CLK 2008 cabriolet

[Brenda707]

Hi people, I'm new here!

Any feed back on Clk 2008 model.

Since it's only left 3yrs, any prob on the soft top?

[blackmercs]

Hearsay soft top is the issue. But some members brought it without folding issue.

[Kryskoko]

So far my soft top had been ok for the past 2 plus years.

The rest of change out are wear and tear parts.

[Brenda707]

Black merc : thk u for ur reply

[Brenda707]

So far my soft top had been ok for the past 2 plus years.

The rest of change out are wear and tear parts.

Dear Kryskoko,

Thk u for ur reply. May I ask the wear n tear cost a lot?

What kinda of wear n tear was that?

[retiefgoosen]

i had a clk 200 cab for few months

the soft top stopped working and I had to got it fix

there are 9 cylinders that drives the hydraulic of the mechanism

any one is gone/ leak is about time to change

changing the cylinder is expensive

 

can google on the merc clk soft top or visit other mb forum

is common

 

other than that is usual wear and tear as per c and e class

as the clk is based on the c class platform and share engine and gearbox.

[Brenda707]

i had a clk 200 cab for few months

the soft top stopped working and I had to got it fix

there are 9 cylinders that drives the hydraulic of the mechanism

any one is gone/ leak is about time to change

changing the cylinder is expensive

 

can google on the merc clk soft top or visit other mb forum

is common

 

other than that is usual wear and tear as per c and e class

as the clk is based on the c class platform and share engine and gearbox.

 

Dear retiefgoosen

 

Thank u for ur reply. Just few mths, its kinda of sad ne. It will be worst if the soft top cannnot be closed during rain.

May i ask how much u paid for the repair?

[retiefgoosen]

I paid 1.6k for repair. not all the cylinders were changed, the faulty one were changed

if the faulty one is gave way, I was afraid the others might gave way soon. I might be wrong

 

the car was good, responsive. no frills

 

I sold the car as I had an offer close to my purchase price and my wife didn't like the car

 

so I just moved on

[Brenda707]

I paid 1.6k for repair. not all the cylinders were changed, the faulty one were changed

if the faulty one is gave way, I was afraid the others might gave way soon. I might be wrong

 

the car was good, responsive. no frills

 

I sold the car as I had an offer close to my purchase price and my wife didn't like the car

 

so I just moved on

Hi again,

its very kind of u to share ur experience w me. I like the car basically, am just worry about the sudden break down of soft top. My current car is ending coe in apr..kinda panicked now.. Its jz too indecisive to choose a car to buy.. 

[Kryskoko]

The parts I changed out are like the under carriage link arms due to bushing crack. These cost about $1400.

The engine mounting and transmission mounting as well. These are around 500-600. Cannot really remember though.

Other than that, the car is running well. Do note that I am driving the V6 so not sure if it is the same as CLK200 though.

[dpjoey]

Hi people, I'm new here!

Any feed back on Clk 2008 model.

Since it's only left 3yrs, any prob on the soft top?

[dpjoey]

AXA has a rider that covers soft tops, up to 5k. Check the rubber seals between the roof and car to see if it's cracked or dry. If yes, you may have leaks. Check the canvas for tears or fray. AXA covers the soft top replacement too.

[Brenda707]

Dpjoey thk u

[Brenda707]

Bought the clk since 28th mar .. Was working perfectly till last nite, hot air was blowing on my side, n cold air was blowing on passenger side.. Any1 can help ?? Thks!!