Merc SLK200K v/s Audi TT 1.8 Coupe

EVO6 · 17th November 2005, 12:52

Let consider 2 Sports coupes available in India ..
The Merc SLK 200K and the Audi TT 1.8 Coupe..
Which one would u choose...

Ratings choice to be given considering the following points ..
1. Price v/s Value
2. Ease of Modification
3. Design
4. Reliability
5. Service
6. Overall Satisfaction

Indian conditions and regulations to be taken into consideration...

Cheers
EVO6

Rtech · 17th November 2005, 13:09

In Indian conditions, I guess the sensible option (considering all the factors mentioned by you) would be the SLK200. Plus. you get a convertible and a coupe - 2 cars in one.

And the current look tends to discard the "chick car" tag.

Sahil · 17th November 2005, 13:56

EVO- You might wanna mention the price tags on both cars for people to poll price vs value.
Anyways its the SLK for me hands down. The TT's styling is very dated now and it very applied to me, the SLK is fresh and standing with a big 3 pointer star on the hood to add to the satisfaction. Audi Indias service is not a patch compared to Merc's which is well established for a decade.

caroholic1 · 17th November 2005, 15:01

Obviously for indian roads an slk would be a better choice

sridhar24 · 17th November 2005, 16:51

For me its the TT, good design and its got good potential for modification. Reliability shouldn't be a problem but service is very limited.

EVO6 · 17th November 2005, 17:18

TT Price Rs. 36 Lakhs on Road...

SLK Price Rs. 49 Lakhs on Road...

Now maybe the opinion might change ... since one could by a Octavia in the Difference...

turbo_lover · 17th November 2005, 23:12

easy one here ...
SLK for me dude ... supercharger with a RWD makes more sense any day not looking at cost coz i cant afford either of the two

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a Quattro would have made me ponder a bit more over it ...

ported_head · 17th November 2005, 23:27

EVO6, not even looking at a Porsche Boxster? I believe it retails in the same price range, atleast the non-S would. I'm not too clear on the prices though. If included, I would have picked the Boxster.

Out of the two, Audi's chic styling is done for me. The SLK much sharpened up, even though the front end is a little pretentious.

TT is cheaper, but the SLK is a much newer package. Merc has a much established service setup, though I don't doubt Audi's newly setup either.

adya33 · 18th November 2005, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ported_head

EVO6, not even looking at a Porsche Boxster? I believe it retails in the same price range, atleast the non-S would. I'm not too clear on the prices though. If included, I would have picked the Boxster.

A true Prosche fan

Although Mercedes SLK is a much newer car but price difference, 13Lakh is quite a lot of money

Money not being an issue SLK for sure

revtech · 18th November 2005, 02:02

For indian roads the SLK200 would be a way better choice.id go for it any day.obiously if money wasnt an issue.

rev

M66 · 18th November 2005, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ported_head

EVO6, not even looking at a Porsche Boxster? I believe it retails in the same price range, atleast the non-S would. I'm not too clear on the prices though. If included, I would have picked the Boxster.

Out of the two, Audi's chic styling is done for me. The SLK much sharpened up, even though the front end is a little pretentious.

TT is cheaper, but the SLK is a much newer package. Merc has a much established service setup, though I don't doubt Audi's newly setup either.

The non S is not available in India as the engine size is below 3l

ashran2 · 18th November 2005, 14:42

audi tt 1.8t is fine

but imho they both suck, go for tt3.2 with quattro or slk 350, 500 or AMG baby

duncan · 18th November 2005, 14:49

audis got a better built quality then a mercedes... to mamy electrical and other minute problems with the benz .. though in india d benz turns more heads than any onelse but when you got a 2 seater you tend to turn em anyway lol....
i would go for the audi

View Poll Results: Merc SLK 200K v/s Audi TT 1.8 Coupe
Merc SLK	15	62.50%
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17th November 2005, 12:52	#1
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 11 Times	Merc SLK200K v/s Audi TT 1.8 Coupe Let consider 2 Sports coupes available in India .. The Merc SLK 200K and the Audi TT 1.8 Coupe.. Which one would u choose... Ratings choice to be given considering the following points .. 1. Price v/s Value 2. Ease of Modification 3. Design 4. Reliability 5. Service 6. Overall Satisfaction Indian conditions and regulations to be taken into consideration... Cheers EVO6 Last edited by EVO6 : 17th November 2005 at 12:59.
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17th November 2005, 13:09	#2
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	In Indian conditions, I guess the sensible option (considering all the factors mentioned by you) would be the SLK200. Plus. you get a convertible and a coupe - 2 cars in one. And the current look tends to discard the "chick car" tag.
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17th November 2005, 13:56	#3
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	EVO- You might wanna mention the price tags on both cars for people to poll price vs value. Anyways its the SLK for me hands down. The TT's styling is very dated now and it very applied to me, the SLK is fresh and standing with a big 3 pointer star on the hood to add to the satisfaction. Audi Indias service is not a patch compared to Merc's which is well established for a decade.
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17th November 2005, 15:01	#4
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 407 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Obviously for indian roads an slk would be a better choice
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17th November 2005, 16:51	#5
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	For me its the TT, good design and its got good potential for modification. Reliability shouldn't be a problem but service is very limited.
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17th November 2005, 17:18	#6
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 11 Times	TT Price Rs. 36 Lakhs on Road... SLK Price Rs. 49 Lakhs on Road... Now maybe the opinion might change ... since one could by a Octavia in the Difference...
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17th November 2005, 23:12	#7
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	easy one here ... SLK for me dude ... supercharger with a RWD makes more sense any day not looking at cost coz i cant afford either of the two .. a Quattro would have made me ponder a bit more over it ...
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17th November 2005, 23:27	#8
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	EVO6, not even looking at a Porsche Boxster? I believe it retails in the same price range, atleast the non-S would. I'm not too clear on the prices though. If included, I would have picked the Boxster. Out of the two, Audi's chic styling is done for me. The SLK much sharpened up, even though the front end is a little pretentious. TT is cheaper, but the SLK is a much newer package. Merc has a much established service setup, though I don't doubt Audi's newly setup either.
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18th November 2005, 02:02	#10
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	For indian roads the SLK200 would be a way better choice.id go for it any day.obiously if money wasnt an issue. rev
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18th November 2005, 14:42	#12
ashran2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden (stockholm) Posts: 50 Thanked: 5 Times	audi tt 1.8t is fine but imho they both suck, go for tt3.2 with quattro or slk 350, 500 or AMG baby
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18th November 2005, 14:49	#13
duncan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: bombay Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	audis got a better built quality then a mercedes... to mamy electrical and other minute problems with the benz .. though in india d benz turns more heads than any onelse but when you got a 2 seater you tend to turn em anyway lol.... i would go for the audi
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