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SLK 350 over 3.0si?

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SLK 350 over 3.0si?

Post by Panta Rhei » 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.

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Post by jamie_z4 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:40 pm

sounds better is debatable, v6 vs straight six, yes its probably quicker, but as you say, it looks like a haidressers car! A squished down SL, very problematic too that shape your looking at, i wouldnt bother.
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Post by Bluecat » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:20 pm

I found the newer slk's a bit over designed, personally if I was looking for an slk it would have to be a slk 32 amg, not many about but did see a low mileage one recently for sale with performance cars for about £14k. 0-60 in under 5 seconds and they sound amazing

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Post by ph001 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:28 pm

Not sure the SLK 32 AMG was under 5 seconds to 60mph but I think the SLK 55 AMG that replaced it was...just. Depends if you are happy with auto too as no manual option as far as I am aware.
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Post by Havard » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:44 pm

I am sorry but a bloke in an SLK doesn't look right to me.

Call me old fashioned / sexist / deluded. Delete as appropriate.

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Post by Marlon » 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 85genius » 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
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Post by buzyg » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:33 pm

Slk is no sports car IMHO. More in the E89 vane. Comfy, torque rich GT, likely to cost more to run than a 3ltr E85. No comparison in the looks dept. So would stick with the Zed here. :)
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Post by Pastry » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:47 pm

Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:46 pm I did have a phase when I considered a 350.
Come on Marlon, there are some thoughts you really should keep to yourself :hairdryer: :poke:
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm

Pastry wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:47 pm
Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:46 pm I did have a phase when I considered a 35i
Come on Marlon, there are some thoughts you really should keep to yourself :hairdryer: :poke:
Slip of the keyboard perhaps :wink: :oops: :D
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Post by Marlon » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:37 pm

mr wilks wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm
Pastry wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:47 pm
Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:46 pm I did have a phase when I considered a 35i
Come on Marlon, there are some thoughts you really should keep to yourself :hairdryer: :poke:
Slip of the keyboard perhaps :wink: :oops: :D
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:41 pm

Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:37 pm
mr wilks wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm
Pastry wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:47 pm

Come on Marlon, there are some thoughts you really should keep to yourself :hairdryer: :poke:
Slip of the keyboard perhaps :wink: :oops: :D
:lol:
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Post by Marlon » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:59 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:41 pm
Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:37 pm
mr wilks wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm

Slip of the keyboard perhaps :wink: :oops: :D
:lol:
They say all men have a feminine side, no shame in that.
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:19 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:41 pm
Marlon wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:37 pm
mr wilks wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm

Slip of the keyboard perhaps :wink: :oops: :D
:lol:
They say all men have a feminine side, no shame in that.
Ok, maybe it is a bit shameful :lol:
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Post by Gaffa22 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:22 pm

When I road tested the Z4 35i the garage also had an SLK 55 AMG
The Z4 was definitely more comfortable and roomy, when I put the seat right back in the merc my head hit the roof.
The quality of the interior was also a disappointment compared to the Z4
Hence I have decided Z4 35i is the way to go
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