Mercedes SLK or Porsche Boster

[Dominic]

I think they're both chick cars. Like the VW Bug but for more money.

Why not get something that could actually fit a golf bag?

[swede123]

The new SLK 350 is much nicer looking than the old SLK. This would be my pick of the two you listed. Like others said, neither would be my choice if I had 40-45 grand to spend on a car.

Swede

[sean c]

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I think they're both chick cars. Like the VW Bug but for more money.

Why not get something that could actually fit a golf bag?

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You can get your golf bag in the rear trunk of the boxster.

[smokingrobot]

i was never a fan of the boxster. if you're going to get a porsche, get a porsche (like a carrera, or whatnot)

i also dont like the slk much either... mercedes doesnt have a manual transmission in their cars, everything is automatic (i think even the S55 AMG, which is still fast as hell, but...) i prefer a sports car with a manual transmission.

the SLK is the kompressor convertable right? its kinda femme.

why have you narrowed it down to those 2 vehicles?

not that you're wrong for liking them, just imo, they're not me. i have an STi which i love to death, but then again, i wasnt concerned w/ a luxury interior, i was only concerned with the specifications of the engine and the handling.

[sean c]

I was a little bummed that the C55 didn't have a manual trans but it has one of those toggle shifters on the steering wheel or you could bump the gear shifter left or right to shift manually. I thought both were pretty cool and yes it is fast as hell. I agree the boxster isn't a real porsche.

[smokingrobot]

yah, the paddle shifters are definately sweet, but still not the same w/o a clutch.

usually a 0-60 on a manual is faster than 0-60 on the automatic version of the same car... how about the fake manual? does that get the same benefit? if so i guess there really is no diference except you dont freak out when getting into an automatic and look for the clutch with your left foot and slam on the breaks instead.

[swede123]

Some of the newer automatics are as fast or even faster than anyone who's not a trained driver. That being said, I can't stand sporty cars with automatics. Driving a stick is so much more rewarding.

Swede

[jaydub]

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Some of the newer automatics are as fast or even faster than anyone who's not a trained driver. That being said, I can't stand sporty cars with automatics. Driving a stick is so much more rewarding.

Swede

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Yup, the SMG / F1 style paddle shifters are fast.

However tiptronic / manumatics are the slow ones, torque conversion and such.

M3's even have a launch mode if I recall. Perfect launches every time.

But it's all about the feel for the recreational drivers so the lack of a manual clutch can be a big drawback.

[morgan180]

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there isn't an m coupe, you might be thinking of the g35 and not the m35/m45

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you are correct - i say go with the g35 - the 6 speed transmition is ridiculous. i agree with the rest of the comments - the boxter doesn't even qualify you for any of the porche enthusiast clubs b/c they don't consider them a real porche (i agree). the mercedes is a chick car, its like the bmw z3.

i personally would go with the above-mentioned g35 or an M3 (convertible if you like) or if i could afford it i'd step up to a 911.

[jaydub]

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there isn't an m coupe, you might be thinking of the g35 and not the m35/m45

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you are correct - i say go with the g35 - the 6 speed transmition is ridiculous. i agree with the rest of the comments - the boxter doesn't even qualify you for any of the porche enthusiast clubs b/c they don't consider them a real porche (i agree). the mercedes is a chick car, its like the bmw z3.

i personally would go with the above-mentioned g35 or an M3 (convertible if you like) or if i could afford it i'd step up to a 911.

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Yup and I'd add the TT to the chick car list.

Lotus Elise is sweet too if praticality is no concern.