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@ALFAitalia i took this pic the other day and a genuine xenon headlamp, the light output looked the same as they do on the SLK now
Am I alone in this or do you guys do the same thing?
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I’ve been using the SLK daily the past week and I have to say, the V6 sounds great! I thought it might feel slow but for its size, the V6 has just enough power.
Not putting the SLK down but what a difference there is between the SLK and the S classes! I appreciate the S classes even more now. Sometimes you get used to a cars performance, it’s looks but jumping in the S65 after driving the SLK, they couldn’t feel any different.
For what it is, it’s a lovely car but I’m not sure how long I will keep this. It should be a nice car for a Europe trip but after that, I don’t think I’d want a convertible in the UK even though it looks quite nice with the roof down. We just don’t seem to have the weather for convertibles
Not putting the SLK down but what a difference there is between the SLK and the S classes! I appreciate the S classes even more now. Sometimes you get used to a cars performance, it’s looks but jumping in the S65 after driving the SLK, they couldn’t feel any different.
For what it is, it’s a lovely car but I’m not sure how long I will keep this. It should be a nice car for a Europe trip but after that, I don’t think I’d want a convertible in the UK even though it looks quite nice with the roof down. We just don’t seem to have the weather for convertibles
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Personally I think we have the perfect climate for convertibles here....which is why we had our SLK for about 10 years!.....and why we are a big market for them....rarely too hot to have the roof down (unlike southern Europe)....rarely too cold either (unlike far northern Europe) apart from the coldest/wettest months....as long as its not raining its roof down, heating on full blast and enjoy.....roof down on a cold January day certainly wakes you up!! I realise I live right on the near tropical South coast and it might be a bit difference if you live in the arctic wasteland that is anywhere north of Watford......!!! 
EDIT......apparently we are actually Europe's biggest market for convertibles......
EDIT......apparently we are actually Europe's biggest market for convertibles......
Britain is one of the world’s biggest markets for convertible cars - Bussey Vehicle Leasing | Car and Van Contract Lease Hire
The UK is a Huge Market for Convertible Cars, but How Many Of Us Get Our Tops Off? Surprisingly, given our weather, Britain is one of the world’s biggest markets for convertible cars, but most owners never drop the hood according to a new survey from German car maker Audi. The survey took place...
www.busseyvehicleleasing.co.uk
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Personally I think we have the perfect climate for convertibles here....which is why we had our SLK for about 10 years!.....and why we are a big market for them....rarely too hot to have the roof down (unlike southern Europe)....rarely too cold either (unlike far northern Europe) apart from the coldest/wettest months....as long as its not raining its roof down, heating on full blast and enjoy.....roof down on a cold January day certainly wakes you up!! I realise I live right on the near tropical South coast and it might be a bit difference if you live in the arctic wasteland that is anywhere north of Watford......!!!
EDIT......apparently we are actually Europe's biggest market for convertibles......
Britain is one of the world’s biggest markets for convertible cars - Bussey Vehicle Leasing | Car and Van Contract Lease Hire
The UK is a Huge Market for Convertible Cars, but How Many Of Us Get Our Tops Off? Surprisingly, given our weather, Britain is one of the world’s biggest markets for convertible cars, but most owners never drop the hood according to a new survey from German car maker Audi. The survey took place...www.busseyvehicleleasing.co.uk
It might just be me that doesn't like convertible as much as I used to.
I've owned one convertible car before the SLK and I had this for 10 years. It was my first sports car and my first BMW. E46 M3
I loved that car but after I sold it, I thought that convertible was enough for me. My fav shapes are coupe and saloon cars only
I was thinking of getting this one Buy Now VI 6 OCD and spacced out exactly how I like them..... illegally
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Lucky so and soHello everyone,
I need some reassurance that I’m not alone in this and you guys also do this sort of thing?
It seems like I just can’t help myself when it comes to cars and end up buying something I don’t need!
I never thought I’d own a car that I recently bought as it’s never been the sort of car I have been interested in buying before but somehow I ended up with one!
Recently I met my friends father in law and as we started chatting next to his car, I thought I’d be nice and compliment the car he came with which was a Mercedes SLK. I said nice car and this is where I should have stopped but the sentence seemed too short so I said, “ Nice car, you want to sell it to me? “ Why I asked if he would sell the car to me, I don’t know. It just seemed like the right thing to say at that moment
He replied by saying he’s actually thinking of selling the car as he doesn’t drive it much.
I couldn’t back down now so I said I’m happy to make him an offer once I actually see what they sell for as I had no idea what these cars are worth
On that same day, I ended up buying an SLK280. A car that I have no need for but as days have gone by I seem to like the car more and more. Now I really like the body shape and the lines of this car.
The front end reminds me of the SLR ( just a slightly cheaper car the SLK)
The V6 sounds nice and for a car that is this small, the 3.0l is good size engine with a good amount of power.
I can only imagine how much fun the SLK55 AMG must be!
The car has had just two owners and it’s done only 60k miles.
I was told that it’s a 10th anniversary car?
It’s got the AMG body kit. Nice looking 18’s with new Continental tyres all around.
It has red seatbelts and red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and the gear stick.
After buying the car, I booked in at Mercedes in Beaconsfield for a health check as there’s a recall for the car ( drivers air bag ). Mercedes called me later on that day to say that the car is in excellent condition apart from having a cracked rear subframe and they said they would be changing the subframe as a goodwill gesture. Who can say no to such an offer!!
I’ve always had good experience with this dealership as I’ve been going there a lot of times buying parts for the S classes starting with my first one the S600.
I was told I will need to pay for bolts, washers and the maximum it would cost me would be around £260. I told them I was happy with that.
A few days later the car was ready and when I went to pick the car up, they showed me that the total price was just over £4400. Nice of Mercedes to cover that!
They also said I wouldn’t need to pay for the bolts, washers as the car has such good service records and it’s been looked after so well that Mercedes covered all the cost.
Here is the car parked outside Mercedes when I went to drop it off for the health check.
Some other pic’s
While I was there, I ordered a service kit, engine oil, air filters, oil filter, spark plugs, coolant levelling sensor. The only thing I didn’t get from Mercedes was the pollen filter.
It’s a very clean car underneath.
Spark plugs torqued to the correct spec
Service, MOT, road tax and insurance were done this week and now I need to find some time to start driving it.
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Hello everyone,
I hope you’re all keeping well.
I’ve been a bit quite with posting pics and updates on the cars but I thought I’d end this thread with one last update.
This summer me and my wife went on a Europe trip and we decided to take the SLK.
As I mentioned in the beginning of this thread, the SLK was one of those cars that I never thought I’d own but I have been so impressed with this car!
We done 4200+ miles in three weeks we were abroad and the car didn’t give me any problems. No warning lights or any issues.
It didn’t burn a drop of oil and I had some high speed runs in the autobhan. The oil still looked like new when we got back to Uk.
The car was so stable at high speeds and the engine is just beautiful in this car. I honestly think the 3.0l is the perfect size for these model SLK’s. Yeah the V8 is the biggest engine you can get but at no point throughout the trip did I ever feel like I wished the car had more power.
Once we got back, I drove the car twice just to keep the battery charged up. I had no time to use this car and made the decision to sell it. I was sad to let the car go but it would have ended up parked up gathering dust.
I had it serviced once more when we got back to uk.
I had the wheels refurbished in hyper silver as the colour didn’t pop as much before. New centre badges. Put new discs and pads and had the brakes painted.
Car had a two stage machine polish and it really did look like a brand new car!
The first person that came to see the car bought it and he was super happy with the car.
When he saw how clean the car was, he did say he was scared to drive it as it was too clean
Some pics in Europe and of course I have to post the most important one…….. driving on the autobahn
I hope you’re all keeping well.
I’ve been a bit quite with posting pics and updates on the cars but I thought I’d end this thread with one last update.
This summer me and my wife went on a Europe trip and we decided to take the SLK.
As I mentioned in the beginning of this thread, the SLK was one of those cars that I never thought I’d own but I have been so impressed with this car!
We done 4200+ miles in three weeks we were abroad and the car didn’t give me any problems. No warning lights or any issues.
It didn’t burn a drop of oil and I had some high speed runs in the autobhan. The oil still looked like new when we got back to Uk.
The car was so stable at high speeds and the engine is just beautiful in this car. I honestly think the 3.0l is the perfect size for these model SLK’s. Yeah the V8 is the biggest engine you can get but at no point throughout the trip did I ever feel like I wished the car had more power.
Once we got back, I drove the car twice just to keep the battery charged up. I had no time to use this car and made the decision to sell it. I was sad to let the car go but it would have ended up parked up gathering dust.
I had it serviced once more when we got back to uk.
I had the wheels refurbished in hyper silver as the colour didn’t pop as much before. New centre badges. Put new discs and pads and had the brakes painted.
Car had a two stage machine polish and it really did look like a brand new car!
The first person that came to see the car bought it and he was super happy with the car.
When he saw how clean the car was, he did say he was scared to drive it as it was too clean
Some pics in Europe and of course I have to post the most important one…….. driving on the autobahn
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At Mercedes museum
Random place in Germany
Switzerland… what a view!
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Lake Como
As you all know I love BMW’s so I couldn’t just go to Mercedes museum
Croatia
Back in UK after car was details and wheels, brakes refurbished
Random place in Germany
Switzerland… what a view!
Italy
Lake Como
As you all know I love BMW’s so I couldn’t just go to Mercedes museum
Croatia
Back in UK after car was details and wheels, brakes refurbished
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