Bremen collection and the old and the new

Wimbledon_SLK · 06-28-2008

Some pics of my Bremen collection and my old 200 next to my new 280
I hope you like them

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**alroumi** · 06-28-2008

Congratulations mate, your new car really looks loaded to your previous SLK. The new one looks cheerful whilst the oldie looks saddened for this day. Your pictures are remarkably funny, reminded me of the Love bug movie were the VW bumped into the shinny new Red exotic. Thank you for sharing, enjoy it in good health and drive safely.

Wimbledon_SLK · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Congratulations mate, your new car really looks loaded to your previous SLK. The new one looks cheerful whilst the oldie looks saddened for this day. Your pictures are remarkably funny, reminded me of the Love bug movie were the VW bumped into the shinny new Red exotic. Thank you for sharing, enjoy it in good health and drive safely.

Alroumi,

the new SLK is at the dealers now, he is registering it. I wont have her until Monday. meanwhile I am spending my last weekend with the old SLK, It will be sad to say goodbye to her..
The trip was fantastic, the SLK280 is really good fun to drive! I love the new Comand and and multimedia option which I would strongly recommend. Direct steering is also very good and makes the car feel more solid in tight bends.

**alroumi** · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Alroumi,

the new SLK is at the dealers now, he is registering it. I wont have her until Monday. meanwhile I am spending my last weekend with the old SLK, It will be sad to say goodbye to her..
The trip was fantastic, the SLK280 is really good fun to drive! I love the new Comand and and multimedia option which I would strongly recommend. Direct steering is also very good and makes the car feel more solid in tight bends.

I am glad that you are enjoying it,

**ir-ops** · 06-28-2008

looks fantastic,
enjoy it in best of health!

brgds
ir-ops

**-1-** · 06-28-2008

Very nice. Congratulations on the new SLK.

**Gabus** · 06-28-2008

Niiice....Congrats

mtiede · 06-28-2008

Congrats!!!

**Woolly** · 06-28-2008

Congrats - I like the colour, looks really good. How about some interior photos when you get it back.

Wimbledon_SLK · 06-28-2008

Thanks guys!

Wooly, I will certainly post some more pics when I get her back!
for the moment, perhaps I can share some pics of a designo SLK on display in Bremen. By the way, the factory tour with Andrew as a tour guide was fantastic!

**alroumi** · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Thanks guys!

Wooly, I will certainly post some more pics when I get her back!
for the moment, perhaps I can share some pics of a designo SLK on display in Bremen. By the way, the factory tour with Andrew as a tour guide was fantastic!

Thank you thats beautiful and looks close to copper, I haven seen that colour before.

**Woolly** · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

perhaps I can share some pics of a designo SLK on display in Bremen.

Hmmm - not sure about that.

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

By the way, the factory tour with Andrew as a tour guide was fantastic!

Is he the half German half Irish bloke - a cross between Willy Wonka and a leprechaun - if he is, he's the chap who took me round when I picked mine up. There were ony two of us on the tour, and we went round the whole of the SLK assembly line except for the paint shop. He really is a font of knowledge, and makes the tour extremely enjoyable.

**SLKCop** · 06-28-2008

Very nice! Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy every bit of it. I'd love to see interior pics when you get a chance.

Twisted · 06-28-2008

Congratulations on the SLK

Very nice move.

Who are you backing to win wimbledon?

Also since i'm still a SLK owner to be and undecided on the pre- vs facelift models. How would you rate interior build, and the audio / ICE / comand system and features vs your older 200?

And i know you'll need to wait until monday but are there any immediate ride or other changes you've noticed with the new car?

Wimbledon_SLK · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Is he the half German half Irish bloke - .

yes Woolly! its him! there was only four of us and we all loved it

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Originally Posted by SLKCop

Very nice! Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy every bit of it. I'd love to see interior pics when you get a chance.

Thank you ! I will certainly post some pics as soon as the dealer releases the beast.

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Originally Posted by Twisted

Congratulations on the SLK

Very nice move.

Who are you backing to win wimbledon?

Also since i'm still a SLK owner to be and undecided on the pre- vs facelift models. How would you rate interior build, and the audio / ICE / comand system and features vs your older 200?

And i know you'll need to wait until monday but are there any immediate ride or other changes you've noticed with the new car?

Good questions!

The courts are round the corner from me .. and its funny to have an accurate weather report every day LOL. I am backing Federer, I like his style on court and with the public, a real gentleman.

As far as the look of the interior is concerned I think its very personal, I prefer the black keys on the new model, perhaps because I have been looking at the old ones on the old SLK for 3 years and got too used to them. I also prefer the new controls on the steering wheel. I must say the my copilot friend who drove the car back with me is exactly of the opposite opinion, you have to have a look yourself to decide.
As far as functionality is concerned, The new sat nav is better than the old one. birds eye view, post code recognition make a difference, in addition the toggle map on the right side of the screen when you approach a junction is easier to understand and more detailed. Furthermore i particularly like the additional drawings at the bottom of the screen advising which lanes to use when approaching a junction.

For the audio system the new comand is massively improved. The use of the multimedia system now allows you to use your iPOD and USB sticks and as you know there is a slot for an SD card.

Telephone: the blootooth connection is really good. I spent a few hours on the phone on the way back to the UK and I can confirm that the quality of the voice in the car is really clear, and so is the quality of the reception at the other end. I haven't tested it with the top down, I will let you know.
The pairing is easy and the transfer of the contacts was effortless.

You asked about the difference in the ride. Well.. its difficult to compare, bear in mind that the new SLK is 280 with 17 inches alloys, the old one is 200 with standard 16 inches wheels. The 280 is more nippy, nore responsive, better sound, it feels more solid and has more grip. The direct steering make the handling more precise and the ride is altogether more enjoyable.

Deciding whether to go for a pre or post facelift version is a difficulty task. considering that the exterior is virtually the same, it all depends on how much you like the gadgets above, what sort of deal you can get for an old SLK and how much you like to be up to date with the latest car.
I went for the new face lifted model because of all the above and of the fact that I am in love with SLKs and enjoy playing with new cars

I hope you find it useful

Here are some more pics of the Designo SLK350 in Bremen and of Mercedes Brooklands where I bought my car from

**alroumi** · 06-28-2008

Designo 350 exterior colour looks like Designo Platinum black.

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