Which model/year SLK should I buy?

LostKiwi

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'93 500SL-32, '01 W210 Estate E240 (RIP), 02 R230 SL500, 04 Smart Roadster Coupe, 11 R350CDi
Why would a manufacturer put a diesel engine into a convertible, surely if you're buying a MB convertible you want to hear the engine?
Because for the majority of people buying them it will be about the image and cost savings over running a petrol engine....
 

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Because for the majority of people buying them it will be about the image and cost savings over running a petrol engine....
I suppose back when diesels were the rage it made sense.
 

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Don't you love it when you are queuing in traffic with the top down and a diesel car/van pulls up behind or along side. :shock:
 

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Don't you love it when you are queuing in traffic with the top down and a diesel car/van pulls up behind or along side. :shock:
It was bad enough last summer with the roof and windows open in the heat wave last year!
 


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