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watsons · 06-22-2007

waiting... waiting... waiting...

**etyu** · 06-23-2007

Eagerly awaiting ....

**Cruzer 8** · 06-23-2007

Hosted on Fotki

**alroumi** · 06-23-2007

Wow, It looks terrific with the chrome wheel's. Is that a factory option or done at the dealer?

**Cruzer 8** · 06-23-2007

Factory wheels that are chromed and then put on by the dealer option ===1550.00 US

watsons · 06-23-2007

Looks hot~

How do you compare SL with SLK?

**-1-** · 06-23-2007

Super nice. CONGRATULATIONS!

**Gabus** · 06-23-2007

Yep..... A nice one..... Congrats

**Cruzer 8** · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsons

Looks hot~

How do you compare SL with SLK?

The SL550 is a larger version of the SLK350 and as we all know they add more options( comfort, storage, different sound system, etc).
It is a much heavier car and the gas mileage is far less than our 350.
SL in feels somewhat less agile but the new ABC suspension lets you drive fairly aggressive, the new 5.5 engine has the same valve timing and dual OH cams as the 350 the exhaust has been improved also so now it has 382 hp and 391fp of torque 0-60 is 5.4.
We liked the look of the hood and grille on the SLK but not sure it would look the same on the SL.
SL550 to SLK350 only real difference is money and ---- Well they are both Merc's and built to perform -- put them on the same track with drivers that know their cars and it would be a horse race
I believe that this would hold true with the SLK55 -AMG v the SL 63 , 65 or55.
The SL's would run out of fuel sooner.
We love both. now I don't know if this will make sense but the SL is grand touring sports car and the SLK is a sports car that you can tour in.
The only reason that we changed is that we plan on touring the US and Canada and hoping to put about 100k miles on this one over the next 3 years in the SL our old bones will probably survive this in the SLK they would not have.

**alroumi** · 06-23-2007

Sounds like a Fun tour, The SL seems like one of the best cars for your tour.

Hard top for the rain, Open the top for the open roads and mountainous area's.

**webslinger** · 06-23-2007

Congratulations! The car I'd get, but alas the wife felt was too big.

It's really hard to feel sorry for myself picking up the 55 next Saturday.

Wait, did I say "...next Saturday." ???

Yippee! I get the new car fun too!

-Doug

**etyu** · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by webslinger

Congratulations! The car I'd get, but alas the wife felt was too big.

It's really hard to feel sorry for myself picking up the 55 next Saturday.

Wait, did I say "...next Saturday." ???

Yippee! I get the new car fun too!

-Doug

We're happy for you Doug!!

**Ynot** · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruzer 8

The only reason that we changed is that we plan on touring the US and Canada and hoping to put about 100k miles on this one over the next 3 years in the SL our old bones will probably survive this in the SLK they would not have.

Totally agree, it'll be more comfortable, touring the US and Canada in the SL, you are very lucky man, wish I have time to tour the US and Canada, still very young, so I have to work.

watsons · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by webslinger

Congratulations! The car I'd get, but alas the wife felt was too big.

It's really hard to feel sorry for myself picking up the 55 next Saturday.

Wait, did I say "...next Saturday." ???

Yippee! I get the new car fun too!

-Doug

Congrats~ I'm sure you'll enjoy driving it, or even looking at it, like we all do!

**-1-** · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruzer 8

The only reason that we changed is that we plan on touring the US and Canada and hoping to put about 100k miles on this one over the next 3 years in the SL our old bones will probably survive this in the SLK they would not have.

Sounds like a plan. Enjoy the good times and good years ahead.

**-1-** · 06-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by webslinger

Congratulations! The car I'd get, but alas the wife felt was too big.

It's really hard to feel sorry for myself picking up the 55 next Saturday.

Wait, did I say "...next Saturday." ???

Yippee! I get the new car fun too!

-Doug

CONGRATULATIONS! The countdown begins, six days and a wake up.

**Cruzer 8** · 06-23-2007

Ynot --- SL is like driving your fathers car

---- gulp our youngest is 38 and we have 3 older probably of an age that we could call you son --- enjoyed the SLK but we found out our bodies are older than our minds your time for the SL will come as well as the touring, at least we didn't get a Buick

**Cruzer 8** · 06-23-2007

Doug ---wow next saturday ,thats only 6 days you know thats only 144 hours and you will probably sleep for at least 10 or 12 of them but hey who's counting

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Have a great time with the new TOY

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Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elk Grove CA Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 483 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 12 Posts	Here is one for tonight Hosted on Fotki __________________ GENE *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red Last edited by Cruzer 8; 06-23-2007 at 05:18 PM. Reason: pictures dissappeared check other thread for the pictures

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 157 Times in 95 Posts	Wow, It looks terrific with the chrome wheel's. Is that a factory option or done at the dealer? __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elk Grove CA Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 483 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 12 Posts	Factory wheels that are chromed and then put on by the dealer option ===1550.00 US __________________ GENE *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

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watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 651 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Looks hot~ How do you compare SL with SLK?

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 49 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	Super nice. CONGRATULATIONS! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 378 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 45 Times in 29 Posts	Yep..... A nice one..... Congrats __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-23-2007	#30 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 157 Times in 95 Posts	Sounds like a Fun tour, The SL seems like one of the best cars for your tour. Hard top for the rain, Open the top for the open roads and mountainous area's. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 518 Country: Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Congratulations! The car I'd get, but alas the wife felt was too big. It's really hard to feel sorry for myself picking up the 55 next Saturday. Wait, did I say "...next Saturday." ??? Yippee! I get the new car fun too! -Doug

06-23-2007	#37 (permalink)
Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elk Grove CA Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 483 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 12 Posts	Ynot --- SL is like driving your fathers car ---- gulp our youngest is 38 and we have 3 older probably of an age that we could call you son --- enjoyed the SLK but we found out our bodies are older than our minds your time for the SL will come as well as the touring, at least we didn't get a Buick __________________ GENE *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

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Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elk Grove CA Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 483 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 12 Posts	Doug ---wow next saturday ,thats only 6 days you know thats only 144 hours and you will probably sleep for at least 10 or 12 of them but hey who's counting. Have a great time with the new TOY __________________ GENE *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

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