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Used 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

What's not to like?

Anonymous, 12/06/2010
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful

I purchased the car because I was tired of looking for "safe" parking for my Porsche Boxster. The hard-top convertible gives me peace-of-mind so I can park on-street. For the first few weeks, I really missed the Porsche. But now I wouldn't go back. After adjusting to the different ride characteristics, I feel it handles as well as the Boxster and is far superior for longer drives. The AMG sport package is a must if you want a sports car experience. I've owned MG's, Triumphs, 240Z, 260Z, Porsche 911 Carrerra, Porsche 944 and Porsche Boxster (yes, I'm now an old guy.) This car is as much fun as any of my past cars, and as fast as anything I've driven.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great around town

acslk, 02/15/2010
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful

This is a great car to drive! For around town driving, it has the right compromise between comfort and performance. It's soft enough so that it is comfortable on the bump and pot hole ridden streets around where I live. However, when on twisty roads in the country, it performs wonderfully at any speed you would drive on public roads. The 300 HP 3.5L V6 gives this car impressive straight line performance. It's definitely not a Porsche, but it's not supposed to be... The retractable hard top is wonderful considering the amount of rain we get. Build quality is excellent - no squeaks or rattles to speak of and no other problems / issues after 1 year of ownership.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Machine

WFTJR, 06/06/2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

The lease was up on my 2006 E350 so I jumped into a 2008 SLK 280. The E350 is flawless but I needed more of a "wow" factor. The black exterior with the tan and black interior is stunning. This car is the perfect blend of performance and luxury. My SLK has Premium III (navigation) with the appearance package. The retractable hardtop is provides the "wow" factor. The fun of driving a convertible without the downside of a ragtop. My only other convertable was a 2003 Z4. The SLK provides more convenience, safety and luxury than the Z4. Remember, it's not how fast you go, it's how well you go fast.

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5 out of 5 stars

A true sleeper which should get more respect

r1150gs01, 08/22/2016
updated 02/22/2018
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl 7A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

I am amazed at how inexpensive this car is on the used market. It is a true supercar at the price of a Miata! Incredible handling, killer looks, awesome straight line acceleration, stop on a dime brakes, and way better than advertised fuel economy. Loving every minute.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Sport and Luxury!

Jane, 01/25/2007
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

Love this car! I commute 150 miles daily so fun and comfort is key. I wanted a sports car but with a smooth ride, manual transmission AND a luxurious interior. That combo is hard to find. But it's all in this car and more. It's very quick but has a creamy ride (makes my old Z4 feel like a tin can)and the shifting is very smooth. The airscarf is awesome. The HK stereo incredible. Love the nav, but I wonder if the DVD is outdated, it doesn't list some very popular restaurants in our area? The car (mine's black) is stunning with the top down. All this and I feel very safe in it too.

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