I bought a 320 SLK after many trips to the local Mercedes garage and after test driving a few CLKs and the new Coupe. The SLK was the only one I got out of with a smile on my face, and it was a big one! So rather than buy one big CLK to load up with miles I bought a 1.2 Corsa for running ... Read review
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Advantages: Lots of admiring glances Disadvantages: People don't let you out of junctions !
...many trips to the local Mercedes garage and after test driving a few CLKs and the new Coupe. The SLK was the only one I got out of with a smile on my face, and it was a big one! So rather than buy one big CLK to load up with miles I bought a 1.2 Corsa for running around and an SLK for nice days.
Performance is enough to get you into trouble in the wet but the traction control always kicks in before you realise you've even had a problem. ... ...- my other car's a Mercedes !
All in all a fantastic second car. If you don't need more than 2 seats and can live with the running costs it's all you need.
PS - In response to Steve's questions: You don't fall into the passenger seat when cornering, nice semi-bucket seats see to that (although my mum's head hit me on the shoulder when i pulled into the doctor's - for her flu jab - but that was more to do with her undoing ... more
I bought a 320 SLK after many trips to the local Mercedes garage and after test driving a few CLKs and the new Coupe. The SLK was the only one I got out of with a smile on my face, and it was a big one! So rather than buy one big CLK to load up with miles I bought a 1.2 Corsa for running around and an SLK for nice days.
Performance is enough to get you into trouble in the wet but the traction control always kicks in before you realise you've even had a problem. The flashing light on the dash tells you you almost did! The sound from the engine is fantastic - especially with the roof down - it's like being in a computer game.
Handling isn't quite what I'd expected. I'd had a couple of BMW coupes before and the SLK feels a bit bouncy compared to them - comfy rather than taught. The brakes are fantastic though (they sense the speed you hit the brake and apply more force the faster you hit it - MB research says we don't brake hard enough in emergency situations) and you're surrounded by airbags so you feel safe.
Boot space is fantastic with the roof in place (I managed to get a beer cooler in it!) with the roof down it's not so good but then you probably won't by one for the boot space. It's still much bigger than a Boxster or Audi TT though - and the Corsa.
Petrol consumption is around 20 mpg, a bit heavy if you are going to use it every day, but worth it if you only have to fill up every month.
Servicing bills are enough to make you cry but it only needs doing when the car tells you - around every 10,000 miles depending on how the car's driven.
The finish is really good. My cats jumped all over it when It first appeared in the drive but their claws haven't touched the paint as they slipped off its polished wings - unlike other cars I've had! The lack of door panel bumper strips makes me careful where I park it - usually at the end of a row.
It definately gets noticed. Old ladies have told me what a nice car it is and what a nice colour - I heard my paperboy tell his mate that he'd clean it for free! - But the best thing is the roof. Nice and secure - but push a button when you don't want it and it slides into the boot.
Now all I need is a sticker to put on the Corsa - my other car's a Mercedes !
All in all a fantastic second car. If you don't need more than 2 seats and can live with the running costs it's all you need.
PS - In response to Steve's questions: You don't fall into the passenger seat when cornering, nice semi-bucket seats see to that (although my mum's head hit me on the shoulder when i pulled into the doctor's - for her flu jab - but that was more to do with her undoing her seatbelt and bending down to get her handbag while I was turning than the car, or my driving!
Inside it looks like a classic sporty car with lots of machined stainless steel (not silver plastic) and leather. The seats are leather (an option) firm but comfy (heated seats is another option). Windows and mirrors are electric, the mirrors have trick indicator repeaters on the front which look really cool. The indicators and wipers are controlled by a single stick which takes a bit of getting used to.
I've read a lot of articles and reviews about this car and they do hold their money. One even said that if you were to buy a car as an investment - this was the one. I wouldn't go quite that far but there aren't that many around and they are quite unique. The post 2000 models had a facelift - indicator repeaters on the mirrors, air conditioning as standard, and a few other minor changes which make them more desirable.
Advantages: looks good- sporty image Disadvantages: very small only two seats
...Mercedes-Benz has really surprised me. Mercedes are world-renowned for their brilliant build quality and brilliant cars. The S-class and the CL coupe are terrific cars and can the SLK continue this feat? The SLK two-seater sits slightly lower than before and certainly looks a bit meaner too. However, the car remains very small and a little toy like. Newer engines have been introduced including a wonderful 3.2-lite V6 214 BHP! The old four-cylinder ... ...than in manual! However, the difference is very little. The Mercedes SLK is a tremendous car with a stunning interior, sweet sounding V6 engine and stunning sharp looks. Highly recommended
The car is available around the whole of the uk at a starting price of £30,000 ...
shak_y2k 24.12.2000
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Advantages: flash coupe/convertable - you decide at a touch of a button Disadvantages: Does not live upto the percieved Mercedes Quality
...reliability, more to do with Mercedes lack of thought when designing the car, I think that they probably blew the budget on designing the clever roof which they co-developed with Porsche. I have a '97 pre facelift model, I am aware that on the 2000 facelift model some of these design issues have been dealt with so it is good to see that Mercedes have acknowledged some of their design issues. However on a car that costs in the region of £30K new, ... ...within the boot. Mercedes have fitted the tweeters in the door cards facing across the front of the occupants close to the dashboard not at them as they should be, causing poor sound staging. This would help as the higher frequencies require directional alignment. On the motorway it can be difficult to pick out the vocals of a track over the road noise.
When it has been raining it is a slow 2 stage operation to open the boot, otherwise water ends ...
BANKS 03.10.2003
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Advantages: Very stylish, nice to own and drive. Disadvantages: Very little luggage space with the roof down.
...sitting there in the local Mercedes dealer's showroom and following a test drive we decided to buy it.
At the time, this Mercedes dealership afforded a first class service and was a pleasure to deal with, but more about that in another opinion.
What a brilliant piece of engineering this car was with it's folding roof, watching the whole thing disappear into the boot at the touch of a button.
The bodywork was finished in silver with a black leather ... ...Excellent brakes and the usual Mercedes build-quality. An easy car to drive with it's smooth 5 speed automatic gearbox and improved still further on the facelift models with the 'tip function' which offers semi-manual operation.
When driving with the roof down ensure the wind deflector is fitted across the roll bars if you do not like it too windy.
We had this first SLK 230 just over 2 years. It covered 22,000 miles with no problems. One new set ...
Springbok 01.11.2005
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Advantages: It's a hard top, it's a convertable. Disadvantages: Running costs.
This is very much initial thoughts as I have only owned my Merc for 3 weeks.
I did own a new shape Nissan Micra but had yearnings for something a little different. First thoughts were for a Jaguar X-Type but the more I looked at them the less they impressed.
Thoughts then turned to a convertable. After research on the internet I visited a local dealer to view a Toyota MR2 but soon realised this could only be a second car due to it's none existant ... ...help but see the bright yellow SLK sitting on the dealers forecourt. Ah you think, a yellow one, but believe me it looks fantastic, well to me and that's what matters. My initial thoughts were 'too expensive' but after doing my sums I thought 'well maybe'.
The next step was a test drive. Setting off from home the skys were grey but as I arrived the sun broke through.
The salesman drove the first few miles and I admired the build and quality of ...
Plodd 15.07.2004
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What sheer joy! As a girl, even I can appreciate the sleek lines of the body, the exquisite purring of the engine and the sheer lump under the bonnet!
This is a dream car to drive and so responsive. The roof lowers in just 22 seconds with the press of one button! The amazing airscarf ensures your neck stays warm at all times and the deflector keeps all drafts out of the car.
The average consumption of 40mpg is certainly not a disadvantage.
There is nothing to dislike about ths super car. It is a must-have-accessory for all girls in the 21st century! ...
SharronCarter 16.07.2008
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