2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class consumer reviews

Brilliantly smooth manual transmission with enough horses in the 350 to please all but the most diehard of performance enthusiasts. The airscarf has added about two months to the amount of time that the convertible is viable without the top up, which is a majorly appreciated. Quiet at interstate speed with the top up. One major downside is simply the cost. BMW produces alot of performance for the money. There are features standard on the BMW that Mercedes makes you pay for. As equipted at times, it seems the SLK is a bit too feature loaded. There are simply a ton of buttons and things to play with. If you're looking for driving pleasure for the money go BMW. If you want solid performance, don't mind the paying the Mercedes premium, and love the cool little gadgets this may be a perfect car for you. Make sure if you go for a manual test drive one first, which is hard since few are made. Either way BMW or Mercedes is hard to go wrong with.

The SLK is a "sexy" looking car. Its retractable roof is great. BUT - the interior seating is not comfortable; There is no romm for ANYTHING except the two passengers. The trunk is so tiny that there is not much you can store. Don't even think of luggage for two.