10/12/06 25,000 miles on my 2000 SLK

**SLKman** · 10-12-2006

Wahoo!

Just hit the 25,000 mile mark.

Averaging about 1000 a month since I got it AND LOVING EVERY MILE!!!!

It still is in show room condition.

No door dings, no dents, no scratches, no peeling.

Proud to be a Mercedes SLK owner and proud to be a member here!

SLKman

**etyu** · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by SLKman

Wahoo!

Just hit the 25,000 mile mark.

Averaging about 1000 a month since I got it AND LOVING EVERY MILE!!!!

It still is in show room condition.

No door dings, no dents, no scratches, no peeling.

Proud to be a Mercedes SLK owner and proud to be a member here!

SLKman

Cool! SLKman.

**Ynot** · 10-12-2006

At the rate I'm going, it'll take me until 2012 to get 25,000 miles, I'll start a thread about it then, for now, congrats to you first.

Tslick · 10-12-2006

I bought my car on June 1, 2006 with 15,989 miles. Today it's reading 23,974 miles, ~2,600 miles a month. It looks like rain tomorrow so I get to dive it with the top up... It will be a new experience

.. Na, so far I've driven maybe 75 miles with the top up when the temp got above 100 degrees.

**etyu** · 10-12-2006

Just an FYI, for those who drive their cars (cars like the SLK or higher end luxury models) less than 6000 miles per year, you may want to talk to your car insurance agent and be able to get lower rates on your car insurance premiums.

Tslick · 10-12-2006

etyu.. My insurance is 7,000. I've had that discount for 15 years. I'm still running under that discount. I hope they don't ask me for a service record, they have in the past. When they do, I'm looking at a increase in premium.

**Ynot** · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

Just an FYI, for those who drive their cars (cars like the SLK or higher end luxury models) less than 6000 miles per year, you may want to talk to your car insurance agent and be able to get lower rates on your car insurance premiums.

Well, my insurance cost me approx $52 plus change per month, full coverage. Last year, I stored it for the winter and brought one way insurance of $29/per month just in case my house burns down or something and it's still insured. My SLK cost less than my cell phone bill per month ($60), I don't cancel my cell phone during the winter so, I'm not going to cancel my SLK this year. Winter here in Colorado isn't what it used to be, last year, there were many nice days I could drive my SLK. I don't think it can get lower than that.

**etyu** · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Ynot

... I don't cancel my cell phone during the winter so, I'm not going to cancel my SLK this year. Winter here in Colorado isn't what it used to be, last year, there were many nice days I could drive my SLK. I don't think it can get lower than that.

They (the weather forcasters) are predicting a milder winter this year because of a mild El Nino pattern off the Pacific coast. So, here's hoping for more top off days this winter.

**Ynot** · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

They (the weather forcasters) are predicting a milder winter this year because of a mild El Nino pattern off the Pacific coast. So, here's hoping for more top off days this winter.

, weather forcaster's as accurate as predicting the lotto numbers here. The forecast for today was suppose to be cloudy and snowing, it's like 70's and sunny right now but then again it could snow in half an hour. California is ideal for convertibles, Colorado isn't, it's almost time to drive my boring SUV in the next few days.

Tslick · 10-12-2006

Be ware, when la Nina hits, the Sierra, Cascades, and Rockey's get mega snow. The ocean off Peru is in a cooling trend.

Baron7700 · 10-12-2006

4g a year. Ouch, considering i only make like 10 with a part time job.

And I do like 2,000 miles a month. Ugh! but its my daily car so whatever. I drive back and forth from new york city, about a 205 mile round trip ALOT.

Tslick · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

4g a year. Ouch....

Keep it cool and that rate should drop. Get a sixth sense for ticket avoidance. Be aware of your surroundings. Being in your teens [edit: Just read your 20] means very high insurance rates with an expensive car until you prove yourself.

**etyu** · 10-13-2006

Baron7700, the rates start getting better usually at age 21 and thereafter, the car insurance companies would like to see at least 3 years of history (starting at age 18). Don't hesitate to call the insurance agent and ask. If you're at school and have good grades, you'll get a good student discount. If you have LoJack or similar device in the car, it will also reduce the rates.

bazzle · 10-13-2006

Please try to keep on topic chaps

Ive got 129,000 k's. I do about 3000 a month.

Same condition as 1st poster

Bazzle

**etyu** · 10-13-2006

I got 5100 miles in 7 months. Sorry, bazzle for going

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	10/12/06 25,000 miles on my 2000 SLK Wahoo! Just hit the 25,000 mile mark. Averaging about 1000 a month since I got it AND LOVING EVERY MILE!!!! It still is in show room condition. No door dings, no dents, no scratches, no peeling. Proud to be a Mercedes SLK owner and proud to be a member here! SLKman

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Just an FYI, for those who drive their cars (cars like the SLK or higher end luxury models) less than 6000 miles per year, you may want to talk to your car insurance agent and be able to get lower rates on your car insurance premiums. __________________ *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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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Baron7700, the rates start getting better usually at age 21 and thereafter, the car insurance companies would like to see at least 3 years of history (starting at age 18). Don't hesitate to call the insurance agent and ask. If you're at school and have good grades, you'll get a good student discount. If you have LoJack or similar device in the car, it will also reduce the rates. __________________ *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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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I got 5100 miles in 7 months. Sorry, bazzle for going __________________ *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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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	I bought my car on June 1, 2006 with 15,989 miles. Today it's reading 23,974 miles, ~2,600 miles a month. It looks like rain tomorrow so I get to dive it with the top up... It will be a new experience .. Na, so far I've driven maybe 75 miles with the top up when the temp got above 100 degrees.

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	etyu.. My insurance is 7,000. I've had that discount for 15 years. I'm still running under that discount. I hope they don't ask me for a service record, they have in the past. When they do, I'm looking at a increase in premium.

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Be ware, when la Nina hits, the Sierra, Cascades, and Rockey's get mega snow. The ocean off Peru is in a cooling trend.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	4g a year. Ouch, considering i only make like 10 with a part time job. And I do like 2,000 miles a month. Ugh! but its my daily car so whatever. I drive back and forth from new york city, about a 205 mile round trip ALOT.

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bazzle Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Vehicle: slk230 1998 Other Toys: Mercedes A Class W169, A 200 E Sport, (Cazzles) Posts: 211 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Please try to keep on topic chaps Ive got 129,000 k's. I do about 3000 a month. Same condition as 1st poster Bazzle

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