Alright, thanks guys. I'm affraid I have reached my final decision.
Thanks again :)

interesting opinions

thing is, some see the merc slk as a girls car too. Now me, Ive seen both genders drive them (Slks and Posrche)

Well Im wondering about it.

I am aware of repair costs and parts etc..
I have taken that into consideration.

Both cars have fine looks imo, so I they have passed that.
Porsche has a slightly better performance and handling, yet the SLK might be cheaper to maintain.
Though I saw at least 3 SLKs today, and I don't know. Hmm..

The porsche did feel nice/smooth and energetic when driving. The Slk was more business like and serious.

I am sure that both cars have a good life span.

Hmm.. I wonder

yeah well I'll get the same paranoia when choosing the merc too, since its new and all :roll:

Well your profile says you're in university. So get a sensible car that's good on gas and isn't too flashy. It's odd that you make this thread right now, I was just watching on the news that a bunch of university students near where I live are all upset because expensive cars are commonly vandalized and broken into on their campus.XilePrincess

That has never happened over here, its like a private uni, but I have never heard anything happen to cars over here.

I was just wondering which one of either cars had better quality and such

Im going for the porsche 70%

The only thing is that as I mentioned, some guys told me the liveability of the merc is more, so it will be better for me in the long run.

The prices arent a big deal and the new merc is more expensive than the porsche

its not bad at all. looks and feels as new. I loved it when I test drove it.

Hasn't gone much, and it was used by the local porsche dealership manager.

Besides, its the limited edition (Porsche design edition 2) Boxster S.

Its just that people have been telling me the merc might be better in the long run.

See som people have been telling me the merc is more durable, and that in the long run, it is better than the porsche.

So I am not so sure.