***POLL***MB SLK350 versus BMW Z4

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: Qosis

Originally posted by: Fmr12B

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
remember, it's my wife's primary car so she's more concerned about looks/aesthetics...
so she's wanting to see what appeals more to other people.

i, on the other hand, would take power/handling/etc into consideration but I don't want to sway any votes so I'm mum on this.

Uh Oh! For the money of those 3-cars you have listed why not add in the SRT6 Roadster! Chrysler Crossfires are love it or hate it and your wifey might love it. I gurantee a SRT6 will get more stares than any other car listed. It is a rare auto with unfrickinbeleivable performance. It trounces all 3 listed in performance.

You will save a grip of money in buying one as well. $48K MSRP = $35K Discounted.

Pics

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Lookin good!

Nah 😉

She's seen those but as you may have noticed she wants a german convertible.

 

[Lonyo]

The Boxter is a car for people too poor to afford a real Porsche, so don't get it.

 

[Mo0o]

Car shopping?

 

[dandruff]

BMW M roadster (z4) or the SLK (definitely not the standard Z4 (and this coming from a bmw fanboi) ...

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Car shopping?

A nice gift.

 

[computeerrgghh]

Boxter FTMFW. If the wife asks to add the boxter to the poll, maybe its a hint 😉 Porsche definately turn heads.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion

Originally posted by: Qosis

Originally posted by: Fmr12B

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
remember, it's my wife's primary car so she's more concerned about looks/aesthetics...
so she's wanting to see what appeals more to other people.

i, on the other hand, would take power/handling/etc into consideration but I don't want to sway any votes so I'm mum on this.

Uh Oh! For the money of those 3-cars you have listed why not add in the SRT6 Roadster! Chrysler Crossfires are love it or hate it and your wifey might love it. I gurantee a SRT6 will get more stares than any other car listed. It is a rare auto with unfrickinbeleivable performance. It trounces all 3 listed in performance.

You will save a grip of money in buying one as well. $48K MSRP = $35K Discounted.

Pics

Big Pic

Lookin good!

Nah 😉

She's seen those but as you may have noticed she wants a german convertible.

Does she know the Crossfire is the exact same drivetrain as the MBZ? You get German engineering wrapped in Chrysler badging for a huge discount.

 

[Amplifier]

a tricked out civic would outperform any of those 'sports cars' just make sure you don't granny shift instead of double clutch glad i could help

 

[Ronin]

You should look into the Crossfire further, Amplifier. The Crossfire, on the high end, is a beast.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Porsche > *

But for a woman, the SLK is the most feminine.

 

[imported_Mike]

IIRC Anand drives a Z4 and Mell drives a slk.....ask them. 😉

 

[JulesMaximus]

Boxster. It's a true chick's car. The Z4 is ugly as hell and the Mercedes, while a good looking car, is starting to look dated. Porsches are timeless...even bastardized 911 knock-offs like the Boxster. 😉

 

[anxi80]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
The Boxter is a car for people too poor to afford a real Porsche, so don't get it.

ive heard it called the red-headed stepchild of the porsche family.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
boxster, but preferably the boxster s.

missus can't drive stick so it will be narrower search.

the good thing though is that she doesn't mind looking into pre-owned S.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Boxster. It's a true chick's car. The Z4 is ugly as hell and the Mercedes, while a good looking car, is starting to look dated. Porsches are timeless...even bastardized 911 knock-offs like the Boxster. 😉

How can the SLK R171 look dated when it was released less than 2 years ago?

 

[jagec]

I hate the rear end of the Z4, so I gotta vote against it. I vastly prefer the Z8 or Z3. Granted, the Z3 is basically a BMW Miata...but the Miata's a good car! 🙂

Don't get a Porsche that's not a Carrera...basically, you're paying for the name (and paying even more for the repairs), so why would you cheap out and get something that even non-Porsche owners look down on?

 

[Cobalt]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
boxster, but preferably the boxster s.

missus can't drive stick so it will be narrower search.

the good thing though is that she doesn't mind looking into pre-owned S.

M3 with SMG ftw! 😀 However, I doubt your wife would like the ride in the M3.

 

[Cobalt]

woops

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Boxster. It's a true chick's car. The Z4 is ugly as hell and the Mercedes, while a good looking car, is starting to look dated. Porsches are timeless...even bastardized 911 knock-offs like the Boxster. 😉

How can the SLK R171 look dated when it was released less than 2 years ago?

Things can "look" dated even when they're new...just take a look at Holdens.

I don't know if "starting to look dated" makes sense for a new model, though.

 

[The Stigenator]

i will take the MB anyday.. cause 1 its a convertible hard top, useable boot and its fast.. and yes its pricey.

THe porsche is very very well balanced, but i will tell you right now, the MB is cheaper.

 

[Fenixgoon]

any chance the new audi TT will make it in there?

otherwise, tough battle.. the Z4 looks good from some angles, fugly from others... i'm gonna call toss-up

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
any chance the new audi TT will make it in there?

otherwise, tough battle.. the Z4 looks good from some angles, fugly from others... i'm gonna call toss-up

I brought it up and told her that I'd teach her to drive stick but she'd only look into it if it came automatic. Hence, the list is limited: automatic, european convertible (and only gunning for looks and not necessarily power & performance).