Blame the sport package's stubby sidewall tires, because the suspension is no different than on the other models. When you step back to evaluate a sports car, emotion plays an unusually large role. The SLK 320 is a properly emotional car, the howling wolf of an engine the main reason. That and the tastefulness that usually marks a Mercedes are reasons enough to overlook the flaws, foibles and failings. On sale since last month.
Test Drive appears Fridays.