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Re: 2006 SLK numbers [spokes] by merc1
Aug 21, 2005 (7:53 am)

Replying to: spokes (Aug 20, 2005 7:48 pm)

Only 350 SLKs to be shipped to the U.S.? That is beyond incorrect. MBUSA's goal for the SLK in this country is 10K units. 350 is a bogus number because they'll ship more than that in SLK55 AMGs too, so I know that number can't possibly be right for the high volume (relative to the AMG model) 280 and 350 models.
 
At that number each dealer would only get one SLK to sell. The dealer here has 4 SLK280s and 2 SLK55s.
 
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hood louvers by cagney
Aug 21, 2005 (1:23 pm)
What do the hood louvers on the SLK55 do? One opens to a rubber-sealed box and the other is closed off by a plate w. a 1" hole at the rear.
I've only put 1300mi. on the car so far, but it seems simply AMAZING!!
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SLK55 tire pressures by cagney
Aug 21, 2005 (1:40 pm)
Got one more Question. The SLK55 lists two different sets of tire pressures, one inside the gas flap, one on the door frame. Which one do I use? I'm following the door info: 33# front, 39# rear.
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Re: 2006 SLK numbers [spokes] by dgm4488
Aug 21, 2005 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: spokes (Aug 20, 2005 7:48 pm)

I believe even MB has stated that they plan to sell 1,000 - 1,500 55's in the US, so obviously, the no. of straight 350's would be much higher. I'd wonder about that dealer!
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Re: 2006 SLK numbers [dgm4488] by spokes
Aug 21, 2005 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: dgm4488 (Aug 21, 2005 4:08 pm)

Yea, that's what I thought. I'm really unhappy with this particular dealer in NORCAL. I was suspect of the number as soon as the sales rep gave it to me. However, I had no other way to confirm what the correct shipments were going to be. Thanks for your help. I'll include this information in my letter of complaint to the GM.
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Re: AMG [cagney] by dgm4488
Aug 22, 2005 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: cagney (Aug 21, 2005 1:23 pm)

Delighted to hear that you like your car so much.........I have one on order and am excited to say the least. Q: Did you order yours and if so how much time elapsed between order date and delivery? Thanks.
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Re: AMG [dgm4488] by cagney
Aug 23, 2005 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: dgm4488 (Aug 22, 2005 3:20 pm)

dgm;
Excited? I have never experienced an automobile as stunning as this SLK55. Even tho I read about it for months, it is far more car than I thought it would be; every time I drive it, I discover some neat new thing Mercedes has done. (Now, if it only doesn't break down.)
Dare I use the word "bargain"? It cost me about $65k, but seems well worth it. Far less than a Viper, and a Vette convertible, loaded to match, would cost about the same, and you'd STILL only have a cloth top.
I took delivery in June and had ordered it in Feb. I'm told that if one were ordered now, delivery would be next May.
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SLK 350 motors by cagney
Aug 23, 2005 (8:45 pm)
At the dealers the other day, a service mgr. commented about having a bad day. Seems a lot of SLK V6s were coming in smoking. This is a brand-new engine; they're too young to smoke. I wonder what's going on. Since I just bought a new Mercedes, I was hoping they had got their quality control act together.
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Re: AMG [cagney] by dgm4488
Aug 25, 2005 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: cagney (Aug 23, 2005 8:37 pm)

Thanks again..........I thought about it for a long time then decided to go with the AMG version. Among other things I too felt like it was well priced for what the car offers in terms of performance etc. And your information about the delivery schedule is more good news - apparently (and not unexpectedly) it has lengthened a great deal since my order was placed. The article in Car & Driver may have intensified the interest in the 55 and thus the length of the wait list.
 
I too hope we don't have reliability problems!
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Re: AMG [dgm4488] by cagney
Aug 25, 2005 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: dgm4488 (Aug 25, 2005 12:01 pm)

I always read everything I can about a car before taking the plunge, but I have been following Car & Driver since the late 60s and trust their opinions. They also write very well; I think I would enjoy reading what they had to say about canopeners.
The 55 AMG is the one to have, no doubt about it.It's more car than you can imagine! The way I add it up, an SLK350 optioned like the AMG would run about $52k, 10k under the AMG. But, you STILL would not have the magic V8, the stiffened 7 speed, the upgraded tires and wheels, and those huge Brembo brakes. Not that i'd call $65k cheap, but you do seem to be getting your money's worth.

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