What are the advices I can get?

And what are the true bad points regarding the SLK 350?

 

I bought a '05 SLK 350 last summer with 18K miles and it's been a very good experience so far. I had a '03 C240 for four years before that. The 350 has enough power and I'm glad I got it rather than the 280 (which I test drove many times). It's actually more comfortable than I antiscipated and what many people say. I've driven it four hours at once many times and had no problems whatsoever. What I found most annoying is the squeaky top anda rattle behind the passenger side when the top is up. I did notice that transmission would be jerky when just starting out andI asked the dealer about it when I took it in for service andhesaid it was normal dueto something orother.

Finally, I really like the looks and cache that comes with this car. I test drove a Boxster about 4 times. It's a great car, but the rag top and middle-aged-guy or hot chickstigmawas a deal breaker. The BMW Z4 is ugly andnot comfortable at all and had NO performance to speak of.

 

try using a rubber vinyl conditioneruv protectant on the top seals when u get squeaks in the top. it's common. otherwise, congrats and have fun.

 

Hey!

I just got my 05 slk-350. The rattling you may be hearing could be the passenger's seatbelt slapping against the rear of the seat which is plastic. That's what I've experienced and I keep it buckled when not in use and life is quiet! Otherwise it drove me absolutely nuts. Hope this helps.

 

I just got mines a month ago and I haven't driven it with the top up! I LOVE IT! It's the most beautiful car on the road!