Flopping Windblocker

[Woodyslk]

The windblocker that installs over the rear seats of my '06 350A keeps folding down under wind pressure. Does anyone have the same problem or any remedial suggestions?

Thank you.

[DJ de Jesus]

Mine flops, too. I have since learned to put my windows up when the windblocker is up. It then keeps its place. It makes sense when you think about it.

[rsusi]

I am currently in the market for a sport convertible. Having owned several MB's in the past and I would like to give the CLK consideratiion. However, there has been a lot of bad press lately about the reliabilty of MB products, particuliarly about the electrical components. I would like to hear first hand from new CLK owners about their experiences on reliabilty. Thanks. :)

[DJ de Jesus]

I have had my CLK500 since October, 2005. And an E500 since January of 06.

The E's 7-speed transmission chip, which means the transmission housing, had to be replaced (I felt the downshift from 3rd to 2nd, so I felt it could be a little more adaptive). I think the dealer did this warranty work just to shut me up.

Apart from that, have had no problems. The E is full of electrical gadgets, more so than the CLK.

[edwardctom]

I have an '05 CLK and recently the right rear tire just blew out...there was no puncture etc, it just came apart..it cost $350 to replace. What is strange is that a friend had the same thing happen in their '05 with only 4k miles. The right rear did the same thing as mine...have anyone heard of this happening?
Ed