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If it is bone stock I will be really surprised, it may have been s/c w/ low boost

slktyperice

Comptech is so cheap compared to Kleemann *sigh*. With this new generation of ~$35k cars coming out that will beat out the SLK350...I might really have to go for the ECU upgrade. This includes:

IS350/IS500, 335i/M3Cab, G35/G37...even some cheap sedans are getting high enough hp to be even/slightly faster than our 350's, like Maxima/Altima 3.5, Accord V6 with mods...

Granted, my car is super heavy with heavy 19's, a 30 pound subwoofer box and the spare in the trunk. I'm probably pulling 5.6-5.7 in 0-60 because of so much literal junk in the trunk.

There's got to be more power options that what's been beaten to death...best combo for under $1000 is Green Filter/ECU upgrade ($700). After that, it gets really expensive. I'm almost out of warranty at 42k miles (I'm scared for my vario roof)...so I don't really care about voiding warranty anymore.

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Good luck in your research, there isn't anything cheap out there, that's for sure. Cheapest upgrade is to go with the AMG if you are ready to give up MT. It's not worth it IMO, trade it in for a 335i and chip it, that'll give you 50bhp right away, that's what I call value for the money.

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slktyperice

I hate the interior of the BMW. I have a E60 530i, and as soon as I sat in the 335i at the showroom, I was disgusted. BMW needs to be more creative with their interior. I love MB interiors.

But fine, performance-wise, twin-turbo sounds nice and all, but did you see that magazine write-up about the 335i vs. G37 that had the G37 beating the 335i across the board, especially after the 335i's turbos gave out and the car was in "limp-home" mode? I'd stay with NA or low-boost supercharging for reliability.

Exclusivity is almost minimal now. Granted I do see E90/E92 3-series here in LA like blondes in Beverly Hills...there's a couple on every block. The R171 isn't that rare now either, but I still think it looks better than any BMW. So...I guess fashion over function is the verdict, but I can always seek to improve the function part of the R171.

I wouldn't buy a BMW anymore. The new W204 looks pretty ***y though. =)

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I hate the new interior too, it's too bland and boring, I agree that MB has better interiors, that the best I hate most about the new 3-series.

I have not seen that review but from what I've heard from my brother, the new 335i has tons of mechanical issues, not reliable at all, many people are selling them before they get worst.

The 335i doesn't look bad, I'm beginning to see them around, looks better in person.

Yes, the new W204 does look good.

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Have to agree with this to a degree. The base 2k is a spectacular handling car for those Senna wannabe's. The 2k is really built more for handling than drag racing. However, you don't want to drag a 2k with a GT35R either and believe me they exist!

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No. Actually, the big thing these days is an aftermarket turbo for the 2k. It makes up for the really the only deficient aspect of the car...torque and hp. There are a number of aftermarket kits available depending on requirements.


However, that mentioned, no way stock that 2k beats you at those speeds.

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Agree, but tons of BMW on the track. The SLK is a surprise and unique vehicle. Good driving makes up for horsepower everyday of the week. Passing a Z06 or other high horsepower car, just means the driver doesn't know how to drive.
Being passed by a Miata means I have a lot to learn.
S2000 can do well on the track, but SLK can handle really well, and had one (S2000) spin in front of me several times this weekend.

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Yes I've run into quite a few turbo'ed S2ks out here in Socal. I was cruisin at 70 and then an S2k pulls up behind me on the freeway and lets loose. I follow in my SLK55 and he managed to hang with me until I shut it down at 115 mph. Those impressive little machines can get pretty fast!

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I have both an '01 S 2000 and an '07 SLK. The S 2000, with its stock intake, is certainly not a drag car. In fact, in hot weather, it can be a real "dog" at acceleration. However, with air intake mods that bring in cool ram air from in front of the radiator, it pulls very nicely indeed. From a start-off at only 2K rpm, it will just zip right up there! All with a $200 mod.

But I must emphasize that the benefits from this mod should be used to enhance safety, such as smooth traffic merging, and not for dangerous and aggressive driving.