SL coupe), i really was taken aback by the lesser "in your face", brother in law that is the CLK Coupe. Shiny black, cream leather, all the expected gadgets, (and a bloody sun blind across the rear window!). It was a real handsome t**t and seemed to be calling me towards it with quite a grin across the front end. Anyway i abandoned all interest in the AMG, partly due to the CLK and mostly due to the fact that i could not even afford one of the tyres, never mind the bloody car. A friendly clown of a salesman approached me and within fifteen minutes i found myself out in the middle of nowhere test driving this wonderful vehicle. I say wonderful, because that is exactly what it was, has been and still is. It eats miles, it is quiet, quick enough, roomy enough for four, retains a fine mpg and serves me ever so well. It is also admiringly glanced at, very good looking and refined to a point of being cool rather than classy. Not a single bad word can I offer on behalf of this car and anyone considering a coupe that will properly seat four adults, has to go out and look at one of these.