Many of us have a soft spot in our hearts for traditional sports cars.In quantifiable ways, the new breed, as exemplified by the SLK, is better.
Safer, faster, and more environmentally friendly, they represent a high
point in automotive design.
Mercedes-Benz has put a lot of value into the SLK, from basic design
to sophisticated powertrain to all the standard comfort and convenience
features. But we stop short of calling it the best of the new breed. Buyers
choose sports cars by subjective measurements, and there are two other
new Teutonic roadsters with distinctive personalities of their own.
But if you're interested in any of these seductive newcomers we strongly
recommend spending some time with the SLK before making a final decision.
It's a unique achievement, even for a company that specializes in the best
of everything.