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Don't believe the Auto bloggers, this car is great and NOT a "chick-car"!
spyglass05, 02/02/2012
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
65 of 65 people found this review helpful
I've had my SLK 350 for about a week. i am very happy that i went with this car. i spent a very long time researching and test driving various 'sports cars', and my decision came down to the CTS, Boxster, and the SLK 350. I took an afternoon to test drive all three, and decided the boxster just had too harsh of a ride for a daily driver, and the CTS lacked the convertible top. I spent the weekend driving around some of winding roads of Los angeles (palos verdes, malibu, and mullholland drive). this car is a great balance between 'fun sports car' and daily commuter! its sublte & subdue when you want it, and ultra-fast & nimble when you want it. a GREAT BALANCE!
Perfect first sports car
Roger, 12/25/2017
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Not very macho but outstanding performance. Previously known as a "secretaries sports car" now has much better handling and performance but still has the bad rap. While never being mistaken for Corvette or Porsche the SLK350 is probably a better owners car than either...easy to live with, good looking, low operating costs, fun to drive and undemanding...pretty nice car.
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Peppy, fun sports car
Marty, 04/18/2017
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
If this is a midlife crisis I'm all for it! I recently purchased this used, original owner took great care of it. The 350 has a lot more pep than the 250, enough to make me pass on the 250. Either way, it has great road feel, lays low and tight to the ground, doesn't feel twitchy at all and yet it awakens when you simply tap the gas. I love driving it around with the top down. Well appointed, nice leather and controls, screen is a little small and I wish it was a touch screen. I have better nav and screen in my Toyota Avalon. Aside from that, a beautiful, elegant piece of machinery.
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Fast, furious and fun
Stephen in CT, 06/18/2022
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my SLK350 for 10 years and it now has 183,000 miles on it and it still runs strong. It's gone coast to coast 3-4 times and the drive from Colorado to Arizona via backroads was one of the most memorable rides I took with that car. it showed how great the car could handle and perform when pushed..... It can put slow/dangerous drivers in the rearview mirror pretty quickly and it's small and agile enough to make long drives fun. It's definitely a drivers car with wonderful handling and a sport mode that really gives it instant power to get around the slower cars driving in the fast lane. Back tires seem to wear pretty quickly but I'm glad to replace them since the car handles so well. Radio has all the inputs you need and the sound system is clear and enjoyable. Really looking forward to test driving the new SL Roadster once it's hits the dealership in my area.
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certified with only 19,000 miles
JDM von Weinberg, 09/22/2019
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Simply the most fun I've ever had in a car (while driving). I've had a 280SL and a 450SLC, but this is surely super fine.
Love this car
M. E. Williams, 05/08/2016
updated 11/12/2020
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have not owned a convertible since I was a teenager. I have owned this car since 2015 and still love driving it. It still looks like new, drives like new and feels like new. I am the second owner. The first owner had a little scrape on the driver fender as he was coming into the garage. Well, guess what, my cat ran in front of me as I was pulling into the garage and I put a small scrape on the passenger fender. Unfortunately, our insurance companies classified these scrapes as "accidents", so there goes part of the value on my beautiful car. If I hadn't told you this, you would see the car looks as good as new. I get compliments on the car every time I take it our for a run. It still looks and performs as if it were new. LOVE this little car. Wish I could have found it sooner. Great news. Mercedes just extended their warranty for this car model years 2012-2015, 120K miles or 10 years from date of purchase. No extra cost.
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Fun to drive
Frank P, 12/20/2016
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, but with a few flaws. Reliability of electrical components has been less than satisfactory. Also, it goes through rear tires extremely quickly. I drive in a spirited manner, but certainly not aggressively. Not sure if I would buy again.
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I love my 2013 SLK250
Baki Cetegen, 04/17/2016
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used and had it for a month now. It is a great car with good power and handling. My other car is a 2011 BMW 535xi. This hardtop convertible is just what I needed for summer months. I hope it holds well. I actually like to driver interface, controls and navigation better than those of BMW.
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SLK 350
J., 06/22/2016
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Never driven in snow or salt as I don't know how well it would do. New rear tires (had a nail in one).service maintained by Mercedes dealer in Gainesville, Fl. Love how the hard top automatically folds down into the back!! Bought the car as it was the show car on the floor in two different Mercedes Delerships. Not 100% sure of the color. May be a custom color..dark silver with a hint of dark blue. Car is washed,waxed, and babied on a regular basis. Never driven on poor road conditions ( pot holes) dirt roads and the like.
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mbquality, 09/20/2013
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
19 of 34 people found this review helpful
Overstated quality, overpriced car, dishonest dealers, and poor customer service all the way up the chain. Unusually high number of defects for any car.
red rocket
graf zeppelin, 08/08/2023
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
good: plenty of umph (V6), comfortable, top (reason enough to buy), remarkably quiet with top up, acceptable noise/wind with top down. Not a Boxster. not so good: new off brand tires (Viento) are thumpy (little side wall flex) - wish it had push button start would I recommend buying one? Oh heck yes.
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Fun/sporting. A delight to owner, driver and DIY
SW DANSLK, 04/01/2024
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Took delivery last summer of my extra clean 2013 SLK250, 123K, white. Everything works. New tires, brake pads & rotors, shocks & Struts, major engine tune up, engine flush, (then use 15w50), auto-trans flush, detailed cleaning . . . oh but the reward is wonderful. A head turning car, a true sporting activity. My little jet fighter. Value has gone up. Parts are easy to obtain and reasonable. DIYers will love it. Easy car to love. A pure MB design. The fun is in the roadability.
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Geno, 09/25/2023
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
1 of 12 people found this review helpful
Transmission needed $3500 of work. Hood latch not functioning wire hanging down. Battery dead. Sunroof window completely crackled could not see in/out. Inside filthy. Too many things to mention needed attention for me