2005 SLK 350 Sport vs. 2004 SLK 32 AMG

SLK320AMG · 10-02-2007

which would you choose, which is a better car?

**alroumi** · 10-02-2007

SLK32 amg, because I like to modify cars and there are a vast list of parts to choose from which add a substantial gain thanks to the supercharger.

An ecu/pulley upgrade adds around 20hp alone.

Ikarus · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by SLK320AMG

which would you choose, which is a better car?

Define better. One thing for sure is that the SLK32 is quite a bit faster.

Tslick · 10-02-2007

I don't think the word, better, applies.

The 350 has a smother ride, the interior has more refinement including instruments. The body has nice curves and a better stance, etc.

For me, I don't care for the interior door handles nor the fuzzy material used on the dash and non perforated leather seats of the R171.

ellimb · 10-02-2007

Which car is more expensive? You pay what you get. Laiser fair (cannot spell in French

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**Zeiser50** · 10-03-2007

Laisser faire ?

**alroumi** · 10-03-2007

its laisse faire folks, its often used to describe managerial styles of controling and organising corportaions, businesses and so on.

cyberdrakon · 10-03-2007

Laissez-faire? i don't speak or read ANY french, but from business class i thought it's spelled with a 'z' at the end?

**alroumi** · 10-03-2007

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

Laissez-faire? i don't speak or read ANY french, but from business class i thought it's spelled with a 'z' at the end?

my mistake, thank you for the correction.

**etyu** · 10-03-2007

Link to laissez-faire at wikipidia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laissez-faire

**tungster** · 10-05-2007

Should I answer this question??...hehe

**Cruzer 8** · 10-06-2007

Both are better --- depends on which one you feel the best driving

in2dwww · 10-06-2007

The SLK350 is more available, whereas the SLK32 AMG is going to be a diamond in the rough.

Resale value will hold better on the AMG, since production was limited. On the other hand, the SLK32 is quite old and the design and features are not as up-to-date as the SLK350.

If you don't care about the latest in software-controlled stability control or GPS, you should consider a very clean SLK32 with all records and a good service history.

Should you ever grow tired of the SLK32, you could always get a decent street price for it 1-2 years from now.

Neither car would be a good "investment" but for pure joy and fun, the AMG puts icing on the cake.

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SLK320AMG SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	2005 SLK 350 Sport vs. 2004 SLK 32 AMG which would you choose, which is a better car?

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 75 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	I don't think the word, better, applies. The 350 has a smother ride, the interior has more refinement including instruments. The body has nice curves and a better stance, etc. For me, I don't care for the interior door handles nor the fuzzy material used on the dash and non perforated leather seats of the R171.

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ellimb Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: A200, SLK R171 350 Posts: 138 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which car is more expensive? You pay what you get. Laiser fair (cannot spell in French )

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Laissez-faire? i don't speak or read ANY french, but from business class i thought it's spelled with a 'z' at the end?

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tungster Founding Member / Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Vehicle: 2002 C2DSLK32K Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Should I answer this question??...hehe __________________ C2D 2002 SLK32K C2Design and Kleemann Modified 360.0 rwhp 349.8 rwtq Check My vBGarage for all Modifications

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in2dwww Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 203 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The SLK350 is more available, whereas the SLK32 AMG is going to be a diamond in the rough. Resale value will hold better on the AMG, since production was limited. On the other hand, the SLK32 is quite old and the design and features are not as up-to-date as the SLK350. If you don't care about the latest in software-controlled stability control or GPS, you should consider a very clean SLK32 with all records and a good service history. Should you ever grow tired of the SLK32, you could always get a decent street price for it 1-2 years from now. Neither car would be a good "investment" but for pure joy and fun, the AMG puts icing on the cake.

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