2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430

The CLK-Class is Mercedes' two-door luxury coupe and convertible, sized between the C-Class and E-Class. It's a comfortable grand tourer with a smooth ride, and the cabin stays quiet with the top up. The back seat fits two in a pinch, but trunk space is tight in the convertible because the roof folds into it. Owners say it's reliable with regular maintenance, though wiring issues and weak interior door handles are known to pop up with age. A V8 engine and a sportier suspension tune set the CLK 430 apart from the CLK 320 below it, while the CLK 55 AMG sits above with a much more aggressive powertrain. Its 4.3L V8 makes 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic to rear-wheel drive, which gives it strong highway passing power and a relaxed cruising demeanor. Fuel economy is a trade-off here: the EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined, and it requires premium fuel, so you'll feel that at the pump.