 I have had my SLK for 15 months - first 
6 uneventful.  Likes:  Love the body 
style and the retractable hardtop.  
Little road noise.  Car handles well 
and is relatively comfortable - even on 
trips for several hours.  Dislikes: I 
now live at the Mercedes service 
department.  Have had bad alternator, 
two separate tail light failures, 
leather flakes off door handles and 
center console, repairs on the roof and 
numerous other minor problems.  All of 
these have been repaired under 
warranty - so just the inconvenience.  
Overall, I am very disappointed with 
the quality of this car.  I expected 
more from Mercedes and will not be a 
repeat customer.