AMG Envy - Page 2

mbSLRwannabe · 06-06-2007

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Originally Posted by slkDogger

Hi yall,
I'm new here and have been lurking around since I got my new SLK350 in October, I think I've contracted a case of AMG envy since I went to the MB dealer and drove an SLK55 today, lukily they did not have one in the colors I want, but I've got a sheet of paper with one speced out that they will have trucked over, if I agree. Now don't get me wrong I absolutely love my 350 and pamper it better than any woman, as a matter of fact It's as if I'm possesed by some kind of SLK illness that is developing into an obsesssion (Memorial weekend was spent polishing her with Zaino)to have the best SLK there is and hince my delima. Would I be out of my mind to trade in an 8 month old 350 for a 55? Is there a cure or do I just succumb to my carnal desire to have the beastly 55?

Is there any cure for AMG lust? or once contracted do you just succumb to the inevitable?

Any advice would be appreciated.

i have a similar story to you..well kind of/ i made the mistake of test driving a 55, back when i owned a 350. my car never felt the same again. i just wasn't satisfied with my car anymore. i took me less then a week to make my decision . i traded in my 5 month old 07 slk350 for my 07 slk55. oh yes it did hurt my wallet..alot but i have not once regreted this decision since buying my slk55. you are not out of your mind. or maybe we're both out of our minds, but it doesn't matter... its a matter of having something that can satisfy your needs.

0-60 in 4.3 seconds : indescribable. and yes this number is achievable in stock form. and don't get me started on the exhaust note. good luck in making your decision.

JoesSLK55 · 06-07-2007

Ok could no longer resist posting. I have had my 2005 SLK55 AMG for less then two weeks now, don’t even have the title work back from DMV, and I have been wanting to do the intro stuff on the site for the last few days but have just been to darn busy. The name is Joe and I am from Maryland, I live in a little waterfront community just North East of Baltimore called Bowley’s Quarters. This is my third SLK, and yes “my bad” for just learning about this site L so go easy on me ok! It appears that I have number 482 of just 832 2005 U.S. SLK55 AMG’s, quite frankly I was extremely surprised to learn of the low number. I will post an official intro and pics soon.

So here is the rest of the story. I purchased a Black 2004 SLK 230 Special Edition at the end of 2004. As a matter of fact I had to search long and hard to find a 04 Special Edition since they were getting real hard to find, to the credit of my dealer they went above and beyond locating and then arranging the transfer. When the 2005 came out I hesitated because I really loved my 230 SE so I held off as long as I could but I succumbed in October 2006 when I purchased a Black SLK 280. Gas mileage was a big factor for me so I was very pleased with getting 28-30 MPG. I had no AMG envy except that I did miss the sport suspension and performance tires that came with the 230 SE. Then it happened; a friend of mine was given two weeks notice that he was being deployed and was leaving the day after Memorial Day. Based on several circumstances he was forced to part with his Black 2005 SLK55 AMG. Well I was his first lead when locating a new owner, since he knew how I cared for my MBs, just one test drive and it was all over. Yes I am now the proud owner of two SLK’s, which reminds me to mention that my Black 2006 SLK 280 is now looking for a new home. I would give it to the wife but she just ordered and took delivery of a 2007 Mustang convertible and in her words you will have to pry this car from my cold dead hands; but that’s a whole other topic

.

As I said I did not have AMG envy but now that I am the proud owner of one I feel that I am at the pinnacle of what a roadster should be and driving it is more pleasurable then anything legal should be. oh yeah I have just started my drug regiment

.

So let me get to your dilemma. I became a SLK55 owner not by envy but I can tell you without reservation; if you can swing “go for it” you will not be sorry!

**-1-** · 06-07-2007

Hi Joe. Great story. This is the best place for a SLK enthusiast as yourself. Congraulations on your 2005 SLK 55. Return often.

**F111F** · 06-07-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoesSLK55

Ok could no longer resist posting. I have had my 2005 SLK55 AMG for less then two weeks now, don’t even have the title work back from DMV, and I have been wanting to do the intro stuff on the site for the last few days but have just been to darn busy. The name is Joe and I am from Maryland, I live in a little waterfront community just North East of Baltimore called Bowley’s Quarters. This is my third SLK, and yes “my bad” for just learning about this site L so go easy on me ok! It appears that I have number 482 of just 832 2005 U.S. SLK55 AMG’s, quite frankly I was extremely surprised to learn of the low number. I will post an official intro and pics soon.

So here is the rest of the story. I purchased a Black 2004 SLK 230 Special Edition at the end of 2004. As a matter of fact I had to search long and hard to find a 04 Special Edition since they were getting real hard to find, to the credit of my dealer they went above and beyond locating and then arranging the transfer. When the 2005 came out I hesitated because I really loved my 230 SE so I held off as long as I could but I succumbed in October 2006 when I purchased a Black SLK 280. Gas mileage was a big factor for me so I was very pleased with getting 28-30 MPG. I had no AMG envy except that I did miss the sport suspension and performance tires that came with the 230 SE. Then it happened; a friend of mine was given two weeks notice that he was being deployed and was leaving the day after Memorial Day. Based on several circumstances he was forced to part with his Black 2005 SLK55 AMG. Well I was his first lead when locating a new owner, since he knew how I cared for my MBs, just one test drive and it was all over. Yes I am now the proud owner of two SLK’s, which reminds me to mention that my Black 2006 SLK 280 is now looking for a new home. I would give it to the wife but she just ordered and took delivery of a 2007 Mustang convertible and in her words you will have to pry this car from my cold dead hands; but that’s a whole other topic

.

As I said I did not have AMG envy but now that I am the proud owner of one I feel that I am at the pinnacle of what a roadster should be and driving it is more pleasurable then anything legal should be. oh yeah I have just started my drug regiment

.

So let me get to your dilemma. I became a SLK55 owner not by envy but I can tell you without reservation; if you can swing “go for it” you will not be sorry!

Two questions, 1 - was the SLK280 a stick?

2 - What was so different about the SLK55, that you had to get it?

Congrats!, by the way.

**etyu** · 06-07-2007

Welcome and congratulations JoesSLK55.

Warning: Test drive the SLK55 at your own risk.

It is not about envy but an affliction.

JoesSLK55 · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

Hi Joe. Great story. This is the best place for a SLK enthusiast as yourself. Congraulations on your 2005 SLK 55. Return often.

Thanks for the warm welcome, and yes I will be returning often..

JoesSLK55 · 06-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by F111F

Two questions, 1 - was the SLK280 a stick?

2 - What was so different about the SLK55, that you had to get it?

Congrats!, by the way.

Thanks for the welcome...

Yes I guess this does give me a unique perspective on the various SLK models

.

To answer your questions both the 230 SE and the 280 were autos a must because I commuted through Baltimore, Wash DC and No. Virginia rush hour traffic

.

Oh my there were many reason why I liked the SLK55 over the SLK280 but the most obvious are the power, handling and looks. But these things come at a price, the first being fuel mileage 28-30 vs. 15-18. Then the ride, the SLK280 actually rides smoother but does not handle or corner as well. And last but not least is going to be the tire wear will be lucky to get 15k miles from the SLK55 tires (as it was with my SLK230 SE) from the looks of them the SLK280 might see 30+ K.

Thanks again, and a D#% good question

Joe

JoesSLK55 · 06-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Welcome and congratulations JoesSLK55.

Warning: Test drive the SLK55 at your own risk.

It is not about envy but an affliction.

Thanks for the Welcome....

Yep, no words to describe "love at first drive"

412driver · 06-08-2007

Welcome Joe, if you find tha need to donate your old 280 to a worthy cause the US needs all the help possible (US thats me an Bretta - us) Poor old farm folks in Norf Caroliner saved 14 years an 3 month all our egg money to git a 99 230 wid 700,000 miles on it.

Post often and enjoy the site, we have a ball and there is plenty of expertise here.

**alroumi** · 06-09-2007

Welcome Joe to the forum, Nice list of car's and Ive just driven a Mustang Coupe and it's terrific actually a Saleen S281.

watsons · 06-09-2007

Welcome Joe!

Looking forward to seeing your cars' pics!

kenzed · 06-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkDogger

Hi yall,
I'm new here and have been lurking around since I got my new SLK350 in October, I think I've contracted a case of AMG envy since I went to the MB dealer and drove an SLK55 today, lukily they did not have one in the colors I want, but I've got a sheet of paper with one speced out that they will have trucked over, if I agree. Now don't get me wrong I absolutely love my 350 and pamper it better than any woman, as a matter of fact It's as if I'm possesed by some kind of SLK illness that is developing into an obsesssion (Memorial weekend was spent polishing her with Zaino)to have the best SLK there is and hince my delima. Would I be out of my mind to trade in an 8 month old 350 for a 55? Is there a cure or do I just succumb to my carnal desire to have the beastly 55?

Is there any cure for AMG lust? or once contracted do you just succumb to the inevitable?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Well having recently taken the plunge too - here's 2 bits of advice from the UK

1. There ain't no shops in heaven!

2. There ain't no luggage straps on a hearse (funeral car)

So, spend it while you can - you can't take it with you!

Of course, (as my wife told me) this theory relies on you havin' your fun and dying young...

hahahahahahahahah

JoesSLK55 · 06-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by 412driver

Welcome Joe, if you find tha need to donate your old 280 to a worthy cause the US needs all the help possible (US thats me an Bretta - us) Poor old farm folks in Norf Caroliner saved 14 years an 3 month all our egg money to git a 99 230 wid 700,000 miles on it.

Post often and enjoy the site, we have a ball and there is plenty of expertise here.

Thanks "Sir Redneck"

for the great welcome...

Well for the little money that I am asking for the 06 SLK280 one might think I am donating it!!

Oh yaeh, I have been to Norf Caroliner "poor old farm folks" "My

"

Thanks, Joe

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06-09-2007	#30 (permalink)
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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Joe, if you find tha need to donate your old 280 to a worthy cause the US needs all the help possible (US thats me an Bretta - us) Poor old farm folks in Norf Caroliner saved 14 years an 3 month all our egg money to git a 99 230 wid 700,000 miles on it. Post often and enjoy the site, we have a ball and there is plenty of expertise here.

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