Put it another way... Three SLKs now over the Z4 and TT everytime. The TT is a Golf (not a bad thing, but not a sports-car). The Z4 is cramped, not too fast and back-breakingly uncomfortable. The SLK loses to the Boxter - there;s no contest. But next to the Audi and BMW it's the car for all seasons.
I had the 280 for a while as well... I kind of preferred it to the 350! Both cars are better than any of the current line-up. you can't beat a good V6. Only gripe with the 3.0... I always felt that they had de-tuned it a little. There's easily 250bhp in that engine.
Ouch! A kid on my street once drove a football into the front wing - luckily he owned up and it was a cheap repair job. Agreed, though - I miss the 3.0.
I see what you mean, but roadsters are meant tone sporty and fast, so the slk is not really a true roadster, and besides if they wanted it to be more like a GT why did they give it many features from the sl. and what car would you prefer BMW Z4, AUDI TT, or Mercedes SLK
Refined and rapid roadster pretty much sums the SLK up nicely. I'm on to my second 350, but avoided this model. It's no where near as nice to drive or as responsive as the MkII.
Yes - it has lost the cuteness of the previous model, but I think Mercedes knows its customers pretty well. It's a quick car, but not a driver's car and that will probably suit most buyers. The sales figures will ultimately determine whether or not they got it right ;-) Thanks for the comment. Hit the subscribe button for more video news and reviews - and check us out on Facebook too.
Mercedes failed with this car, it used to be girly, and cute, now it has so many many features mostly from the sls, also with those huge disgusting air vents, which would make you think this car goes fast as it is more manly and more like the sls, but its not, it is more like a grand tourer! WTF! and it also failed with the styling, as it is still girly with manly features which make it horrid!
Put it another way... Three SLKs now over the Z4 and TT everytime. The TT is a Golf (not a bad thing, but not a sports-car). The Z4 is cramped, not too fast and back-breakingly uncomfortable. The SLK loses to the Boxter - there;s no contest. But next to the Audi and BMW it's the car for all seasons.
Just had test drive for a few days with SLK 250 AMG :) :) :) This is one nice car and I've never had so many compliments from people about a car.
I had the 280 for a while as well... I kind of preferred it to the 350! Both cars are better than any of the current line-up. you can't beat a good V6. Only gripe with the 3.0... I always felt that they had de-tuned it a little. There's easily 250bhp in that engine.
Ouch! A kid on my street once drove a football into the front wing - luckily he owned up and it was a cheap repair job. Agreed, though - I miss the 3.0.
155mph.. . that'll be bloody useful here in the UK 😄
I have a 07 SLK and its a decent car. 3.0 liter and it makes more Hp than a 92 5.7 Z-28 I had lol
I see what you mean, but roadsters are meant tone sporty and fast, so the slk is not really a true roadster, and besides if they wanted it to be more like a GT why did they give it many features from the sl. and what car would you prefer BMW Z4, AUDI TT, or Mercedes SLK
It is standard on the slk 350 they are reviewing, it is optional on the 250, get your facts straight before criticising.
Refined and rapid roadster pretty much sums the SLK up nicely. I'm on to my second 350, but avoided this model. It's no where near as nice to drive or as responsive as the MkII.
K does not stand for klein (small), but for kurz (short).
Thanks for the correction.
it really was! they used to be the kings
Yes - it has lost the cuteness of the previous model, but I think Mercedes knows its customers pretty well. It's a quick car, but not a driver's car and that will probably suit most buyers. The sales figures will ultimately determine whether or not they got it right ;-)
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unseen jet of air...:o
Mercedes failed when they merged with Chrysler. The golden age of Mercedes was in the 70s and 80s.
Hell I have a 280 (3.0 liter) and its quicker than a 5,7 liter 350 TPI V8 I had In a Z-28 Damn near half the displacement and more Hp?
Well it is standard where they are reviewing... Why should they talk as if it is not standard when it is where they are?
I agree...But in real world practical driving it has plenty of juice. Some kid destroyed rear window and it was near 2000$ before labor,,,,Oh well..
I didn't say it should be some super-car, i just said that mercedes didn't do a great job on this car, and they didn't
It's like witchcraft!
it used to b very girly, now its still trying to be girly with many masculine and/or ugly features
It used to be girly or it is still girly? Which is it?
Mercedes failed with this car, it used to be girly, and cute, now it has so many many features mostly from the sls, also with those huge disgusting air vents, which would make you think this car goes fast as it is more manly and more like the sls, but its not, it is more like a grand tourer! WTF! and it also failed with the styling, as it is still girly with manly features which make it horrid!
It had a v6 and v8 also, it is fast. The 350 is al you need. Faster than most cars.