- Car brand: Mercedes-Benz
- Convertible roof type: Hardtop
- Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor
- Mercedes SLK 300
- Mercedes SLK 350
The original Mercedes-Benz SLK was a car ahead of its time. The first modern car with a folding steel roof all wrapped up in a stylish little roadster. The second generation SLK not only has a new selection of powerplants but is also the driver’s car that the previous version always promised to be. It is altogether more refined and better equipped, competing well with the other cars in its class. It was very hard to think of a good reason not to choose the Mercedes SLK …until the new BMW Z4 came along.
I love driving my SLK, but had just as much fun driving my Tigra retractable. It just bugs me how much petrol I use driving the SLK. I could be buying another pair of shoes a week!
That’s ridiculous. How on earth can you compare a Vauxhall Tigra with any Mercedes. You’re not driving just an SLK, but a Mercedes with all the engineering and quality that just doesn’t compare with a Vauxhall. I presently own an elderly ML320 and an SLK 200 Kompressor. I wouldn’t swap either for any Vauxhall currently on the market.
Just goes to show that some people buy Mercedes because they appreciate exquisite design, industry-leading engineering and meticulus build quality, and others just like the color.
The Drive is beautiful, I love the agile cornering and quick acceleration, The Roof opening and closing is really quick, parking it is quite good. It is one the best roadsters on the market.
The slk 200 m171 mark 2 is a fun car to live with. Comfortable, elegant, economical and reasonably fast. Id only change mine for the new model. Highly recommended.
I just became a proud owner of a Mark II 2006 SLK 200 after 7 very happy years with a classic 1998 SLK 230 which was so much fun even in the snow with winter tyres. I always wanted one ever since Mercedes Benz bought the first one out. It’s an absolute classic, well designed and with great engineering and reliability behind it and loads of boot space. I hope the mark II will give me as much pleasure although it is a shame they didn’t make the newer models in the same funky colour range as the old ones. I loved my Vivianite green SLK 230.
I have just taken delivery of 09 slk in black used to have mx5 2.0 coupe, slightly better drive in mx but not the same “presence”. Cant wait for decent weather to get top down.
7 years ago at the young old age of 75 I bought a new SLK 200 automatic. The quality build is superb the allround performance is first class and its unique design allows this model to stand out in a crowd. I have now driven 8000 miles of delightful driving. The car looks mint condition and I will be devasted if a recent eye infections stops me from driving
we have just purchased our first Mercedes SLK 200 AMG. 2011. 24000miles this car is wonderful the build quality , driving is a pleasure difficult to fault it’s no rocket ship just put a smile on your face
I have 2006 R171 280, bought for £4800. I love it. I am working on refurbing it over the long term. I agree with others you can’t beat Mercs for engineering quality and performance. This car cost £34k new 15years ago! and it still drives and looks fabulous.
I bought my SLK 200k in August last year. My previous toy was an MR2 Roadster. Both great cars but the Merc is more a Grand Tourer and more suited to my 67 years. Super interior, well specified and quick enough to excite. Beautiful exterior- best looking car on the road, in my opinion.