Educate me - New '07 SLK AMG 63

Dynarace · 05-26-2008

Forgive me for being such a newbie, but I'm trying to learn about this car.

My dealer has this car unsold on his floor room and we're starting to negotiate, but I can't find much info on it. The car seems bigger than the 55's I've seen, and with the +2 "seating" it makes it look gorgeous, IMHO. 450 HP, in black.

What should I know about this car? I can't seem to find any images or reviews of it, and it doesn't appear to be available in '09 - does that make it rare, or is it just not popular (or a loser)? Any thoughts or opinions appreciated as this is my first MB experience after decades of P-cars.

**DansSlk** · 05-26-2008

Are you being serious mate?

AMG have never made an SLK with the 6.3 engine in it so whatever your looking at is not a real AMG.

**ir-ops** · 05-26-2008

could it be you are mistaking an SLK with a CLK 63 amg cabriolet?
or else what do you mean with that ''+2 seating''?

brgds
ir-ops

**alroumi** · 05-26-2008

I believe its a CLK and not an SLK as I-rops reply.

**etyu** · 05-26-2008

Same here, it's not an SLK but another model, from the +2 seating. Hard-top or soft-top convertible? As with ir-ops and Mohammed, I think it's a CLK.

Please don't tell me it is a CLK rebadged as an SLK.

**DansSlk** · 05-26-2008

Did think it at the time but figured the badge would be a giveaway, never thought about it being re-badged since it was at a dealer and i did not think they where stupid enough.

Never even noticed the +2 bit, gotta be a 209CLK

Dynarace · 05-26-2008

Now it all makes sense - must be a CLK. They're closed today so will verify tomorrow.

I had a hunch something was wrong - I could of sworn it was badged as an SLK. Guess that's what happens walking into the new world of MB.

My apologies- sorry everyone!

Tslick · 05-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynarace

.....My apologies- sorry everyone!

No apologies necessary.

**ir-ops** · 05-26-2008

well said tslick: no apologies necessary,

check it out, and let us know what it is dynarace,
it would be a real big surprise to see a re-badged amg clk in an mb dealership.

brgds
ir-ops

watsons · 05-26-2008

CLK is also a great car!

**etyu** · 05-26-2008

Same here Dynarace, no apologies necessary. It could be the salesperson doesn't know the model designations or may have mis-spoken.

05-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dynarace SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Educate me - New '07 SLK AMG 63 Forgive me for being such a newbie, but I'm trying to learn about this car. My dealer has this car unsold on his floor room and we're starting to negotiate, but I can't find much info on it. The car seems bigger than the 55's I've seen, and with the +2 "seating" it makes it look gorgeous, IMHO. 450 HP, in black. What should I know about this car? I can't seem to find any images or reviews of it, and it doesn't appear to be available in '09 - does that make it rare, or is it just not popular (or a loser)? Any thoughts or opinions appreciated as this is my first MB experience after decades of P-cars.

05-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Are you being serious mate? AMG have never made an SLK with the 6.3 engine in it so whatever your looking at is not a real AMG. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-26-2008	#4 (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: 6,296 Country: Thanks: 306 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts	I believe its a CLK and not an SLK as I-rops reply. __________________ 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!

05-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,309 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Same here, it's not an SLK but another model, from the +2 seating. Hard-top or soft-top convertible? As with ir-ops and Mohammed, I think it's a CLK. Please don't tell me it is a CLK rebadged as an SLK. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-26-2008	#6 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Did think it at the time but figured the badge would be a giveaway, never thought about it being re-badged since it was at a dealer and i did not think they where stupid enough. Never even noticed the +2 bit, gotta be a 209CLK __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 600 Country: Thanks: 143 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	could it be you are mistaking an SLK with a CLK 63 amg cabriolet? or else what do you mean with that ''+2 seating''? brgds ir-ops

05-26-2008	#7 (permalink)
Dynarace SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now it all makes sense - must be a CLK. They're closed today so will verify tomorrow. I had a hunch something was wrong - I could of sworn it was badged as an SLK. Guess that's what happens walking into the new world of MB. My apologies- sorry everyone!

05-26-2008	#9 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 600 Country: Thanks: 143 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	well said tslick: no apologies necessary, check it out, and let us know what it is dynarace, it would be a real big surprise to see a re-badged amg clk in an mb dealership. brgds ir-ops

05-26-2008	#10 (permalink)
watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	CLK is also a great car!

05-26-2008	#11 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,309 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Same here Dynarace, no apologies necessary. It could be the salesperson doesn't know the model designations or may have mis-spoken. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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