Who uses their slk amg as their daily driver?

calfxb · 10-31-2007

Just found this forum today and am posting for the first time. I've read some threads where people mention their slk as weekend cars/toys. Who here uses their slk as their every day commuter like I do? I just bought mine back in april and my favorite part of every work day is still the commute. Funny thing is, after commuting every day in my slk, I switch to my toyota hybrid suv on the weekends.

**etyu** · 10-31-2007

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Originally Posted by calfxb

Just found this forum today and am posting for the first time. I've read some threads where people mention their slk as weekend cars/toys. Who here uses their slk as their every day commuter like I do? I just bought mine back in april and my favorite part of every work day is still the commute. Funny thing is, after commuting every day in my slk, I switch to my toyota hybrid suv on the weekends.

I do. Good topic for a poll.

BTW, welcome calfxb !

**Cold Shot** · 10-31-2007

Hello and welcome to the forum. I bought my SLK back at the end of February and use it as my daily driver. I live in Phoenix, so the weather is perfect for year round top-down motoring. If I was still back in Chicago, I would probably garage the car from November to March. It is too light and has too much juice for the snowy conditions I think.

cyberdrakon · 10-31-2007

My SLK is a daily driver, but i swap it off with the CLK 500 every other day to keep both cars well oiled and charged.

steve-p · 10-31-2007

I expect most people here use them as a daily driver.

**Ynot** · 10-31-2007

I would if I could, it snows here and I have a kid and wife to haul around on my off days, so the SLK isn't practical.

btw, welcome to the forum.

**Woolly** · 10-31-2007

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Originally Posted by steve-p

I expect most people here use them as a daily driver.

I don't - 3400 miles in 3 years - shocking

(and 17k on the bike in just over 2 years

)

**-1-** · 10-31-2007

Yup, SLKs as daily drivers. Sounds good, but I don't practice what I preach. My wife used her SLK as a daily driver until late August when she left her job. Only exception, for longer trips, she would take our VW NeWBeetle diesel. She used her car for business and was reimbursed nicely for mileage. Local travel was fine, but I didn't want excessive mileage on her 350. We have a total of five vehicles and I emphasize that each should be driven periodically to spread the miles amongst them. Neither SLK is driven in the rain unless we get caught in the rain unexpected. I spend a lot of time keeping them clean, but I don't want it to be a full time job. I need to drive my SLK 55 more often. I do drive it to work periodically, but I park it in back of the building in a small fenced in area. It's a challenge getting in and out. I wouldn't park it out front. Too many questions and I don't need the hassle. Regardless, I do drive it, but I need to drive it more often. With that in mind, I plan to drive it tomorrow.

VitaminT · 10-31-2007

Everyday. Only means of transportation. Had it for about 6 months and it is awesome. Perfect fit for me.

**rlbawk** · 10-31-2007

My SLK only gets driven on nice days, no rain unless it catches me off guard. Use Either the wife's 325 BMW or the suv as daily drivers. The SLK gets babied and pampered, at least til I get out on the open road to play.

**alroumi** · 11-01-2007

My SLK is not my daily driver,Its the garage queen.

I've been very picky and cleaning it every time it gets dirty;honestly since the last 4-5 months I've only put 71km which makes my mileage at 3,820km.

mtiede · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

...honestly since the last 4-5 months I've only put 71km which makes my mileage at 3,820km.

Wow. That is kinda sad.

Baron7700 · 11-01-2007

i put 15,000 miles on it last year. im at 22 thousand now.

Its my everyday, altho there are times when with friends, or i know if bad weather is coming ill drive the Yukon.

DansSlk · 11-01-2007

Its my for fun car but saying that i try and use it at least 3-4 times a week and i give it a really hard time when i do use it.

Its at 32k now but not all of that is on the current engine.

**dltslk** · 11-01-2007

Only drive it on very nice days. Though we have taken it to work the past 3 days. If you are going to have a drought like GA is having you might as well take advantage of it! The problem is that once you drive it a couple days you don't want to go back to the daily (Passat wagon because of the three dogs and no new C-class wagon)!

**bclark** · 11-01-2007

Absolutely daily unless snow makes the alley
impassable (have the '95 Explorer for that). Wouldn't give up the daily comfort and fun of the ride

**alroumi** · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by mtiede

Wow. That is kinda sad.

I really look after this car, Its a precious vehicle and was quiet an investment.

I hate to see it damaged or scratched one day when parked next to SUV's or other large cars.

**FishtailnZ** · 11-01-2007

Other than being stored for the winter months, mine is a daily driver - it's too much fun not to be!

**alroumi** · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

Other than being stored for the winter months, mine is a daily driver - it's too much fun not to be!

I know what you mean, my XKR feels like a saloon compared to the petite SLR;I mean SLK55.

nmslk · 11-01-2007

Mine's an evening and weekend car. No point in driving her 2 miles to the bus stop to sit outside all day when I'm at work.
She will be garaged in the Minnesnowta winters.

-nmslk

10-31-2007	#1 (permalink)
calfxb SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who uses their slk amg as their daily driver? Just found this forum today and am posting for the first time. I've read some threads where people mention their slk as weekend cars/toys. Who here uses their slk as their every day commuter like I do? I just bought mine back in april and my favorite part of every work day is still the commute. Funny thing is, after commuting every day in my slk, I switch to my toyota hybrid suv on the weekends.

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 615 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	Hello and welcome to the forum. I bought my SLK back at the end of February and use it as my daily driver. I live in Phoenix, so the weather is perfect for year round top-down motoring. If I was still back in Chicago, I would probably garage the car from November to March. It is too light and has too much juice for the snowy conditions I think. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I would if I could, it snows here and I have a kid and wife to haul around on my off days, so the SLK isn't practical. btw, welcome to the forum. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. 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.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,224 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Yup, SLKs as daily drivers. Sounds good, but I don't practice what I preach. My wife used her SLK as a daily driver until late August when she left her job. Only exception, for longer trips, she would take our VW NeWBeetle diesel. She used her car for business and was reimbursed nicely for mileage. Local travel was fine, but I didn't want excessive mileage on her 350. We have a total of five vehicles and I emphasize that each should be driven periodically to spread the miles amongst them. Neither SLK is driven in the rain unless we get caught in the rain unexpected. I spend a lot of time keeping them clean, but I don't want it to be a full time job. I need to drive my SLK 55 more often. I do drive it to work periodically, but I park it in back of the building in a small fenced in area. It's a challenge getting in and out. I wouldn't park it out front. Too many questions and I don't need the hassle. Regardless, I do drive it, but I need to drive it more often. With that in mind, I plan to drive it tomorrow. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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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: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	My SLK is not my daily driver,Its the garage queen. I've been very picky and cleaning it every time it gets dirty;honestly since the last 4-5 months I've only put 71km which makes my mileage at 3,820km. __________________ 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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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	My SLK is a daily driver, but i swap it off with the CLK 500 every other day to keep both cars well oiled and charged.

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steve-p Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '65 Mustang Fastback with 302ci HiPo engine Posts: 188 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I expect most people here use them as a daily driver.

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Everyday. Only means of transportation. Had it for about 6 months and it is awesome. Perfect fit for me.

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 275 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	My SLK only gets driven on nice days, no rain unless it catches me off guard. Use Either the wife's 325 BMW or the suv as daily drivers. The SLK gets babied and pampered, at least til I get out on the open road to play.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i put 15,000 miles on it last year. im at 22 thousand now. Its my everyday, altho there are times when with friends, or i know if bad weather is coming ill drive the Yukon.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Its my for fun car but saying that i try and use it at least 3-4 times a week and i give it a really hard time when i do use it. Its at 32k now but not all of that is on the current engine. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 673 Country: Thanks: 88 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Only drive it on very nice days. Though we have taken it to work the past 3 days. If you are going to have a drought like GA is having you might as well take advantage of it! The problem is that once you drive it a couple days you don't want to go back to the daily (Passat wagon because of the three dogs and no new C-class wagon)!

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bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 262 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Absolutely daily unless snow makes the alley impassable (have the '95 Explorer for that). Wouldn't give up the daily comfort and fun of the ride

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Other than being stored for the winter months, mine is a daily driver - it's too much fun not to be! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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nmslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 207 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Mine's an evening and weekend car. No point in driving her 2 miles to the bus stop to sit outside all day when I'm at work. She will be garaged in the Minnesnowta winters. -nmslk