# Please share your opinions re the Mercedes SLK models **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 3, 2010, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-opinions-re-the-mercedes-slk-models/534802 "2010-04-03T03:31:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hellpaso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecae2f/32.png) [@hellpaso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellpaso)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2010, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-opinions-re-the-mercedes-slk-models/534802/1 "2010-04-03T03:31:26Z")
I’m considering replacing my SAAB 9-3 convertible. Does anybody know anything about the Mercedes? I’m prolly going to buy new or no more than a couple of years old with low mileage. I’m open to all suggestions. (this has absolutely nothing to do with my birthday coming up, as I’ve advised Mr. HP–nothing at all–) ---
**Author:** ![mauxlicious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@mauxlicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mauxlicious)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-opinions-re-the-mercedes-slk-models/534802/2 "2010-04-03T04:05:44Z")
I have worked specifically with the high import group for 10 years. The SLK is definitely a “girl car”. It has no back seat, and since it is a hard top the cargo area is very limited when the top is retracted. That said, there’s nothing like it’s lines. If you think you will still need a back seat I recommend the new Audi A5 or the BMW 3 series. The Audi is the new kid on the block so there would be some exclusivity and it is a soft top so there is ample cargo space. The 3 series is iconic and carries some of the mystique the MB does. If two seated are on the board, then look at a Porsche Boxster. That will be an easy sell to most husbands. ETA: In case it wasn’t obvious, buy German.