What I found most surprising about the SLK 350 was the ride comfort and handling abilities. I expected the SLK to be quite rough. With a low-to-the-ground sitting position and a sportier demeanour, I fully expected to compress my spine over every bump. But I didn't, not even in S mode. And yet, when I took twisties at speeds (which I'm apt to do), the SLK 350 didn't roll and the back end only came out when provoked (just the way I like it).
Perhaps where the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 shines the most is in its price. This is the baby of the Merc roadster bunch. It is, by no means, the top performer nor is it the most illustrious. Coming in at a base price of $66,500 (before you start adding magic skies and such) its affordable sportiness makes it that much more attractive. This is a two-seater I could see myself living with. It's not entirely impractical, it looks hot and it's got enough grunt under the hood to keep me satisfied.
The overall look of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 definitely dragged me in, and the drive made me want to stick around as long as possible.
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| Coming in at a base price of $66,500 (before you start adding magic skies and such) its affordable sportiness makes it that much more attractive. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
Perhaps where the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 shines the most is in its price. This is the baby of the Merc roadster bunch. It is, by no means, the top performer nor is it the most illustrious. Coming in at a base price of $66,500 (before you start adding magic skies and such) its affordable sportiness makes it that much more attractive. This is a two-seater I could see myself living with. It's not entirely impractical, it looks hot and it's got enough grunt under the hood to keep me satisfied.
The overall look of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 definitely dragged me in, and the drive made me want to stick around as long as possible.
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