New here with a SLK 350 (Sunny Yorkshire)

[Winsoxuk]

Hi all .. ive moved to the world of MB.

Ive had several Audi's and decided to have a change to move to an SLK 350 ;-) I found a really nice example so took the plunge !

Its not a new car.. well new to me..;-)

My other car is a 850R volvo and ive had her for 12 years, shes now 27 years old !

Happy to be here.. lets see what transpires..

 

[Sweetooth]

Hi and welcome

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Welcome to MBClub. Congratulations on your new car …lovely

 

[Byron321]

Hi and welcome

 

[W1ghty]

Sun‘s out guns out buddy

 

[Smart320]

Hello and welcome , you’ll enjoy your SLK

 

[BoristheBounce]

Hello and welcome , you’ll enjoy your SLK

Surely its an SL????

 

[Smart320]

Not according to the title of the thread

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Looks like an SLK to me too. Grey paint and red leather is the colour choice of champions.

 

[BoristheBounce]

Winsoxuk, is it an SLK or an SL Please​

 

[BoristheBounce]

Not according to the title of the thread

Joined Dec 16, 2022
Messages 5
Location Wakefield
Car SL350 2003

Confused I am..........

 

[GeeJayW]

Joined Dec 16, 2022
Messages 5
Location Wakefield
Car SL350 2003

Confused I am..........

The photo looks to me like it’s an SLK (R172) with an aftermarket grille fitted, giving it an SL(ish)appearance

 

[BoristheBounce]

The photo looks to me like it’s an SLK (R172) with an aftermarket grille fitted, giving it an SL(ish)appearance

That's why I'm confused it looks more like a 2003 SL350 with a new grill to me, nothing like a 2003 SLK it had the slopy front end and no grills in the bonnet or side of wings. And those running lights are the same as on my SL400 so nothing like a SLK.

OK I've just realised its a modern SLK (SLC) not a 2003 as mentioned in his info. that must be old info I think. Because even the old 2003 SL had a slopy front as well. I didn't realise the R172 was the "modern" version

 

[GeeJayW]

That's why I'm confused it looks more like a 2003 SL350 with a new grill to me, nothing like a 2003 SLK it had the slopy front end and no grills in the bonnet or side of wings. And those running lights are the same as on my SL400 so nothing like a SLK.

OK I've just realised it’s a modern SLK (SLC) not a 2003 as mentioned in his info. that must be old info I think. Because even the old 2003 SL had a slopy front as well. I didn't realise the R172 was the "modern" version

I think it’s the R172 SLK that followed the facelift R171 and immediately preceded the SLC which was effectively a facelifted R172

 

[Winsoxuk]

Winsoxuk, is it an SLK or an SL Please​

It's definitely an SLK the guy that had it before me spent thousands on it it's still running on a maintenance plan Mercedes !

It had an AMG exhaust fitted on it as well so I'm finding out and have lots of other changes done all done by a Mercedes specialist.

 

[Winsoxuk]

It's definitely an SLK the guy that had it before me spent thousands on it it's still running on a maintenance plan Mercedes !

It had an AMG exhaust fitted on it as well so I'm finding out and have lots of other changes done all done by a Mercedes specialist.

Forgot to apologise all these emails that were receiving will go in into spam!

 

[Winsoxuk]

On top of this the guy sent it away every year to be fully detailed and also to have all the seals oiled and cleaned this alone was costing in 300 pound just to have the seals done.

He also had ambient lighting fitted within the car and the bill for that is unbelievable!

 

[GeeJayW]

It's definitely an SLK the guy that had it before me spent thousands on it it's still running on a maintenance plan Mercedes !

It had an AMG exhaust fitted on it as well so I'm finding out and have lots of other changes done all done by a Mercedes specialist.

In addition to this forum which is excellent of course, another great resource for SLK owners is the SLKworld forum. Definitely worth checking out if you want/need SLK specific information that you can’t find here and if you want to meet up, go on run outs etc with other SLK owners.

 

[BoristheBounce]

It's definitely an SLK the guy that had it before me spent thousands on it it's still running on a maintenance plan Mercedes !

It had an AMG exhaust fitted on it as well so I'm finding out and have lots of other changes done all done by a Mercedes specialist.

Sorry its just me being Doh!

I was fooled by your information which says you have a 2003 SL350.

Its clearly neither a 2003 SL or SLK

I keep forgetting how close the "new" SLK/SLC looks to the SL, so much so when passing one on the road its really difficult to decide if its an SL or SLK/SLC

 

[pioneercollector]

Very nice car, and i do agree that the newer SLK models do look like the SL.... until you see a similar aged SL parked closely to the SLK!

More importantly ( Get the tar and feathers ready ) Volvo 850R .... That is an excellent car, wouldn't mind a photo of that one!!