2012 SLK55

Wraith. · 08-23-2011, 10:08 PM

I'm hoping this will light a candle under BMW's collective arse and give us a Z4M.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...lk55_amg_look/

TK-421 · 08-23-2011, 10:23 PM

I doubt they will - they'll say there's no reason because we have the 1M.

But the SLK is impressive for sure.

Davin · 08-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Its quite impressive. I was reading about it on mbworld.org

Crimson92 · 08-23-2011, 10:46 PM

So explain to me why BMW can't make an fuel efficient na v8. Benz did it. Even if it does shut off half the engine.

Wraith. · 08-24-2011, 01:07 AM

Growl of a V8, Better Gas mileage and 10K cheaper than my Z..?? for an AMG!? BMW should take heed.

Correction it's the 350 that's 54K not the 55.

Garduna · 08-24-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

Growl of a V8, Better Gas mileage and 10K cheaper than my Z..?? for an AMG!? BMW should take heed.

wtf the AMG is 10k less expensive than ur Z...... LMFAO!~ Benz really is taking the lead. BMW needs to start playing catchup now.....

abisson · 08-24-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

wtf the AMG is 10k less expensive than ur Z...... LMFAO!~ Benz really is taking the lead. BMW needs to start playing catchup now.....

The Z4 is one expensive car. I would take a Cayman any day over a Z4. IMO.

gonzo · 08-24-2011, 08:00 AM

Did a double take thinking it had a manual trans...
First angle I like but the second not so much. Front end looks nicely sloped then boxed in other pic. Interior is nice.

stickypaws · 08-24-2011, 01:07 PM

^^^^

The SLKs have always looked kind of short and stubby. But they're still fun little roadsters, and in the true sense of a real 'roadster.' The SL has always looked better proportioned with its longer body.

MB/AMG are making killer motors. Although I like the BMW IL6 and always will, Daimler is the better motor builder overall.

Silver-Bolt · 08-24-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith.

Growl of a V8, Better Gas mileage and 10K cheaper than my Z..?? for an AMG!? BMW should take heed.

Correction it's the 350 that's 54K not the 55.

The pricing listed is the base price for the SLK350 not the AMG. My guess is it will be slightly higher than the Z4 35is.

Wraith. · 08-24-2011, 01:32 PM

I hate to admit it but the looks, at least this version, are starting to grow on me.

Hedoniste · 08-24-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

So explain to me why BMW can't make an fuel efficient na v8. Benz did it. Even if it does shut off half the engine.

+1

My next car will be a Porsche 991 or an AMG if BMW is doing a tri-turbo engine on the future M3. Since the X5M / X6M, BMW didn't do any true ///M engines. Just a modified N54 and a modified N63.

AMG have done a great job with this N/A V8 even if the HP per liter isn't very amazing.

koreez88 · 08-24-2011, 02:18 PM

Definitely better than z4 in almost every department for me. Drove z4 3.0i the other day and all I could think about was "Is this really what you get for 50k?" Great looking but an extremely overpriced car.

Love the looks, interior is decades ahead of z4's spartan interior, better engine... Loving it.

DASHOCKER · 08-24-2011, 04:00 PM

Mercedes is making some cars!

southlight · 08-24-2011, 04:07 PM

Very nice car with what sounds like an awesome engine. in Germany the SLK 55 is € 72k while the Z4 35iS is 57k. Considering the C63 models are 72k too the SLK is actually a bit expensive, IMO.

Best regards,
south

Wraith. · 08-24-2011, 04:41 PM

Z4iS 57k? Not likely. Even with nothing added it's base is 62.5. More like 70K all said and done.., i know.

Chenry135 · 08-24-2011, 05:03 PM

but Mercedes doesn't sell manuals, so I wouldn't ever get one...

abisson · 08-24-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

Z4iS 57k? Not likely. Even with nothing added it's base is 62.5. More like 70K all said and done.., i know.

South said in GERMANY. He is right.... and you would know cause I assume you bought one. 70k for a Z4 lol. Jesus Christ.

Wraith. · 08-24-2011, 06:07 PM

Oops sorry South, I thought you were referring to here in the states.

Yes, it is ridiculous.. a lot of fun but still...

Robert · 08-24-2011, 06:40 PM

Compare to a cayman AMG SLK is just vulgar. The design looks great on a SLR or SLS but not so much on the SLK.

SilverII · 08-24-2011, 07:24 PM

i want

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-24-2011, 07:47 PM

After the M comes either a MB or a 991. Still 3 years out though.

08-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	2012 SLK55 I'm hoping this will light a candle under BMW's collective arse and give us a Z4M. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...lk55_amg_look/
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 620 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I doubt they will - they'll say there's no reason because we have the 1M. But the SLK is impressive for sure. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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Davin Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	Its quite impressive. I was reading about it on mbworld.org
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Growl of a V8, Better Gas mileage and 10K cheaper than my Z..?? for an AMG!? BMW should take heed. Correction it's the 350 that's 54K not the 55. Last edited by Wraith.; 08-24-2011 at 01:16 AM..
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,458 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Did a double take thinking it had a manual trans... First angle I like but the second not so much. Front end looks nicely sloped then boxed in other pic. Interior is nice. Attached Images __________________ Crazy Diamond
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stickypaws Dictator 57 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	^^^^ The SLKs have always looked kind of short and stubby. But they're still fun little roadsters, and in the true sense of a real 'roadster.' The SL has always looked better proportioned with its longer body. MB/AMG are making killer motors. Although I like the BMW IL6 and always will, Daimler is the better motor builder overall.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I hate to admit it but the looks, at least this version, are starting to grow on me.
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 152 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Definitely better than z4 in almost every department for me. Drove z4 3.0i the other day and all I could think about was "Is this really what you get for 50k?" Great looking but an extremely overpriced car. Love the looks, interior is decades ahead of z4's spartan interior, better engine... Loving it.
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1590 Rep 6,752 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Very nice car with what sounds like an awesome engine. in Germany the SLK 55 is € 72k while the Z4 35iS is 57k. Considering the C63 models are 72k too the SLK is actually a bit expensive, IMO. Best regards, south __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Z4iS 57k? Not likely. Even with nothing added it's base is 62.5. More like 70K all said and done.., i know.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Oops sorry South, I thought you were referring to here in the states. Yes, it is ridiculous.. a lot of fun but still...
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Robert Major General 443 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Compare to a cayman AMG SLK is just vulgar. The design looks great on a SLR or SLS but not so much on the SLK. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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