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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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Electric computer problems on SLK 350? by slk350_florida
Aug 27, 2005 (1:06 pm)
I bought a 2005 SLK 350 just a few months ago - only have 2,000 miles on it. Already, the ESP and Run Flat Tire indicator (in the computer) have needed a new sensor; and the other day, the Retractable Roof wouldn't go down, and said I needed to "Visit Workshop". Finally, this morning, the roof went down. Not sure if I should go to dealer or not, but I'm beginning to wonder if the quality control in engineering this car, was futal. In only two months, for a customer who paid 50k for a car, to have to visit the service dept. twice already - that's really bad news. I had a Maxima for 5 years prior to this, and NEVER went to the service dept. one time!!!!! What's up, Mercedes lovers? Can anyone shed light on this?
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Re: 2006 SLK 350, the first 24 hours [spokes] by slk350_florida
Aug 27, 2005 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: spokes (Jul 23, 2005 8:19 pm)

Just had this very same problem with my new SLK 350 - the faulty ESP, and the Run Flat indicator went bad. Result was, MB put in a new sensor. But c'mon, after only a short time driving, this is pretty ridiculous. Like you, I love the car, but I wonder how long I'll have it with these problems continuing...

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