800 miles . . reporting in . . .
Im sure there is obvious bias for those who have forked out all the money on a new car and vice versa those with superseeded 208's. But as long as the drivers are happy, and it certainly seems that way, all is good. It makes me more enthusiastic about getting mine, thanks guys.
Black/charcoal 209 CLK320 . . . Took delivery from San Diego M-B a week ago. I appreciate this car more and more. Is it possible that the perfect combo of tightness/rigidity/agility mixed with softness, quiet, and control has been achieved here? Love this car. . . . zero problems, zero rattles. Just perfect. Design is a matter of taste. My take: A perfect progression from the 208. I'm not a Mercedes snob . . . .I also own a Honda Pilot. But. . . . any comparisons of the '03 CLK to the '03 Honda coupe is not worth dignifying. And so I won't. Best of luck to all. Peter



I happened to see one here, the new black CLK on the road.