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A fairer comparison is with the R171 (2004-2010). They come with a range of engines and also a rare 6 speed manual.
Two huge problems if you are 5'10"+ regardless of body weight:
1.The seats are instruments of torture on a journey over 1 hour.Because of the airbags they cannot be reupholstered.
2.The rear-view mirror on the windshield includes the telematics and is huge.It blocks forward vision at road junctions.It is a major issue unless you are short and can look beneath it. It can not be moved.
For theses reasons I sold my wonderful R171 to a short ,heavy person and bought a Boxster.Perfect swap for us.
Yes the R171 SLK is attractive but check these two issues first
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