It's a funny thing, the only Merc I would ever consider is the SLK, which I prefer above all the other 2 seaters mentioned above. There's something about its slightly americanised/juke box dash which I really like! The Z4 dash(and BMW dashes in general) is just not to my liking, and the Audi TT, and the Boxster are just too similar inside to 'normal' VAG cars.
So should we ever get old enough to consider a soft sports, it would be between an SLK and an MX5. The new MX5 might just tip the balance away from the SLK.
But not yet....................
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