2004 Mercedes SLK pics

[bozack]

Originally posted by: bigsmooth Gotta say I disagree. I am not saying the cars are similar, I am saying they appeal to overlapping demographics. I have read many posts on other message boards such as Edmunds where the 'Vette is cross-shopped with the european cars.

Exhibit A: C&D "Topless Toys" comparison test from August 2001. Boxster S vs. M Roadster vs. SLK32 vs. Corvette.
These cars are all pretty different, and it's kind of a weird comparison test. However, I think C&D included them all in this comparo because there are people out there who would consider all of these choices given the price range. So C&D agrees that the 'Vette is at least part of the discussion.

Again, I don't think the 'Vette is the SLKs main competition, but I do think each car takes at least a few buyers from the other.

I have seen such comparison reviews and also don't know what to make of them, personally I think it is either they want to appeal to a broader market, or they are relying heavily on net discussions to gauge their reader base...are the comparisons valid?? I guess, but I still believe that the average MB customer would not really consider something like a Vette, Viper or Cobra as a viable alternative for something more "euro-roadser esque" they are just too different genres of cars.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: bozack
I guess, but I still believe that the average MB customer would not really consider something like a Vette, Viper or Cobra as a viable alternative for something more "euro-roadser esque" they are just too different genres of cars.

I agree, the average SLK buyer probably does not even think about the Corvette. I just think there are some SLK buyers who do.

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: bigsmooth

Originally posted by: bozack
I guess, but I still believe that the average MB customer would not really consider something like a Vette, Viper or Cobra as a viable alternative for something more "euro-roadser esque" they are just too different genres of cars.

I agree, the average SLK buyer probably does not even think about the Corvette. I just think there are some SLK buyers who do.

Well, how many Vette buyers would consider the SLK? IMHO not too many...

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Saw over at GCF:

http://www.auto.t-online.de/AU/DE/de/static_html/Specials/autos/mercedes/SLK/images/b_02.jpg
http://www.auto.t-online.de/AU/DE/de/static_html/Specials/autos/mercedes/SLK/images/b_01.jpg

damn, sweet looking

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: KokomoGST
Well, how many Vette buyers would consider the SLK? IMHO not too many...

Exactly...two different markets

 

[EvilYoda]

I actually like it...I agree that the front end reminded me a lot of a Peugoet...and I have the clear lights in the back...I don't like clear lights unless it's a darker body color...otherwise it just makes me think the car is an albino or something.

But I still like the car over all, nice and agressive, but with nice fluid styling.