01-05-2012:ħth highest first time MoT pass rate (88%) for models numbering more than 2000. Suffering water leaks through the roof and boot lid seals. Problem of premature wear of timing chain sprocket for balancer shaft of V6 petrol engines. Red paint of 2010 build cars seems to chip very easily. Shocks transmitted by 19" wheels can confuse SRS airbag system triggers. All the status of a Mercedes electric folding hard top roadster. So, with the SLK, Mercedes has a niche market completely sewn up.
And the Audi TT has just been replaced by a new one which I can't tell you about. A Z4 offers the widest choice of engines and transmissions, including autos for the ladies and the softies, but doesn't have an electric folding hard top and isn't a Mercedes. A Nissan 350Z is the most hairy-chested and butch of the bunch. But any bloke over 40 just looks silly in an S2000. At the lower end of its price range you could instead go for a Honda S2000 or a Nissan 350Z or an Audi TT or, of course, a BMW Z4. The SLK doesn't drive as well as a Boxster, but it doesn't look like an upturned bathtub either.
The SLK is naturally up against sportier cars bought either for their ability or simply as status symbols, like the Porsche Boxster. Stick to the standard 55 and 50 profile tyres on 16" wheels. Even a section of road near me that hasn't deliberately been turned into an obstacle course was extremely unpleasant to drive along. The shockwaves reverbate thoughout the car. Speed cushions have to be taken at 5mph if you don't want to smash your coccyx or gnash your teeth. With the optional 225/45 R17 fronts and 245/40 R17 rears the ride quality is the most bone-jarring of any car in my recent memory. However, this comes at an expensive price. On all SLK's the rear tyres are fatter than the fronts so they are very difficult to slide (impossible, in my case as I'm not that leery a driver). The 7-Gtronic is actually a tenth of a second quicker than the 6-speed manual.
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Other drivers expect a ‘280' to be a bit limp-wristed compared to an SLK55 AMG or even a 350, but if the occasion arises it rises to the occasion with a 0-60 blast in 5.9 seconds. Like the new SL the SLK280 has a great sportscar exhaust note. But seven gears are a lot of cogs, and to get a blast of speed from ‘Drive' you may have to toggle down two or three ratios rather than one or two.
Press the forward end to change down and the end closest to you to change up. The 7-Gtronic box can be left on its own, or you can start changing your own gears at any time using the rockershifters on the back of the steering wheel. Readers report Real MPG to be between 18–38 mpg.Engines range from SLK200 Kompressor Automatic to SLK55 AMG.It will also recognise voice commands for radio stations or names from your phonebook.
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Simply speak your destination and the sat nav will obey saving valuable time trying to fathom out how to enter addresses. Last but by no means least would be the LINGUATRONIC voice control system with either the Audio 50 APS or COMAND packages. Second on my list of extras would be Direct Steer giving exquisite response on the twisting country lanes. With the SLK 350 taking just 22 seconds to convert from a hardtop to roadster, no ray of sunshine will be missed. You can get 208 litres in there top down, or 300 litres top up.Top on my list would be AIRSCARF that is a very clever neck level heating system, which blows out hot air via the headrests. Mercedes maximises the capacity by providing a hard plastic luggage cover between your stuff and the space the roof needs to fold into. And even with an inflatable space-saver tyre underneath, there's enough room in the boot for a reasonable amount of luggage.
On the inside of an Mercedes-Benz SLK (2004 – 2011)
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