Toyota MR2 Roaster OR SLK230 Kompressor

[missy m]

Hey everyone,

AM thinking of getting the above car, I've got the MR2 but am wondering whether or not its tie for an upgarde, does any one have any opinions or experience of an SLK?????

[missy m]

no-one want to help??????

[R988]

MR2 is more of drivers machine, light, agile, the Merc is more of a refined cruiser, not as many sporty thrills, very different machine from an MR2, depends what you want to use it for and want you want out of the car. I think LA has an SLK230 Kompressor so you may want to quiz him on the ownership experience.

[missy m]

R988 said:

MR2 is more of drivers machine, light, agile, the Merc is more of a refined cruiser, not as many sporty thrills, very different machine from an MR2, depends what you want to use it for and want you want out of the car. I think LA has an SLK230 Kompressor so you may want to quiz him on the ownership experience.

I had the E300 TD and after a while it just got Sooooo boring to drive, tooo comfortable, what I love about the MR2 is how you feel every lump in the road and its a real point and shoot car, I dont want to get rid of it and regret it by buying a car that has none of the personality of my little roadster!!!

[vixpy1]

I would never buy an SLK..

Unless its the new shape one, cos they are quite good

[missy m]

vixpy1 said:

I would never buy an SLK.. Unless its the new shape one, cos they are quite good

Long time no speak!! How come?? Unfotunately can't afford a new shape one (although that would be nice!)

[vixpy1]

missy m said:

vixpy1 said: I would never buy an SLK.. Unless its the new shape one, cos they are quite good Long time no speak!! How come?? Unfotunately can't afford a new shape one (although that would be nice!)

Its a poor car, in many many ways..

Not a patch on your MR2

[missy m]

vixpy1 said:

missy m said: vixpy1 said: I would never buy an SLK.. Unless its the new shape one, cos they are quite good Long time no speak!! How come?? Unfotunately can't afford a new shape one (although that would be nice!) Its a poor car, in many many ways.. Not a patch on your MR2

Any reasons why? If anyone is goin to be able to help me chose it will be you lot!!

[missy m]

Got a Range Rover 4.6 Vogue SE as the main shopping carrier, but I've always wanted an SLK, and at 193 bhp I should imagine it shifts well, hmmm....power to weight ratio and all that though compared to the roadster....I just dont want to find it a boring ride....

[vixpy1]

they are heavy, don't really handle and are about as fun as the weekly meeting of the devon hoover restoration society!

thought about an early Boxster?

[Hollywood Wheels]

Missy, DO NOT buy the Merc!

Get some Toyota lowering springs, -30mm and make a world of difference to the handling which is great anyway. Get better tyres put on (toyo's cost next to nothing and are excellent). Get a good exhaust put on, plenty available, and either get an induction kit or do the 'airbox mod' (PM me if you need details of how!) Get some strut braces on there too. There are also various aftermarket turbo conversions. I loved my MR2, absolutely superb cars.

[Hollywood Wheels]

vixpy1 said:

they are heavy, don't really handle and are about as fun as the weekly meeting of the devon hoover restoration society! thought about an early Boxster?

BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[vixpy1]

los angeles said:

R988 said: ...I think LA has an SLK230 Kompressor so you may want to quiz him on the ownership experience. Love it. And not just because it cost only the USD equivalent of 4,000 pounds. As you rightly point out, a boulevard cruiser, but a small one, and fast on its feet when the need arises.

Its the final straw, LA has got rid of the Griff and bought a mobile hair dressing salon!!! I can't take it anymore, i'm going to go to bed before i do damage to my desk!


>> Edited by vixpy1 on Tuesday 30th May 00:39

[vixpy1]

LA, earlier today

[mrs triple s]

Hi
I have had an MR2 Roadster as my only car. You will be amazed at what you can get in there when you have to.
It's a great car to drive - not a patch on the Elise though.
Can't comment on the SLK 230.
Lorraine

[Jamaica]

vixpy1 said:

I would never buy an SLK..

Unless its the new shape one, cos they are quite good

Why is that?