I have driven both...SLK's and of course my two.... No room for R&P. The ball steering has some issues, but nothing you can't compensate for. So, it isn't a killer for me. I was hoping the new suspension that is coming would cure the push, but I like the way they drive and handle. As for stating those are Chrysler parts, well, Chrysler didn't ship any parts to Germany. Karmann had their own vendors. The people in charge of the build from Chrysler would fly over and over see it's production. Remember, Daimler owned Chrysler for awhile, like it or not, so I am sure they put parts in Chrysler cars. Woodward Dream Cruise is a good one to attend if you have questions about how your cars were built and designed. I learned a lot from their engineers.


Franc, you have to compare 2002-2004 Slk's to ours. Pretty much the same car.