I'm in love

blindwatchmaker · 01-12-2007

Hi all

Just picked up my 350 in Caspian blue with grey leather&wood.
I never imagined a single object could bring so much joy. I'll post pics as soon as we get some decent light but in the meantime, here's the spec list:

7g auto, Command DVD, nav, lighting, Airscarf, Heated/elec drivers&pass. seats, Xenon lights, 5 spoke AMG wheels. I've had the paintwork protected (A Glaze) and am having the windows tinted tomorrow (don't worry-not too dark!)

What I love about this car is that it has two completely distinct personalities. About town it's smooth and quiet, but hit an open road, open her up and the beast comes out! I continue to be surprised by how fast it is.

WOW!!!

**jbanks15** · 01-12-2007

Welcome to the forum and enjoy!!!!!!

*easty* · 01-12-2007

Sounds awesome.. Get some images posted.

DansSlk · 01-12-2007

Welcome to SLK World

**etyu** · 01-12-2007

Welcome blindwatchmaker.

**-1-** · 01-12-2007

Hi and welcome! Beautiful color combination and great list of options. We're eagerly awaiting some pictures. ENJOY! Got to ask, what's the meaning behind your user name.

blindwatchmaker · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

Hi and welcome! Beautiful color combination and great list of options. We're eagerly awaiting some pictures. ENJOY! Got to ask, what's the meaning behind your user name.

Thanks for the great welcome everyone.

I'll try to get some pics up this w/end.

User name is the name of my favourite book, "The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins.

blindwatchmaker · 01-12-2007

Forgot to mention, phone pre wiring and bluetooth module too.

I had to change my phone to one that uses SAP but Im so glad I did. I think the bt phone system is one of the best features. Works totally seamlessly.

Zut · 01-12-2007

Welcome aboard! You will love that car. And if I may say so myself, you have great taste!

I can't wait to see some piccies.

V8SLK · 01-12-2007

welcome...

Wimbledon_SLK · 01-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindwatchmaker

Hi all

Just picked up my 350 in Caspian blue with grey leather&wood.
I never imagined a single object could bring so much joy. I'll post pics as soon as we get some decent light but in the meantime, here's the spec list:

7g auto, Command DVD, nav, lighting, Airscarf, Heated/elec drivers&pass. seats, Xenon lights, 5 spoke AMG wheels. I've had the paintwork protected (A Glaze) and am having the windows tinted tomorrow (don't worry-not too dark!)

What I love about this car is that it has two completely distinct personalities. About town it's smooth and quiet, but hit an open road, open her up and the beast comes out! I continue to be surprised by how fast it is.

WOW!!!

I know exactly how you feel......
When I read the title I thought you were in love with a woman... LOL

Corkscrew · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by blindwatchmaker

Thanks for the great welcome everyone.

I'll try to get some pics up this w/end.

User name is the name of my favourite book, "The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins.

Welcome from another Dawkins fan (The God Delusion). Your car sounds great. The more you drive it the more you'll love it.

**Bernd js** · 01-13-2007

Hi blindwatchmaker,

very nice car

and welcome.

**alroumi** · 01-13-2007

Welcome to the SLKworld forum mate, First I would like to congradulate you on the new purchase, The SLK in general is the most easy to use Daily Drive Roadster, with its metal folding roof and 7Speed auto very comfortable and fun to drive.

Caspian blue is a very elegant colour and the offwhitish grey interior definitely sets a unique contrast.

Enjoy it in good health, Are you thinking of some upgrades Such as Cosmetics/Performance for the near future?

blindwatchmaker · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Are you thinking of some upgrades Such as Cosmetics/Performance for the near future?

Yes. I def. want to go for a roof module (prob the SmartTop).
Only problem is I dont feel confident about attempting the install so I'll have to find someone to do it for me!

blindwatchmaker · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Corkscrew

Welcome from another Dawkins fan (The God Delusion).

Thanks a lot!

Yes I loved that too. Driving the SLK is as close to a religious experience as I'm ever likely to get!

**Woolly** · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by blindwatchmaker

Yes. I def. want to go for a roof module (prob the SmartTop).
Only problem is I dont feel confident about attempting the install so I'll have to find someone to do it for me!

Hello & welcome, good to see another 'non-silver' merc

I don't know if you have checked out the SLK Store on this forum - about the cheapest place for the roof module, especially with the exchange rate as it is at the moment, and they arrive within about 5 days.

**DesignoSLK** · 01-13-2007

Glad to have you blindwatchmaker!! You'll find everyone here to be extremely helpful. And the comradre is well above par!

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Hello & welcome, good to see another 'non-silver' merc

**Ynot** · 01-13-2007

Another welcome, enjoy the forum, you'll love it around here, lots of knowledgable people.

diclehana · 01-13-2007

Wellcome mate. You will like the car more you drive it. I just cant imagine a better car for me right now( and it has been more than 2 years) Hope you will feel the same way too

01-12-2007	#1 (permalink)
blindwatchmaker SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I'm in love Hi all Just picked up my 350 in Caspian blue with grey leather&wood. I never imagined a single object could bring so much joy. I'll post pics as soon as we get some decent light but in the meantime, here's the spec list: 7g auto, Command DVD, nav, lighting, Airscarf, Heated/elec drivers&pass. seats, Xenon lights, 5 spoke AMG wheels. I've had the paintwork protected (A Glaze) and am having the windows tinted tomorrow (don't worry-not too dark!) What I love about this car is that it has two completely distinct personalities. About town it's smooth and quiet, but hit an open road, open her up and the beast comes out! I continue to be surprised by how fast it is. WOW!!!

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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	Welcome to the forum and enjoy!!!!!! __________________ 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)

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Sounds awesome.. Get some images posted. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian 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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-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	Hi and welcome! Beautiful color combination and great list of options. We're eagerly awaiting some pictures. ENJOY! Got to ask, what's the meaning behind your user name. __________________ 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

01-12-2007	#8 (permalink)
blindwatchmaker SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Doh! Forgot to mention, phone pre wiring and bluetooth module too. I had to change my phone to one that uses SAP but Im so glad I did. I think the bt phone system is one of the best features. Works totally seamlessly.

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Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome aboard! You will love that car. And if I may say so myself, you have great taste! I can't wait to see some piccies.

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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	welcome...

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Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Hi blindwatchmaker, very nice car and welcome.

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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	Welcome to the SLKworld forum mate, First I would like to congradulate you on the new purchase, The SLK in general is the most easy to use Daily Drive Roadster, with its metal folding roof and 7Speed auto very comfortable and fun to drive. Caspian blue is a very elegant colour and the offwhitish grey interior definitely sets a unique contrast. Enjoy it in good health, Are you thinking of some upgrades Such as Cosmetics/Performance for the near future? __________________ 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!

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diclehana Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Istanbul Vehicle: 05 SLK 200 Posts: 182 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Wellcome mate. You will like the car more you drive it. I just cant imagine a better car for me right now( and it has been more than 2 years) Hope you will feel the same way too

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