Your 'big' car.

Corkscrew · 01-15-2007

OK, SLKers, unless you are single you probably also have a bigger car...one with 4 doors. What is it and who drives it and does it have to occupy the 'Economy' section of your garage?

I'll start: My wife drives the S280 and her car has equal accomodations in our garage. And I take on the additional chores of insuring that all of our 'babies' are gassed and washed. (In the photo that is NOT me doing the washing....I just take the cars there and pay for it).

Corkscrew · 01-15-2007

....And when we go out to dinner she has to drive (so I can have wine and she can't).

**etyu** · 01-15-2007

My wife drives the Honda Odyssey minivan (her preference) an it has the same status in the garage. I too am responsible for getting it washed and receive regular maintenance. It doesn't get washed as often as the SLK.

**alroumi** · 01-15-2007

My Bigger car is the Cayenne S

**Woolly** · 01-15-2007

As a biker, I'm not really into cages - cars are just something put on earth to squish people riding bikes. As well as my 350 SLK (which is brill) I also own one of the most BORING cars on earth - a 2.2 litre Blue Vauxhall Vectra. It's blue, it's got 5 seats, it's blue, it's got 4 doors, it's blue (and a tailgate) and, (oh, by the way, it's Blue) - keeps my MB off the road, when it's salty & moist (have I mentioned, it's Blue) - I've had some nice cages in my life (MG's, TVR's, Land Rovers and MB's (even a Morris)), but my Blue car is Blue - only good thing to say about it.

**DesignoSLK** · 01-15-2007

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Originally Posted by Woolly

As a biker, I'm not really into cages - cars are just something put on earth to squish people riding bikes. As well as my 350 SLK (which is brill) I also own one of the most BORING cars on earth - a 2.2 litre Blue Vauxhall Vectra. It's blue, it's got 5 seats, it's blue, it's got 4 doors, it's blue (and a tailgate) and, (oh, by the way, it's Blue) - keeps my MB off the road, when it's salty & moist (have I mentioned, it's Blue) - I've had some nice cages in my life (MG's, TVR's, Land Rovers and MB's (even a Morris)), but my Blue car is Blue - only good thing to say about it.

So woolly, are you saying the Vectra's not green?

The wife's car, as stated in my sig, is a fully loaded Saturn Vue (not a Redline). And it has it's own garage, too. Well...it will when it gets here.

**Woolly** · 01-15-2007

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Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

So woolly, are you saying the Vectra's not green?

The wife's car, as stated in my sig, is a fully loaded Saturn Vue (not a Redline). And it has it's own garage, too. Well...it will when it gets here.

Sorry,Designo, it's actually a bluish shade of blue (must have missed that bit out) BUT, it sits outside, all it's life, and it still looks (? Blue ?) - does every thing it says on the tin, but it is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

boring (and Blue)

BTW, this is wot it looks like (except mine's Blue)

**DesignoSLK** · 01-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolly

Sorry,Designo, it's actually a bluish shade of blue (must have missed that bit out) BUT, it sits outside, all it's life, and it still looks (? Blue ?) - does every thing it says on the tin, but it is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

boring (and Blue)

BTW, this is wot it looks like (except mine's Blue)

It's really not a bad looking car. But you're right, compared to the SLK...it's boring. Oh...and blue.

**Woolly** · 01-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

It's really not a bad looking car. But you're right, compared to the SLK...it's boring. Oh...and blue.

I think, in Germany, its called an Opel Vectra, and . . . they do them in a 'Non Green' colour (probably Blue)

**-1-** · 01-15-2007

Yup, got a four door car. It's my 2004 Mazda6. It's my daily driver and I love it. Good looking, low cost, fun to drive, and comfortable. It's a four cylinder and it runs strong. It stay outside in the elements. We also have a 2006 VW New Beetle diesel that shares the garage with the SLK. Our 1997 Toyota Tacoma is vehicle four and it stays outside and gets all dirty jobs that the prima donna cars refuse.

copperslk · 01-16-2007

Actually we have a total of five cars but only a two car garage. My daughter gets the SLK230, my son has a 2002 Camaro SS, my wife has a 2000 Honda Accord (it's blue if that makes a difference), I have a 69 Firebird my son and I will be restoring (that's in one bay of the garage) and I drive a 97 Honda Accord (not blue) with over 250K miles on it. (Hey, how come I get the crappy car?)

The other bay in the garage is for the 2000 Honda. I want my wife to be nice and warm in her car in the winter months. Gotta take of the wifey. I will probably get car covers for the SLK and Camaro to help keep some of the environmental fallout off of them.

I occasionally steal my kids' cars and drive them just to pretend I'm cool. Must be a mid-life crisis thing.

MCFaisal · 01-16-2007

Im only 18 so I still live w/ my parents but my dad has a 2005 Jaguar XJR and my mom has a Honda Odyssey and I get the 2001 SLK230

**alroumi** · 01-16-2007

Hopefully, I would like to own a manual car one day, Just drove a friends 2006 V8 Vantage with the manual it was sweet as butter.

Imola Yellow RS4 Please.

SLK_girl · 01-16-2007

Hubbie and I both drive roadsters, mine the SLK and he has a Miata. We have a Nissan Titan that seats 5 for a family/towing vehicle. We have a Ford Econoline van with a wheelchair lift in it to take the elderly aunt out of the nursing home 2 or 3 times a week. We also have a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 motorcycle for fun in the sun when we go on roadtrips sometimes.

**Woolly** · 01-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Hopefully, I would like to own a manual car one day, Just drove a friends 2006 V8 Vantage with the manual it was sweet as butter.

Imola Yellow RS4 Please.

There's a company in Germany who do a manual traany coupe/convertible with a 3.5 litre engine - I think they're ok, worth a look, called MB I think, btw, they also do them in Green

Elwood · 01-17-2007

Only have the SLK.

Young, Free and Single (Maybe that comment belongs on match.com or something) and insurance costs would probably cripple me on a second car. Anyways....having a 2seater convertible stops me being designated driver on a night out.

If I had a bigger (Realisticly Priced) car I'd probs opt for something different like a Mitsubishi L200.

**DesignoSLK** · 01-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by copperslk

(Hey, how come I get the crappy car?)

Um...I think its in the Vows. That's the way its been in my house the last 22 years, but now its a toss-up. We both have what we want. Well...I'm still waiting on the plane.

Borderwave2 · 01-18-2007

Main Car: 1992 SAAB 900s (Turbo I wish)

Second Car: 1997 Ford Expedition (When the Saab's getting worked on, which is fairly regular)

Third Car: 2005 SLK 350 (When I'm feeling up for a little bit of irresponsible driving.)

ChriSLK55 · 01-18-2007

We have three vehicles, 2005 Honda Odyssey (Tows my water toys) 1996 Volvo 850R (Modded up to 300HP which was a lot back in 1996 !) and my daily driver, (weather permitting of course), 2006 SLK55.

01-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your 'big' car. OK, SLKers, unless you are single you probably also have a bigger car...one with 4 doors. What is it and who drives it and does it have to occupy the 'Economy' section of your garage? I'll start: My wife drives the S280 and her car has equal accomodations in our garage. And I take on the additional chores of insuring that all of our 'babies' are gassed and washed. (In the photo that is NOT me doing the washing....I just take the cars there and pay for it).

01-15-2007	#3 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	My wife drives the Honda Odyssey minivan (her preference) an it has the same status in the garage. I too am responsible for getting it washed and receive regular maintenance. It doesn't get washed as often as the 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.

01-15-2007	#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: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	My Bigger car is the Cayenne 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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Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	As a biker, I'm not really into cages - cars are just something put on earth to squish people riding bikes. As well as my 350 SLK (which is brill) I also own one of the most BORING cars on earth - a 2.2 litre Blue Vauxhall Vectra. It's blue, it's got 5 seats, it's blue, it's got 4 doors, it's blue (and a tailgate) and, (oh, by the way, it's Blue) - keeps my MB off the road, when it's salty & moist (have I mentioned, it's Blue) - I've had some nice cages in my life (MG's, TVR's, Land Rovers and MB's (even a Morris)), but my Blue car is Blue - only good thing to say about it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

01-15-2007	#10 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Yup, got a four door car. It's my 2004 Mazda6. It's my daily driver and I love it. Good looking, low cost, fun to drive, and comfortable. It's a four cylinder and it runs strong. It stay outside in the elements. We also have a 2006 VW New Beetle diesel that shares the garage with the SLK. Our 1997 Toyota Tacoma is vehicle four and it stays outside and gets all dirty jobs that the prima donna cars refuse. __________________ 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

01-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	....And when we go out to dinner she has to drive (so I can have wine and she can't).

01-16-2007	#11 (permalink)
copperslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle: 2000 SLK230 Copper Designo edition Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Actually we have a total of five cars but only a two car garage. My daughter gets the SLK230, my son has a 2002 Camaro SS, my wife has a 2000 Honda Accord (it's blue if that makes a difference), I have a 69 Firebird my son and I will be restoring (that's in one bay of the garage) and I drive a 97 Honda Accord (not blue) with over 250K miles on it. (Hey, how come I get the crappy car?) The other bay in the garage is for the 2000 Honda. I want my wife to be nice and warm in her car in the winter months. Gotta take of the wifey. I will probably get car covers for the SLK and Camaro to help keep some of the environmental fallout off of them. I occasionally steal my kids' cars and drive them just to pretend I'm cool. Must be a mid-life crisis thing.

01-16-2007	#12 (permalink)
MCFaisal SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lexington Vehicle: 2001 Stock SLK230 silver Posts: 95 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im only 18 so I still live w/ my parents but my dad has a 2005 Jaguar XJR and my mom has a Honda Odyssey and I get the 2001 SLK230

01-16-2007	#13 (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: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Hopefully, I would like to own a manual car one day, Just drove a friends 2006 V8 Vantage with the manual it was sweet as butter. Imola Yellow RS4 Please. __________________ 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!

01-16-2007	#14 (permalink)
SLK_girl SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 Posts: 34 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hubbie and I both drive roadsters, mine the SLK and he has a Miata. We have a Nissan Titan that seats 5 for a family/towing vehicle. We have a Ford Econoline van with a wheelchair lift in it to take the elderly aunt out of the nursing home 2 or 3 times a week. We also have a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 motorcycle for fun in the sun when we go on roadtrips sometimes.

01-17-2007	#16 (permalink)
Elwood SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Durham Vehicle: SLK 230 1998 Posts: 91 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only have the SLK. Young, Free and Single (Maybe that comment belongs on match.com or something) and insurance costs would probably cripple me on a second car. Anyways....having a 2seater convertible stops me being designated driver on a night out. If I had a bigger (Realisticly Priced) car I'd probs opt for something different like a Mitsubishi L200.

01-18-2007	#18 (permalink)
Borderwave2 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: VA Vehicle: 1992' SAAB 900S Other Toys: 2005' SLK 350 Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Main Car: 1992 SAAB 900s (Turbo I wish) Second Car: 1997 Ford Expedition (When the Saab's getting worked on, which is fairly regular) Third Car: 2005 SLK 350 (When I'm feeling up for a little bit of irresponsible driving.)

01-18-2007	#19 (permalink)
ChriSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We have three vehicles, 2005 Honda Odyssey (Tows my water toys) 1996 Volvo 850R (Modded up to 300HP which was a lot back in 1996 !) and my daily driver, (weather permitting of course), 2006 SLK55.

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