OK, I know that I would probably be singing a different tune if I just dropped $55K on a new 2009 Mercedes SLK 300, but after reading the materials about the vehicle, I'm just sitting here shaking my head.



Roughly the same engine power/torque/0-60
Pretty much the same layout
Creature Electronics pretty much the same (given my upgrades)
styling not as nice as Crossfire (though the front end is interesting)

I figure I have $40K still in my net worth somewhere and am having $55K worth of fun with the car I have.

I'm about 300% sure I will never convince an SLK 300 owner of this but it strikes me that it's mainly because he didn't have to go to the Sprinter site and buy a stick-on Mercedes-Benz badge - he just ponied up the extra $40K and got one with a free car!

Damn I love my Crossfire...

 

Who knows. That SLK makes no sense to me compared to a Porsche Cayman or a Z4 M Coupe. But then again, it is the only car in its class that has the folding hardtop. Well, besides the SC430. So I just contradicted myself. So there we go, you're right, there's no point to it

 

Other then the similar power. The SLK 280/300 and Crossfire are night and day. Take a ride in one and you'll change your mind real quick.

The new SLK 350 should give the SRT 6 a run for its money.

 

I would take one of those over a crossfire any day

At that point I think it's more of luxury with power, rather then just power.

Because think of it.. do you really consider a crossfire to be luxury?

 

Scroll over to the SLK55; they’re kinda potent.

Not exactly in my budget though.

 

Yes, I do.

Compared to the interior of an S2000, 350Z, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, or a Mazda Miata, the Crossfire is much quieter and well built.

It's not quite up to Audi, Infiniti, Lexus, Aston Martin, or BMW standards, but the Crossfire is up there.

 

I’ve been over there. They don't count... that's an SLK on steroids!

 

i have a slk350 and it is fast but not srt6 fast. the way it handles is amazing though. if i had a normal crossfire i would get rid of it in a second for the 300. imo it looks better.

 

I must be in the wrong Crossfire

 

lol i agree i think you actually have to compete with luxury cars to make that a valid point. a s2000, 350z, saturn sky and mazda miata are not ANYWHERE close to luxury. so your comparing our car to a whole bunch of sports cars

 

So, by your reasoning, are you saying that the Crossfire is not a "sports car", yet not a "luxury car"?

What is it then?

Are you saying that an R170 SLK is not a "luxury car"? Was it a luxury car when it was sold in 2003?

 

I'll take it, thanks!

 

The new SLk 350 will have over 300 HP as opposed to the 268 HP of the current one. Expect a low 13 sec quarter mile stock, which is right near SRT territory.

 

I love my SRT-6. I know without a doubt that I have a very hot car (Sports Car = YES, Luxury Car = YES, Everything else = YES). And then suddenly, while standing there talking to the MB service tech asking HOW TO best replace a very expensive supercharger, in rolls a doctor in his new 2009 SL63 AMG. Luxury suddenly takes on a whole new meaning. There is this line about the grass is always greener.....

But then, I get back into my SRT-6 and realize that Life is Pretty Damn Good.
Even with a busted SC. More on that later.

There will always be something newer, hotter, faster, prettier. We must never stop appreciating just how good we all have it driving a Crossfire. Except for all you 07 Limited, SRT wannabe types. Dream on.

 

Looking at this new SLK.. that is luxury to me. I know this is say.. 4 years model difference (my 2005 to that 2009) .

But let's look at it.. hardtop convertible, HID's, convertible operation from your keyfob, iPod / mp3 player integration, a navigation system that is superior instead of ours that blows harder then anything, airscarf, bluetooth integration.

in our crossfire all i notice is the million #((@#* creaks and rattles from our ridiculous plastic interior.


i absolutely love my crossfire, and of course they're a lot cheaper then this new MB, but i would take the MB over the crossfire any day.

 

Saw this gentleman running at the track today:





He ran very well. Is it anybody here?

 

I see your point nox1s, but I think there's something wrong with your XF, mine doesn't creak anywhere.

 

I hear you. I don't have any creaks and rattles, not sure what to make of that.

I closed the gap between the cars by making some changes to mine. And some things were taken care of for me. For example I prefer the coupe design so that's a plus to me. Second the wheels and tires - I prefer the larger 18/19 wheels over the Mercedes 17" all around.

Then there's the navigation and electronics. I have never been impressed by OEM stereo and after getting fleeced by purchasing the OEM "VES"/Navigation system for my Jeep Commander Overland, I can safely say the OEM Navigation systems are way overpriced for what you get and amazing for some of the things you don't get. In the end, there isn't a car I have owned that offered a sound/nav system worth having. I fixed that with the Crossfire and feel the sound system I put in offers all the cool stuff in the SLK 300. And I am pretty sure my navigation solution goes beyond the OEM unit in the Benz.



The one thing the Benz does have that I think is cool is that it (optionally) can self-notify when it has been stolen and report its own position. Lo-Jack eat your heart out.

But again, there's a lot of money still in my wallet that the Benz would take away from me, for not a lot of value-added benefit. Hell, I have enough money left to go buy an SRT! If I could get it past the accountant...

SLK 300 - awesome car, would love to have it, but by changing some things in the Crossfire, I'm very happy with the grass on my side of the fence...

 

There's just something about the XF that grabs you when you look at it or drive it. Don't know what it is but it gets you going in the morning.

 

Oh boy, here we go again, hang on.