White Flag - bought an SLK 230 instead

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 10:33 pm

Well I'm 6'4" an I find the driving position in the Pug difficult, knees well bent either side of the steering wheel but I put up with it cos I love the cc to bits.

I didn't get that in the SLK which accomodated my feet quite comfortably. I found the ride round corners in the SLK much more stable at speed (the cc leans way too much as the suspension feels too soft)the SLK suspension is much tighter with BAS, ABS and ESP - Electronic Stability Programme breaking individual wheels and if necessary reducing the engine's output to counteract instibility if it arises.

I think it was the build quality and general power that impressed me 0-62.5 in 7.1 seconds, 150 mph top speed as well as the handling round corners. Only a little down from the 320 V6 with a 0-62.5 in 6.9 seconds. Oh and no creaking in the roof or windows thank goodness. The boot space seemed much the same to me when I looked in.

The looks are way different between the two cars and I can't see how you can ever really compare the two, I love the Pug with its cheeky fat rear end but the SLK has more sleeker, cleaner lines which makes it such a different car to look at.

I've put a deposit down on the list for the new SLK out in 2004 which stands to be different with a roof folding mechanism more like the new SL (ie. the screen splitting and revolving 180 degrees away from the metal roof to allow greater storage in the boot.

Mercedes have just brought some great new models out, the new E Class and I looked at the new CLK, the back and front resembles the new SL and the side of which with rear windows now folding, resembles the Mercedes CL.

Sorry if i'm rambling on but cars really are my favourite pastime.

Robbie.

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Arjay · Post by **Arjay** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 11:40 pm

Hi Robbie
I think both machines a very good in their own ways.
The comment abbout air turbulance is accurate. The SLK's net does have some affect, but not much. I don't know about the CC's wind shield yet. I have one on order, they said it will take about three weeks.
The boot space is larger in the SLK, especially when you consider that there is also a spare wheel, tool kit, first aid kit and emergency triangle in there.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Jun 21, 2002 2:29 am

Yep, I was impressed that mercedes managed to fit a spare wheel inside the bottom well of the boot of the SLK and still have such a large amount of space.

The CC windstop though really is brilliant and well worth the extra expense as it cuts down nearly all the wind - I think you will notice a big difference. It won't stow so easily as the SLK's but it does fit onto the floor of the boot. I can honestly say I've only removed it on the odd occasion anyway to fit someone in the back an its hinged so it folds downwards when the roof is up.

Robbie.

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Fri Jun 21, 2002 2:54 am

Robbie,
is there a http://www.mercedesclk230.co.uk yet?
You could be a moderator of that site too. (with only one member).

What are you doin up? Go to sleep, you need it get up early for the big game....

Good luck England...

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Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Jun 21, 2002 3:27 am

Hi Trung. Well I just clicked onto your site, it said "bad gateway" so theres hope for me yet. :razz:

Too early to sleep, might stay up until the match, then call it a night.

Robbie.

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Fri Jun 21, 2002 3:46 am

4hr38mins to go till the game, ZZzzZZzzzZZzzz