jpnwdc

I have had my SLK280 for three years. It has been a good car but I find myself wanting more room and something with all wheel drive (e.g. 4-Matic, Quattro, etc.). So if you guys/gals were going to trade, what would be at the top of your list? My price range is around $40K and it can't be too huge (our parking space behind our rowhouse is limited).

My current top 3 are:
- C300 4-Matic Sport (love the looks, drives well; downside is the seats - wonder if I can get used to them)
- Audi A4 (nice interior, good gas mileage, Quattro; downsides - not a Benz , no more V6 in the A4 sedan)
- MB GLK350 - nice drive, not too big, unique looking; downside is gas mileage (16/21).

OK fellow car nerds - what would you get?

Thanks!

dumpsta

Hehe I just traded my SLK280 for a CLK550.

ncamg

What about an Audi Q5? Better looking than GLK, same or better milage, and more room.

EnigmaAW

if your interested in getting the Q5, save yourself the money and buy a nissan murano or infiniti fx35. audi bought the platform from infiniti for the Q5. i was tore between the Q5 and glk. the only really good thing i liked about the Q5 were the headlights and taillights. everything else is kinda boring.. it's just a round bubble...no styling..get the glk!!!
rumor has it that the a bluetec glk may be coming out next year..

gsrjc

C63

MarkR171

Audi A5/S5? All wheel drive, good looks, and with the S5, decent performance.

Also, you could consider a BMW 335xi coupe or sedan. (xi models are all wheel drive)

ajSvat

I’ve been driving Ml’s since 2000, and always wanted the SLK.

So in 2008 I decided to do it. Picked up a SLK350 and really enjoyed the ride but...I also really missed the room I had. So much so that I got another ML with no regrets.

I tend to agree with veerodder regarding the Q5. To me the GLK is unique, small but big, and in white it’s a head turner.

jpnwdc

Yes, the GLK is much more unique looking. The Q5 is like of other SUVs on the road. I am also going to look at the BMW 1-Series.

lkchris

Give me a break!

andy_meng1024

How about 2006 Cayenne Turbo? You can get a low mileage one for about that price. AWD, enough space for 4 adults, and lots of power.

EnigmaAW

why do you say give me a break???? go ask a sales rep at audi.