Mom and Pop got a new car
03-24-2012, 08:46 PM
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Mom and Pop got a new car
not a C post,
This will make it their 3rd SLK, I've always been luke warm on them until this one.
I, for the first time, laughed and was smiling ear to ear when I gave it the juice from a standstill getting on the freeway. for the first time the auto paddle shifting is FAST, it feels much more racy than the previous versions.
This has the new 3.5 v6 in it, same as the new C350(I believe) and it has a very, very orgasm inducing exhaust note... The thing sounds like a ferrari revving up.
I havent had this much fun in a car ever.. top down on a sunny day running this thing up to 7k on the freeway was just amazing.
I will say that it sounds like it is going faster than it is, even w/300 hp it feels... kind of fast... doesnt plant you back in the seat like you might expect, but hey, it is tons of fun
This will make it their 3rd SLK, I've always been luke warm on them until this one.
I, for the first time, laughed and was smiling ear to ear when I gave it the juice from a standstill getting on the freeway. for the first time the auto paddle shifting is FAST, it feels much more racy than the previous versions.
This has the new 3.5 v6 in it, same as the new C350(I believe) and it has a very, very orgasm inducing exhaust note... The thing sounds like a ferrari revving up.
I havent had this much fun in a car ever.. top down on a sunny day running this thing up to 7k on the freeway was just amazing.
I will say that it sounds like it is going faster than it is, even w/300 hp it feels... kind of fast... doesnt plant you back in the seat like you might expect, but hey, it is tons of fun
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
Test drove the SLK350 last week.... not very impressed. I prefer the driving logistics of this much better...
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
With all do respect for your prejudices and biases, please let me elaborate... The new SLK's turn in was way too sloppy with noticeable plowing and oversteer. In addition the steering had very little feedback and was way too over-powered to the point of sickening numbness. (They need to dial that back for the true enthusiast to even consider this car!) The transmission had noticeable delay and a rather spongy feel at each gear change (especially punching it in manual mode at 100+). The BMW does not. These are the characteristics I look for when I decide whether or not I like something to have fun in, not some childish
rivalry between two or more brands. ITMT - I'm sticking with my GT-R.
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2012 C350 Palladium Sport Sedan
