Hello folks! Z4 beats SLK all day

[RhysoZ4]

If anyone is thinking about moving to the mercedes SLK (especially the diesel one) then dont! Interior Build quality is much worse, and you have much less space, and lets be honest it doesn't look as good.
I moved to a z4 from one 3 years ago and it was the best car-decision I've made!

 

[Pondy]

If anyone is thinking about moving to the mercedes SLK (especially the diesel one) then dont!

Excellent consumer advice. Thanks!
Don't know about anyone else but set my mind at ease now.

 

[pvr]

I am not old enough for a Merc

 

[RhysoZ4]

If anyone is thinking about moving to the mercedes SLK (especially the diesel one) then dont!

Excellent consumer advice. Thanks!
Don't know about anyone else but set my mind at ease now.

Coming from a line of older merc wagons i thought it would be a good move, but in fact no. The z4 saved my 2 seater dreams!

 

[Mr Tidy]

Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine. :?

 

[enuff_zed]

Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine. :?

Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

 

[Pondy]

The z4 saved my 2 seater dreams!

So much so that you are selling yours?
Strange thread as your first post was a 'for sale' ad of your 35is. :?

 

[Pondy]

I am not old enough for a Merc

You are, son, you are! :lol:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:15 pm
Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine.
Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

Maybe, but I'd still have preferred a 335i engine - BMW obviously thought that too. :lol:

 

[RhysoZ4]

Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine. :?

Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

I see how you arrived at that, and what an engine the 335d has BUT, there’s just something less enjoyable about a rattly diesel in a non-sound proofed, smaller chassis.
It also ruined the tyres way quicker than you’d like too!

 

[enuff_zed]

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:15 pm
Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine.
Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

Maybe, but I'd still have preferred a 335i engine - BMW obviously thought that too. :lol:

Depends on so many things. How you drive and the type of roads. I don’t need a high horsepower motorway blaster in this neck of the woods. Maximum and huge amounts of torque at very low rpm is ideal here for getting past tractors, beet lorries and Sunday drivers in the very short straight bits.
However, the sound it makes does not suit a roadster

 

[enuff_zed]

Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine. :?

Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

I see how you arrived at that, and what an engine the 335d has BUT, there’s just something less enjoyable about a rattly diesel in a non-sound proofed, smaller chassis.
It also ruined the tyres way quicker than you’d like too!

Drove it for 35k in three years. Never heard a rattle

 

[ronk]

Sound advice there!

I really can't figure out why anyone would want a 2 seater convertible with a diesel engine. :?

Well, you say that but for a while my daily was a 335d. Now that engine in my E89 would have been a hoot!

It would certainly light uo the rear tyres with all that torque and 2wd!

Agree about the non rattle. The 335D with the auto box and x Drive is a hoot at any traffic light Grand Prix and especially when its wet

 

[pvr]

I am not old enough for a Merc

You are, son, you are! :lol:

I do want an R107 though

 

[jenniferlouise]

Call me shallow, but I bought our Z4 on it’s looks. Didn’t even know what a Z4 was… had owned M3 and (much newer) 325i before. Never contemplated an SLK. Always looks a bit, hmm, safe? Did do a bit of research to move up from a 20i to a 23i packed with toys. And black. Had to be black. I probably am old enough for a Mercedes but the inner child won’t let me (yet). Put Jag in that equation too. A

 

[jenniferlouise]

If SLRs ever bottom out at £10k I’d consider one

 

[pvr]

If SLRs ever bottom out at £10k I’d consider one

Not sure if you still have your license by then though

 

[MKZ4000]

My friend has recently bought an F Type and as such is trying to get me to buy his 2004 SLK 350 with the auto gearbox. I'm considering it for the missus. The paintwork is in poor condition, the cabin stinks of petrol, the front end scrapes on speed bumps (suspect broken spring(s)) and the MOT is due next month.

He's let me have it for a week and I actually like it but feel the repair costs will make it uneconomical for me to purchase. His one has the oem AMG bodykit which I think makes it look better and has a high specification including the Harman Kardan stereo system.

It does have rattles inside the cabin but I think they can be easily fixed. I prefer the Z4 (which is why i bought one) the handling is much better and feels more nimble. The 350 I do feel has better steering feel and it certainly has some punch.

In a nutshell, I like it but see it more as a cruiser.

 

[RhysoZ4]

Call me shallow, but I bought our Z4 on it’s looks. Didn’t even know what a Z4 was… had owned M3 and (much newer) 325i before. Never contemplated an SLK. Always looks a bit, hmm, safe? Did do a bit of research to move up from a 20i to a 23i packed with toys. And black. Had to be black. I probably am old enough for a Mercedes but the inner child won’t let me (yet). Put Jag in that equation too. A

If it spends a lot of its life sitting on a driveway looking pretty like mine does, I totally get you 8) Totally agree, not as much to an SLK at all.
No jag F-types tempting you then?
I'm looking at an XJ for my long journeys to save my spine...

 

[Silverstar]

Regarding comments saying I am not old enough for a Merc yet, I used to be in the same camp as it was true many years ago but now I am not so sure and it's go nothing to do with my age as I am not that old yet.

The fact is the current generation of Mercedes with their AMG models are definitely not for the old men types. Even the standard models are much more dynamic to drive than they ever used to be. Saying all of that though I agree here the Z4 is way better than the SLK.

I am also in agreement a diesel has no place in a sports / convertible car. I've tried a 4 series cabriolet 435d whilst yes it's a great power plant it just does not feel right in a sporting car, the equivalent petrol engined 435i is just better.