Opinions on SLK 55 Amg R172 (2012 on)?

Opinions on SLK 55 Amg R172 (2012 on)?

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ftogpx

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26 posts

86 months

Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Afternoon all. I'm keen to get some views from anyone who has owned or driven an SLK55 (the newer 2012 model). I love the thought of that mighty engine in such a small package. My mate used to own an R171 SLK 55 and the engine sound and speed was something else! I'm hoping the newer R172 is much the same but with a bit more modern design.

There doesn't seem to be anything else around that price point (£27k) that will provide the same level of occasion as the 5.5 litre lump in the SLK. I've looked at the Boxster S, but I can only get a 987 with the PDK gearbox for that budget (which looks similar to a 2005 car).

Cheers guys!

ftogpx

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26 posts

86 months

Monday 10th April 2017
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My thanks for the insights clarki. I'm definitely set on getting a 55 now, just need to wait for the right car to come up for sale.