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SLK 350 over 3.0si?

Post by RickRob » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:24 pm

Before buying the ///M I test drove a Merc AMG SLK and a Boxster S. SLK was nice and fast, but didn't feel sporty enough. The Boxster confused me as to whether I was going forwards or backwards.

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Post by Pastry » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:33 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:19 pm
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Post by Yorkie Z » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:36 pm

Problem with the SLK is the rear end is truly ugly, they still haven't fixed the problem on the newest model :cry:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:44 pm

I suppose an SLK is much nearer to an E89 than any other Z4, but AFAIK a manual gearbox isn't available.

Seeing as I specifically wanted a manual Coupe an SLK was never an option for me.

Maybe a wafty auto will appeal more when I'm older! :lol:
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Post by firebobby » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:45 pm

Ah, but does the Merc have a the wooden dash option like the Z :whistle:
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Post by Marlon » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:53 pm

Yorkie Z wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:36 pm Problem with the SLK is the rear end is truly ugly, they still haven't fixed the problem on the newest model :cry:
At least it got the front right - the latest incarnation manages to mess that up too, far to high and bulky imo.
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Post by TitanTim » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:01 pm

I've never seen a bloke in an SLK, but that doesn't mean its not a good car, does it? :?

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Post by MACK » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:21 pm

TitanTim wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:01 pm I've never seen a bloke in an SLK, but that doesn't mean its not a good car, does it? :?

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I know a bloke that had a 350. He was a customer at my mates garage. Whenever he was in he would talk about the car being a hit with the ladies, it used to sound like they were obviously more into the car than him. He tried to sell to sell to my mates pkace when he wanted rid describing it as great and reliable. Obviously he forgotten who he'd been paying to fix it all too frequently.
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Post by Panta Rhei » Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:38 pm

Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:46 pm the SLK has a metal folding roof - big plus point, but they do tend to be driven mostly by women. I prefer the pre face lift too. I did have a phase when I considered a 350. I believe the cabin isn't the best place to be - bit uncomfortable and flimsy, although I've never sat in one let alone driven one :oops:
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Post by Panta Rhei » Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:39 pm

85genius wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:08 pm
Panta Rhei wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:24 pm Yes hello,
There has been an idea in my mind for about a month now. Would you sell your Z4 3.0si for SLK 350 post facelift?
The thing is, my friend's got one and its a really cool car, it is faster and sounds better when you push it to the max. But still my hearth says Z4 looks much better, but my mind is telling me try SLK.
Had the newer one as a loaner after some tw@ crashed into mine, folding roof is nice as is air scarf but honestly was glad to be back in the zed after a week of the merc
This is what I am glad to hear. You drove and you came back I think I may chose same way. Ima switch for SLK and then after a month JESUS WHAT HAVE I DONE, Z4 KOM BEK :(

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Post by 85genius » Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:10 am

Panta Rhei wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:39 pm
85genius wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:08 pm
Panta Rhei wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:24 pm Yes hello,
There has been an idea in my mind for about a month now. Would you sell your Z4 3.0si for SLK 350 post facelift?
The thing is, my friend's got one and its a really cool car, it is faster and sounds better when you push it to the max. But still my hearth says Z4 looks much better, but my mind is telling me try SLK.
Had the newer one as a loaner after some tw@ crashed into mine, folding roof is nice as is air scarf but honestly was glad to be back in the zed after a week of the merc
This is what I am glad to hear. You drove and you came back I think I may chose same way. Ima switch for SLK and then after a month JESUS WHAT HAVE I DONE, Z4 KOM BEK :(
Exactly! The noise that the SLK makes is truly something else but it just cant come close to that go cart feeling you get behind the wheel of a zed
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Post by slick » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:26 pm

Bought a 06 SLK 350 manual to replace a Porsche 3.2 boxst er S .......I was surprised just how good it was , turn in was one of the best I've experienced ( imop) and it was quicker than the Porsche
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Post by Panta Rhei » Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:49 am

85genius wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:10 am
Panta Rhei wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:39 pm
85genius wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:08 pm

Had the newer one as a loaner after some tw@ crashed into mine, folding roof is nice as is air scarf but honestly was glad to be back in the zed after a week of the merc
This is what I am glad to hear. You drove and you came back I think I may chose same way. Ima switch for SLK and then after a month JESUS WHAT HAVE I DONE, Z4 KOM BEK :(
Exactly! The noise that the SLK makes is truly something else but it just cant come close to that go cart feeling you get behind the wheel of a zed
It seems to me that you simply cannot have everything, either you own both of them when you are lucky or you take one which suits you better.

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Post by Panta Rhei » Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:52 am

slick wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:26 pm Bought a 06 SLK 350 manual to replace a Porsche 3.2 boxst er S .......I was surprised just how good it was , turn in was one of the best I've experienced ( imop) and it was quicker than the Porsche
Boxter proportions hurt my brain. I do not not which side is front when you look from a side on this car. But truth is right there, 350 is quick and sounds amazin when accelerating.

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Post by MattHall91 » Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:37 am

Depends which one.

The facelifted R171 with 306hp - yes I would and have considered doing so once or twice. All issues with 05-08 models sorted, lower tax band, big interior improvements and better styling.

The 2011- models are slower and IMO look atrocious. Don't see why you'd bother with those.

Finding a manual would be a nice achievement too.
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