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Been thinking...Not a lot of CLK questions
I've been a member here for over 13 years and I don't think I've ever seen a CLK post about trouble with anything. What gives? Does the CLK line target people who are not enthusiasts or people who would prefer to not do their own work?
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dtf 1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles) 1995 E300 Diesel (228,000) 1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000) 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop 2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles) 2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles 2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles |
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Its not a very complicated car and usually isn't equipped with a lot of do dads to go wrong. Being based off of the C-Class, a lot of the tech stuff cross applies.
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90 300TE 4-M Turbo 103, T3/T04E 50 trim T04B cover .60 AR Stage 3 turbine .63 AR A2W I/C, 40 LB/HR MS2E, 60-2 Direct Coil Control 3" Exh, AEM W/B O2 Underdrive Alt. and P/S Pulleys, Vented Rear Discs, .034 Booster. 3.07 diffs 1st Gear Start 90 300CE 104.980 Milled & ported head, 10.3:1 compression 197° intake cam w/20° advancer Tuned CIS ECU 4° ignition advance PCS TCM2000, built 722.6 600W networked suction fan Sportline sway bars V8 rear subframe, Quaife ATB 3.06 diff |
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We have a whole section dedicated to DIY tech articles for the CLK - check them out below! Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class C209 (2003-2005) Technical Articles – CLK320 – Pelican Parts -Dmitry |
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CLK- nice car- so far!
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I must say that it's a nice car to own. It seems to have only a slightly less solid ride as my 90 300E and doesn't have the same build quality, but it's very close. More importantly, it has the creature comforts of a modern car and provided it without a lot of issues. My convertible only came with three issues: a bad driver's side rear window regulator, a passenger seat that wouldn't move, and top that had one broken cable (there are two that operate the top). Excellent paint and interior for a 200K mile car, no OBD2 issues and passed CA smog easily. Given the issues, the price I paid was a steal- about the same price as a 92 300E without issues. The top could only be fixed by a MB pro for $400, I fixed the rest over one weekend and for less than $200. Done! I've had it for 3 months now- not one other issue. Now the rains have come and still no issues. BTW, the rain sensing windshield wiper system and heated seats, I didn't know what I was missing! Since I just recently sold my R129 and W124, I'll be looking for another early 90's MB, but given the W208 thus far, not in any real hurry
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03 CLK430 Cabrio 211K Pweter Silver/ Oyster Leather 90 300SEL 214k Pearl Black/ Alto Grey/Black Leather Prior: 85 190E, 88 300TE, 89 300TE, 90 300E 2.6, 90 300TE, 92 300E 2.6, 91 and 93 300SL, 87 Ferrari Mondial Cabrio |
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I have a 2002 CLK55 AMG cab. Very nice car. 105,000 miles on it and runs strong. Some odd electrical glitches but no deal-breakers. The dash pixel failure is an easy fix. Mechanically, suspension and engine-wise, these cars are bulletproof and were built to go 300,000 miles + especially the AMG. That's the reason why the piston rings are $70 PER PISTON.
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