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amgslk55 · 11-24-2007

i am seriously looking into buying an slk 55 amg.

I am looking at a used 2006 or 2007 or even the 2008 as new

i would rather spend less money hence a used so my question is, is there much difference between the 06's and 07's( i haven't found much that there is)

and is it possible to put the paddle shifters on the 07 and 06 (the paddles are what i like and could force me to go for the 08 if otherwise.)

thank you for the replies

i hope to join the community soon.

i would normally search these questions but since i am on a windows phone its nearly impossible.

**etyu** · 11-24-2007

Just remember the US 2008 SLK 55 without the 030 performance package have their brakes changed (comparing to the 2006 and 2007) link: http://www.slkworld.com/amgs/3553-20...mg-brakes.html

**-1-** · 11-24-2007

'07 has the factory paddle shifts and the BIG brakes.

**dsb** · 11-25-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

'07 has the factory paddle shifts and the BIG brakes.

I think this (and reduced price) makes a used 07 the best buy.

PS. I rarely ever use the buttons and I don't think having paddles would increase the likelihood of using them. Be informed, the paddles are probably more for looks than function.

amgslk55 · 11-25-2007

so it looks like the 2007 is the way to go for me thank you

and to dsb
i know same goes for me with my clk's buttons i just like having the paddle shifters instead of the buttons
its just one of those preferences i guess haha when im spending this much money every things gotta be the way i like it

thanks for the warning though

**alroumi** · 11-25-2007

2007 model is the best bet, has the f1 style paddle shifter and larger brakers compared to the 2008 model.

Good luck with your next purchase and welcome to the forum,

Mohammed

11-24-2007	#1 (permalink)
amgslk55 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: important one: FUTURE SLK 55 AMG Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	questions i am seriously looking into buying an slk 55 amg. I am looking at a used 2006 or 2007 or even the 2008 as new i would rather spend less money hence a used so my question is, is there much difference between the 06's and 07's( i haven't found much that there is) and is it possible to put the paddle shifters on the 07 and 06 (the paddles are what i like and could force me to go for the 08 if otherwise.) thank you for the replies i hope to join the community soon. i would normally search these questions but since i am on a windows phone its nearly impossible.

11-24-2007	#2 (permalink)
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amgslk55 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: important one: FUTURE SLK 55 AMG Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so it looks like the 2007 is the way to go for me thank you and to dsb i know same goes for me with my clk's buttons i just like having the paddle shifters instead of the buttons its just one of those preferences i guess haha when im spending this much money every things gotta be the way i like it thanks for the warning though

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