spy photos of facelift?

tr2501968 · 12-31-2006

Anyone have any idea what the 2008 facelift might look like? any spy photos or drawings floating around...have a 2007 on order, wondering if a farther wait is worth it...

**etyu** · 01-01-2007

Nope. Nothing concrete as far spy photos or the like.

IMHO, I wouldn't wait. There will ALWAYS be something different with each model year -- be it minor or major. I know you will enjoy the SLK as soon as you get it.

aloys · 01-01-2007

Found this:
http://www.ewanskelly.net/category.php?cat=search&search=cat:12~sub_inc

**Woolly** · 01-01-2007

Check out the colour of the R171 . . . .

**dsb** · 01-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloys

Found this:
http://www.ewanskelly.net/category.php?cat=search&search=cat:12~sub_inc

Two comments:
1) I hate those new exhaust tips.
2) They should have addressed the long whip antenna.

**bclark** · 01-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Two comments:
1) I hate those new exhaust tips.
2) They should have addressed the long whip antenna.

Agree on both counts. Don't the new exhaust tips
resemble those now on the Crossfire?

**etyu** · 01-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Two comments:
1) I hate those new exhaust tips.
2) They should have addressed the long whip antenna.

x3. The exhaust tips are really

ugly.

tr2501968 · 01-01-2007

Thanks for the link....not that much of a change...nothing radical, not worth waiting, I'll keep my order in place....its like buying a computer, the minute you buy one they come out with something slightly slicker...

benz--man · 01-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

x3. The exhaust tips are really

ugly.

Yes, but look at the "nose". It looks like it will be even more pronounced. I can't wait to see the final version.

**Ynot** · 01-01-2007

x4, the exhaust tips are hideous, the round ones are much classier and sportier. The short antenna is an easy fix, what was MB thinking. So far from what I've seen the 2008 isn't worth waiting for.

**dsb** · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz--man

Yes, but look at the "nose". It looks like it will be even more pronounced. I can't wait to see the final version.

I just noticed that difference. It seems like the lower edge no longer touches the bumper and it sticks out further. In addition, the horizontal blades (on the sides of the MB star) have been replaced with a black screen.

I don't like that either. So far, the changes are for the worse.

Here's an idea... Why not remove the unnecessary headlamp washers and use that money to improve the crappy nav. I would really like to do a search by name and not always HAVE to enter an address. Sorry for the rant, but the saying goes, "if it aint broke, don't fix it." They're fixing all the wrong stuff

**etyu** · 01-02-2007

The central grille area below the bumper is not exactly an improvement either.

DansSlk · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Here's an idea... Why not remove the unnecessary headlamp washers and use that money to improve the crappy nav. I would really like to do a search by name and not always HAVE to enter an address. Sorry for the rant, but the saying goes, "if it aint broke, don't fix it." They're fixing all the wrong stuff

I agree mate only thing with the washers is they are a legal requirement in most places with Xenon headlamps helps keep the scatter to a minimum and while not so handy for CA they can be a lifesaver in bad weather especially when the cars starts to fire them automatically to keep them constantly clean

By the way moved this into general discussion i figure now its becoming more of a chat about the facelift in general not just on the 55

Zut · 01-02-2007

I don't know about the 2008 face lift, but here is the 2058 facelift!

**dsb** · 01-02-2007

^^^^^^^^^^^
We're still gas dependant in 2058?! At least the antenna is gone. Do we still have radio then?

Zut · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

^^^^^^^^^^^
We're still gas dependant in 2058?! At least the antenna is gone. Do we still have radio then?

The gas door is still there but you put water in the tank!

Dinoman · 01-02-2007

Zut, You really put the "lift" in "facelift"! I'm smiling thinking of all the savings on tires. No summer tires, no snow tires. Just all-season air pressure!

Dinoman

Zut · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinoman

Zut, You really put the "lift" in "facelift"! I'm smiling thinking of all the savings on tires. No summer tires, no snow tires. Just all-season air pressure!

Dinoman

Since the car is hovering, maybe they should consider replacing the cup-holder by a barf-bag-holder!!!

Sorry guys, I realize that I am a little

!

**bclark** · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

I just noticed that difference. It seems like the lower edge no longer touches the bumper and it sticks out further.

More of a noselift rather than facelift; wait 'till they remove
the surgical tape.

Tslick · 01-02-2007

Doesn't new releases have a "werkswagen" badge on the ass end. Photos of this CL63 taken at the downtown Long Beach Hilton parking garage.

12-31-2006	#1 (permalink)
tr2501968 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin USA Vehicle: 07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Truimph TR250 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	spy photos of facelift? Anyone have any idea what the 2008 facelift might look like? any spy photos or drawings floating around...have a 2007 on order, wondering if a farther wait is worth it...

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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	Nope. Nothing concrete as far spy photos or the like. IMHO, I wouldn't wait. There will ALWAYS be something different with each model year -- be it minor or major. I know you will enjoy the SLK as soon as you get it. __________________ *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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tr2501968 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin USA Vehicle: 07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Truimph TR250 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	not much change Thanks for the link....not that much of a change...nothing radical, not worth waiting, I'll keep my order in place....its like buying a computer, the minute you buy one they come out with something slightly slicker...

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	x4, the exhaust tips are hideous, the round ones are much classier and sportier. The short antenna is an easy fix, what was MB thinking. So far from what I've seen the 2008 isn't worth waiting for. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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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	The central grille area below the bumper is not exactly an improvement either. __________________ *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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aloys SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: in sight of Nuerburgring Vehicle: SLK 280 R171 tellursilver/shifter/blue leather Posts: 23 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found this: http://www.ewanskelly.net/category.php?cat=search&search=cat:12~sub_inc

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	^^^^^^^^^^^ We're still gas dependant in 2058?! At least the antenna is gone. Do we still have radio then? __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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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	Zut, You really put the "lift" in "facelift"! I'm smiling thinking of all the savings on tires. No summer tires, no snow tires. Just all-season air pressure! Dinoman

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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	Doesn't new releases have a "werkswagen" badge on the ass end. Photos of this CL63 taken at the downtown Long Beach Hilton parking garage. Last edited by Tslick; 01-02-2007 at 09:54 PM.