Are We Still Having Fun?

Dinoman · 12-20-2006

Perhaps it's just the time of year (when many members' cars are in winter storage), or maybe it's just my lack of interest in/lack of proficiency in technical matters. It just seems lately that, with the exception of some new members who have either just bought SLK's or are seeking purchasing advice, most of the threads are about telephones, Vario-Roof modules, other gadgets and owners' complaints. The joy of ownership seems to be less prevalent, and I find myself less eager to read new entries. It might also be a function of my age, or the maturing of the group as we settle into longer-term ownership of our R171's. Anyway, a lot of the fun has gone missing, and I hope that it returns soon. On that note, let me wish you all the merriest of Christmases (and Channukah,too!), and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2007., with many hours behind the wheel.

Dinoman

**etyu** · 12-20-2006

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Dinoman.

I think part of it is because of the winter blues, the SLK is in the garage, and perhaps some of the "same old, same old" things that may be repeated in the forum.

There were quite a few posts from Piere-Andre (FPF422) on some off-topic items. Some were funny. I find it interesting to read the different posts and am glad to learn a fair number of things (I guess the technical stuff does attract my attention, even though I consider myself technically challenged especially the mechanical part of it). The process (at least to me) was the "fun" part, the information and tips that I get or learn is icing and whipped cream on the cake.

**F111F** · 12-20-2006

I agree. I would really like to know if there are any folks modifying their 350's similar to the Nissan 350Z. I want to smoke my friend who has a Stage 3 S4 Audi at Texas Motor Ranch. I think I can beat him because of turbo lag, but not on long straight runs.

**Duo-Art** · 12-20-2006

I think for many of us "old timers" most of our questions have been answered in the past. As for "are we still having fun?" I'd like to relate a series of experiences that I had last week. The weather was unusually warm in Chicago for early December so I took my SLK out of storage for a few days. Every day at least one person and once, three people in the same day comented about what a fantastic car I was driving. When I told them that it was a hard top convertible, every one of them was amazed. I can't speak for anyone else but after two years of SLK ownership, I'm sure having fun. Best wishes to all for the Holiday Season.

heezyo2o · 12-20-2006

Weather may have a little to do with it, but then again the car is a hardtop. Nothing wrong with this, but it has more to do with the age and makeup of the members. In general, all MB forums are slow. In the meantime, other car forums like BMW or whatever else are quite busy.

**etyu** · 12-20-2006

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Originally Posted by heezyo2o

Weather may have a little to do with it, but then again the car is a hardtop. Nothing wrong with this, but it has more to do with the age and makeup of the members. In general, all MB forums are slow. In the meantime, other car forums like BMW or whatever else are quite busy.

What do the BMW forums generally talk about? The same stuff or similar topics as MB?

FPF422 · 12-20-2006

Still having fun here... though most of the time, I'm a bit envious (due to my dramatic lack of funds)

**-1-** · 12-20-2006

Dinoman, you're so wise and perceptive. I agree, things sure have been slow on the MB forums. I attribute it to the time of year. Especially with Christmas and cool weather, many are concentrating on other activities. Eddy, the BMW and Corvette forums are more active primarily due to the sheer volume of members. I use to frequent the Corvette forum. A lot of good information and just as many post just agreeing, with little information. I enjoy, and look forward to checking the MB forums several times a day. The more MB information and tips, the better.

mtiede · 12-20-2006

I love EVERY time I drive the SLK. I haven't had any problem, so there is nothing in that way to talk about (other than the problems I had getting my roof module in).

This week is my wife's week for the SLK so I have had to suffer

A couple of weeks ago I went to the Wendy's drive through. When I picked up my burger the girl said, "That car is my DREAM car! How much did it cost?" I quoted her a range and she said "I guess it will have to stay my dream car."

Just another story among many that I never got with any other car (though the SLK 320 got a few good comments) that makes me appreciate and enjoy my SLK.

But there really isn't anything that I would really change about the car. Only minor stuff. Like the improvement the roof module provides, etc. But this isn't a car that I look at and say, "Man this would be better if I just modded X." I look at it almost daily just to admire the lines and anticipate the next drive. I suspect that is true of many members. We just love it the way it is and we aren't having problems.

**alroumi** · 12-21-2006

Loads of Fun here, I must say the SLK is very very comfortable and is a fun car to drive.

Ive put 2,801km of mileage since april 18th 2006!

, I hope every one a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Holiday is coming up as well , Its Eid Al Adha, Since Kuwait has many foreign people who live in Kuwait, We are going to Have 3 Holidays

Chirstmas, New Years and Eid.!

Wimbledon_SLK · 12-21-2006

I love every minute in my SLK. I find every excuse to drive it.
just between you and me.... LOL ... yesterday evening I was even glad that a friend got stuck at the airport and I had to drive.... all the way... to pick her up... good excuse to

loved it!

P

N4PWJ · 12-21-2006

still loving it but hasn't been cleaned in 2 weeks and is filthy. dark nigts and wet weather makes it impossible. the wipers aer too slow to cope with heavy rain also.
however a smile returned to my face this morning in the ice, the slk is seriously tail hapy, which made for great fun, but also very dangerous in the wrong circumstances.think i need a 4x4 for the winter.

mtiede · 12-21-2006

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

...the wipers aer too slow to cope with heavy rain also.
...

What? I have been through some pretty heavy rain and did not think they were too slow. I assume you did put them on continuous wipe on high? It just occurred to me I have the rain sensitive wipers and perhaps not all SLKs come with that. Maybe the others don't work as fast?

FPF422 · 12-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

What? I have been through some pretty heavy rain and did not think they were too slow. I assume you did put them on continuous wipe on high? It just occurred to me I have the rain sensitive wipers and perhaps not all SLKs come with that. Maybe the others don't work as fast?

same, no problem with the automatic wipers...

heezyo2o · 12-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

What do the BMW forums generally talk about? The same stuff or similar topics as MB?

Same stuff overall, just more traffic in general. Well after driving the same car for awhile, I no longer check the general car threads anymore as it becomes a bore. The threads/posts that get my attention are offtopic, comparison threads along with general performance modding threads.

heezyo2o · 12-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Ive put 2,801km of mileage since april 18th 2006!

,

Wow, that's barely 200miles a month. I can easily do that in a single day.

**jbanks15** · 12-21-2006

Still loving it! so much so that I:

clean rims twice a day
gel tires once a day
clean windows twice a day
vacuum once a day
leather treat the seats twice a week
wipe car down once a day
wash car once a week
wax car once a week

anal compulsive? oh yes!

27000 miles in 19 months

as for the wipers, i noticed if when cleaning the dash and you
do not clean that little bulbous red device near the bottom center of the
windshield, when you do use the wipers on automatic, they will not
realize the intensity of the downpour. did i just make that up?

happy holidays!

Dinoman · 12-21-2006

Thanks, guys! I'm feeling better already!

Dinoman

V8SLK · 12-21-2006

YES! i am still having fun. i have learned a lot in my brief months on this forum. even when there isn't a lot of new car related material there is always something entertaining. one of the things that i have enjoyed most is communicating with and learning from persons from such diverse cultures.

the forum itself has not been stagnant either. bill has continued to add features and extras that have kept it fresh...

**Duo-Art** · 12-21-2006

I know that politics aren't allowed on this forum but I'll make a suggestion that I think will pass the censors. In the two years that I have participated in various SLK forums, people from many different countries and of different religions have comunicated in friendship. Perhaps the solution to world problems is to make all national leaders drive SLK's. Then they would have something in common to talk about. It couldn't hurt!!

12-20-2006	#1 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are We Still Having Fun? Perhaps it's just the time of year (when many members' cars are in winter storage), or maybe it's just my lack of interest in/lack of proficiency in technical matters. It just seems lately that, with the exception of some new members who have either just bought SLK's or are seeking purchasing advice, most of the threads are about telephones, Vario-Roof modules, other gadgets and owners' complaints. The joy of ownership seems to be less prevalent, and I find myself less eager to read new entries. It might also be a function of my age, or the maturing of the group as we settle into longer-term ownership of our R171's. Anyway, a lot of the fun has gone missing, and I hope that it returns soon. On that note, let me wish you all the merriest of Christmases (and Channukah,too!), and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2007., with many hours behind the wheel. Dinoman

12-20-2006	#2 (permalink)
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	Merry Christmas to you and yours, Dinoman. I think part of it is because of the winter blues, the SLK is in the garage, and perhaps some of the "same old, same old" things that may be repeated in the forum. There were quite a few posts from Piere-Andre (FPF422) on some off-topic items. Some were funny. I find it interesting to read the different posts and am glad to learn a fair number of things (I guess the technical stuff does attract my attention, even though I consider myself technically challenged especially the mechanical part of it). The process (at least to me) was the "fun" part, the information and tips that I get or learn is icing and whipped cream on the cake. __________________ *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.

12-20-2006	#8 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Dinoman, you're so wise and perceptive. I agree, things sure have been slow on the MB forums. I attribute it to the time of year. Especially with Christmas and cool weather, many are concentrating on other activities. Eddy, the BMW and Corvette forums are more active primarily due to the sheer volume of members. I use to frequent the Corvette forum. A lot of good information and just as many post just agreeing, with little information. I enjoy, and look forward to checking the MB forums several times a day. The more MB information and tips, the better. __________________ 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

12-21-2006	#10 (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: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Loads of Fun here, I must say the SLK is very very comfortable and is a fun car to drive. Ive put 2,801km of mileage since april 18th 2006! , I hope every one a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Holiday is coming up as well , Its Eid Al Adha, Since Kuwait has many foreign people who live in Kuwait, We are going to Have 3 Holidays Chirstmas, New Years and Eid.! __________________ 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!

12-21-2006	#17 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Still loving it! so much so that I: clean rims twice a day gel tires once a day clean windows twice a day vacuum once a day leather treat the seats twice a week wipe car down once a day wash car once a week wax car once a week anal compulsive? oh yes! 27000 miles in 19 months as for the wipers, i noticed if when cleaning the dash and you do not clean that little bulbous red device near the bottom center of the windshield, when you do use the wipers on automatic, they will not realize the intensity of the downpour. did i just make that up? happy holidays! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

12-20-2006	#3 (permalink)
F111F Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX Vehicle: SLK55 Black Mocha Designo Posts: 290 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	I agree. I would really like to know if there are any folks modifying their 350's similar to the Nissan 350Z. I want to smoke my friend who has a Stage 3 S4 Audi at Texas Motor Ranch. I think I can beat him because of turbo lag, but not on long straight runs.

12-20-2006	#4 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I think for many of us "old timers" most of our questions have been answered in the past. As for "are we still having fun?" I'd like to relate a series of experiences that I had last week. The weather was unusually warm in Chicago for early December so I took my SLK out of storage for a few days. Every day at least one person and once, three people in the same day comented about what a fantastic car I was driving. When I told them that it was a hard top convertible, every one of them was amazed. I can't speak for anyone else but after two years of SLK ownership, I'm sure having fun. Best wishes to all for the Holiday Season.

12-20-2006	#5 (permalink)
heezyo2o Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: so cal Vehicle: 07 SLK350 Posts: 119 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Weather may have a little to do with it, but then again the car is a hardtop. Nothing wrong with this, but it has more to do with the age and makeup of the members. In general, all MB forums are slow. In the meantime, other car forums like BMW or whatever else are quite busy.

12-20-2006	#7 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Still having fun here... though most of the time, I'm a bit envious (due to my dramatic lack of funds)

12-20-2006	#9 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I love EVERY time I drive the SLK. I haven't had any problem, so there is nothing in that way to talk about (other than the problems I had getting my roof module in). This week is my wife's week for the SLK so I have had to suffer A couple of weeks ago I went to the Wendy's drive through. When I picked up my burger the girl said, "That car is my DREAM car! How much did it cost?" I quoted her a range and she said "I guess it will have to stay my dream car." Just another story among many that I never got with any other car (though the SLK 320 got a few good comments) that makes me appreciate and enjoy my SLK. But there really isn't anything that I would really change about the car. Only minor stuff. Like the improvement the roof module provides, etc. But this isn't a car that I look at and say, "Man this would be better if I just modded X." I look at it almost daily just to admire the lines and anticipate the next drive. I suspect that is true of many members. We just love it the way it is and we aren't having problems.

12-21-2006	#11 (permalink)
Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 649 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	I love every minute in my SLK. I find every excuse to drive it. just between you and me.... LOL ... yesterday evening I was even glad that a friend got stuck at the airport and I had to drive.... all the way... to pick her up... good excuse to loved it! P

12-21-2006	#12 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	still loving it but hasn't been cleaned in 2 weeks and is filthy. dark nigts and wet weather makes it impossible. the wipers aer too slow to cope with heavy rain also. however a smile returned to my face this morning in the ice, the slk is seriously tail hapy, which made for great fun, but also very dangerous in the wrong circumstances.think i need a 4x4 for the winter.

12-21-2006	#18 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, guys! I'm feeling better already! Dinoman

12-21-2006	#19 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	YES! i am still having fun. i have learned a lot in my brief months on this forum. even when there isn't a lot of new car related material there is always something entertaining. one of the things that i have enjoyed most is communicating with and learning from persons from such diverse cultures. the forum itself has not been stagnant either. bill has continued to add features and extras that have kept it fresh...

12-21-2006	#20 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I know that politics aren't allowed on this forum but I'll make a suggestion that I think will pass the censors. In the two years that I have participated in various SLK forums, people from many different countries and of different religions have comunicated in friendship. Perhaps the solution to world problems is to make all national leaders drive SLK's. Then they would have something in common to talk about. It couldn't hurt!!