Luxury is synonymous with Mercedes, and the CLK lives up to that name. Standard equipment is generous, and the interior is swathed in wood and leather. The CLK appeals to people who place sports car performance and the availability of manual transmissions secondary to comfort and convenience. But this Benz is no slouch in the driving-satisfaction department. The CLK430 receives a 275-horsepower 4.3-liter V8 engine, which cranks out 295 foot-pounds of twist. This shaves nearly a second off the 320's 0-to-60 time. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through an adaptive-logic five-speed automatic transmission that features Touch Shift manual control for drivers wanting to micromanage their automatic's activity. The CLK feels well balanced in turns, the speedy 430 is tuned for a firm ride and taut handling. The CLK is an attractive car that turns heads. This example is absolutely pristine, with only 12,000 one owner miles, and is carfax certified. it is a great car in a great color, at a great price!!