09 SLK350 or 08 135i Convertible?

bmwzone · 04-13-2008, 11:13 AM

Both have 300hp:

malves85 · 04-13-2008, 11:23 AM

I voted for the 135. I'm just personally not a fan of mercedes. To put it nicely when I see a mercedes I wish I had rocket launchers on my car. The BMW is where its at.

pinksnyper · 04-13-2008, 11:58 AM

I like MB but that model is ugly as sin. I'm not a BMW fanboy either, but I'd def go for the 135. More practical and looks nicer

Esmallstii · 04-13-2008, 12:02 PM

Guess it depends on the price, performance, weight....etc.
Love the looks of the SLK, but have a feeling its alot more $$ than the bimmer.

M3_Dust · 04-13-2008, 12:10 PM

that's a tough choice, if money is not a factor then I'll take the Mercedes, it's the only one with an F1 car incorporated into the design.

Year1of1 · 04-13-2008, 12:11 PM

MB has gotten uglier over the years. stick with the bmw.. make sure u see the vert in person thou... i wasn't a fan of it

TP 135i · 04-13-2008, 12:13 PM

The Merc is a great looking car but has no room to carry anything. We looked at getting one in 2006 but the lack of trunk space killed the deal. We bought the Cayman instead.
If you don't need the space............It would be a tough call.

G5Ti · 04-13-2008, 12:41 PM

I have to vote 135 simply because the new SLK doesn't interest me, looks-wise. I much prefer the last generation's styling.

bmrdude3 · 04-13-2008, 12:59 PM

I drive a slk280 on a regular basis and let me tell you that it is a very fun car to drive. I have the smaller engine but that thing goes and the exhaust note is beautiful. the only downside is that you really need those back seats in the 135i. Also with your top down in the slk you get many stares from onlookers. Although i haven't driven the 135i I would still say the SLK350. Seems like a rocket.

imported_Katera · 04-13-2008, 01:00 PM

See my Sig

I would be stunned if the MB was anywhere close to a 135i Vert. Hell the 335i vert is 10k more and has 0 trunk space. Oh, and I can open and close my top while doing 30mph< :w00t::w00t::w00t:

bimmerfile · 04-13-2008, 01:02 PM

I looked at the SLK as a potential replacement for my Z4 last year - no trunk, no deal..

The least expensive model of the SLK series (e.g. the 280) would have cost me $25K (taxes in) more than what I paid for my 128i Cabrio. :eyebulge:
$25K will buy a lot of Heineken, eh..

m1stert1m · 04-13-2008, 01:29 PM

Definitely the 135! I believe the SLK is about $11k more expensive. Not only do I prefer the 1er, but think of all the things you could do with the extra cash!

randomquickness · 04-13-2008, 01:41 PM

I think the bimmer looks classier...the benz screams "look at me"

JMO

different strokes for different folks right?

warmtoes · 04-13-2008, 01:58 PM

I love both. If I didn't need the back seats I would have seriously looked at the SLK.

Dan203 · 04-13-2008, 02:47 PM

There is a $14K difference in the base MSRP, so if price is a concern then definitely go with the 135i. However is money is no object then test drive them both and pick the one you like better. No one will know which one you like except you.

Dan

EB1Coupe · 04-13-2008, 04:30 PM

I considered the MB. I like the way it looks (F1 like), and wouldn't use the convertable option much. But, I prefered the 135 handling more and my dog can go along for rides easier too. The other thing I considered was the maintenence costs. Can't beet BMW there.

View Poll Results: 09 SLK or 08 135i Vert
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135I	35	72.92%
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04-13-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	09 SLK350 or 08 135i Convertible? Both have 300hp:
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04-13-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
malves85 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 255 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I voted for the 135. I'm just personally not a fan of mercedes. To put it nicely when I see a mercedes I wish I had rocket launchers on my car. The BMW is where its at.
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04-13-2008, 11:58 AM	#3
pinksnyper Private First Class 3 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I like MB but that model is ugly as sin. I'm not a BMW fanboy either, but I'd def go for the 135. More practical and looks nicer
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04-13-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Esmallstii Systematic Chaos 40 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY iTrader: (1)	Guess it depends on the price, performance, weight....etc. Love the looks of the SLK, but have a feeling its alot more $$ than the bimmer. __________________ BSM/Coral red/Sp pkg/Cft access/Htd seats/BMW Performance Pedals, Spoiler, & Rotors/18" VMR V710's/Hankook Ventus/Cool Carbon Pads ."The 135i's engine sound is so ferocious and bittersweet, so carnal and wicked, somebody ought to name a heavy-metal band after it: Velvet Chain Saw."
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M3_Dust Michelin Man 388 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	that's a tough choice, if money is not a factor then I'll take the Mercedes, it's the only one with an F1 car incorporated into the design.
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Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	MB has gotten uglier over the years. stick with the bmw.. make sure u see the vert in person thou... i wasn't a fan of it __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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04-13-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	The Merc is a great looking car but has no room to carry anything. We looked at getting one in 2006 but the lack of trunk space killed the deal. We bought the Cayman instead. If you don't need the space............It would be a tough call. __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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04-13-2008, 12:41 PM	#8
G5Ti Purveyor of fine roads. 17 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I have to vote 135 simply because the new SLK doesn't interest me, looks-wise. I much prefer the last generation's styling.
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04-13-2008, 12:59 PM	#9
bmrdude3 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pa iTrader: (1)	I drive a slk280 on a regular basis and let me tell you that it is a very fun car to drive. I have the smaller engine but that thing goes and the exhaust note is beautiful. the only downside is that you really need those back seats in the 135i. Also with your top down in the slk you get many stares from onlookers. Although i haven't driven the 135i I would still say the SLK350. Seems like a rocket.
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04-13-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	See my Sig I would be stunned if the MB was anywhere close to a 135i Vert. Hell the 335i vert is 10k more and has 0 trunk space. Oh, and I can open and close my top while doing 30mph< :w00t::w00t::w00t: __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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04-13-2008, 01:02 PM	#11
bimmerfile Colonel 621 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X2 F39 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	I looked at the SLK as a potential replacement for my Z4 last year - no trunk, no deal.. The least expensive model of the SLK series (e.g. the 280) would have cost me $25K (taxes in) more than what I paid for my 128i Cabrio. :eyebulge: $25K will buy a lot of Heineken, eh.. __________________ 2019 X2
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04-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#12
m1stert1m New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Definitely the 135! I believe the SLK is about $11k more expensive. Not only do I prefer the 1er, but think of all the things you could do with the extra cash!
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04-13-2008, 01:41 PM	#13
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I think the bimmer looks classier...the benz screams "look at me" JMO different strokes for different folks right? __________________
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04-13-2008, 01:58 PM	#14
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I love both. If I didn't need the back seats I would have seriously looked at the SLK.
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04-13-2008, 02:47 PM	#15
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	There is a $14K difference in the base MSRP, so if price is a concern then definitely go with the 135i. However is money is no object then test drive them both and pick the one you like better. No one will know which one you like except you. Dan
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04-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#16
EB1Coupe Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I considered the MB. I like the way it looks (F1 like), and wouldn't use the convertable option much. But, I prefered the 135 handling more and my dog can go along for rides easier too. The other thing I considered was the maintenence costs. Can't beet BMW there.
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