987 vs. SLK Autoweek review

[SD987]

Motortrend had previously published a comparison between the 987S with the SLK55 AMG, which they considered more apples to apples than 987S to SLK350.

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0504_stars/

[Adam]

Yeah, I saw that one too. I can't believe they gave the SLK 350 a six speed but it's auto only for the AMG. What are they thinking? The AMG blows away the boxster s because it runs in C6 territory so power wise the S is closer to the standard SLK but it costs about 8k more. I think it could go either way because the AMG is a good amount more than the S as well.

[SD987]

I don't think I'm really going out on a limb by saying I'd rather have an SLK55 AMG than a Boxster S. It seems like the germans (bmw/merc/audi at least) are really making the transition to F1 style/automatic shifters. Only reason the M6 is getting a manual is because Americans want it.

[JackG]

Originally Posted by SD987

I don't think I'm really going out on a limb by saying I'd rather have an SLK55 AMG than a Boxster S. It seems like the germans (bmw/merc/audi at least) are really making the transition to F1 style/automatic shifters. Only reason the M6 is getting a manual is because Americans want it.

Then you need to be banished from this forum.

The Boxster is a FAR better looking car than the SLK, and in capable hands is the winner in the areas that matter.

But maybe I'm wrong...

Jack

[Brucelee]

I have never driven a Mercedes that I would consider buying. For some reason, they have all seemed too vague and heavy to me (handling wise). This includes some AMG models etc.

Perhaps this new car is different but I am skeptical.



PS- the Benz is pretty car though.

[Rail26]

Brucelee speak truth Kemosabe. Porsche good, Benz bad.

[99-Boxster-MK]

Aren't all Mercedez electrical disasters? Just what I heard and absorbed while reading around. Not one car in perticular just the overal feeling that there are many electrical issues..


Mike