Used price:
£7,377 - £14,490
PROS
- Seriously fast
- Engine sounds great
- Fairly competitive running costs
- Lots of standard kit
CONS
- Slow roof operation
- Small boot
- Not as engaging as main rival
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Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews
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Older reviews
Coupe (1 review)
2011 - 2016
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Convertible (4 reviews)
2011 - 2016
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Used price: £3,254 - £10,961Read full review
PROS
- Improved driving dynamics
- More efficient engines
- Larger boot
CONS
- Poor rear visibility
- Not as much fun to drive as a Z4 or a Boxster
2004 - 2011
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Used price: £2,026 - £5,372Read full review
PROS
Thundering performance, AMG styling, superb engine, sharp handling
CONS
Not as nimble as a Porsche Boxster, slow-witted manual mode
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Used price: £895 - £4,571Read full review
PROS
Neat styling, good quality interior, refined with roof down
CONS
More powerful models are expensive to run, poor manual gearbox, no diesel option
1996 - 2004
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Traditional engineering makes the SLK a used buyer's DIY delight
Used price: £650 - £1,688Read full reviewPROS
- Refined convertible experience
- Easy to maintain, reasonable fuel economy
- Surprisingly practical
CONS
- Solid build undermined by rust and paint issues
- Neglected cars expensive to diagnose
- Not particularly sporty for a sports car
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