Thinking about getting this car
 

My wife really doesn't enjoy shifting, so she never uses any of our other cars in the summer.
I am still on the fence about the new styling. It's an SLK 350



http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/2013-S...ry-010-GOE.jpg

didn't drive the latest version, but I did try the older model
its "ok" but its definetly a woman's car

so in short, even though you said you're getting it for the wife - if you ever consider you'll be using it yourself, do some testing first (I'm a tall fella of 105 kg and I could barely move in it to scratch my nose, sucks)

other than that, you can't go wrong with a mercedes :)

Finally you are starting to get it! Now just buy the man version. SL500 or even better SL65!

"Thinking"? Do you mean saving your work dollars for that junk?

I'm saving up for the 1979 Sputnik myself..

http://englishrussia.com/images/russian_car_mods/1.jpg

nice! get it!

I am certainly a big fan of MB these days. I was really uncertain last year about selling the E55 and getting the S-class. Now that i've had it 6 months, it's a fabulous car. So comfortable yet still very fast.

I know the guy well that owns one of the three sputniks that the Russians built. I bet he might sell,if the price is right.

Yea, I suppose I might have to flip a few more burgers before I can swing that thing.

That is a very nice looking little automobile, there.
It looks like one of those automobiles that will still stand out decades from now

Like this one http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/class...cedes220se.jpg

I don't know fuck all about mercedes but when I see one of those older sixties models it always catches my eye

I think his question is, can you afford a private island? There's different levels of wealth.

Good point, I haven't driven one. My wife did last fall when we took delivery on the S-class.
She did like it a lot. My car tastes are king of eclectic. 3 days a week I drive an S to work,,then the other 2 days I drive a Smart car. Fitting in a small car is not a problem for me.

Don't ask me about the weekends.

man version = sl65 amg black series

Yes, that would be my choice.

Minte, have you thought about test driving the Panamera? I only hear good things about it, might be an alternative for the wife.

nice car dude!

Have you tried the BMW 6 series? I would really recomend having her try the 640 convertible over that MB

http://www.convertiblecarmagazine.co...001.jpg?5ff238

If you are shopping, you may as well try it. Personally I think it's a better car.





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not the best for carsex :pimp

What about the shit economy under Obama ... :warning

I had one for just short of a year. It wasn't my favorite car. It's huge,yet the interior is not. The hood seemed like an aircraft carrier. Very,very fast great brakes,handled decently.

http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/pan_e55.JPG
http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/pan_e551.JPG
http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/pan_e552.JPG

Obama probably shouldn't buy one. I hear he can't drive anyhow.
I pay cash.

She used to drive a 328cab and it was a nice car. I've driven a 6 series cab and it is a very nice car, but it's also really big. She drives our CayenneS now and wants a small 2-seater.

I'm 6'4". My idea of what constitutes a "really big" car is somewhat different I guess...



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I used to have a 328i convertible. Really nice.

thinking about getting this
http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2...2cv-sjakie.jpg

for a 2-seater it's a nice car - alternatives would be Z4 (i'm not a big BMW fan) or the Porsche Boxster (which probably costs significantly more)

and i think it looks fine

two seater roadster just for an easy drive, almost a sunday at the track versus a real saturday... BMW Z4 hardtop convertable

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/attachme...1&d=1281369110

Not a great fan of Mercs but I do like these

Toyota GT

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...BCsseldorf.jpg

Nice.........

It's her choice. She didn't care for the Z4 and doesn't want a ragtop. The BoxsterS is higher priced than the SLK, but the standard Boxster came in a bunch less.

well, i really dont see anything wrong with the SLK

until theyre out of warranty

I'm a bit over mercedes.

Getting them worked on is a bitch.. I don't have a dealership anywhere around me. I've purchased 3 in a row.. but next time I'm going for a dumb Lexus. I had one years back, never gave me a single problem.. easy to work on and cheap.

I honestly mistook the new SLK for an SL. Very, very sharp looking car.

There's only one car that comes close in comparison and that's
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--DvqY5EohO...oxster-S-6.jpg

The Boxter S, but as you previously stated, it is more expensive and is also a rag top.

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with the SLK, not only will it match your S Class, but It'll be fun for you to take out too. Not to mention if you get her the manual, she might get better at certain things.

Can I afford a private island. Yes...


Not Oahu

It's for fruitcakes or women :1orglaugh

Get it if you can, it's a great car for sure.

man, i usually agree with a lot of your stuff (and i even admit it in public), but this "women" car thing is usually only posted by people with serious self confidence issues.

if we were talking about the Beetle i might even agree but i bet you never drove an SLK, Z4 or Boxster...

and if the public image of an car - created by people who can't afford them anyways usually - keeps you from driving it, it's your loss :)

i'd take an SLK anytime (prefer the Boxster though) and i know i'd have a lot of fun driving it

No, i've never driven a slk. I did however own a SL600, like a real man :1orglaugh




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Hm, the public part got me thinking...what you mean with that exactly :1orglaugh

Based on your cars and manufacturing company pics, Manhattan comes to mind :upsidedow

nice car :)

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that probably way more people than one might think secretly applaud you for calling out bullshit but won't admit it (for whatever reason) :upsidedow

Nice, I love that car, I'm seeing more and more of them around here, mainly women drivers so wondered what people thought of them.

I ended up getting it. The dealership is getting it detailed and ready for delivery this afternoon. I took it for a test drive and it's really a nicely done car. It has this thing called air scarf. It pumps warm air around your neck.

My wife doesn't plan on driving it home with the top down today. That is snow in the pictures!


http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/slk01.jpg

http://www.bikinipage.com/gfy/slk02.jpg

nice congratz, awesome car! :thumbsup:thumbsup

ps: how much was it?

Nice ride! :thumbsup

Looks like the perfect car for those sunny and warm Wisconsin winters...:error :upsidedow

http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ibleInSnow.jpg

:stoned

ADG

knowing Ford Escorts there is a 99% chance that the top is broken and doesnt go up again :1orglaugh


and congrats Minte on getting the SLK, white is what i would have picked too :thumbsup