Last week I placed a bid on a 2001 M-B SLK via Priceline.com
My thoughts were a SLK at dead cost was worth consideration.

The bid was rejected so I am going ahead with the 2002 Spa Yellow S2000. I know most owners here prefer the hard core nature of the S2k but the 6 cylinder SLK is fun to drive.

Overall, the S2k represents great value and great handling in a roadster. If the SLK 320 and S2000 were priced exactly the same would any of you choose the Mercedes? Even if the Z-3 and S2000 were priced the same I prefer the Honda.

 

I don't think so. The Mercedes, from what I've read, does not handle anything like the S2000 in turns.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by valueguy
[B]Overall, the S2k represents great value and great handling in a roadster.

 

Congratulations and welcome to the family. All the F1 technology put into the S2000 is what sold me. Wow what a machine.

 

You can't really compare the two. The S2K outhandles the MB which is more of a fun touring car. The S2K is made for all out enthusiast driving. I'm not saying that the SLK is not fun but just that the two cars drive, handle, and feel very different. If you really like the SLK, you may not like the S2K. Get as much time behind the wheel of each before you decide.

There are quite a few used S2000's around where I live and I have asked why they were traded in. All of them were traded because the owners thought they were too rough and wanted something like a Vette, with more low wnd grunt that was easier to just haul ass in, or they wanted a quiter and more comfortable convertible like the SLK or BMW 3 series.

Kirk

 

I love the SLK's folding hard top. It's an engineering marvel. Other than that the cars have very little in common. I'd have the Mercedes as a second car but choosing between the two there would be no contest.

 

it depends on what you are looking for, luxury or sports. I love my s2k and would never trade it in for a SLK. That's because I love a car that makes me feel connected with it, the SLK feels spongy and the s2k is so connected with it's driver. In performance, the SLK can't hold a candle the the s2k unless it's the AMG SLK which is faster in a straight line but can't run with the s2k on the twisties and not to mention it is about 20 grand more than the s2k. So it all comes down to this: If you are young, do you want to be pimp or a race car driver, and if you are old, do you want to look classy or a race car driver and young. If you choose ALL OF THE ABOVE, then it's the s2k that you want.

 

The handling of the S2000 is far superior to the SLK. The BMW Z-3 handles well. BMW is planning a new Z-3 next year so lease deals on the current Z-3 will be heavily discounted.

Anyone prefer the Z-3 at a lease price of $400.00 monthly for a 3.0? The Honda usually leases for $500.00 monthly.
I am going to buy my S2000 but still a Z-3 lease represents a good deal. Expect the best deals on a Z-3 lease this winter.
In my area, the Z-3 is a very common vehicle while the s2000 is still rare.

 

 

That sums it up for me also