Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 430 Avantgarde 2d Tip Auto (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
This is a beautiful car, but for the money in equivalents such as Lexus you would have Park Distance Control, Sat Nav and other extras all for the same money or less.
Costs
Again, as above and you really pay through the nose for MBD servicing.
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On the road
Driving
The V* engine really is world class and helps you forgive the pricing. The ride is quite hard on the Avantgarde, but I chose it for performance handling rather than ride quality, but both are good.
Performance
Faultless, smooth and solid all the way up to 155mph restricted.
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Living with it
Reliability
Faultless, but as previous comments by others, relatively small tank for MPG.
Image
A real head turner with real wow factor, but getting dated now.
Comfort
The electrically adjustable seating on the 430 is standard and the seats were first class.
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Security and Service
Security
Good level of standard spec, probably worth a tracker in the UK, but not the IOM.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Steering loses track very easily and pulls to the left.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes