Standard SLK - Ratio of female to male owners?

[shadowninja]

Ignore the hairdresser comments. I had an MR2 and got it. My reply: I'm happy to cut your hair. I'll even do you a discount... mate's rates.

They always shut up.

 

[IanA2]

I had an SLK320 Black and Black, Nothing girlie about it at all.....But I'd save money and get a good 129, there are some good ones about.

 

[robert.saunders]

Sounds like an interesting test drive..

The salesman had a smile on his face, I remember that

 

[MBManInKen]

The salesman had a smile on his face, I remember that

Too much information!

 

[robert.saunders]

He was impressed with my firm hold and commanding driving ability; I think that's all it was, honest

 

[MBManInKen]

He was impressed with my firm hold and commanding driving ability; I think that's all it was, honest

It's not getting any better, Rob!

 

[robert.saunders]

Bugger

 

[Dryce]

I've just bought (but am yet to collect) my first MB. Its a 1999 SLK230 in silver with black leather interior and the carbon fibre effect dash inserts.

My boss has told me that its a 'barbie' car but I hadn't heard of this before.

It's a myth that's put around by the members of the superior gender to disuade the inferiors from buying them and so keep the prices reasonable.

 

[glojo]

He was impressed with my firm hold and commanding driving ability; I think that's all it was, honest

I was going to ask if you subsequently went out for a test drive but you went on to answer that question

Bugger

Regards
John

 

[A210AMG]

Hello,

I've had an MX5 Mk1 (pop up lights), MK5 mk2.5, Z3 and BMW 330 convertible.

Most people said the MX was a hairdressers car, but funny how it still can hold its head handling wise. It was an awesome car only a 1.8iS but lowered uprated etc and was like a go cart. My dad had a SLK at the time and it would run circles round that (a 230K one)

If you like the car does it matter??

Saying that the new tigra? is very Girly.

Get the roof down and enjoy, I will be back with a convertible one day I do miss roof down driving.

 

[BonzoDog]

What would I get instead??

Boxster is too brash and obvious.
MR2 is just uninspiring with no space.
Z4 is lacklustre and when you shut the door it makes the same sound as a transit.
3 Series convertible - I'm not a drug dealer.
SAAB or Volvo or Jag - I'm not that old.

Help!!!

You're right, a lot of sports cars nowadays are a bit girly, even Ferrari in my view. Think AC Cobra, Corvette (pre 90), Austin Healey, TRn, Monaro, Tractor, Fire Engine, Mercedes Actros, Unimog.
Trouble is the Japanese came along and showed that the market for hair chested cars was really very small and most people wanted girly versions.

 

[MBManInKen]

a bit girly

Dear, oh, dear, all these straight people soooo insecure in their sexuality .

 

[television]

Dear, oh, dear, all these straight people soooo insecure in their sexuality .

So that there is no doubt, must I swap the SL500 for a SL65

 

[MBManInKen]

So that there is no doubt, must I swap the SL500 for a SL65

Just don't bother with personal hygiene, wear ill-fitting trousers, scratch your intimate areas frequently in public and burp loudly after drinking beer and all will know you're well and truly a straight male, even if you drive a pink SL .

 

[television]

Just don't bother with personal hygiene, wear ill-fitting trousers, scratch your intimate areas frequently in public and burp loudly after drinking beer and all will know you're well and truly a straight male, even if you drive a pink SL .

 

[BonzoDog]

Dear, oh, dear, all these straight people soooo insecure in their sexuality .

You haven't seen how I'm dressed today.

 

[MBManInKen]

You haven't seen how I'm dressed today.

Will I be able to sleep if I do see it?

 

[Alfie]

Just don't bother with personal hygiene, wear ill-fitting trousers, scratch your intimate areas frequently in public and burp loudly after drinking beer and all will know you're well and truly a straight male, even if you drive a pink SL .

Not all of us straight males are like that thanks

 

[MBManInKen]

Not all of us straight males are like that thanks

But being for once at the receiving end of stereotypes and prejudice will do all you str8 lot good .

 

[BonzoDog]

Will I be able to sleep if I do see it?

Mrs Bonzo continually refers to a couple of gay friends of ours as to how well dressed they are and how it woudln't hurt me to at least attempt to be as well dressed as they are.
Today I am wearing her idea of what is smart. It's just easier to give in sometimes. Strange thing is all the women like it.
So now into my deep voice, fart, burp and jump in my AC Cobra, which, strangely enough, makes the same sort of sounds.