 On performance I give it very high 
marks.  However, mercedes cuts corners 
on quality. This is my second CLK.  My 
first was plaqued with problems ranging 
from engine trouble (random stalling)to 
window failure. In fact, I couldn't 
sell it because mercedes couldn't not 
get the "check engine" light to go 
out.  I was forced to trade it in.  My 
second CLK has had one problem after 
another ranging from not starting, to 
seat controls, to air conditioning..the 
list goes on. The wood grain bleeds 
into the leather on the doors.  Don't 
order the hands free phone.  50% of the 
time the car doesn't recognize the 
phone is plugged in and you are forced 
to pull over to reset the engine. Bad 
sound quality also