SL vs SLK vs SL vs SLK... - Page 2

**Cruzer 8** · 07-29-2007

Addicted2Speed --- glad you got what you wanted sounds like an awesome car when the mods are completed.
I have had some fast carts in thier day but for us those days are over my reflexes are not as good as they once were but at least I realize it ( most of the time ). We laugh and say that the next ride will be a Buick ( 4 doors ) after we go to the rest home

Corkscrew · 07-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Cruzer 8

We didn't opt for the distronic or the parking sensors --- had that type of cruise control on the FX45 and really didn't use it that much and it could get you in trouble if you are planning to change lanes and the sensors slow you down --- don't know if the Merc one does this or not
I very seldom use the cruise control I can usually beat it with my left foot and the parktronic would only be useful to us in parallel parking which we seldom do.
What year is your SL and which model. Saw some writing over the side vents but couldn't make it out.
Hope you get together with Bill and have a great time over there in Florida.

The parking sensors in Bangkok are very useful as parking is always tight and much of it is back-in rather than parallel. I only use cruise control and the distronic on the highway. I like auto brake feature.

The SL is a 55 AMG, 2006.

Hope to see Bill this week.

lucky6600 · 08-07-2007

I always like the style and the idea of MB roadsters, either SL and SLK. However, I am only 32 and I think I am little too young for a SL. People would think that's my dad's car, plus I don't even look like I am 32, still got ID for lottery ticket sometime (>18).
I am happy about the SLK that I have now. 350 vs 55. The 350 is pretty fast for me since the speed limite at US is stupd (65 mhp on the high way). I think I would get a SL when I am > 40.

RacerCub68 · 08-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Corkscrew

For those of us who have (or had) a SL and have (or had) a SLK which one do you prefer?

I have a SLK 200 and a SL55AMG. I really prefer driving my SLK. But, I do miss the extra cockpit space in the SL (behind the seats). I love the Keyless-Go on the SL but I am happier with the CD player's position in the glove box on the SLK.

Obviously the engines of the two machines are about as far apart as you can get. I feel a little guilty about driving the SL with its 10 mpg consumption rate. But, I miss the power to really accelerate in my SLK when passing trucks on Thailand's two lane roads.

My SLK is a right hand drive; my SL is a left hand drive. But, both are best suited to their native roads.

I am happy that I have both.

I agree with you, they both have different categories they fill nicely.

In my view, I prefer the SLK because it is more of a sports car, and that is where I want to be. It doesn't matter with power, when you get big and heavy, it's not sports car tossible.

The SL is a luxury tourer and is good at speed but at more comfort and suits my partner better then myself.

RacerCub68 · 08-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Cruzer 8

Addicted2Speed --- glad you got what you wanted sounds like an awesome car when the mods are completed.
I have had some fast carts in thier day but for us those days are over my reflexes are not as good as they once were but at least I realize it ( most of the time ). We laugh and say that the next ride will be a Buick ( 4 doors ) after we go to the rest home

I always say there will be a lid on my casket, so why have one over my head while I am alive?

**Cruzer 8** · 08-09-2007

OK we'll get a moon roof on the Buick

drheather · 08-18-2007

I had a '99 SLK, then an '03 SL500, and now an '07 SLK350. I loved the SL500 for the looks (gets lots of attention!), and the high quality of the interior materials. The SLK interior feels a little cheesy by comparison. Bu that's acceptable for a car that's half the price of the SL!
I like the SLK for the engine and the lighter weight which makes it feel more responsive. I also like the size, so I can park it without worrying about someone dinging my doors - a constant problem with my S-Class.
I might end up in an SL again someday, but for now I'm enjoying the ride in my little SLK!

**Ynot** · 08-18-2007

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Originally Posted by drheather

I had a '99 SLK, then an '03 SL500, and now an '07 SLK350. I loved the SL500 for the looks (gets lots of attention!), and the high quality of the interior materials. The SLK interior feels a little cheesy by comparison. Bu that's acceptable for a car that's half the price of the SL!
I like the SLK for the engine and the lighter weight which makes it feel more responsive. I also like the size, so I can park it without worrying about someone dinging my doors - a constant problem with my S-Class.
I might end up in an SL again someday, but for now I'm enjoying the ride in my little SLK!

And welcome to the forum.

drheather · 08-18-2007

Thanks! I have been on benzworld.org for some time but just found this site today-glad to find a great SLK-specific site!

mbSLRwannabe · 09-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Addicted2Speed

I see, so you guys never buy used cars? I was referring to the fact that Mercedes cars usuaully depreciate 20%+ the second you drive off the dealer lot, and you can get a basically brand new 2007 SL55 for 104,000$ (item # 170132909778 ) via ebay right now or 2006 SL55 for well under 100,000$....

people have different opinions, obviously. you can go talking about used cars all you want, but the fact is : if you have enough for a new one, you don't want to buy a used one. it's as simple as that. i personally, will never buy a car that someone might have used and abused.

lontong · 09-05-2007

Well, i think i got something to said....

First off all, we all love SLK ( That's why we bought it )

Okay, i have several friends driving SL55 AMG and sometimes we hang out and park our car side to side.

And its a huge different looks, people might look at SLK 55 and said WOW !!
But they said Wonderfull !! on the SL ( you know what i mean )

MB has make this worlds rocks with their roadster

But i think my next car will be 911

Had sometimes to learn about Porsche and its different

Hopefully will get 1 oneday.

Peace man !!

cyberdrakon · 09-05-2007

I ended up getting a new SLK55 instead of used, because the interest on a very clean used slk 55 cost about the same as getting a new one with the better interest rate. The problem with buying used cars is you can't get them financed at a reasonable rate. And to those that say financing/leasing is bad, it actually makes sense if you think you can do more with that money compared to what you pay in interest...

If i had cash in hand to buy a car, i would buy used.

Corkscrew · 09-14-2007

As an owner of both (thus having no particular bias) I think that the SLK is more ***y looking than the SL.

Corkscrew · 09-14-2007

Maybe this will make it: s*e*x*y

ryan.stephens · 04-13-2008

I really like the 'wide' look of the SL's exterior, however, I hate the way the controls on the interior console are sloped towards the front of the vehicle.

07-29-2007	#21 (permalink)
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08-18-2007	#27 (permalink)
drheather SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avondale, PA, USA Vehicle: 2007 SLK350, 2007 S550; 2003 SL500 (traded for the S550) Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SLK350 vs. SL500 I had a '99 SLK, then an '03 SL500, and now an '07 SLK350. I loved the SL500 for the looks (gets lots of attention!), and the high quality of the interior materials. The SLK interior feels a little cheesy by comparison. Bu that's acceptable for a car that's half the price of the SL! I like the SLK for the engine and the lighter weight which makes it feel more responsive. I also like the size, so I can park it without worrying about someone dinging my doors - a constant problem with my S-Class. I might end up in an SL again someday, but for now I'm enjoying the ride in my little SLK!

08-18-2007	#29 (permalink)
drheather SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avondale, PA, USA Vehicle: 2007 SLK350, 2007 S550; 2003 SL500 (traded for the S550) Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks! Thanks! I have been on benzworld.org for some time but just found this site today-glad to find a great SLK-specific site!

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08-07-2007	#23 (permalink)
lucky6600 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cromwell CT USA Posts: 14 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I always like the style and the idea of MB roadsters, either SL and SLK. However, I am only 32 and I think I am little too young for a SL. People would think that's my dad's car, plus I don't even look like I am 32, still got ID for lottery ticket sometime (>18). I am happy about the SLK that I have now. 350 vs 55. The 350 is pretty fast for me since the speed limite at US is stupd (65 mhp on the high way). I think I would get a SL when I am > 40.

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lontong SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, i think i got something to said.... First off all, we all love SLK ( That's why we bought it ) Okay, i have several friends driving SL55 AMG and sometimes we hang out and park our car side to side. And its a huge different looks, people might look at SLK 55 and said WOW !! But they said Wonderfull !! on the SL ( you know what i mean ) MB has make this worlds rocks with their roadster But i think my next car will be 911 Had sometimes to learn about Porsche and its different Hopefully will get 1 oneday. Peace man !!

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Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As an owner of both (thus having no particular bias) I think that the SLK is more ***y looking than the SL.

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