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#172 of 226 SLK 55 AMG initial quality evaluation by reallife Jan 01, 2006 (10:39 pm)
I've had my car for three months and it now has 1700 miles on it. I got the JD Powers initial quality assessment form a couple weeks ago and had to carefully consider all the systems on the car for the first time. I had to give it a perfect 100%. I have not had one single problem to date. The fit and finish is flawless. All the electronics work flawlessly. The car drives and handles like no other car I've ever owned. I can hardly bear to look at it sitting forelornly in my garage where it is now waiting for some nice weather. Best car I've ever owned. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Jan 02, 2006 12:08 pm) reallife (Jan 30, 2006 7:28 pm) merc1 (Jan 02, 2006 10:08 pm)
#173 of 226 Re: SLK 55 AMG initial quality evaluation [reallife] by habitat1 Jan 02, 2006 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: reallife (Jan 01, 2006 10:39 pm) Congratulations on your good experience.   But next time you get a survey, please suggest they offer the SLK55 in a 6-speed. I probably still would have ended up with my 911S Cab, but at least it would give the real enthusiasts another choice. Can't figure out those guys from AMG - some of the best engines in the world but they can't seem to mate them with a manual transmission.   In any event, Happy New Year and enjoy your car. Replies to this message: reallife (Jan 30, 2006 7:28 pm)
#174 of 226 Re: SLK 55 AMG initial quality evaluation [reallife] by merc1 Jan 02, 2006 (10:08 pm)
Replying to: reallife (Jan 01, 2006 10:39 pm) A good report on a JDP survey? Hopefully there a few thousand other MB owners out there that answered the way you did!   While I agree with habitat1, please don't tell JDP about MB and a manual tranny because they'd likely count that a "problem" knowing these survey folks.   M
#175 of 226 Re: SLK 55 AMG initial quality evaluation [habitat1] by reallife Jan 30, 2006 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 02, 2006 12:08 pm) Since this was a formal 'initial quality' survey, there wasn't any place to list suggestions for future models, etc.
#176 of 226 SLK 230 Brake Light Problem by cmcclure Mar 06, 2006 (5:23 pm)
My SLK 230 right brake light failed and the light on the dash came on. I changed the bulb and it worked for about 2 minutes. I took it to the dealer and was advised that a new light assy was required. They tried to fix the problem by replacing the bulb, same problem, it would work only for a few minutes. So at great expense I replaced the tail light assembly. Same problem, the brake light works for a couple minutes and goes out, the light on the dash stays on. I checked the fuse, I think it only has one. The left brake light works ok. I am just about at my wits end trying to figure this one out. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Replies to this message: ted18 (Mar 14, 2006 10:10 pm) speck_13 (Mar 25, 2006 11:13 am)
#177 of 226 SLK 350 with 7-Speed Automatic by cflyer Mar 07, 2006 (5:20 am)
I posted about 8 months ago regarding my SLK with the dreadful 7 speed. I know a lot of people have had a good experience, but MB just could not get mine right. The eventually replaced the entire transmission and the problem actually got WORSE. Clearly there is either a real problem in production OR there is an interface problem with my particular car that no one seems to understand.   The dealer finally agreed to do "an exchange of collateral", after threatening Lemon Litigation, by ordering me a completely new vehicle to be exactly the same (with a few additional options), but with the 6 speed manual. Alas, when the car arrived the interior was WRONG. I ordered the brown Napa with the beige interior, but go the black interior instead. It looks nice, but I like a lighter interior due to warm climate driving. Its no wonder that MB sales are falling off with such terrible attention to detail. Expensive car, mediocre reliability and quality, sagging customer service. What a shame.   I guess mixing the dirty water of Chrysler with the clean Mercedes water just made MORE dirty water... This was my 6th Mercedes purchase...there won't be a 7th.   I really hope this replacement has some redemption contained within. Replies to this message: connieg (Aug 15, 2006 3:09 pm) amgnut (Aug 15, 2006 3:22 pm) merc1 (Aug 15, 2006 8:22 pm)
#178 of 226 Light Problem (cmmclure) by jproc Mar 09, 2006 (11:40 am)
I have the exact same problem.Constantly replacing bulbs which fix the problem for a week or so.I'm just going to live with it
#179 of 226 Re: SLK 230 Brake Light Problem [cmcclure] by ted18 Mar 14, 2006 (10:10 pm)
Replying to: cmcclure (Mar 06, 2006 5:23 pm) Ihad the same problem on my SLK230 took to MB they plugged there machine into it and said it was a faulty brake switch which they changed and it has been ok ever since. switch cost about £11.00 plug in cost £90.0 10 mins labour cost £90.0
#180 of 226 exceleration by ted18 Mar 14, 2006 (10:17 pm)
My SLK 230 seems like it does not respond immediately when I want to excelerate is this normal. Or is it because its an automatic

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