Automobile Magazine Review of 2009 SLK 350

Ikarus · 07-09-2008

Some high praise indeed...

**Dave54** · 07-09-2008

I know we love ours, but now I will wounder what others are thinking when they see me in it

**etyu** · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave54

I know we love ours, but now I will wounder what others are thinking when they see me in it

They'll think you're a lawyer

**jbanks15** · 07-09-2008

or a lawyer's girlfriend!!!! sorry! couldn't help myself!

Ikarus · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave54

now I will wounder what others are thinking when they see me in it

Most likely, they envy you and if they don't, all they do is prove they have no clue about cars.

**Dolebludger** · 07-09-2008

One thing I find missing in Automobile magazine are actual timed road tests. Instead, they merely report manufacturers' ratings for things like 0 to 60 mph times. In my personal experience, Mercedes' ratings like this for their cars are way too slow, compared to actual experience. For example, our C 320 is rated at 6.9 seconds 0 to 60. Yet, I have made this run in her in the low 6's. Our SLK 280 is rated by Mercedes for the same run at 6.1 seconds (not 5.1 as the article states). Yet, with the "shift at redline" feature on our seven speed auto, I've made it in the fairly low 5's. Auto magazines that actually road test the cars on which they report have also consistently gotten better times than manufacturer's rating on all Mercedes.

Based on this, I predict that when the new 300 hp SLK350 gets into the hands of Car and Driver and Road and Track magazine testers/reporters, we will see some 0 to 60 times well down into the 4's.

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-09-2008

Wow, I think that's the best SLK review yet. Thanks for posting it.

**UK-C200** · 07-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

One thing I find missing in Automobile magazine are actual timed road tests. Instead, they merely report manufacturers' ratings for things like 0 to 60 mph times. In my personal experience, Mercedes' ratings like this for their cars are way too slow, compared to actual experience. For example, our C 320 is rated at 6.9 seconds 0 to 60. Yet, I have made this run in her in the low 6's. Our SLK 280 is rated by Mercedes for the same run at 6.1 seconds (not 5.1 as the article states). Yet, with the "shift at redline" feature on our seven speed auto, I've made it in the fairly low 5's. Auto magazines that actually road test the cars on which they report have also consistently gotten better times than manufacturer's rating on all Mercedes.

Based on this, I predict that when the new 300 hp SLK350 gets into the hands of Car and Driver and Road and Track magazine testers/reporters, we will see some 0 to 60 times well down into the 4's.

God, I hope not! I was really torn between my pre-facelift 350 and just biting the bullet and getting one of the '09's - 0-60's breaking into the 4's will really make me cry!

Seriously though, I suspect you are right - and I can't wait to see what happens with the 55 - I can't imagine MB wouldn't really be pressed to keep a bigger differential between the two.

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-09-2008

What's really sweet on the 09 SLK 350 is putting your foot into it. At about 4000 rpm it really starts to scream and takes off like a rocket.

**Dolebludger** · 07-09-2008

UK-C200:

I was inquiring of our local dealer's sales manager (jokingly) when I could get an "SLK 63 AMG". This was about last December, as I recall. He said, "give me a call around August, '08". Well, now it's July, and still no "leaks" about such a thing. Guess he was a bit optimistic. Yet, my question was motivated by Mercedes' obvious abandonment of SOHC, 3 valve engines, which the 55 still has. Just a guess, but I would predict a new DOHC, 4 valve engine for the SLK AMG in a year or so.

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Ikarus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 SLK 280 w. 6M Other Toys: 2000 New Beetle GLS w. 5M Posts: 596 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts	Automobile Magazine Review of 2009 SLK 350 Some high praise indeed...

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 708 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 42 Times in 30 Posts	or a lawyer's girlfriend!!!! sorry! couldn't help myself! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 569 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts	One thing I find missing in Automobile magazine are actual timed road tests. Instead, they merely report manufacturers' ratings for things like 0 to 60 mph times. In my personal experience, Mercedes' ratings like this for their cars are way too slow, compared to actual experience. For example, our C 320 is rated at 6.9 seconds 0 to 60. Yet, I have made this run in her in the low 6's. Our SLK 280 is rated by Mercedes for the same run at 6.1 seconds (not 5.1 as the article states). Yet, with the "shift at redline" feature on our seven speed auto, I've made it in the fairly low 5's. Auto magazines that actually road test the cars on which they report have also consistently gotten better times than manufacturer's rating on all Mercedes. Based on this, I predict that when the new 300 hp SLK350 gets into the hands of Car and Driver and Road and Track magazine testers/reporters, we will see some 0 to 60 times well down into the 4's. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

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WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 371 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	Wow, I think that's the best SLK review yet. Thanks for posting it. __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

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WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 371 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	What's really sweet on the 09 SLK 350 is putting your foot into it. At about 4000 rpm it really starts to scream and takes off like a rocket. __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 569 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts	UK-C200: I was inquiring of our local dealer's sales manager (jokingly) when I could get an "SLK 63 AMG". This was about last December, as I recall. He said, "give me a call around August, '08". Well, now it's July, and still no "leaks" about such a thing. Guess he was a bit optimistic. Yet, my question was motivated by Mercedes' obvious abandonment of SOHC, 3 valve engines, which the 55 still has. Just a guess, but I would predict a new DOHC, 4 valve engine for the SLK AMG in a year or so. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

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