Canadian AMG sales/production numbers

Soelas · 07-02-2009

I was searching to see how many SLK 55s were sold in Canada over the past years. I managed to get a hold of someone at Mercedes Canada who gave me the following information.

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Please note our retail sales for the SLK55 AMG variant in Canada are as follows:

2004 = 14 units (engine was introduced)
2005 = 185 units
2006 = 175 units
2007 = 98 units
2008 = 60 units
2009 (up to and incl. May) = 25 units

eatbeme · 07-02-2009

Wow, that's really low. I feel more much more exclusive now, thanks

slk junior · 07-02-2009

Just wondering, how come the numbers keep drops down every years??

Soelas · 07-02-2009

Because we're not spending enough time out there showing off our cars

People don't buy what they can't see. Just to help the cause... Im goin' for a cruise!

slk junior · 07-02-2009

Maybe true..... but there are lot of idots out there. They are driving crazy on the road.....becareful

Soelas · 07-02-2009

Well, I'll have to drive extra slow then

tr2501968 · 07-02-2009

the novelty is wearing off....look at the sales figures for almost all specialty cars, if they did a major face lift or drop a 6.3 in it, sales would jump again

Dang · 07-02-2009

Keep in mind there here in Canada the SLK-55 is a good $20k over the SLK-350. That's a lot of pennies. In my case even though money wasn't a huge deciding factor for me, that, combined with the lack of a manual was enough to push me to the 350.

Cheers!

Dang

d3athr0w · 07-02-2009

I'm guessing it has to do with GDP as well? Plus your comparing a population of 300mil+ to 33mil+ in Canada.

Which reminds me, how's the job market in Canada looking like?

Soelas · 07-02-2009

Job markets in Canada? Not that great. All things considered, probably better than the USA, but it's much dependant on what province (or even city) you're living in.

but hey. I'm doing my part

I bought a brand new SLK! Zaino product to wax it and have already made my Xmas wishlist full of SLK goodies

discoduck · 07-02-2009

Have to agree with Dang.. An SLK55 I was looking at was well over $13k over the 350 I purchased.

Still love the car, 55 engine or not

Soelas · 07-03-2009

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Originally Posted by eatbeme

Wow, that's really low. I feel more much more exclusive now, thanks

As far as I know my car was the 2nd SLK55 sold by Weber Motors this year. Not too sure about DMFC's numbers.

It's nice to know that your car is one of the few. I like having rare/original rides.

On the contrary, when it comes to repairs. Not everyone has the parts you need for a 1973 75 series caddilac or a 1988 Fiero. 20 years from now hopefully MB is decent at having replacement parts.

FishtailnZ · 07-03-2009

Contact MB Canada with specific questions and they can break down the totals even more for you. For example, when I asked about colours, they told me I had 1 of 4 Canadian Caspian Blue SLK55's for 2006.

etyu · 07-03-2009

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Contact MB Canada with specific questions and they can break down the totals even more for you. For example, when I asked about colours, they told me I had 1 of 4 Canadian Caspian Blue SLK55's for 2006.

Glad to hear from you again FishtailnZ.

Soelas · 07-04-2009

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Contact MB Canada with specific questions and they can break down the totals even more for you. For example, when I asked about colours, they told me I had 1 of 4 Canadian Caspian Blue SLK55's for 2006.

That's what I originally did. I asked for a breakdown of all SLK models from 2004 to 2009. For instance, how many 300, 350 and 55s were sold in 2004.

Instead they only gave me SLK55 numbers. :S

I reposed the question again. Hopefully I'll have a response in a week or so.

After that maybe I'll pose the question about colors.

07-02-2009	#8 (permalink)
Dang Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350 Posts: 142 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Chats: 0	Keep in mind there here in Canada the SLK-55 is a good $20k over the SLK-350. That's a lot of pennies. In my case even though money wasn't a huge deciding factor for me, that, combined with the lack of a manual was enough to push me to the 350. Cheers! Dang __________________ 2005 SLK350 6 Speed Manual, Air Scarf, Comand, Nav. OEM Bluetooth Phone, iPod interface and Sat Radio. Orion Blue Metallic

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eatbeme SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Chats: 0	Wow, that's really low. I feel more much more exclusive now, thanks

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slk junior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Vehicle: SLK 55 W/AMG performance pkg Other Toys: Boats Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Chats: 0	Just wondering, how come the numbers keep drops down every years??

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Soelas Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 Other Toys: Heavily modded fiero, 1973 caddilac 75 series Posts: 392 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Chats: 0	Because we're not spending enough time out there showing off our cars People don't buy what they can't see. Just to help the cause... Im goin' for a cruise!

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slk junior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Vehicle: SLK 55 W/AMG performance pkg Other Toys: Boats Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Chats: 0	Maybe true..... but there are lot of idots out there. They are driving crazy on the road.....becareful

07-02-2009	#6 (permalink)
Soelas Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 Other Toys: Heavily modded fiero, 1973 caddilac 75 series Posts: 392 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Chats: 0	Well, I'll have to drive extra slow then

07-02-2009	#7 (permalink)
tr2501968 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin USA Vehicle: 07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Truimph TR250, 07 Mini Cooper S Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Chats: 0	the novelty is wearing off....look at the sales figures for almost all specialty cars, if they did a major face lift or drop a 6.3 in it, sales would jump again

07-02-2009	#9 (permalink)
d3athr0w Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iselin, NJ Vehicle: 06 SLK 55 Iridium Silver, two tone (Black/Red) interior Other Toys: Paintball Markers (guns) :) Posts: 533 Country: Thanks: 37 Thanked 49 Times in 30 Posts Chats: 123	I'm guessing it has to do with GDP as well? Plus your comparing a population of 300mil+ to 33mil+ in Canada. Which reminds me, how's the job market in Canada looking like?

07-02-2009	#10 (permalink)
Soelas Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 Other Toys: Heavily modded fiero, 1973 caddilac 75 series Posts: 392 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Chats: 0	Job markets in Canada? Not that great. All things considered, probably better than the USA, but it's much dependant on what province (or even city) you're living in. but hey. I'm doing my part I bought a brand new SLK! Zaino product to wax it and have already made my Xmas wishlist full of SLK goodies

07-02-2009	#11 (permalink)
discoduck Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Sport Other Toys: '91 300SE Posts: 195 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 46 Times in 21 Posts Chats: 60	Have to agree with Dang.. An SLK55 I was looking at was well over $13k over the 350 I purchased. Still love the car, 55 engine or not

07-03-2009	#13 (permalink)
FishtailnZ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: Shelby GT500 Convertible Steeda Stage II Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,735 Country: Thanks: 438 Thanked 329 Times in 141 Posts Chats: 219	Contact MB Canada with specific questions and they can break down the totals even more for you. For example, when I asked about colours, they told me I had 1 of 4 Canadian Caspian Blue SLK55's for 2006.

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