SLK/R171: SLKs = Girly?
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From: Atlanta
06 SLK55 AMG Firemist/Blk
If the only concern is to buy a true man's car (or a woman's) here is a good list.
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. Volkswagen Phaeton
5. BMW 6-series convertible
6. Jaguar XK8 coupe
7. Maserati Spyder
8. Mercedes CL
9. BMW 6-series coupe
10. Porsche 911 convertible
Top 10 cars for women
1. Pontiac G6 (Not yet available)
2. Suzuki Forenza
3. Volkswagen New Beetle convertible
4. Volkswagen New Beetle
5. Pontiac Sunfire coupe
6. Volvo XC70
7. Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible
8. Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible
9. Kia Rio sedan
10. Kia Optima
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. Volkswagen Phaeton
5. BMW 6-series convertible
6. Jaguar XK8 coupe
7. Maserati Spyder
8. Mercedes CL
9. BMW 6-series coupe
10. Porsche 911 convertible
Top 10 cars for women
1. Pontiac G6 (Not yet available)
2. Suzuki Forenza
3. Volkswagen New Beetle convertible
4. Volkswagen New Beetle
5. Pontiac Sunfire coupe
6. Volvo XC70
7. Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible
8. Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible
9. Kia Rio sedan
10. Kia Optima
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From: Phoenix, AZ
2007 CL600
They are kinda girly looking, but people have said that about my SL600. I just smile and say that it's my wife's car. Bottom line, if you love it, then buy it and tell the naysayers to STFU.
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06 SLK55, iridium/black 030 AMG Performance Pkg 319 Lighting Pkg 326 Premium Pkg 420 Entertainment
I bought a 2005 SLK back in January, was considering the 2005 Corvette prior to purchasing the SLK, I didn't buy the Vette since the salespeople were terrible, I was impressed by the vette since it has a look of power but after I checked out the SLK, I forgot about the Vette, I feel like the Corvette looks very cheap when compared to the SLK, I have AMG package and the SLK I looked at for the first time had the AMG package as well, don't get me wrong, the SLK looks good without the AMG package but the AMG package makes the car look more complete and meaner. I don't know what is it with this girly issue, there are different kinds of drivers, if you want to look like a guy that's going to rip someone's head off with their bare hands then don't get the SLK. I feel the Corvette would have been a bad look for me since I don't have the corvette look. It all depends on a persons personality and likes. I don't want to get anyone upset and this is why I don't want to get into an issue about the Corvette driver but the SLK is not girly. Its classy, Just about everyone I showed the SLK and told I was considering the Corvette, had told me I made a good move since the SLK is a classier car. I feel that the BMW Z, Mazda Miata, Porsche Boxter, Honda S2000, Older SLK are all built on the same concept, to be a ROADSTER, now of course I feel the 2005 SLK is a much more aggressive and powerful looking roadster, but believe it or not most of the drivers I've seen drive those roadsters I mentioned above were men and look more secure then the men driving H2 Hummers.
Last edited by SLKfromLOKEY; Jun 19, 2005 at 03:40 PM.
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From: canada
Originally Posted by JBRhee
So, I've been considering financing a white slk, and the only comments I've been getting from friends and people I know have been that SLKs are girly cars, especially white ones.
What does everyone here think?
What does everyone here think?
there is nothing girly obout this car, my wife had the r170 (280sl), 2002. due to our chlid she ended up driving my denali and i wound up with the r170. now, in most automotive circles this is considered to a "chick" car. let me tell you i had a great time driving around in "her" car! that is what made me get the r171 55 (slk '55).
buy your white slk, tint the side windows, and change out your wheels to 19's, the car will fantastic in white! imo you don't even need to add the amg kit. good luck!
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From: Skokie, Illinois
The only thing "girly" about the SLK is how many women admire it. I have had fantastic comments made about my car by some really attractive women. I get oohs and aahs from teenagers to 75 year olds. It's a great car. "GET NEW FRIENDS".
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From: Canada
Originally Posted by BostonSLK350
There was an article in i believe Motor Trend which addressed the issue of the SLK being a "chick car". They said, which i completely agree with, that the R170 model was a chick car by far, but that the new R171 SLK is a true sports car and has very masculine lines and styling. I dont see how the R171 could be a chick car IMO.
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From: NJ
04 M3, 05 R1
slk is a girly car*. so i'm getting one** to attract the ladies. 
don't listen to what others think. if you are sure you are a man, their opinions shouldn't matter.
*just kidding. it is absolutely not.
**I will be ordering one in a month.
don't listen to what others think. if you are sure you are a man, their opinions shouldn't matter.
*just kidding. it is absolutely not.
**I will be ordering one in a month.
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98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Sorry JULIAN321 I had to "alter" your list :
If the only concern is to buy a true man's car (or a woman's) here is a good list.
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. BMW 6-series convertible
5. Jaguar XK8 coupe
6. Maserati Spyder
7. Mercedes CL
8. BMW 6-series coupe
9. Porsche 911 convertible
10. 1972 Gran Torino Station Wagon - w/woodgrain paneling, vinyl seats , and disappearing rear tailgate :p
If the only concern is to buy a true man's car (or a woman's) here is a good list.
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. BMW 6-series convertible
5. Jaguar XK8 coupe
6. Maserati Spyder
7. Mercedes CL
8. BMW 6-series coupe
9. Porsche 911 convertible
10. 1972 Gran Torino Station Wagon - w/woodgrain paneling, vinyl seats , and disappearing rear tailgate :p
Last edited by C43AMG; Jul 7, 2005 at 07:50 AM.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
Sorry JULIAN321 I had to "alter" your list :
If the only concern is to buy a true man's car (or a woman's) here is a good list.
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. BMW 6-series convertible
5. Jaguar XK8 coupe
6. Maserati Spyder
7. Mercedes CL
8. BMW 6-series coupe
9. Porsche 911 convertible
10. 1972 Gran Torino Staion Wagon - w/woodgrain paneling, vinyl seats , and disappearing rear tailgate :p
If the only concern is to buy a true man's car (or a woman's) here is a good list.
Top 10 cars for men
1. Porsche 911 coupe
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3. Ford GT
4. BMW 6-series convertible
5. Jaguar XK8 coupe
6. Maserati Spyder
7. Mercedes CL
8. BMW 6-series coupe
9. Porsche 911 convertible
10. 1972 Gran Torino Staion Wagon - w/woodgrain paneling, vinyl seats , and disappearing rear tailgate :p
As for the SLK being girly...In stock form (i.e. w/o the AMG body kit)..yes it is...
Last edited by respdoc; Jul 6, 2005 at 11:51 AM.
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I was at a meeting this weekend and one of our members, an attractive woman in her 50's, was admiring my car, so were many other people. She said that she liked the new SLK much more than the previous one because "it's much more masculine". That's only one person's opinion but she was definitely a "looker". I like the car and I that's what counts.
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From: Hawaii
05 SLK 350, 97 S420, 92 Jeep, 04 Kia, 28 Ford Tudor, 51 Ford F3, 01 Harley, 03 Harley
If it is what you want.. buy it!
Girly car was not a consideration for me, didn't care only cared that IT IS MINE !
Lot of women on Harleys, don't hear any noise of Harleys being girly (well, one time for a passionate pink one)....
Life it too short to worry what everone thinks. Besides, the way this car drives they will be behind you !!
Girly car was not a consideration for me, didn't care only cared that IT IS MINE !
Lot of women on Harleys, don't hear any noise of Harleys being girly (well, one time for a passionate pink one)....
Life it too short to worry what everone thinks. Besides, the way this car drives they will be behind you !!
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C219 CLS / W220 † / W211† / W210 E55 † / W210 Brabus † / Hamann 540i † /
When i see guys in chick cars i think either A. They are Gay or B. They know nothing about cars and dont give a ****(& they are Virgins). I dont think that list is right. 6 Series convertable = Girly to me. Anything that is convertible means GIRLY to me, except the SL models.
Girly cars to me; BMW 3 Series Including CONVERTABLE M3 (not coupe), BMW Z, Mercedes C,SLK, & ML (Minus 55 Models), (#1) Jetta, Acura CL, Honda Accord, Lexus IS300, Convertable 350Z, Jeep Cherokee, Boxster, Miata, Toyota Echo, corolla, & Lotus Esprit.
But obviously most of these cars modified right give it a masculine feel and look to them.
Girly cars to me; BMW 3 Series Including CONVERTABLE M3 (not coupe), BMW Z, Mercedes C,SLK, & ML (Minus 55 Models), (#1) Jetta, Acura CL, Honda Accord, Lexus IS300, Convertable 350Z, Jeep Cherokee, Boxster, Miata, Toyota Echo, corolla, & Lotus Esprit.
But obviously most of these cars modified right give it a masculine feel and look to them.
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Originally Posted by Highend
When i see guys in chick cars i think either A. They are Gay or B. They know nothing about cars and dont give a ****(& they are Virgins). I dont think that list is right. 6 Series convertable = Girly to me. Anything that is convertible means GIRLY to me, except the SL models.
Girly cars to me; BMW 3 Series Including CONVERTABLE M3 (not coupe), BMW Z, Mercedes C,SLK, & ML (Minus 55 Models), (#1) Jetta, Acura CL, Honda Accord, Lexus IS300, Convertable 350Z, Jeep Cherokee, Boxster, Miata, Toyota Echo, corolla, & Lotus Esprit.
But obviously most of these cars modified right give it a masculine feel and look to them.
Girly cars to me; BMW 3 Series Including CONVERTABLE M3 (not coupe), BMW Z, Mercedes C,SLK, & ML (Minus 55 Models), (#1) Jetta, Acura CL, Honda Accord, Lexus IS300, Convertable 350Z, Jeep Cherokee, Boxster, Miata, Toyota Echo, corolla, & Lotus Esprit.
But obviously most of these cars modified right give it a masculine feel and look to them.
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From: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2005 SLK350
All I ever see driving R171 SLKs around here are mostly older guys. In fact, I don't think I've seen any women, young or old driving them here.
And for what it's worth, I'm a 27 year old guy, and I love every minute of it, and a day doesn't go by that someone doesn't comment on it at a stoplight, in a parking lot, or just plain yelling from their own car window.
And for what it's worth, I'm a 27 year old guy, and I love every minute of it, and a day doesn't go by that someone doesn't comment on it at a stoplight, in a parking lot, or just plain yelling from their own car window.
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my mom drives an SLK. For the money they cost I would get a W210 E55 or even a CLK55. But it sounds like you want a new car. Pick up an 01 Carrea or C4S if ya want a nice sports car, run around 35-40k depending on miles. Just buy an extending warrnty, only cost like 2k for a 3yr 36k. And you save huge money cuz the cars already took the hit.
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From: Berkeley, CA
2006 SLK350
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Originally Posted by Duo-Art
Guys that say the SLK is a "girlie car" are just insecure with their own masculinity. Hopefully they won't buy one as it gives the rest of us a bad name.
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Originally Posted by Duo-Art
Guys that say the SLK is a "girlie car" are just insecure with their own masculinity. Hopefully they won't buy one as it gives the rest of us a bad name.
