Talk me out of an SLK

lux good · 02-24-2012, 08:14 AM

Had my Zed for nearly 3 years now and loved every mile (except in the snow!!) looking at another Zed or the new SLK for a change!!
Liking the SLK is like fancying your mates wife, you know it's wrong but you still do!!
Thoughts..............

juhap · 02-24-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lux good

Liking the SLK is like fancying your mates wife, you know it's wrong but you still do!!

Only when she's attractive.

Constant.S · 02-24-2012, 08:35 AM

New style looks Jap to me. Headlights and front kinda reminds me of the Toyota MR2. Just my opinion.
I would totally go for an SL though...

Jayda · 02-24-2012, 09:02 AM

I personally have always liked this car........but not as much as the Z4. The Mercedes says conservative to me!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 02-24-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lux good

Had my Zed for nearly 3 years now and loved every mile (except in the snow!!) looking at another Zed or the new SLK for a change!!
Liking the SLK is like fancying your mates wife, you know it's wrong but you still do!!
Thoughts..............

You may as well go to the new 350 or the big brother 550 SL ... for snow I use my C350 4MATIC ... took some photos at the Toronto Auto Show ---> CLICK

Tell me what you think of that C63 Black Series .... now that is a sexy lady

mind you I like the front end of the 550 SL much better.

Then when you really think about it ... none of those cars can compare to your sleek and sexy Z4

So my advise hold on to her or get a brand new one

a brand new Z4 that is, you cannot go wrong.

DavidJS · 02-24-2012, 09:59 AM

Have you driven one? I found them to be a bit "sterile".

lux good · 02-24-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by juhap

Only when she's attractive.

But the SLK is attractive along with my mates wife.....but are they more attractive than my Zed and my wife!! That's the question??

lux good · 02-24-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidJS

Have you driven one? I found them to be a bit "sterile".

No, not yet.
Read some reviews and they say the same....not as good to drive as the Zed!

javol · 02-24-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lux good

Had my Zed for nearly 3 years now and loved every mile (except in the snow!!) looking at another Zed or the new SLK for a change!!

If you are not interested in performance and driving emotions (in particular from the engine and gearbox), than it is always nice to change the old car and taste something new...

So... go ahead with the SLK

But remember.... there are no SLK (except for the overpriced 55 AMG) than can match a 35i or 35is in terms of driving performance and emotions

lux good · 02-24-2012, 10:35 AM

But remember.... there are no SLK (except for the overpriced 55 AMG) than can match a 35i or 35is in terms of driving performance and emotions

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See, we're different over here in the UK.....the 35i dont sell as well as the 23i I think it's because you can't use the 35i on our roads to it's full potential.
I've been more than happy with the 23i if i'm honest, quick enough for what I want, so performance isn't the main thing.

Wraith. · 02-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Hey Lux... It's also time for me to start looking around for what's next and to my eyes it's simply not as attractive as the Z or others for that matter. It is relatively rare at the moment so I suppose that could help make it look a little more interesting but how long will that last? The owner of a small restaurant that my wife and i frequent has one and, though i haven't driven it, he did give me the full tour. It's ok because it's new but with my car sitting next to his there is no comparison.... , the SLK is lumpy and ill proportioned.

For the same price (at least stateside) I'd be looking at the new Cayman or 2013 Boxster. Those lines are on par with the E89 and by all accounts surpass it in performance.

Just my 2 bits

Wraith. · 02-24-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lux good

But remember.... there are no SLK (except for the overpriced 55 AMG) than can match a 35i or 35is in terms of driving performance and emotions

See, we're different over here in the UK.....the 35i dont sell as well as the 23i I think it's because you can't use the 35i on our roads to it's full potential.
I've been more than happy with the 23i if i'm honest, quick enough for what I want, so performance isn't the main thing.[/QUOTE]

If i lived in the UK i'd be vacationing in Germany often..., if nothing more than to get in some real driving. We have to spend a small fortune to get over there from here.

35iDriver · 02-24-2012, 11:01 AM

If you buy the SLK you will ne ostracized from the Z4 community. You don't want that to happen do you?

rfx45 · 02-24-2012, 11:25 AM

This is how I see it. The Boxster is the pure performing, handling vehicle while the SLK is the polar opposite, it is the perfect everyday driving and not as "sporty". The Z4 is right in between, it is not too harsh for everyday driving and still very fun for spirited driving.

As for looks, the new Boxtser is nice but I am not a fan of soft-top convertibles so the Cayman is the only option for me really but then it's not a droptop. The SLK has become more masculine from it's previous gen and it looks good but I feel the with the roof up it doesn't flow as well as the Z4's. I also believe Z4 is one of the best looking hardtop convertible with either the top up or down.

ZheHbKa · 02-24-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rfx45

This is how I see it. The Boxster is the pure performing, handling vehicle while the SLK is the polar opposite, it is the perfect everyday driving and not as "sporty". The Z4 is right in between, it is not too harsh for everyday driving and still very fun for spirited driving.

As for looks, the new Boxtser is nice but I am not a fan of soft-top convertibles so the Cayman is the only option for me really but then it's not a droptop. The SLK has become more masculine from it's previous gen and it looks good but I feel the with the roof up it doesn't flow as well as the Z4's. I also believe Z4 is one of the best looking hardtop convertible with either the top up or down.

well put, i agree

ChuckB · 02-24-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lux good

Had my Zed for nearly 3 years now and loved every mile (except in the snow!!) looking at another Zed or the new SLK for a change!!
Liking the SLK is like fancying your mates wife, you know it's wrong but you still do!!
Thoughts..............

Don't it, get the 28i, then wait for Kelleners Tuning to release the 450hp kit, or BMW to release its own Performance Power Kit. you won't happy, even in something which is actually very good (for something which is not a Z4)

lrc454 · 02-24-2012, 01:10 PM

Two Z4's for the price of an SLK? Look at the SLK but don't touch.

lrc454 · 02-24-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rfx45

This is how I see it. The Boxster is the pure performing, handling vehicle while the SLK is the polar opposite, it is the perfect everyday driving and not as "sporty". The Z4 is right in between, it is not too harsh for everyday driving and still very fun for spirited driving.

As for looks, the new Boxtser is nice but I am not a fan of soft-top convertibles so the Cayman is the only option for me really but then it's not a droptop. The SLK has become more masculine from it's previous gen and it looks good but I feel the with the roof up it doesn't flow as well as the Z4's. I also believe Z4 is one of the best looking hardtop convertible with either the top up or down.

DavidJS · 02-24-2012, 01:32 PM

I totally agree with those comments. One more factor is, if you lease, and even if you could arrange for the same MSRP (which you can't, feature for feature), you'd end up with much higher payments on the Porsche or Mercedes. And you'd be responsible for service. I first considered a Cayman as well. Great performing car! Just couldn't make it make sense.

az34 · 02-24-2012, 01:42 PM

i think that the previous gen SLK was looking better especially the front end. The new one looks less sporty, same goes for the new SL.

Baremeg55 · 02-24-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lux good

But remember.... there are no SLK (except for the overpriced 55 AMG) than can match a 35i or 35is in terms of driving performance and emotions

See, we're different over here in the UK.....the 35i dont sell as well as the 23i I think it's because you can't use the 35i on our roads to it's full potential.
I've been more than happy with the 23i if i'm honest, quick enough for what I want, so performance isn't the main thing.[/QUOTE]
I've lived in the UK (Scotland) several times. You have some great roads in the UK!!!

Secondly, Jeremy Clarkson seems to have no issue finding some nice stretches of countryside to drive all those nice cars he gets into from time to time?

Wraith. · 02-24-2012, 02:51 PM

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I've lived in the UK (Scotland) several times. You have some great roads in the UK!!!

Secondly, Jeremy Clarkson seems to have no issue finding some nice stretches of countryside to drive all those nice cars he gets into from time to time?

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The TG lads have the luxury of having roads closed for their productions...

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Constant.S Resistance is futile... 54 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	New style looks Jap to me. Headlights and front kinda reminds me of the Toyota MR2. Just my opinion. I would totally go for an SL though... __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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lux good Banned 24 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i & Q5 2.0 TSFI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	But remember.... there are no SLK (except for the overpriced 55 AMG) than can match a 35i or 35is in terms of driving performance and emotions [/QUOTE] See, we're different over here in the UK.....the 35i dont sell as well as the 23i I think it's because you can't use the 35i on our roads to it's full potential. I've been more than happy with the 23i if i'm honest, quick enough for what I want, so performance isn't the main thing.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Hey Lux... It's also time for me to start looking around for what's next and to my eyes it's simply not as attractive as the Z or others for that matter. It is relatively rare at the moment so I suppose that could help make it look a little more interesting but how long will that last? The owner of a small restaurant that my wife and i frequent has one and, though i haven't driven it, he did give me the full tour. It's ok because it's new but with my car sitting next to his there is no comparison.... , the SLK is lumpy and ill proportioned. For the same price (at least stateside) I'd be looking at the new Cayman or 2013 Boxster. Those lines are on par with the E89 and by all accounts surpass it in performance. Just my 2 bits
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35iDriver Private First Class 4 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	If you buy the SLK you will ne ostracized from the Z4 community. You don't want that to happen do you?
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02-24-2012, 11:25 AM	#14
rfx45 Lieutenant 39 Rep 560 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 [8.50]	This is how I see it. The Boxster is the pure performing, handling vehicle while the SLK is the polar opposite, it is the perfect everyday driving and not as "sporty". The Z4 is right in between, it is not too harsh for everyday driving and still very fun for spirited driving. As for looks, the new Boxtser is nice but I am not a fan of soft-top convertibles so the Cayman is the only option for me really but then it's not a droptop. The SLK has become more masculine from it's previous gen and it looks good but I feel the with the roof up it doesn't flow as well as the Z4's. I also believe Z4 is one of the best looking hardtop convertible with either the top up or down. __________________ *2012 Z4*
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lrc454 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 30i Steptronic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Two Z4's for the price of an SLK? Look at the SLK but don't touch.
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DavidJS Private First Class 4 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I totally agree with those comments. One more factor is, if you lease, and even if you could arrange for the same MSRP (which you can't, feature for feature), you'd end up with much higher payments on the Porsche or Mercedes. And you'd be responsible for service. I first considered a Cayman as well. Great performing car! Just couldn't make it make sense.
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az34 Major 54 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	i think that the previous gen SLK was looking better especially the front end. The new one looks less sporty, same goes for the new SL.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	[/QUOTE] I've lived in the UK (Scotland) several times. You have some great roads in the UK!!! Secondly, Jeremy Clarkson seems to have no issue finding some nice stretches of countryside to drive all those nice cars he gets into from time to time? [/QUOTE] The TG lads have the luxury of having roads closed for their productions...
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