Just bought a 2014 SLK with a manual transmission

[rachelanne4579]

Thats good that you're interested in driving a 3rd pedal car. Don't be that person that is getting his manual mustang converted to an auto because he wife won't learn how to drive a stick.



:lol:

And besides- isn't that a good reason not to let her drive it? Hahaha

 

[kaz109]

Thats good that you're interested in driving a 3rd pedal car. Don't be that person that is getting his manual mustang converted to an auto because he wife won't learn how to drive a stick.

:lol:

That's half of this site lol....so many threads say " bought an auto so my wife can drive it" its sad :nonono:

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

What made you choose a SLK over the competition?

I didn't even know Mercedes still made a manual transmission car. Congrats!

 

[rachelanne4579]

What made you choose a SLK over the competition?

I didn't even know Mercedes still made a manual transmission car. Congrats!

Well, I work for them so I get a good discount lol. And dealers won't order manual transmissions because they're hard to sell. I'm employee so they know where to find me so I can't back out lol. My manager half threatened my life if I didn't buy it lol.

 

[rachelanne4579]

Well, I work for them so I get a good discount lol. And dealers won't order manual transmissions because they're hard to sell. I'm employee so they know where to find me so I can't back out lol. My manager half threatened my life if I didn't buy it lol.

 

[kaz109]

What made you choose a SLK over the competition?

I didn't even know Mercedes still made a manual transmission car. Congrats!

What is the SLK's competition? 135i?

 

[rachelanne4579]

What is the SLK's competition? 135i?

BMW has the Z4. IMO That car is a lot better looking than the SLK, but I don't like BMW's interiors and it's a lot more expensive.

 

[MurderedOut]

lol

 

[lobra97]

+65000

 

[kevinatfms]

3,241 lbs for the manual

holy hell that is heavy for a 4 banger....good luck against a miata, i dont think you stand a chance.

nice car though, good to see people still optioning for standard transmission cars these days. any plans on some AMG monoblock wheels or some later twin spokes?

 

[KilledbyKenne]

I am sure thaley didn't, in know I didn't ....well that took the fun out of it dammit. But u ordered a MT??? You much me my wife's long last twin sister lol...she is the only women I know that would rather drive a MT

My wife loves driving my Cobra. Sometimes I wish she didn't though, lol.

 

[ATTFighter]

What is the SLK's competition? 135i?

For 50k that SLK only has 200 hp and its heavy. The bmw 135i and Z4 for cheaper have a inline 6 Twin Turbo making 300hp. It would tear the SLK up, I used to have a 135i that thing was quick.

 

[Para81]

The only Mercedes I would be paying 50k+ for would be one of those Twin Turbo V12 types (used).


One Mercedes that does have my attention right now is the S-Class (2007-08). They've depreciated about 75%, the interior is 1st class.

 

[HYBRED]

LOL, Some people buy a car for reasons other than straight line acceleration. Hell, I just went from a 550 rwhp M6 11 sec racecar to a drop top cruiser that will likely never see a drag strip. If the OP is happy, does anything else matter?

The only thing about mine I wish it had was manual. Otherwise it's exactly how I would have ordered it.

 

[TJSwoboda]

Did they actually certify that powertrain in the US? Nice!! Definitely post some pics when it arrives...

 

[kaz109]

The only Mercedes I would be paying 50k+ for would be one of those Twin Turbo V12 types (used).


One Mercedes that does have my attention right now is the S-Class (2007-08). They've depreciated about 75%, the interior is 1st class.

One of those V12 twin turbo types??? Lol , sounds like a pampered high maintenance women trying to explain a car lol. Can you been any more vague? There is about 4 different models with that motor

 

[GOTSVT?]

Let's see him. I mean the slk already

 

[saleensc281]

50 grand for a 4 banger and 3241lbs? Sounds like an expensive boat anchor to me.

 

[kaz109]

50 grand for a 4 banger and 3241lbs? Sounds like an expensive boat anchor to me.

So your saying your car is worth less than a boat anchor.....got it! :thumbsup:

 

[saleensc281]

So your saying your car is worth less than a boat anchor.....got it! :thumbsup:

You got it? Are you sure, because you missed the point there cleetus.