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Phat 32 · 03-10-2003, 02:37 PM

I had the terrible experience of driving a SLK 320 6 speed this weekend. In comparison with my wifes SLK 32 Auto tranny the 6 speed was terrible. The tranny is loose, reverse is an absolute nightmare and the overall powerband of the SLK 320 is horrific. It pulls okay until about 4K then it hesitates and goes again. The power comparison isn't in the same ballpark as the 32 and it's not fair to judge the two, but the 32 is a much more refined car than the 320. I am so happy my car is an auto because the Benz 6 speed is not up to par...

03-10-2003, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phat 32 BenzWorld Junior Member Date registered: Jan 2003 Vehicle: '03 SLK 32 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 33	I had the terrible experience of driving a SLK 320 6 speed this weekend. In comparison wit... I had the terrible experience of driving a SLK 320 6 speed this weekend. In comparison with my wifes SLK 32 Auto tranny the 6 speed was terrible. The tranny is loose, reverse is an absolute nightmare and the overall powerband of the SLK 320 is horrific. It pulls okay until about 4K then it hesitates and goes again. The power comparison isn't in the same ballpark as the 32 and it's not fair to judge the two, but the 32 is a much more refined car than the 320. I am so happy my car is an auto because the Benz 6 speed is not up to par... __________________ Black '03 SLK 32