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AMG SLK32 - experience?
Thinking about a 2004 or earlier version - prior to the '05 MB facelift to the starship look.
Impressive numbers, sounds like an impressive Boxster S alternative. Convertible hardtop is the draw for me. Any experience? |
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Only with the cheaper versions like the 230 and a few years ago at that. They are real handbags however. Feel heavy and rather boring. The newer versions are better though and from what I gather the AMG is a rocket. I would take a Boxster S any day.
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01-19-2007, 11:50 AM
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In any group test (Boxster, SLK, Z3, Miata, S2000), the SLK always seemed to come in last or near-last. The Boxster and the S2000 were usually picked as weapons-of-choice, depending on the reviewer.
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I understand that the SLK's are sold something like 58/42 to women/men. Once a car gets that "chick car" or "hairdresser's car" tag it's a bit up hill selling to the cowboys and the homophobes. Me, I couldn't care less. Great cars are great cars. 0-60 in 4.6? 349 hp in a package the size of a Miata? Carries an M-B warranty, comforts, re-sale and reliability? I'll take both the car and the chick that drives it, thank you very much... |
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I know three guys who own SLKs. All three are middle-aged, balding/greying, and a little light in their loafers.
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01-19-2007, 01:14 PM
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Yeah but the guys who are going to hit on you won't be looking for the "AMG" sticker.
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I've driven a SL 55 AMG a few times -It's a little like one of those defensive lineman that weighs 300 and runs a 4.4 40.
An amazing touring car. John
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01-19-2007, 04:29 PM
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I went in to buy a Boxster and drove out in an SLK-320. Fun car. Utterly fantastic daily driver. WAY more reliable than a Boxster could dream of being, based on what I've read. No cloth top to get torn by vandals or destroyed due to weather, convertable-hardtop fun, handles damn well for a heavier vehicle, and plenty of power. Not "fast", but more than adequate for fun-as-hell street driving. And it's a Mercedes. Not bad.
That said, the AMG SLK-32 is a fantastic machine. Where the SLK-320 might be peppy or quick, the AMG version is downright blistering. Completely unexpected. Kind of like the difference between a 944 and 951. For a real hoot, drive the AMG-55. Dear Christ, I thought I was going to jizz myself. Loads of fun. I have turbo plans for my SLK-320, but don't tell the wifey. I'm almost certain I can rig up a twin turbo setup (one per bank) on the V6 that'll be crazy. Still in the planning/scheme/design phase though. They're wicked fun cars - either the straight SLK (like I've got) or the AMG. Either one is a blast to drive and built like a brick ****house. The way a M.B. ought to be.
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01-19-2007, 05:26 PM
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Oh, the M.B. will hold its value better than a Boxster will also. This I definitely checked into. . . The Boxsters have some of the worst depreciation out there. Just something to consider if you care.
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No little chick car with a slushbox automatic can be fun to drive.
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01-19-2007, 05:37 PM
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The SLK-230 Kompressor is the automatic. The SLK-320 (and the AMG) are both 6-speed manuals. Try again.
FWIW the SLK-230 Kompressor was a decent ride, but I agree with the analysis about the automatic. In a sporty roadster, you need a manual. No exceptions. The exhaust note on the 230 (supercharged 4-cyl) is VERY strange too. It sounds like it's sputtering although it's not - the C&D reports I read about it confirmed this quirk. The 320 sounds a lot better.
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01-19-2007, 06:16 PM
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I'm sure an AMG 6 speed SLK would be fun to drive.
But it still looks like a chick car. Although the new one is a bit more manly. The 230 supercharged sounds like a lawnmower, esp. in the morning. |
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01-19-2007, 06:43 PM
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My 72 year old mother has the 230 with the AMG sport package. She likes it
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01-19-2007, 08:53 PM
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Your 72-year-old mother likes a wild ride. I know.
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