2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class consumer reviews

So far so good. Great looking, responsive and exactly what I wanted, interior was almost perfect and the cabin amenities are great for an 06.

I was considering the Boxster S (concerns over the bearing lubrication) the S2000, and the M Roadster. All are fun cars to drive but the SLK felt more luxurious and had a retractable hardtop. The dash is a little dated and the radio is ok, but who cares? I bought it because it's a go cart on steroids and corners like a snake in a rat hole. It's a little tight (6'3" and I'm well into the 200# Club), but once I get strapped in, I just point it and push the gas. It does what I want it to do. Favorite instruments are the wind scarf, butt warmers (old enough to use it for back therapy) and one-touch (and hold) retractable hardtop. Required maintenance can be expensive (Couple bones for oil change), if done at a dealer, but there are plenty Ma/Pa shops that can do the work for less than half. If you can/want to do the work yourself - it's the cost of mobile one, MB filter (parts are available on Ebay) and watching a couple YouTube videos. You can wash and wax this thing in about 1.5 hours. The fella that sold me the SLK left me a goodie bucket full of cleaning products (good sign I overpaid) so I have been using Chemical Guys wash/wax products. They really do a nice job, but everyone has their own favorites.

This car is a delight to drive. Very responsive and very admired by all my friends. High Performance but a little high pitched whirring sound annoys me when accelerating. It has sensitive road handling responsiveness so doesn’t ride softly like a sedan. Fantastic car!

Easy car to drive. Wife loves her slk's this is her second. We had to pry her out of her old black compressor. She loved that car. She named it black beauty. When the 2006 showed up she was smitten. Nice thing is. You can buy these older sports cars for your wife. They are inexpensive. Safe and fun to drive. Have a trust worthy Mercedes dealer service her car. That way its not blaomed on you later😄

Handles like it’s on rails acceleration is very surprising for a v6 lots of compliments all around beautiful car!!! Very fun to drive!!! It’s sleek and sexy yet practical, the cruise control switch and cup holders were an after thought but not enough to deter anyone from wanting the car. Great all around car!!!!

The hardtop convertible makes the car a real winner as an all season car, but the convertible is really what makes it fun. Great handling and performance. Really good comfort and it's a Mercedes, so great reliability.

GREAT CAR VERY DEPENDABLE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS GREAT GAS MILEAGE VERY COMFORTABLE AND GETS UP AND GOES VERY GOOD VALUE FOR PRICE AND I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND TO ANYONE

AMG 55 loaded. The most fun I’ve had in years that was legal. I’m amazed it get 24 mph on the Hwy. at 80 mph

Acceleration is fantastic, handling is wonderful, a really fun to drive car. Haven't had any issues with reliability, great car. I would highly recommend to anyone.

After testing several new cars I keep going back to Mercedes SLK. Its the only car in price range that has a hardtop convertible. I love this car and I am getting a new one that is why its being sold.