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Originally Posted by CedarZ4
I'm surprised you like the Dynamic Seats + Massage options.
Unless they have a specially "tuned" version for the higher classes, I special ordered my E Class with both of those options because I thought they would be something useful. Unfortunately, on the E at least, the dynamic seat/adaptive cushioning bolster is way delayed and my body has already shifted significantly before it does anything. The massage option sounded promising, but wasn't anything more than a lump of air rolling up and down your back.
With that said, I think Merc has definitely gotten it right with the Airscarf on convertibles, as it makes a big difference. Having cross shopped the SLK with the Z like most of us, I can say the Airscarf was a major con for the Z that made the decision really hard for me.
Back on topic, good review. It was as expected though, as the SL is the definition of a grand tourer/cruiser (that packs a punch) while the Z is more of a "sports car" with luxurious features added in.
Any pics of the new ride?
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I haven't tried the seats in the E class, but I love the ones in my SL.
They're better than the ones they had on the previous body S class from what I can tell, though I was only in the S class for a short test drive (thus not a very fair comparison)
I have no delay in the dynamic seats. it's so quick that, even if I hit a bump on one side, it'll fill in a little to make sure I don't shift in my seat; it's awesome.
Link to some info on the SL:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=945600
Quick pics:
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Originally Posted by nicknaz
I think the gearbox is a weak spot of the MB/AMG in general. I spent some time with my brother's E63 wagon and it was a bit frustrating to be denied downshifts or get slow downshifts. The car is such a beast in the right gear, but it can be caught off guard due to the inbox
For me the biggest CON of the Z was the lack of V8 noise.. I get that the SLK55 is really about the same as a Z435i with chip or chip+FMIC but the noise from the V8 as it goes about its business is so AWESOME
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AMG tranny is good from my experience. I like it quite a bit. Non-AMG… not so much. My E350 Blutech has a realllllly slow and crappy transmission. I hate it… but then again i have no need to shift. I just go WOT when i need to go anywhere and my 400+ lbs of torque do their thing.
I would take a SLK55 over a Z4 any day, no question. AMG> Non-M BMW.
I would take a Z4M over a SLK55… assuming they make a Z4 M….