Scared to Own and Maintain a Mercedes-Benz? The CLK 500 Coupe May Be The Perfect Car For You To Try

SOLD I really like the CLK Coupe - more than I did when it was new, really. It's a car that is aging well, has excellent dimensions, nice power, and is very pretty to look at. This C209 model, to me, is the first true Mercedes-Benz musclecar, in the sense of being a 2-door, V8 powered, long hood and short tailed body. A German Camaro or Chevelle? I think so.
Yes, Mercedes-Benz has always had some special and powerful cars, but virtually all were sedans. This is the first V8 coupe from Mercedes-Benz that gives me the same feeling I get when driving an older V8 American coupe - a nice sound from the exhause, a long hood in front of you, and expanses of side windows to roll down.
This one is for sale at Auto Europa Naples. SOLD

[@vasantos-re4hb]

Bill, I was actually concerned if the CLK had enough space for my handguns and drugs. You put my fears to rest!

[@-c88]

Even can put 2 bodies in the trunk (tried it)

[@joeimbesi99]

Can hand a 20 out of the sunroof .Handy. Plenty room under wheel arches too!

[@dianacampbell8381]

love my CLK 500, it's as fast as I need it to be, comfortable, soooooooooooo agile, everything I ever wanted in a car. I can outrun a mustang with my exhaust open and roaring or I can quietly attend the ballet. My friend once said "you can take it to drag race or a charity ball".... Best car ever!!!

[@thugnasty100s]

Would you say it’s been reliable?

[@dennis-br6vr]

@@thugnasty100s the engine itself is very reliable

[@jonathanwood5681]

@@thugnasty100s I've had my clk55 for 5 years and yes is very reliable , broken front spring and rusted rear brake lines and service items are all i have spent on it.

[@mrspinyablock6936]

Is it reliable ?

[@alecduguid7270]

@@jonathanwood5681 Hi I'm looking for a clk55 w209 sport amg. Would you recommend the convertible or the coupe? Bearing in mind the weather in the UK is not as good 😯 just wanted a second opinion.

[@brokenhearted1231]

This dude is so awesome!!! I be getting caught off guard when he starts talking about hiding guns and drugs haha

[@ltsgarage7780]

I’ve owned a CLK500 since 2005. It’s a wonderful car to own. Right at 90K miles. It’s never been in a repair shop now don’t get me wrong. It’s been in for every service. It’s just that nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. Now I’m thinking about picking up another Mercedes. This time I think I want a E55. My grand daughters are getting older and I want more room for them in the car. Hence the 4 doors and 3 back seats. Although the middle back seat is pretty small. 2 more doors would really help...

[@682Deano]

The part of “the bag of weed and a pipe goin down the highway” sold me on this car. lol

[@ShogunnxYT]

lol such a cool guy. I like how it looks like hes those advertising guys whos only selling cars, but he's critical about the cars, as if totally unbiased.

[@chefboyargabe650]

My first car I I have owned is my 2008 clk 350 coupe they are great 🤙🏾

[@jimbattiston6585]

Yes but only if you could not find a CLK55 AMG now that is a rare perfect gem

[@trentwilliams2115]

Just bought my 2004 CLK55 AMG this fall with 43,000 miles. Its an awesome car!

[@johnminshell6532]

I don’t have the V8 but the 2.2 CDI Really nice cheap car , reliable , now done 246000 miles it’s not a bit sluggish but not fast enough if you want to rob a bank

[@MidnightAspec]

Once we relocate to SW Florida, I’ll pay this business a visit.

[@h.a.dwhips4930]

Great video like always 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@meekhinglim4829]

I haveone CLK240 , It is a wonderful car

[@manofthehour6856]

GODAMMIT BILL, don't be so F***ING POLITICALLY INCORRECT! (smirk! Hah, Hah!)

[@johnhetherington8830]

not bad for $2500

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

If you want a frame-less sedan on the cheap, get a Mitsubishi Magna or Diamante as Americans call them.

[@recl971]

For the love of God,this has got to be the best KZbin channel ever

[@CarStory]

I love car shopping and looking at cars too. This leads to me buying too many cars. My 2019 STI is my favorite.

[@imyanigmw]

Most underrated channel on KZbin by far

[@pauli6043]

Scotty is always number one. Bill from Naples #2. They really should be partners because their views on cars are...well...unique!

[@mickyeverton]

This Guy should have his own talk show!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏🙏

[@chrishuber8930]

@@pauli6043 scotty is ok but hes too old minded

[@lmCIoudz]

"Don't park like a ruhtard" LMFAO

[@manofthehour6856]

Bill is bilingual. French for "ree-tard".

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

🤣👍

[@rodneyglover8476]

I luv when he goes on his lil rants lol

[@WorldofCars01]

I've owned an 03 CLK 500 and it has been very reliable and an amazing cruiser. Good combination of power/comfort. Nothing like a V8 rumble in the morning :). My favorite car so far.

[@diablocls55]

Does it have airmatic? I’m thinking of trading in my E550 for a CLK55 or CLK550

[@WorldofCars01]

@@diablocls55 My 500 did not have airmatic. Also, my friends clk55AMG did not have it so I think they didn't offer it for these models. Go for it, get a 55amg. After I've sold my clk500 I had an opportunity to buy a clk55, didn't take it and now I regret it because they are way more expensive now than they were a few years ago.

[@diablocls55]

@@WorldofCars01 There’s a 2002 CLK55 for sale near me for $9k with about 130k miles. It’s been for sale for awhile tho and I prefer the CLK55 that came after it so I’m waiting for one to pop up.

[@sonamor1]

Don't ever stop Bill. Top Gear has nothing on you!

[@mrthefurman]

When you compared it to muscle cars , thats exactly what I’ve been thinking about that car! You are so right, there are not very many hardtops with a v8 nowadays.

[@davidramone3687]

Hahah bill is so funny , always mentioning gangster shit lol it’s so true

[@crackman1825]

Nice review by a sales guy who is actually knowledgeable about the car he is selling. Truly rare these days.

[@dodgejay545]

I love the CLK Model.... They look stunning!

[@Bebold94]

I absolutely love my '04 500CLK, ( I bought it in '07) the only drawback is it goes through tires VERY quickly. I do drive the hell out of it and I love cornering, possibly that contributes.

[@drewthomasllc7429]

I have an 2009 alpine white CLK 550 AMG and it turns heads…I upgraded the headlamp to HID Daylight and had the headlamps uv treated. Never had any problems with it and its garage kept… I’ve contemplated upgrading to other models but I just can’t get rid of it… I absolutely love it.

[@55Vega55]

WTF??? Best W209 review - and 1 it is from a yankee, 2 - he is hilarious as fuck!

[@ericanulph1980]

I have a CLK 430. love it. Parts are cheaper for that car than my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe believe it or not.

[@HasinShahadArRafi]

wow

[@kevincruz9624]

Sameee bro

[@samfromprague2688]

I have M113 very relieble ,,

[@vasantos-re4hb]

I want to thank you. I bought the CLK 500 after watching this review.

[@wilsonfoss9177]

“And a lovely place to hide narcotics and sub machine guns”😂😂

[@andresarroyo2025]

I bought my 2004 CLK55 AMG with 99,000 miles for $5000 two years ago and I love it. It’s a bit of a gas hog but I knew that before buying it.

[@NMEofdaST8]

Andres Arroyo how solid has it been?

[@CHLM98]

@@NMEofdaST8 old amg-s with low prices usually arent very solid (even with low mileage). Usually you get what you pay for

[@yeahnoway111]

fuck I wish these were that chep here...

[@ewoutlstgr304]

@@CHLM98 That's simply not true but okay. An m113 is a very reliable and rather unstressed engine that can tolerate quite some abuse.

[@diablocls55]

@@CHLM98 bullshit. There’s hundreds of old AMGs still running with over 200k miles on the clock 😂

[@technik4368]

The way he described and explained how what you see on the internet can influence the decisions you make/not make was so accurate and true, wow.

[@chrisw3771]

Had 3 CLK's, amazing underated cars. I did 96k in 18 months in my first. my last washit side on at 70 miles an hour by a people carrier. Pissed me off no end but I didn't feel a thing, still drove 120 miles home. Looking for another..

[@oskartross8459]

1st thing what i did with my clk500 was removing these amg sign

[@elvisibra]

it was long time since I had w124 coupe, or w140 cl, is there still any good of those in US?

[@SavedbyHim]

The 500 is a bit heavy on fuel for me so I got a CLK320. Very happy!

[@CanyonsCarver]

I have 3 CLK, 2 over 250k miles and 1 at 193k miles. Very fast and reliable cars, only had to replace a radiator fan and a coolant tank so far. BTW I still race them every time I get challenged lol

[@GNXClone]

I recently bought a 2005 SL65 AMG (V12 BiTurbo) (r230) and I've already had to repair the ABC and replace the pricey Brembo rotors. But you know what?...totally worth it! I love this car! At 1/10th of MSRP (adjusted for 2005->2019 prices) who can complain? Oh, and I am not scared! LOL

[@silverevans195]

Repair bill is what stops me of buying a Mercedes c350

[@yungslime2906]

went over a ditch midair cornering a very tight right angle turn and crashed my w209 clk55 into a tree in the front. now all my front suspension is collapsed and i need new control arms, struts, bumper cover, radiator and fan. i know it still runs, because i started it after crashing (dont do that)

[@davidhemmings5676]

Hi Bill, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. As these cars become affordable it’s awesome to find out about them. I am saving for a 2006 S500. Love your videos, Dave from Australia.

[@pacificbayautoinc.7462]

we just bought a 2004 with low 82K, in great shape, only issue is the rear bumper clear coat peeling off, I love it, if covid isn't happening, I'd take it out to Monterey/Carmel every weekend.

[@Rodzilagunz]

i'e had my 04 for 9 years now, still love it! If you learn to do your own basic maintenance, you will save thousands over time

[@baronmunchausen645]

hey mate, what exactly do you mean by "basic maintenance" in regards to this car that might cost thousands?

[@kaasgebak358]

@@baronmunchausen645 oil changes, filter changes, fluids, spark plugs, brakes. Stuff like that but ofcourse you need knowledge for these things

[@baronmunchausen645]

V8 Akrapoviç what if I’m not savvy about mechanics and stuff and I don’t mind to pay for the work to be done, how much roughly does it cost to own a pre-facelift w211 clk?

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

@@baronmunchausen645 beware of rear window regulators on Benz coupes. Ask me how I know.

[@diablocls55]

@@RothBeyondTheGrave haha mine went out on my e500. I was so pissed. The window wouldn’t even roll up and would just fall down. Paid $300 to have it fixed

[@FixItRyan]

Yup, 7-speed starts in 05 for the CLK500.

[@JM-fv8un]

Ryan N didn’t know that, I own a 2005 CLK55 which still has that slow 5 speed. Would’ve assumed they kept that in the 550 for the same year. Would love to have the 7 speed if it wasn’t for the reliability of the 5 speed

[@MrCarGuy]

The reason to get pre-2005.

[@DigitalSubset]

MrCarGuy what’s wrong with the 7

[@terrystratford1235]

@@DigitalSubset they can't handle the torque! They go bang! All the v12s use the 5 speed! Strong and bullet proof!

[@DigitalSubset]

@@terrystratford1235 Oh okay thanks

[@asbcasbc]

Good video. The asking prices would be helpful to put in your videos.

[@mohamedelyaouti2051]

huge Mercedes fan. This model looks beautiful and the engines are well made, unfortunately the interior is very cheap feeling.

[@stefanmayr9379]

Lol. 🦀 Holy crab!! - The absolute best reviews on this CLK I have ever seen. Really a great pleasure. Perfect and professional. It is a real underrated Coupé, especially in this engine version. One of the best cars on the market in the late 90's.! Thanks a lot for showing and special thank you for entertaining me. Greetings from Austria! Take care!! 👍🤣🇦🇹👌

[@alisakran7063]

Love these cars. They've aged so well!

[@DanielJopQ]

dad jokes, guns and drugs... awesome.

[@FredCombs-j7o]

I own a 2006 CLK 500 convertible, it’s always been the best car I’ve ever own, very quite inside and very smooth riding, and lots of power , I’ve owned it many years the only. Trouble I’ve had is the fuel pump failed last year ,so my opinion they Are an excellent vehicle

[@franciswillie20]

Best damn review! I just purchased CLK 320 and, I love it. Thanks again man😎

[@georgeachillea5946]

Hi Bill, I own a 2005 CLK 350 Sport in black is one of the best cars I’ve ever owned, fast quite comfortable, super smooth ride and the drives fantastic well made and the spec is amazing and you can drive it all day and night and feel great after, has a good presence on the road and these are cheap to buy and repair, best car compared to its rivals and one of the best features is the fact that all the windows go down which just makes it so Cool compared to other couples. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks for the great review and yes take the AMG badge off.

[@lorquet21]

I bought a 320 clk and I had it for about a year before I accidently leaned the secret storage compartment next to the glove box to discover it. My car has 177k on the clock and is completely shagged out...SRS warning light comes on every time someone sits in the passenger seat and turns off when they are gone, air con doesn't work, no hot air for the first half hour, sat nav is missing and replaced by some knackered radio which means the clock dosen't work, driver seat only goes back but not forward, trunk leaks so bad that I keep buckets in the back to collect the water, engine has three oil leaks and the smell comes into the cabin, half the air vents don't work, windows steam up if anyone dares to breath, headlight lenses are almost yellow, head-rests don't work............................BUT...........I don't care because the seat belt is handed to me and both front and rear windows still work! And nothing looks as cool as a pillarless coupe! The end.

[@brianlee5649]

Love this car. Need For Speed Most Wanted/Carbon anyone? Honorable Mention: The marvelous BMW M3 GTR at the start of the game!

[@stk57thst]

A car where I can fit my rocket launcher in the back and hide narcotics in... I WANT IT! 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@josemontoya7083]

This man is must be traumatized by birds he talks about the in a few other videos as well.

[@rollingtones1]

We would appreciate a short video describing the various watches you have and what you like about each one.

[@zeno6849]

I have the same car 2005 clk500 and yes they are so much fun. Cheap fun and very reliable allover a great car. I really like your videos it makes me laugh how you compare the car to a woman🤣. Keep it up!

[@sorethumbs379]

I’m thinking about buying one but the maintenance is the only thing I’m worried about

[@timh1907]

"Rocket Launchers, Pole Vaults" .... hilarious

[@martinlyons7463]

Got a CLK 240 two years ago and love it, had al, the restrictive stuff taken off the motor which is actually a 2700 cc and with a computer mod gets lots more HP. 😁

[@mosmanhussain5027]

Hi Martin. May I know which computer mod kit you you fitted. I'm thinking about doing mine too. Much appreciated.

[@colin5777]

Nice one Bill, always a very amusing and informative video. Lovely car the CLK

[@jimdaniel8605]

Right on Bill. CLK500 cab '05 bought 12 years ago for my mid-life crisis. Wanted a 911 but wifey said needed 4 "usable" seats so the kids could come along. Glad I kept her happy because the 911 would have been much more costly to own and maintain. Find a good indy and get proficient with basic maintenance it truly is inexpensive to own. Insuring the CLK500 has been very reasonable over time also. Having a scan tool is good and easy to use in the event you need to look at the computer. The M113 50 engine is a great reliable workhorse. Like a fine wine!

[@chkooo]

I need a push from this crowd to see if I have a good deal at hand. 2005, 59,000miles $7000. I believe I do but would like to hear back from this crowd. ( I paid the Mercedes dealer to get it checked out it came back with 5 star nothing wrong with it)hanks

[@curiouscars9282]

Sounds like a great deal. I'd pay that for it.

[@shakazulu0076]

Great review mate! just got a CLK coupe in the same color, though its a 200 but great car! Keep up the good work and hope to hear from you soon :)

[@terrystratford1235]

Very nice car! I love the look of the SL, but I imagine to repair that roof will be alot alot!!! The CL is awesome, but could prove expensive to repair any item that goes bad!? The E 500 is also a very very nice executive luxurious car! But this CLK500 is a nice mix of all! But I really like the 2003 CL500! It's like shopping for bread, too much choice! God, why is life so hard?

[@nabilelmaniaa6581]

Love the look aged like fine whine the only thing i would change would be the performance of it and the interior and it's fine a tuned clk 500 is a ageless gem

[@BenzAddiction]

One of the best practical coupe ever that is reliable and as said accesable...

[@martinstensby7377]

Some day I'm going to buy a Mercedes from you! And I'm from Norway...

[@cb1300f3]

I have owned a 2004 CLK240 as a daily driver for the last 6yrs and it is a stunning car I am now looking for a CLK55 to have as a weekend toy.

[@jetstream454]

16:09 "Whatever you need going down the road" You made me chuckle Bill 😂😂😂

[@moonwalker3660]

Just got me a CLk.

[@zenyachty8999]

My bro just got a 40k mile clk 500. For 8k 😌 he's going to love it!

[@MrCarlyMS]

First time I see a car on your wonderful channel I want!

[@egold2071]

@22:45 - Ah, my 2nd favorite part about the old AutoEuropa location! When Bill would try to turn into traffic and 'hope one of these nitwits will let me in.' Favorite part was of course all the scouting locations for the 🐦🦜🐥🐔🦅🕊🦆🐓🐧

[@5Siver]

I got a clk 200K c208 and it has always been very well maintained but the door seals DO leak air and water through the frameless windows so the engineers didn't get it all right after all, and the repair costs are 2500 euros (3000 US dollars) per year. Imagine it costs 200 euros just to have the 4 spark plugs changed. Now imagine it on an 8 cylinder, that would cost double that amount. Maybe in the US it is cheaper🤷🏻‍♂️

[@brianiswrong]

Bill and myself have something in common. ROADHOUSE however I watched it a few times for the dancing girls😃

[@cloudfrontsystems]

How does the CLK500 compare with the W211 E500? I just drove a low mileage 2005 E500 4matic and was surprised by the ride comfort and tight solid quality feeling. Does the CLK offer the same level of ride quality or does it feel less robust?

[@adrianr8486]

They have one of these for sale locally, white convertible with 98988 miles for $3999. Going to check it out tomorrow.

[@timswartz4520]

I miss the Birds. The kids use Vape Pens. Just got one (320 CLK 2005) (108K) ($6500) (Perfect) and was shocked when my insurance went down compared to a 2003 Honda Accord. I love this car. I would never buy anything without watching you first. Thank You.

[@jean-gabrielgadpaille7955]

Hopefully they are still around in 3 years time because im 14 and im planning to have this as my first car

[@cash2374]

I might buy this now, I had Honda for first car wasn’t that bad

[@eldareldar7174]

My 2002 CLK 430 drives a bit like my step mother's 65 GTO. Mine is a A208. There are hardly any reviews of the W208/A208. All the reviews are on the 209. Why is that? One person wrote: "They are a different animal." What does that mean?

[@nekite1]

Probably one of the most informative yet highly entertaining reviews I have seen. I am deliberating on getting myself a car for my retirement and I think you have sold me on the CLK. Thank you for your excellent review.

[@mirkomasini]

I love your reviews ,I bought the 06 clk500 convertible because of the other reviews

[@jackyeferreira]

How does with gas?? Very expensive? Thanks

[@nkwaingwana8971]

I guess this guy should be dealing in narcotics and heavy artillery 😂😂🤣. Love this reviews man. He can't go two lines without talking about ammo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardforrest759]

I just bought 2006 clk500 convertible for a great price I fixed everything on this car you tube videos! internet parts were cheap my wife loves it just hope she don’t get any tickets ! Very fun car to drive !

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

I have a clk550 it’s been awesome. What a car for the money!

[@konnerbrenner9568]

This was hilarious and informational😂, loved listening to all the extra bits of parking errors and nitwitz, very entertaining video, good style👍

[@DreamCarGarage1]

If you loved this review than check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGWWf5eAjtyqd5Y

[@youngstayoung6633]

I've bought 2 recently both with fsh etc first one was from a garage and was sluggish nothing worked 320, rejected it. Went and bought another one like in the video.. 2005 clk320 gearbox jumping into neutral at hard acceleration white sludge on the coolant cap. Oil leak all over the drive... cant take it back... was told by a garage torque converter was leaking head gasket gone.. took to another garage who nipped up the breathers stopped the leak no oil in coolant it was a broken cap..... picked the csr up its like a different car:) they are nice

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

Great cars just grabbed one , but iam handy had some negletiion , a Icarsoft 980 was a great tool to sort out all the codes and warnings. easy straight forward car to work on , great era before they got complicaed

[@gregdesena7362]

These guys try to justify the AMG by saying that it has the AMG appearance package. I too, find it disheartening and would absolutely take it off!

[@boukm3n]

2:40 *but it’s a rare R class* 😂😂😂

[@chrish.7965]

Glad to know other people are suffering from “parking-ocd” as well.

[@charlieh3998]

Have a 2005 convertible with 25000 miles, debating wether or not to sell it to get a 911, might regret it if I do.

[@samfromprague2688]

Comforte and Standart, i recomend the older 5 speed , letle slow , but nothing that big mater , ether nothing than relibliele.

[@stevennewman]

I absolutely never watch videos all the way through but I just love this guy lol. I bought them all Lazer levels 😂😂😂😂

[@insideout8837]

As drug and gun dealer, I approve this car.

[@Resq28]

I was sold with being able to hide a sub machine gun in the trunk. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shinedubica]

I have a CLK 200 Elegance..PERFECTION

[@helmhurst]

"bag of weed and a pipe", your average CLK driver then. LMFAO

[@johncarlo6661]

But yeah Naples Florida is such a scary town, wouldn't want to be there at night without a 357. Go line up your car lot