BMW 335i coupe or SLK 280? - Page 3

**UK-C200** · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by alexthegreat

also, cars cost more than both sledhammers AND apples, idiot

Hmm, this really isn't the other MB sites - you'll find a wealth of info and assistance with your new car here, and lots of great people - being rude is prolly not the best way to start.

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 08-23-2008

Please do not insult individuals the same age as you by acting the way you are. It gives us young people a bad name. Thanks!

alexthegreat · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

Please do not insult individuals the same age as you by acting the way you are. It gives us young people a bad name. Thanks!

K

the big laugh smiley looks so wacky and fun.

DansSlk · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by Ikarus

That's great insight. Thanks for enlightening us.

Ditto

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Originally Posted by Tslick

I understand your young but a 335i is a better value than a SLK280 from a technical point of view..

Ditto

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Originally Posted by UK-C200

Hmm, this really isn't the other MB sites - you'll find a wealth of info and assistance with your new car here, and lots of great people - being rude is prolly not the best way to start.

Very Ditto

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Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

Please do not insult individuals the same age as you by acting the way you are. It gives us young people a bad name. Thanks!

Yet another ditto, i think you'll find Alex that a lot of us are younger than you seem to think and we all manage to get along like a house on fire so your more than welcome to spend time on here but please try and put a lid on the insults.

RedDevil07 · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by alexthegreat

what do you guys think about the BMW 335i Cabriolet? it seems perfect.

The 335i cabriolet is gonna cost you somewhere in the the neighborhood of 50 grand for for that i would rather get a low mileage 2007 SLK 55....

Ikarus · 08-23-2008

Had it been out at the time when I bought my 280, I might be sitting in a 328 convertible now. It is a much bigger car, and while far from ugly, the transition between rear window and trunk looks a bit odd. The 335i engine got rave reviews but appears to be on the verge of being unreliable. I have no regrets getting the SLK280.

**snowbyhui** · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by RedDevil07

The 335i cabriolet is gonna cost you somewhere in the the neighborhood of 50 grand for for that i would rather get a low mileage 2007 SLK 55....

This will not be the case in Canada. New 335i cabriolet start around $63K, without any options. After some options, you are looking at close to $70k+ taxes.

A used 07 SLK55 will be around $70K, plus taxes and there are not many used around, especially CPO. That said, SLK55 has all options as standard equipment, except 030 package.

Back to the topic, a 350 with AMG package will probably be the best value, consider it comes with a newer engine and about the same price as the pre-face lifted model.

RedDevil07 · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by snowbyhui

This will not be the case in Canada. New 335i cabriolet start around $63K, without any options. After some options, you are looking at close to $70k+ taxes.

A used 07 SLK55 will be around $70K, plus taxes and there are not many used around, especially CPO. That said, SLK55 has all options as standard equipment, except 030 package.

wow....that sucks....in the U.S there are multiple low milage cpo SLK 55 between 50k-55k....

**slkluv** · 08-23-2008

I test drove a 350 and a 280 in Victoria, Canada around march-april this year.

The 350 was a 2007 with no options and low mileage, was listed around $63,000. The 280 was 2006 with medium mileage and a few basic options - it was listed at $50,000.

So a new 350 in Canada probably goes for more then a new 55AMG in the US - pretty ridiculous. I decided to wait till I moved before buying and was quite satisfied with the price.

Edit. Just checked the MB Canada website - they list 2009 SLK55 AMG coupe/roadster starting at $84,800. Checked the US MB website - SLK 55 AMG msrp starting @ $65,000. Hopefully the Canadian prices eventually go down and match the US prices - but for now I won't buy another car in Canada even if I move back - ill drive down and buy something in the US.

midget fidger · 08-23-2008

Well you're young so you don't really need back seats. You can always borrow your a bigger car from your parents if you have to. The SLK is an excuse not to be "that guy" that always drives everyone around

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alexthegreat · 08-23-2008

I like cars

**Duo-Art** · 08-24-2008

Compared to many other countries, imported cars sure are a bargain in the USA and gasoline too.

PsychoAzn · 08-25-2008

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Originally Posted by alexthegreat

i dont need a racecar dont tell me to get the 350 the speed limit is like 100KM/H on the highways here geez i dont race stupid asian kids in ricers

Stupid Asian Kids ??? (Racist?)

don't forget you are a KID as well, you only 17.

alexthegreat · 08-25-2008

[quote=PsychoAzn;80728]Stupid Asian Kids ??? (Racist?)

um no why do you have to assume that automatically? Asians drive ricers here in BC. It's a well known fact. some drive MBs but they suck at driving so i wouldn't qualify it as "driving".

DansSlk · 08-25-2008

OK lets just move on, looks like a simple misunderstanding with no harm meant.

This is an international forum remember so what's accepted in one locale can offend in another.

cyberdrakon · 08-25-2008

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Originally Posted by PsychoAzn

Stupid Asian Kids ??? (Racist?)

um no why do you have to assume that automatically? Asians drive ricers here in BC. It's a well known fact. some drive MBs but they suck at driving so i wouldn't qualify it as "driving".

And everyone drives ricers around here. Why do you have to specify Asian kids? sounds racist to me.

Why didn't you just leave it at 'stupid kids' if you wanted to insult anyone?

BTW, in my area, all the Asian kids drive MB, BMW, Audi, Porsche, whether riced out, stupid, neither, or both.

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 08-26-2008

Political correctness... a pain in the ass.

Didn't someone say sometime. I'm not prejudiced. I hate everyone equally.

I don't think he meant any harm by it. let's move on.

I for one, second a 350 over a 280. The 09 has more power and the throttle blip and newer command and tech. If you can afford the 335 then I think you can afford the 350 (correct me if I'm wrong I've not checked prices on these two recently).

Ikarus · 08-26-2008

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Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

I for one, second a 350 over a 280.

If one doesn't care for the manual transmission, yes. Otherwise and if living in the US, no way.

**snowbyhui** · 08-26-2008

I think in Canada, both 280 and 350 comes with the manual transmission as standard equipment. The 7G auto is optional item.

**kungfudevil** · 08-26-2008

Sounds like a flame war is lighting up in here..........Alex, stick to the topic of buying your SLK and do not make stereotypical remarks about Asians and whatnot.........being an asian myself my other asian counterparts would not like to hear such blubbery especially from a 17 year old asking for advice on a car that his parents will buy for him.

08-25-2008	#55 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	OK lets just move on, looks like a simple misunderstanding with no harm meant. This is an international forum remember so what's accepted in one locale can offend in another. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-26-2008	#60 (permalink)
kungfudevil Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Vehicle: '06 SLK55 Posts: 108 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Sounds like a flame war is lighting up in here..........Alex, stick to the topic of buying your SLK and do not make stereotypical remarks about Asians and whatnot.........being an asian myself my other asian counterparts would not like to hear such blubbery especially from a 17 year old asking for advice on a car that his parents will buy for him. __________________ .........lost.........

08-23-2008	#42 (permalink)
smoothbnzf4n4tc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Vehicle: 2009 Mars Red SLK55 Posts: 170 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Please do not insult individuals the same age as you by acting the way you are. It gives us young people a bad name. Thanks!

08-23-2008	#46 (permalink)
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	Had it been out at the time when I bought my 280, I might be sitting in a 328 convertible now. It is a much bigger car, and while far from ugly, the transition between rear window and trunk looks a bit odd. The 335i engine got rave reviews but appears to be on the verge of being unreliable. I have no regrets getting the SLK280.

08-23-2008	#49 (permalink)
slkluv SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Vehicle: Black 05 SLK 350 Posts: 77 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I test drove a 350 and a 280 in Victoria, Canada around march-april this year. The 350 was a 2007 with no options and low mileage, was listed around $63,000. The 280 was 2006 with medium mileage and a few basic options - it was listed at $50,000. So a new 350 in Canada probably goes for more then a new 55AMG in the US - pretty ridiculous. I decided to wait till I moved before buying and was quite satisfied with the price. Edit. Just checked the MB Canada website - they list 2009 SLK55 AMG coupe/roadster starting at $84,800. Checked the US MB website - SLK 55 AMG msrp starting @ $65,000. Hopefully the Canadian prices eventually go down and match the US prices - but for now I won't buy another car in Canada even if I move back - ill drive down and buy something in the US.

08-23-2008	#50 (permalink)
midget fidger SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore/Orlando Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 66 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well you're young so you don't really need back seats. You can always borrow your a bigger car from your parents if you have to. The SLK is an excuse not to be "that guy" that always drives everyone around .

08-23-2008	#51 (permalink)
alexthegreat SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, CANADA Vehicle: 09 SLK 300 Other Toys: Norco Bicycle Posts: 45 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	I like cars

08-24-2008	#52 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Compared to many other countries, imported cars sure are a bargain in the USA and gasoline too.

08-25-2008	#54 (permalink)
alexthegreat SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, CANADA Vehicle: 09 SLK 300 Other Toys: Norco Bicycle Posts: 45 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	[quote=PsychoAzn;80728]Stupid Asian Kids ??? (Racist?) um no why do you have to assume that automatically? Asians drive ricers here in BC. It's a well known fact. some drive MBs but they suck at driving so i wouldn't qualify it as "driving".

08-26-2008	#57 (permalink)
smoothbnzf4n4tc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Vehicle: 2009 Mars Red SLK55 Posts: 170 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Political correctness... a pain in the ass. Didn't someone say sometime. I'm not prejudiced. I hate everyone equally. I don't think he meant any harm by it. let's move on. I for one, second a 350 over a 280. The 09 has more power and the throttle blip and newer command and tech. If you can afford the 335 then I think you can afford the 350 (correct me if I'm wrong I've not checked prices on these two recently).

08-26-2008	#59 (permalink)
snowbyhui Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 06 SLK55 Other Toys: Lexus 400h, Wii Posts: 199 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 43 Times in 23 Posts	I think in Canada, both 280 and 350 comes with the manual transmission as standard equipment. The 7G auto is optional item.