should i bye a new mercedes slk 200 auto

should i bye a new mercedes slk 200 auto

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glenn350sl

Original Poster:

276 posts

239 months

Tuesday 1st March 2005
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has any one got one? and is it under powered in auto?

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gemini

11,352 posts

269 months

Tuesday 1st March 2005
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no and yes

toys

242 posts

264 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2005
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I believe the 200 only gets the 5-speed auto, not the 7-speed available on the 350.

I have a manual 350, and test drove the auto. The auto was unquestionably slick, but for me a sportscar should have a manual (or SMG type) box - but I know I am in the minority as far as SLK buyers are concerned.

If you can save up the extra for the 350 it would be well worth it. 160 bhp just isn't enough, and the V6 is sooo creamy!