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#599 of 766 SLK by katewa May 20, 2004 (9:02 am)
#600 of 766 SLK by katewa May 19, 2004 (4:20 pm)
Well, I'm test driving a 2001 SLK 320 right now. The dealer let me drive it home for the evening so my husband could also drive it.   I LOVE IT - it fits me like a glove and wow, is it fun to drive.   However - my long-legged husband doesn't fit into it very well. For some reason, the drivers side power seat doesn't go back as far as the passenger side. That, along with the extra stuff under the dash on the driver's side, make for an uncomfortable drive for him.   I'm wondering if there might be a problem with the seat. It would only need to go down and back another couple of inches to make it work for him.   Any suggestions? Replies to this message: katewa (May 19, 2004 10:44 pm)
#601 of 766 Re: SLK [katewa #1] by katewa May 19, 2004 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: katewa (May 19, 2004 4:20 pm) Never Mind - found out the seat can get a "memory effect". I was able to get the seat to adjust all the way back and my husband could stretch his legs out. Yippee - So I am now the proud owner of an SLK 320!! I really love this car - I'm just going to have to be careful so I don't get a ticket!   I am SO glad we didn't buy the Solara...................
#602 of 766 Katewa by yaman May 20, 2004 (9:02 am)
Congrats-I have had a 99 for 2+ years-it is a lot of fun
#603 of 766 Memory effect by psedrish May 22, 2004 (2:55 pm)
Please tell me about the memory effect & how to cancel it. Thanks.
#604 of 766 Re: 1999 SL 500 40,000 miles [law4you #596] by flames Jun 27, 2004 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: law4you (May 13, 2004 7:11 am) Hello   I am planning to but a 98 SL500 that has 31,000 miles and is really clean in and outside. I was wondering if you would share the types of problems that are showing up on your 99 so that I may check for these prior to buying the car. Thank you very much for any insights you may have.
#605 of 766 new purchase by rking1118 Jun 27, 2004 (9:17 pm)
Hello everyone. I just traded my 2000 Jaguar XK8 in for a new 2004 SL500. With almost 60,000 miles on my Jag it was seeming to spend almost as much time in the shop as it was in my driveway. I hope to have better luck with the Mercedes although reading these recent post's it seems that I may have some challenges ahead. I did test drive the Lexus convertible as being a Toyota I figured I would have fewer maintenance issues but it just didn't make me grin from ear to ear like my Jag did when it was new and now this SL500 is doing. I will keep you all posted and hope to have better luck with this one. As always, the information in this website helped me in my negotiations and in what I hope is a good decision.
#606 of 766 2003 SL500/2005 SL600 by dschmidt4 Jul 10, 2004 (1:22 pm)
I received my SL 500 in 10/02, and currently have just over 8,000, for the most part, problem free and most enjoyable miles on it. A squeek in the roof which was fixed after a few tries and now the dash-board single CD player sticks (not the 6-disc player). Otherwise, perfection, but I now want something stronger, so I just talked with my salesman (Terry) at Contemporary Motors (Little Silver, NJ) about the 2005 SL 600, which I will test drive next month and will order then (for a 10/04 delivery) if I find the difference worthwhile. Can anyone comment on their experiences with the 2004 SL 600 and offer comparisons with the SL 500? I have heard some people note that the 600 is nose heavy, but they were talking about the fourth generation SLs. Thanks.
#607 of 766 SL65 AMG on sale! by merc1 Jul 14, 2004 (2:01 am)
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/models/SL65.jsp.   Glorious excess.   M
#608 of 766 SL600 vs SL 500; SL65 by bentgtguy Jul 20, 2004 (12:01 pm)
dshmidt, there's a definitely noticeable difference between SL 500 and SL 600 in terms of power, speed and luxury. 500 is very nice and has good power. 600 is very luxurious and is ridiculously fast. You can really tell the difference between a 302hp, 332lb torque V-8 and a 493hp, 590lb torque V-12. The latter has trememdous acceleration without the noise of an SL55. Merc, I mean I like horsepower and torque as much as the next guy but SL65 is where I have to draw the line. Yeah, I can see myself paying 30-50k more for a 600 vs 500 cuz you get more in terms of power and luxury but come on, no amateur can really drive the 65 with any appreciable difference than the 600. I had 2002 Carrera Turbo with 415hp, 415lb and I doubt that I even got remotely close to testing the limits of that car. I find it hard to spend 60k more than a 600 for extra acceleration that I'd never be able to appreciate as a pretty decent amateur driver.

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