Mercedes sells half a million SLK roadsters

Mercedes-Benz has delivered its 500,000th SLK convertible since the entry-level droptop was launched back in 1996 and surprisingly 190,000 of these are the second-generation model, which debuted only in 2004.

The SLK has been runaway success for Mercedes-Benz and has been the market leader for its segment for a number of years.

The compact roadster enjoys the greatest popularity in Germany, with over one-third of all SLK drivers coming from Mercedes’ home market.
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Monk - 5/5/2008 11:04:55 PM

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Start bragging when Lexus both:
1) has a model to compete with the SLK
2) has such a model would have the ability to even compete against the SLK, Z4, and TT

Thank you for listening, troll.

sector - 5/5/2008 11:36:38 PM

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actually, if Lexus starts producing cars that complete with SLK, Z4 and TT, it would be game over for those brands. Lethal combination really, sporty good looking coupe/roadsters that don't break down!

Matthew1 - 5/6/2008 12:11:15 AM

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auto001,

Thanks for treating us to an example of Fanboyism 101.

kpaxx - 5/6/2008 9:06:30 AM

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A Benz four is definitely better than the injector racket you get out of the toyota V6.

http://my.is/forums/f126/engine-clicking-noise-brand-new-350-a-355205/

KZ258 - 5/6/2008 11:18:32 AM

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ok why did lexus even come into this discussion? do you people do this on purpose or something just to argue?

Rupert - 5/6/2008 12:14:52 PM

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90% of SLKs are not 4 cylinders - there's only 1 four cylinder model, the SLK 200k, which has about 190 hp. There are 2 six cylinders (280 and 350) and the 55 amg.

w209w114 - 5/6/2008 1:43:47 AM

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I LOVE my SLK. Plain and simple its a great car and it does everything its supposed to just fine while serving as a formidable competitor in its segment.

To the Mercedes haters on Autospies I say this: "Drive one and then talk to me about it"

Sadly 90% of the people here bashing have A. Never driven one or B. Cant afford one

Matthew1 - 5/6/2008 4:33:07 AM

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Or C. Are too young to drive, let alone have intelligent conversation.

simmonsdp - 5/6/2008 4:40:22 AM

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I agree with you both and they are more than fast enough.........

Milton - 5/6/2008 3:26:00 AM

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Bravo Mercedes....

lewishamiltonpimp - 5/6/2008 7:50:30 AM

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Half a million chicks can't be wrong.

sector - 5/6/2008 5:41:44 PM

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SLK is a nice car, as well as CLK, SLs... love that "Airscarf" feature.