BMW 335i coupe or SLK 280?

alexthegreat · 08-21-2008

I'm turning 17 soon and i'm debating which of these to buy. Everyone I talk to says the slk is a girls car. The BMW is pretty sweet but I like the aggressive front of the SLK. The slk has an OK interior. i love the bmws interior.

idk.
help me.
thx.
alex

Baron7700 · 08-21-2008

When you decide if you want a sporty car you can mod, or a drop top car that will drop peoples jaws. You have your answer. the 280 will never be able to (the 350 even) keep up with a 335 with just a chip. But they those and the 328's are everywhere. SLK's are rarer and stand out more, hell they look awesome! But the 280 is more of a cruiser car.

Also decide if you want to seat 4 instead of 2.

Performance and practicality = bimmer
Style and Prestige/ Something Different = SLK.

**FishtailnZ** · 08-21-2008

Well thinking back on when I was 17 and what would I want? Drop dead gorgeous drop top all the way!

Oh wait...17...no back seat...damn

cyberdrakon · 08-21-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Well thinking back on when I was 17 and what would I want? Drop dead gorgeous drop top all the way!

Oh wait...17...no back seat...damn

yes, clearly a question about style.

with the 335 you'll have a rear seat but you'll never get a chance to use it (all the girls will think you are a prick). Better performing car all around compared to the 280.

With the SLK, you'll actually want a back seat, but remember, there's always the trunk. Just have her put her hands over the top of the trunk and....

DansSlk · 08-21-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

and....

...call the chiropractor

alexthegreat · 08-21-2008

yea the slk looks unique its pretty sweet but the bmw looks sleek and sexy. the back seat could be a problem because me and my friends/gf go out alot.

alexthegreat · 08-21-2008

hey, question, do you think the trunk of the SLK can hold a few large bulky bags with football pads in them? the pads are pretty tall.

**Dolebludger** · 08-21-2008

The SLK's trunk has about 10 cu.ft. with the top up, and the BMW's trunk has about 13 cu. ft. As you can see on the sidebar of this post, the SLK is just one of my vehicles -- though it is my favorite. Notwithstanding that, I always advise people who are going to have just one vehicle NOT to make it a small two seat roadster (like the SLK). Although the SLK has one of the biggest (and most usable) trunks in its class, there isn't enough storage and room in the car for it to be one's only car.

DansSlk · 08-21-2008

Yeah in all seriousness if your talking about your one and only car the SLK is not a great choice, or at least not a good choice for what you want to use it for.

If it where me i would forget the 280 and the 335 and buy myself an E46 330 Coupe with the M Sport pack, the E46 is quite possibly one of the most beautiful man made forms ever to grace god's green earth.

nappy · 08-21-2008

yeah most of us that have an SLK usually have another for practical purposes... I can't even fit my drivers and woods in the trunk.

**UK-C200** · 08-21-2008

Same vote here - if the SLK is your "only" car, you'll probably regret it. I'm like Dan, though - if I were looking for another sporty car, an E46 is hard to beat, and cheap to mod. (and has a back seat...)

**smoothbnzf4n4tc** · 08-21-2008

Look man, you're young. And I assume if you can afford such a car at this age, you're either a very wealthy young man or dad's buying it for you. Don't get me wrong I'm not judging. However, if you're that young, I'd go for the convertible SLK. You can always buy a bigger car once you get married and have kids.

BUT... that 335i engine is so much nicer than the 280. Why not go for the new 350?

alexthegreat · 08-21-2008

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

**slkluv** · 08-21-2008

Probably the wrong forum to ask for opinions on various BMW models.

Personally I like BMWs, MBs, Porsches, etc. but im definitley an SLK fan above all these.

I would personally go with the SLK for my life style but it depends what you want to use it for - if you want to drive around friends (your in highschool?) then a 2 seater might not work for you. I enjoyed having a convertible in the Vancouver area when I lived there, but its not a "must" in my opinion as the weather isn't great (whereas in So. Cal. I can use the convertible almost everyday).

280 obviously doesn't have a huge engine so if you want the bigger numbers go for the BMW. Ultimatley, you'll love the SLK if you choose to get it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the BMW was more practical for you.

cyberdrakon · 08-22-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

...call the chiropractor

I see you've tried Dan. With this one though you gotta get a little creative.

alexthegreat · 08-22-2008

yeah whatever who gives a shit about trunk space or back seats im getting the SLK. it looks too cool to resist :P

Ikarus · 08-22-2008

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Originally Posted by smoothbnzf4n4tc

that 335i engine is so much nicer than the 280.

In theory, yes. In practice, I'm not so sure. Over at e90post the crowds are currently in quite an upheaval about the recent software updates from BMW (supposedly aimed at reducing mechanical stress on the wastegate to reduce the failure rates). What used to be a car with no noticeable turbo-lag, has turned into just the opposite. And then there's the infamous high-pressure fuelpump issue. I have never seen so many folks report their car going into limp mode than the 335i owners on e90post. If I were to get a 3-series (I was on the fence) I'd settle for a 328. Another car I would suggest for a test drive is the VW GTI and its sibling, the Audi A3 2.0T. But really, just get the SLK, man! You won't regret it. There'll be plenty of opportunity for you later in life to kart around your kids on the rear seats.

DansSlk · 08-22-2008

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Originally Posted by alexthegreat

yeah whatever who gives a shit about trunk space or back seats...

You did just a few posts back

DansSlk · 08-22-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

I see you've tried Dan. With this one though you gotta get a little creative.

Will try again.

mtiede · 08-22-2008

Go to the dealer and take a test drive. Maybe bring the pads along and see if they fit. If I could get the SLK when I was 17, I would definitely do it. You only really need seats for you and your girlfriend. If you need to cart something that won't fit, ask a friend. Personally, I would definitely go for the 350 based on my SLK 320 experience, but admittedly, I have not driven the 280.

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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	BMW 335i coupe or SLK 280? I'm turning 17 soon and i'm debating which of these to buy. Everyone I talk to says the slk is a girls car. The BMW is pretty sweet but I like the aggressive front of the SLK. The slk has an OK interior. i love the bmws interior. idk. help me. thx. alex

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Well thinking back on when I was 17 and what would I want? Drop dead gorgeous drop top all the way! Oh wait...17...no back seat...damn __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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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: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	The SLK's trunk has about 10 cu.ft. with the top up, and the BMW's trunk has about 13 cu. ft. As you can see on the sidebar of this post, the SLK is just one of my vehicles -- though it is my favorite. Notwithstanding that, I always advise people who are going to have just one vehicle NOT to make it a small two seat roadster (like the SLK). Although the SLK has one of the biggest (and most usable) trunks in its class, there isn't enough storage and room in the car for it to be one's only car. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

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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	Yeah in all seriousness if your talking about your one and only car the SLK is not a great choice, or at least not a good choice for what you want to use it for. If it where me i would forget the 280 and the 335 and buy myself an E46 330 Coupe with the M Sport pack, the E46 is quite possibly one of the most beautiful man made forms ever to grace god's green earth. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	When you decide if you want a sporty car you can mod, or a drop top car that will drop peoples jaws. You have your answer. the 280 will never be able to (the 350 even) keep up with a 335 with just a chip. But they those and the 328's are everywhere. SLK's are rarer and stand out more, hell they look awesome! But the 280 is more of a cruiser car. Also decide if you want to seat 4 instead of 2. Performance and practicality = bimmer Style and Prestige/ Something Different = SLK.

08-21-2008	#6 (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	yea the slk looks unique its pretty sweet but the bmw looks sleek and sexy. the back seat could be a problem because me and my friends/gf go out alot.

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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	hey, question, do you think the trunk of the SLK can hold a few large bulky bags with football pads in them? the pads are pretty tall.

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nappy SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.F. Bay Area Vehicle: SLK350 MT AMG PKG Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yeah most of us that have an SLK usually have another for practical purposes... I can't even fit my drivers and woods in the trunk.

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UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 578 Country: Thanks: 38 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	Same vote here - if the SLK is your "only" car, you'll probably regret it. I'm like Dan, though - if I were looking for another sporty car, an E46 is hard to beat, and cheap to mod. (and has a back seat...)

08-21-2008	#12 (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	Look man, you're young. And I assume if you can afford such a car at this age, you're either a very wealthy young man or dad's buying it for you. Don't get me wrong I'm not judging. However, if you're that young, I'd go for the convertible SLK. You can always buy a bigger car once you get married and have kids. BUT... that 335i engine is so much nicer than the 280. Why not go for the new 350?

08-21-2008	#13 (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	what do you guys think about the BMW 335i Cabriolet? it seems perfect.

08-21-2008	#14 (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	Probably the wrong forum to ask for opinions on various BMW models. Personally I like BMWs, MBs, Porsches, etc. but im definitley an SLK fan above all these. I would personally go with the SLK for my life style but it depends what you want to use it for - if you want to drive around friends (your in highschool?) then a 2 seater might not work for you. I enjoyed having a convertible in the Vancouver area when I lived there, but its not a "must" in my opinion as the weather isn't great (whereas in So. Cal. I can use the convertible almost everyday). 280 obviously doesn't have a huge engine so if you want the bigger numbers go for the BMW. Ultimatley, you'll love the SLK if you choose to get it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the BMW was more practical for you.

08-22-2008	#16 (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	yeah whatever who gives a shit about trunk space or back seats im getting the SLK. it looks too cool to resist :P

08-22-2008	#20 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Go to the dealer and take a test drive. Maybe bring the pads along and see if they fit. If I could get the SLK when I was 17, I would definitely do it. You only really need seats for you and your girlfriend. If you need to cart something that won't fit, ask a friend. Personally, I would definitely go for the 350 based on my SLK 320 experience, but admittedly, I have not driven the 280.

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