Worst car I've ever owned.

[Brad D.]

I loved my CLK55 until I found out what a royal piece of crap this thing is. I've had this car for a year, it's a 2002. This thing has had NO LESS than 6 or 7 electrical problems. I cannot wait to sell it.

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[rsr911]

Sorry to hear that. My CLK55 has been a pleasure. No issues.

[BelaMeca]

Originally Posted by Brad D.

I loved my CLK55 until I found out what a royal piece of crap this thing is. I've had this car for a year, it's a 2002. This thing has had NO LESS than 6 or 7 electrical problems.

I cannot wait to sell it.

A little more info would be helpfull.
How do you have 6 or 7 electrical issues?is it 6 or 7?
if you are not sure how many issues you have why would you guess?maybe it's one issue causing the rest??
Please post more.

Sometimes when i turn on the car,and you look at it from behind(with the lights on)it looks like the lights are flickering?...i do definately have one issue.

[Chappy]

Deja vu....

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/showth...t=#post2536177

[bigben320e]

Originally Posted by Chappy

Deja vu....

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/showth...t=#post2536177

Deja Vu? That's a girl I dated once...wild and neurotic.

[BlackOnBlackCLK]

Originally Posted by Brad D.

I loved my CLK55 until I found out what a royal piece of crap this thing is. I've had this car for a year, it's a 2002. This thing has had NO LESS than 6 or 7 electrical problems.

I cannot wait to sell it.

How much$$$ you want for it?
If the price is right I'll buy it.....

[MARTYMAR]

D. Brad,

I understand where you're coming from because I felt the same disappointment about my 04 CLK 55 AMG shortly after purchasing it. I bought it used with 63k miles and weeks later my MAF went bad. After learning what the issue was I began to wonder how reliable Mercedes-Benz cars really are? Well, not very reliable at all. However, I must say that once the MAF was fixed I've had no problems with the car! I've had the car for 5 months now and driven 4k miles.....the more I drive it the more I began to really appreaciate it I hope your experience with the car changes for the best in the near future!

[AMGOODNESS]

guys even toyotas and hondas occassionally have problems. AMG problems are just magnified. i think a good aftermarket warranty is a must. i am sure your electrical problems are frustrating though and of course that is taking away from your ownership experience. but that doesnt mean all MB or AMG products suck.

[SaMaS]

+1...

Originally Posted by AMGOODNESS

guys even toyotas and hondas occassionally have problems. AMG problems are just magnified. i think a good aftermarket warranty is a must. i am sure your electrical problems are frustrating though and of course that is taking away from your ownership experience. but that doesnt mean all MB or AMG products suck.

[Act of God]

Too funny,

My 2003 CLK55 was the worst car I ever owned as well (reliability-wise). I drove the car 3,000 miles and it was in the shop 3 times. After that, I just sold it and ran.

[reserved]

Originally Posted by Act of God

Too funny,

My 2003 CLK55 was the worst car I ever owned as well (reliability-wise). I drove the car 3,000 miles and it was in the shop 3 times. After that, I just sold it and ran.

And aren't you one of the founding members of the AMG poser club....

http://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218668

Sorry, but that is funny!!!!!

On a more serious note, I previously owned a W208 (CLK430) and the build quality was really HORRIBLE. I was so glad when I got rid of it. On the other hand, my W209 has been great. Honestly, I think it's a crap shoot with Mercedes. And I don't think it matters a damn whether its "one man" or a production line that builds your car - you can still end up with an expensive POS.

[Act of God]

Originally Posted by reserved

And aren't you one of the founding members of the AMG poser club....

http://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218668

Sorry, but that is funny!!!!!

On a more serious note, I previously owned a W208 (CLK430) and the build quality was really HORRIBLE. I was so glad when I got rid of it. On the other hand, my W209 has been great. Honestly, I think it's a crap shoot with Mercedes. And I don't think it matters a damn whether its "one man" or a production line that builds your car - you can still end up with an expensive POS.

Why is it funny? I had a legit AMG so it isn't like I was being a hypocrite. I'm glad you are having a trouble-free experience but I feel like that is the exception and not the norm. The one man building only applies to the engines which appear to be bulletproof. The rest of the car, I believe, is assembled differently and subject to the Benz/Chrysler POS parts bin.