Mercedes CLK55 AMG review and walk around- A good investment?

[@scottyas209]

Trans tune…. Best car I’ve ever owned…. And I beat the hell out of it every day I owned it for 6 years, wouldn’t have gotten rid of it but I needed 4wd.

[@aaronthewhiz3160]

How do you tune the trans?

[@scottyas209]

@@aaronthewhiz3160 Same way you would get a normal tune done…. You can order a tune as well, most high-end German performance companies offer it alone or as part of a complete tune package.

[@lb7144]

I’ve had mine since 2007 and it’s still awesome. Did a video a few years back of me changing the brakes & rotors. Will replace the driver’s door actuator soon. The cars just hold up and the motors are solid. Mine needs a repaint but that will be later down the road.

[@smokeithot]

It has a adaptive transmission. It means if you drive it like a grandma, it will behave nice and smooth. If you drive it enthusiastically, it will reward you with great driving pleasure. Electric power windows, mirrors and seats are prone to not work on higher mileage cars. Also body tends to rust because of poor anti corrosion procedures Mercedes used in that era. You should do another review, but this time remove Electronic Stability Program fuse under the bonnet and enjoy the real beast of car that this actually is.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Lovely! Thanks for the info Lehar! Much appreciated!

[@tgotgo7777]

where have u read this? 😂😂😂😂

[@smokeithot]

@@tgotgo7777 I used to owned it ;)

[@SB37222]

100. You have to SPORT her. Im having issues now. Slips and clicks. Ect

[@anthonycurtis2774]

Thanks for the great video. I bought my 2001 CLK 55 AMG in Oct 2019. Just clicked over 200,000kms. I love her! The sound of the V8 and her styling are what got me in! She reminds me in styling of the 1968 Holden Monaro here in Australia.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Great to hear Anthony! Thanks for the comment. Glad you love yours! It was a fun video to make! Very underrated cars! Glad to hear yours is strong at 200,000 miles 👍

[@anthonycurtis2774]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 Call me Tony. I live in Warrnambool, 260k west of Melbourne, by the sea. My 2001 CLK 55 AMG is like the one on the video, though I have the tristar on the bonnet and black AMG rims. Is there a way I can email you some photos? Also, I've owned a 2006 SLK 280 since May 2015, still only 63,000kms. Hope I can email you . Thanks, Tony

[@anthonycurtis2774]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 200,000kms - around 120,000 miles.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@anthonycurtis2774 I have a strange old email address I use: [e-mail] 👍Would love to see some pictures 📷

[@adam-drives]

Wow you're absolutely right. Being a Brit, I've never seen a 1968 Holden but I just googled it, and that rear quarter really reminds me of the CLK

[@talosiv4927]

I had this car in the same color combination. It was one of the finest machines I've ever owned. Powerful and reliable. Strangely, I never noticed the accelerator lag you are referring to. My only complaint was that Mercedes had not yet gone to rack and pinion steering in this model, and I found steering feel to be a bit "loose" as a result. That said, I still miss the car. It was wonderful in many ways.

[@pipinellio]

I’ve been running a 1 owner 2001 CLK320 for the last year and it’s been fantastic. A good rust free C208 is a bit of a bargain.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Absolutely- Lots of car for the money. Glad you are enjoying your 320 Huw👍

[@ahemgee9542]

The long stuff accelerator pedal is an old Mercedes trait. Also this car weighs nowhere near 2000kg, it is approximately 1600 kg on EC scale .

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks for the correction ✌️

[@ahemgee9542]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 supposed to say *stiff** but won't let me correct it

[@illfingaz210]

The bloke in the vid has no clue at all… mine doesn’t have any accelerator lag at all…

[@theovannieuwenhuizen5756]

Nice video just came across this. I'm the lucky owner of a C208 CLK 55 AMG and have it now for more than 12 years. It's been an absolute pleasure driving it and utterly reliable. The manual shifting or rather manually restricting up shift is adaptive. The automatic transmission in the AMG versions have Speed shift and adaption to the driver. It'll adjust in time to the way you drive. You'll be able to find details on how to reset the adaptation on KZbin. Reset the Shift computer will alter the shift response. I think these CLK's are very much under the radar but are a rare kind of coupé. You can cruise or drive like its stolen. The joy of driving, near bulletproof engine and gearbox, reliability and low maintenance cost offset the lurking rust monster at work. That's about the only gremlin, the rust issue.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks for the comment! An important not about rust for potential buyers. I enjoyed driving the car a lot!

[@SB37222]

Oof. Ill have to disagree on the LOW COST 😂. Totally not true. Sorry man. No dis. Im 11k in with only putting 30 k miles. Bought the car for 4010. Cluster was fried. Sent it out. Hoses and seals followed and the starter and alt, along with broken knobs, slipping tranny, not to mention GAS in this thing😂😂. The Gas tank leaks. Paint is peeling. Lifters are clicking. But shes my baby!!!! Sexy B. Clean. Safe. Always fast. Puts street cars to zzzzz. Im restoring her. Little by little. About 20k to go. Just wanted to chime in. (Yes i have a rust hole in the passanger floor board😂😂😂😂😂). Also. The plastic melts in the center. Florida😂😂😂. Did i mention windshield washer mec. And foglights? Oh wait not the interior peeling…..😂😂😂😂 I think i still have the owners book in the BROkEN glove box😂 Im curious about the shifting. Had a flush done. Now its a hard shift to drive. Ive always counted 4 shits before 70 mph. Correct?

[@jacquesgoudeau2800]

Good review for an excellent car, thank you. A couple of comments: - the weight of this car is more around 1600 kg, so you will never get to 2 tons, other than you being really...heavy! - having been the happy owner of a clk 320 V6 and now this clk 55 amg, I noticed that comfort is extremely sensitive to the size of the rims, and 18 inches is very different of stock 17 inches (much more bumpy)

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thank you for your comments around the car. I enjoyed driving it! You need a bit of confidence before you start pushing it, but it's quite composed. Sorry if I made out she's heavier than she is! James, the owner, agrees the larger rims will impact the ride quality.

[@JamesH55]

I would agree but I love the wheels so It a fair compromise 👍

[@dawnnadir]

My dad has a A209 CLK320 and it is a blast. Best car my dad ever owned among his car collection.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Soft top? Lovely car! 😁

[@dawnnadir]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 Yup, a soft top.

[@SB37222]

I own one. Even though Roxane is old she still puts street cars to sleep. Fun fact. Only 1200 2001 55 class were made. 1300 2002 clks were made. Total is 2500. If im off please correct me. “Cabiriet”?

[@JamesH55]

Was a pleasure to let you use my car There must be others who will do the same ??? Good video Andrew covered all major point 👍

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

😁What a great car! Plenty more to say on the thing! Many thanks for letting me get my hands on it 👍🏼

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

you should make some videos on it.

[@kulnagra1]

Omg our old car we had it for a few years the no plate was b10 dlb as we bought it from a guy in Birmingham with dlb was he’s initials We wanted this car as it had the Carlsson alloys which were very expensive and also a £2000 sound system always wondered what happened to this one got a few vids with this car ❤️

[@JamesH55]

@@kulnagra1 I’d love to see them It’s was a show car for a sound system company is what the old owner told me It’s been in Suffolk for a while now

[@kulnagra1]

@@JamesH55 Yeah I’ll see if I can dig them up we had it in Liverpool then we sold it to someone in Liverpool then didn’t know what happened to it great car with sweet engine never gave us any problems

[@ericolsen67vw]

Those wheels. I need!!!!

[@SB37222]

They flake

[@jensjensen8630]

Beautiful car and price will rise fast in the coming years for it's rarity

[@SB37222]

Mmmmmm. Wanna buy mine?😂. Auction yes. Private? Mm mm

[@jensjensen8630]

@@SB37222 Would love to but unfortunately I live in a country where the politicians are proud of making cars the most expensive in the world with the world's highest car taxes and especially a car like this with a big engine.

[@johnbruches598]

I have a 2001 that I purchased in 2008 $14,500 with 55,000. it now has 118,000 miles on it. Easy to self maintain. I realized what I had and wanted to slow down the miles I put on. So I bought a 2000 CLK430, there is many of these around, this one was different. It seemed faster and it shifts firmer than a standard CLK430. I've had this car for over six years and found out from a mechanic, he said look under the hood near the passenger side at the factory sticker and it will describe the car. This car says it is a CLK430/C43AMG. There is no AMG badge on the car like my CLK55, but it is fun to drive. I don't know if the value is more, but I was recently offered $5,000 for a car a purchased six years ago for $3300.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Glad to hear your enjoying the CLK430. That's alot of fun for the money and even better if you may stand to make a profit. Keep driving and enjoying the 2008 CLK though John! ✌

[@raycroal]

how do 430 compare to 55?

[@travelguru8330]

Lovely car and great video!

[@Changingtesting]

I feel like people keep forgetting this car is just over 20 years old now, the interior and exterior design is from much older generations designers and at that time this was outstanding for a car’s interior, only downside is that the car now feels dated given that entry level hondas and Toyotas can easily beat it in terms of interior.

[@Changingtesting]

Back then having an adustable seat controls on the door, lumbar support, automatic windows, and an electronic dash/menu was considered luxury. But most of which is now considered standard. If I were to add anything to this car it would be to upgrade the console to have that hud menu that most w209s or other w208s have as a optional console upgrade, and fit that console with a back up camera system.

[@lenol0315]

Wheels look great

[@doca8792]

Dope car. Gone up in value since this video.

[@getawayhs2856]

I had one BlackCircles garage refuse to fit MPS4S on my XKR as not OEM recommended, another did . These cars are going up as I'm sure you know, an XKR same spec as mine are now advertised for 10k more than 3 years ago. I've moved money out the bank into an XJS & Daimler Double Six (Japanese - no rust) as fun investments.

[@Lot76CARS]

Good review, these look seriously good value.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks, Lot 76. A great second hand opportunity!

[@tommyolsen8224]

I love my black CLK 🖤

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

They are under appreciated Tommy. I'm sure it must look awesome in black. Enjoy!

[@JamesH55]

Have you got a 55 Tommy ?

[@yeahnoway111]

Black is the best color for the W208 for sure! I have a silver one.

[@JamesH55]

@@yeahnoway111 black is rare in the uk And mercs of that era for me have to be Silver There are a couple of very rare colours I have seen Almost a nado grey And a graphite grey Don’t no if there standard tbh

[@yeahnoway111]

@@JamesH55 I have seen cool paint colors too, I think there wasnt many factory colors though, I think they are repainted at some point.

[@SuicidalWarhead]

Great review of a great car....looking for one of these myself....your video was really helpful. Thanks to James as well. :-)

[@JamesH55]

I may be selling mine

[@SuicidalWarhead]

@@JamesH55 I'm looking for a LHD model...so why do you wanna sell?

[@JamesH55]

I think I want a lotus 🤔

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Best of luck looking Nicolas!

[@SuicidalWarhead]

@@QuickShiftTV2024 Thanks a lot...it's greating increasingly more difficult with these more simpler (M113+722.6) and cheaper AMGs.

[@terryelliot3249]

What a difference a few months makes... These cars seem to be rocketing in value. So if your lucky enough to own one of these better keep it.... Mercedes UK only sold 250 of these cars in the and theses less than 50 left on the road in the UK...... And there are currently 12 left on the road today 👍🏻

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Perhaps my 'gold mine?' caption was a bit exaggerated but it does seem like they are becoming more desirable and following the trend of other second hand cars. They are great fun to drive too!

[@JamesH55]

Really only 50 left Collectors get your cheque books out 😂

[@thump2727]

I just bought a 430 in excellent condition and love it, I was really looking for the 55 amg but no luck in California where I stay

[@SB37222]

Wait wait fr!!!?

[@SB37222]

I have one along with another guy down the road…

[@trustinflames1022]

I have been considering one of these myself, the price of them has slowly been increasing over the last 2 years.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

They have alot more poke than you may think. Either go down the route of spending a bit more on a sorted example or pick up a cheaper on knowing it will need a few bits sorting 👍

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

If you have the money I'd get it. It's my first car, very fast and reliable! However, the gas mileage is horrible

[@monk3yboy69]

I’m surprised there is wind noise on the hardtop. I have a 2006 w209 cabriolet and there is no wind noise at all.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thanks for your comment! I think alot of what you can hear is road noise, as the GoPro is attatched to the windscreen and is very sensitive. Hope you are enjoying your cabriolet!

[@SB37222]

Its out of control. Im used to it. The sun roof rattles.

[@borisyurinov4822]

Like the channel. Please do more videos of the now affordable sports cars. Older M5, AMG, RS, all the cool cars that cost less than a new Toyota Camry.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Many thanks for this comment Boris. I'm looking to do a few more soon!

[@nuueq]

How is it a C class W202 platform from 1992 is "newer" than E class W210 (styling) from 1995?

[@youngirab3913]

e class has been around way longer than the c class is what he means

[@mistreku]

he also said this is a 2 tons car, so take it with a pinch of salt..

[@mikael2545]

Thank you for a good video.

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Thank you for your thank you. Video output has slowed, but hopefully more coming up soon.

[@us249]

have your had any reliability issues at all? ive heard they aren't the best in that aspect.

[@JamesH55]

Very reliable car Engine if maintained is bullet proof There are horror story’s with any car You must buy a good one with lots of receipts You will add to these receipts no doubt 😂 But if you could own and run one on fresh air everyone would own one There are lots of independent AMG specialists You will need one for peace of mind

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@JamesH55 Thanks James! 😊

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

It's actually the complete opposite. I've seen many run over 200-300k miles. My car has 150k and running great!

[@timtresch4848]

I heard you mention the Michelin Pilot Sports, I've heard great things about those as well I however have an old big Lexus that I'm seeking just total softness and smooth ride quality out of do you think those would still be a good option for what I'm looking out of my Lexus?

[@kylejayaujla6250]

Are you selling ???

[@mrenochh]

the "slack" is about control . come on ,o)

[@alanbigayal4928]

I’m sure those wheels were a (ridiculously expensive) factory option 🤔

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

Yes I believe they were, Alan. Not certain this car had them from factory though. Certainly improve the look of the car!

[@iMiamiChannel]

No they were not. The 55 only came with the 17 inch AMG wheels from the factory

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@iMiamiChannel Thank you 😊

[@JamesH55]

They did come with 17 in standard form however Dealer options and specs are different as in this case The first owner had added wheels from the Carlson model And a very hefty price of 5k As the original bill states A lot of people buy them after market and put the Carlson body kit on I won’t be doing this

[@QuickShiftTV2024]

@@JamesH55 wow! Controversy in the comments! Nice one 😁

[@kimocoloma4123]

Is that a hubcap wheel? C'mon now!!!

[@SB37222]

Solid. All the way

[@mistreku]

6:04 yeah, a 2 ton car is always reminding me of a go kart.. absolutely accurate. Mate, just do the homework, rather than spewing out random "facts".

[@SB37222]

Bro. Whats the point.? Its heavy😂

[@mistreku]

@@SB37222 don't be silly, it's about 1600kg, fully kitted. which is not a marginal difference to "over 2000kg".

[@SB37222]

@@mistreku correct that’s why it’s so fast my guy. I mean if we’re really making a difference over 400 pounds it’s not much am I understanding that correctly

[@mistreku]

@@SB37222 I don't think it's pounds, good sir, I think it's KG, which would translate to (roughly) 900lbs, so a quite substantial difference.

[@SB37222]

@@mistreku well, forgive me. Still 900 pounds that’s like my big friend sitting in the front seat with a couple of girls in the back. It’s not that significant trust me. I own and drive this car every day. It’s one of the fastest lightweight Mercedes could ever drive even if it was the heaviest the aerodynamics in the way it was built makes it float like a butterfly.

[@Prophet10Joseph10]

Sadly i have just worked on one. Piss poor car in my thinking, Cheap interior in the early years. just not the Mercedes quality i expect.

[@SB37222]

🫵🤡. TG its only YOUR opinion. Have u seen the plastic they make now?

[@illfingaz210]

Sadly I’ve just pondered upon your bullshit… sounds like you’re talking about your wife.

[@scottyas209]

Checking in the wood trim has been a problem with Mercedes since the 70’s (bmw has the same problem) so what decade of Mercedes quality are you referring to? Also, I beat the hell out of mine everyday for 6 straight years… replaced motor mounts (when you hang the tail out bouncing off the limiter, it’s to be expected) and two batteries. That’s it! Oh, set of brake pads…. Otherwise just maintenance…. Oil, tires… It shifted exactly the same as I bought after 100k of my abuse on top of the 60k I bought it with. Same experience with my CLK 430. I heavily abused both cars, same year, only difference is one was a 55 AMG. The one you worked on is presumably still going…. I don’t know what condition the one you worked on is in, but mine was kept up interior and exterior wise when I bought it…. I kept it up as well, but it wasn’t garaged or anything the entire time I owned it… paint was still glossy, dash and seats were perfect, and it was black interior, and summer where I live means 100-112 degrees for months. I’d say that’s a quality product.

[@martinhristov6429]

money pit

[@SB37222]

Yup. Im 11000 in after buying it for 4010. Only 30k has been during my ownership. (Miles). Its alot. However. Great car. Fast. Classic. You never see 1 ever 😂. (Mine). Ill have it for ever. Its so rare. Money pit. Yea. But i look great in it.

[@martinhristov6429]

@@SB37222 or at least till da rust eats it off hehe

[@martinhristov6429]

i got a w210 2.7 facelift and da rust i sa problem

[@SB37222]

@@martinhristov6429 well now that’s crazy. These cars don’t rust even though I have a very small pinhole in my floorboard it’s not from them, neglecting the model. It is a money pit 100% ain’t nobody gonna come here and tell you otherwise without me saying that they’re a liar I see all of the comments of everybody saying how reliable this car is and what a beautiful Mercedes and it’s a classic and that’s all fun and dandy and very true but however I’m $11,000 in only putting 28,000 miles on the car It’s a project car, and if you don’t think you can afford tires on it, I would walk away from this immediately Not the most ideal piece of machinery, to take care of but it is a sexy Mercedes

[@SB37222]

Trying to get the creator to email me.

[@tgotgo7777]

ugliest coupe of all times plus that heavy ass ugly rims)))

[@yeahnoway111]

Its a beautiful car, whats wrong with you.

[@stevehyduke3015]

Best looking coupe of all time.

[@tgotgo7777]

@@stevehyduke3015 u dont know shit about cars trust me;)

[@tgotgo7777]

@@stevehyduke3015 and u neither 😁

[@yeahnoway111]

@@tgotgo7777 you just have no taste. I bet you think a bmw is the best car ever