 I haven't owned the SLK 230 for very 
long, but I really enjoy the ride. 
Originally, my choice was between the 
SLK and the 350z convertible. When my 
neighbor came over and told us about 
the softtop of his M3 convertible being 
sliced, my husband decided on the 230 
because of the hardtop. I must admit 
that it is a great feature to have! I 
was concerned about the 4 cylinder 
engine pick-up, but the kompressor 
really helps to give it a kick when you 
need it. I live in a suburb of DC; 
since traffic is heavy quite often, it 
makes having a large engine such as the 
AMG a waste of money. 