SLK Testimony

Alan2312 · 05-16-2008

Last weekend I had an accident in my 2000 SLK. I was hit both on the nearside front end by a Ford KA and then in the offside by a 30 tonne truck, no-one was hurt. The KA was destroyed and the truck bent his bumper. My SLK? although badly dented it started first time and then drove me 80 miles home. I think that this car deserves a well earned round of applause and if it is written off I will definately buy another one.

**DansSlk** · 05-16-2008

They will probably write it off because of the shell sensitivity but that's the way MB designed it like they design all the other car's they make.

Metal can sacrifice itself to protect flesh, it's easily replaced after all.

**SLKman** · 05-16-2008

Most of all, Glad you were not hurt.

Post pics of damage and then the repairs.

Glad all worked out well for you!

SLKman

Wimbledon_SLK · 05-16-2008

I am glad it all worked out well and nobody get injured. It is reassuring to hear that the SLK is solidly made and safe.

**alroumi** · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

I am glad it all worked out well and nobody get injured. It is reassuring to hear that the SLK is solidly made and safe.

Yes and I agree, I just saw a thread on benzworld how the SLK saved a mother on mothers day doing 55mph and being hit by a drunk driver in a large dodge pickup truck. Sure the car is totaled but they came out with only seatbelt burns and thats it,

**etyu** · 05-16-2008

Just glad everyone is fine.

Mighty Joe · 05-16-2008

The SLK can be replaced! Glad your OK!

MJ

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Alan2312 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SLK Testimony Last weekend I had an accident in my 2000 SLK. I was hit both on the nearside front end by a Ford KA and then in the offside by a 30 tonne truck, no-one was hurt. The KA was destroyed and the truck bent his bumper. My SLK? although badly dented it started first time and then drove me 80 miles home. I think that this car deserves a well earned round of applause and if it is written off I will definately buy another one.
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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,384 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	They will probably write it off because of the shell sensitivity but that's the way MB designed it like they design all the other car's they make. Metal can sacrifice itself to protect flesh, it's easily replaced after all. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,003 Country: Thanks: 211 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	Most of all, Glad you were not hurt. Post pics of damage and then the repairs. Glad all worked out well for you! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 637 Country: Thanks: 30 Thanked 34 Times in 8 Posts	I am glad it all worked out well and nobody get injured. It is reassuring to hear that the SLK is solidly made and safe.

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Mighty Joe SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 AMG Posts: 85 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The SLK can be replaced! Glad your OK! MJ

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