SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: new SLK v SL & AMG v not-AMG
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From: Midlands, England
SLK 230
new SLK v SL & AMG v not-AMG
HI,
This is my first posting although i have read the other postings with some interest over the last few months. However I thought i would ask you people of your thoughts. I drive approximately 28,000 miles a year for work (including parking in some unattended car parks) and I wondered what car do you lot think is best? I currently drive an old style slk 230 although i have only had it a year but because it has a tracker in it and it isn't that amazingly flashy I dont' mind where i keep it that much, but i wondered:
1. For travelling that sort of mileage is an slk more practical than an sl? Or do people have no problem using an SL as an everyday car? If so what sort of engine is best on either for everyday use for a lot of mileage?
2. Is AMG more of a toy for people to play rather than a practical everyday for work thing?
I have to say I have mixed feelings about the new design of the SLK as when i first glanced at it it looked very similar to a Hyundai (they have a model which has a sort of nose at a bonnet) but it seems that styling is the way that Mercedes are going but what i am also worried about is whether Mercedes' reliability is getting suspect?
When the time comes i.e. 2 years time I hope to therefore sell my present slk and will be looking for a 2 seater roadster and I have to say from reading all the postings I am still very undecided as to which car I really fancy, what engine size and what styling. I would therefore be very interested in people's views.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks :o)
This is my first posting although i have read the other postings with some interest over the last few months. However I thought i would ask you people of your thoughts. I drive approximately 28,000 miles a year for work (including parking in some unattended car parks) and I wondered what car do you lot think is best? I currently drive an old style slk 230 although i have only had it a year but because it has a tracker in it and it isn't that amazingly flashy I dont' mind where i keep it that much, but i wondered:
1. For travelling that sort of mileage is an slk more practical than an sl? Or do people have no problem using an SL as an everyday car? If so what sort of engine is best on either for everyday use for a lot of mileage?
2. Is AMG more of a toy for people to play rather than a practical everyday for work thing?
I have to say I have mixed feelings about the new design of the SLK as when i first glanced at it it looked very similar to a Hyundai (they have a model which has a sort of nose at a bonnet) but it seems that styling is the way that Mercedes are going but what i am also worried about is whether Mercedes' reliability is getting suspect?
When the time comes i.e. 2 years time I hope to therefore sell my present slk and will be looking for a 2 seater roadster and I have to say from reading all the postings I am still very undecided as to which car I really fancy, what engine size and what styling. I would therefore be very interested in people's views.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks :o)
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From: Colts Neck, NJ
08 CL600 Black
I'm assuming you don't get ice and snow in your area because you're already driving an SLK everyday. I would say the SL can be a good everyday driver although I don't use it for that purpose. As for reliability, I haven't had any serious issues with the SL. Just minor annoyances which I think can't be avoided in any car brand or make.
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From: Irvine, California
'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
The SL is bigger than the SLK but I wouldn't call either of them a practical car... they're two seat convertables with limited trunk space. My SL55 is my daily driver but I run most of my errands in my Porsche Cayenne S (which is bigger and gets better gas mileage).
Personally I think all the "reliability" and "quality" talk is BS. The internet and information age brings every problem to light, making it sound like their are more today than in the past. Overall I think most products are getting better every day... including MB cars.
~ Ian
Personally I think all the "reliability" and "quality" talk is BS. The internet and information age brings every problem to light, making it sound like their are more today than in the past. Overall I think most products are getting better every day... including MB cars.
~ Ian
