S2K --> SLK
05-01-2015, 11:06 AM
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That's one thing I worry about. I guess I'll find out when I get to test drive it. My dream car is a Lotus Elise, but I haven't found the perfect one for me yet.
Boxster has been on my list, too. The only thing I don't like about the Boxster is the soft top. On my S2000, I went through two soft tops within three years and vowed I would never buy another soft top convertible.
Thanks for all the personal experience! Very valuable. I love the 55AMG also, but I hate that you can't get it with a manual.
If I end up with this one, I'm going to have it wrapped matte black "batmobile" style as well. I'm just not a fan of white.
I had a few variants. SLK350, SLK350 with AMG kit, SLK55AMG.
SLK is luxury sports car and S2000 is sports car. The ride in the SLK350 is much quieter and refined whereas S2000 is harsh, loud and feels very light and cheap(due to less insulation and fabric top vs. hardtop on the SLK)
Speed wise, I ran 60-110mph on a slight uphill vs a S2000 (Stock vs. Stock) and the SLK350 was actually walking away from S2000. However, S2000 is a quicker car on road courses, not saying that the SLK350 is a slouch in the turns neither. it's about compromises. everyone knows MB can make good ass sports cars. but MB chose to make SLK what it is.
Choosing between SLK 55 AMG and S2000? hands down 55AMG. Loved that V8 growl in that tiny roadster. had a black one and kids used to run up to me asking me about the "bat mobile". what a perfect daily sports car it was..
SLK is luxury sports car and S2000 is sports car. The ride in the SLK350 is much quieter and refined whereas S2000 is harsh, loud and feels very light and cheap(due to less insulation and fabric top vs. hardtop on the SLK)
Speed wise, I ran 60-110mph on a slight uphill vs a S2000 (Stock vs. Stock) and the SLK350 was actually walking away from S2000. However, S2000 is a quicker car on road courses, not saying that the SLK350 is a slouch in the turns neither. it's about compromises. everyone knows MB can make good ass sports cars. but MB chose to make SLK what it is.
Choosing between SLK 55 AMG and S2000? hands down 55AMG. Loved that V8 growl in that tiny roadster. had a black one and kids used to run up to me asking me about the "bat mobile". what a perfect daily sports car it was..
If I end up with this one, I'm going to have it wrapped matte black "batmobile" style as well. I'm just not a fan of white.
05-01-2015, 11:08 AM
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05-01-2015, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Marioshi' timestamp='1430506916' post='23598317
3250 lbs with only 268hp? I would pass... That gives it a worse power to weight ratio than a Stock S2000 which is already slow.
The only other convertible hard top I can think of is an NC Miata. You might find those to your liking, they won't have the power of and S2000 but I bet 90% of the driving fun is there (at least it was when I had an NA miata for a few months). It's not always about going wicked fast, especially on the street. The great thing about that NA miata is that you could absolutely cane the shit out of it on the public roads and barely be breaking the speed limit. Everything was so immediate. it's the most connected I have ever felt to the driving experience. Unfortunately I was a bit too big for it and the bilstein suspension absolutely tore up my back. I can definitely see myself buying another one, the value proposition is just too strong especially as a second car.
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The only other convertible hard top I can think of is an NC Miata. You might find those to your liking, they won't have the power of and S2000 but I bet 90% of the driving fun is there (at least it was when I had an NA miata for a few months). It's not always about going wicked fast, especially on the street. The great thing about that NA miata is that you could absolutely cane the shit out of it on the public roads and barely be breaking the speed limit. Everything was so immediate. it's the most connected I have ever felt to the driving experience. Unfortunately I was a bit too big for it and the bilstein suspension absolutely tore up my back. I can definitely see myself buying another one, the value proposition is just too strong especially as a second car.
05-01-2015, 01:30 PM
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How does happen? I went through 4 years of New England weather, never seeing one day in a garage and the top was still like new...
05-01-2015, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bknreh' timestamp='1430507200' post='23598325
Boxster has been on my list, too. The only thing I don't like about the Boxster is the soft top. On my S2000, I went through two soft tops within three years and vowed I would never buy another soft top convertible.
Second top was starting to wear a hole through at one of the hinges in the top frame. Incidentally, that's when I traded it in.
05-01-2015, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bknreh' timestamp='1430507200' post='23598325
Boxster has been on my list, too. The only thing I don't like about the Boxster is the soft top. On my S2000, I went through two soft tops within three years and vowed I would never buy another soft top convertible.