SLK 200 -Automatic pro&contra

Hello, I would like to buy an older SLK and don’t know me so well with Mercedes anymore – the models from 1998-2002 would be up to 11000€ in it only about engine variants say SLK 200 with 136hp with or without automatic. or like the 230 compressor, I have no experience about that. My question is, because so far I drove CRX Targa and that with the automatic was really too lame, whether the smallest SLK with automatic would be too slow and should take it rather as a hand switch. In general, I’m an automatic fan but what’s the difference to the manual circuit, no idea-In any case, with the Honda it was huge (it was also all much older) Mercedes Automatik is probably one of the best in the world.In addition, you can assume that automatic models will last a little longer, right???I’m actually anything but a racer and just want a good everyday car that also in the emergency car ll times has a little more pressure than the 1.6 he Honda -2 liters are not too little. At least I am very grateful about a little decision help. Of course I know all this is very relative and everyone has his preferences only with older models it is more difficult with test drives. Greetings FRank