We bought this car after much deliberation lasting many months. In the end we decided on the manual gearbox, which is absolutely spot on for smooth changes and the acceleration in all gears is superb - also excellent for doing do-nuts at slow speeds, or the traction comes in and spoils it. The main reason we chose the SLK over other makes of convertibles, was of course the metal fold away roof, which for us wins hands down over all the others and renders the interior completely wind, rain and road noise proof when closed. My friends reckon that it is a real pulling motor, which did not amuse my Partner very much, although if the boot was on the other foot, I would probably not be laughing my head off either, although I have not tried it yet - but who knows, if the weather bucks up. Anyway, just a short resume of this car - absolutely fabulous.
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Mercedes A-Class - Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / Autotronic - (Auto) - 1992 cc - Max Speed: 116 mph - 109 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: Elegance SE, Classic SE, Classic, Avantgarde SE, Long
Advantages: GREAT CAR, SUPERIOR BUILD QUALITY COMPARED TO THE BOXSTER I PREVIOUSLY OWNED Disadvantages: BIT MORE OF AN OLD MANS CAR, PERHAPS THAT IS WHAT I AM NOW AT 36?
Advantages: GREAT CAR, SUPERIOR BUILD QUALITY COMPARED TO THE BOXSTER I PREVIOUSLY OWNED Disadvantages: BIT MORE OF AN OLD MANS CAR, PERHAPS THAT IS WHAT I AM NOW AT 36?
Sep 27th, 2001
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