This is why I love my car

**Ynot** · 03-10-2007

Just got back from a technical inspection of my SLK, getting ready for a HPDE event next Sunday.

On the way there, nearly everyone stared at my car, one pickup truck nearly ran off the road, he wasn't paying attention. When I got there, the mechanic said, "Now that's a car, McLaren F1" I told him it's a SLK not a SLR, he said it doesn't matter. What a car! The mechanics wanted to check it out, so I put the roof up and down. Praises and compliments are always welcome, reminds us of why we brought our cars in the first place.

DansSlk · 03-10-2007

Agreed they always get attention but then looking like they do can you blame them?

He thought i was an F1 thats a really old model looked nothing like the SLK or the SLR who was this mechanic?

**Ynot** · 03-10-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Agreed they always get attention but then looking like they do can you blame them?

He thought i was an F1 thats a really old model looked nothing like the SLK or the SLR who was this mechanic?

He's not a MB mechanic, that's for sure, he specialize in American Hot Rods, said he's father delivered two of those last week to California and it looks just like it (McLaren)

V8SLK · 03-10-2007

Ynot, your car without a doubt is one of the best looking SLK's i have seen. the wheel/tire combination, the lowered stance, color, etc, etc. there's no doubt why you get those looks and comments...

Corkscrew · 03-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Just got back from a technical inspection of my SLK, getting ready for a HPDE event next Sunday.

On the way there, nearly everyone stared at my car, one pickup truck nearly ran off the road, he wasn't paying attention. When I got there, the mechanic said, "Now that's a car, McLaren F1" I told him it's a SLK not a SLR, he said it doesn't matter. What a car! The mechanics wanted to check it out, so I put the roof up and down. Praises and compliments are always welcome, reminds us of why we brought our cars in the first place.

You really do have a nice looking car. I really prefer the looks of the SLK over the SL.

**FishtailnZ** · 03-10-2007

One of those moments that makes life a little rosier!

**Ynot** · 03-10-2007

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

One of those moments that makes life a little rosier!

yes, it does, thanks guys again for the compliments. Just a reminder that the SLK is a beautiful car and we are all fortunate to be driving one.

MDLSLK55 · 03-10-2007

Hopefully people at least know it's a Mercedes. I get the same kind of stares and compliments in my Crossfire, but a lot of people have no clue what it is. It finally broke 60 degrees here for the first time in a long time, so I washed and waxed it, then went to get gas. A random older guy at the gas station said "Wow, that's a really nice car". Of course, all I can think about now with this weather is how badly I want to put the top down in the SLK...this wait is going to kill me!

DansSlk · 03-10-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

Ynot, your car without a doubt is one of the best looking SLK's i have seen. the wheel/tire combination, the lowered stance, color, etc, etc. there's no doubt why you get those looks and comments...

Agreed it's a beautiful machine

cyberdrakon · 03-11-2007

somehow the SLK really stands out. I went to Nobu in malibu for dinner, counted 2 jaguar XKs, SEVEN SL500s, one SL55, 2 SC 430s, 1 Crossfire, 3 porsches, countless range rovers...and some guy came over and asked me about my car...boy did i have a smile during dinner.

SLKs are getting pretty common around here, but they still stand out.

BTW, i don't see how someone can get the SLR and SLK confused once they seen it in person. i've had the oppurtunity to drive by and park by SLRs several times. i see the similarity, but no way a car guy could get the 2 confused. MAN i love the SLR...and my SLK.

**Ynot** · 03-11-2007

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Originally Posted by johnnie

I thought only here in Thailand people stares over the car, just knowing that in the States is also same. This means in US also don't have much SLK on the road?? Here in my country very few, most are Japanese cars. Isn't it Corkscrew???

There isn't alot of SLK's in Colorado, there's a few w/o the AMG kit so it's rare to see one around here. Colorado isn't like California where SL and SLK's are a dime a dozen.

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

BTW, i don't see how someone can get the SLR and SLK confused once they seen it in person. i've had the oppurtunity to drive by and park by SLRs several times. i see the similarity, but no way a car guy could get the 2 confused. MAN i love the SLR...and my SLK.

You'll be surprise, alot of BMW guys get them mistaken as well. The SLK does look alot more expensive than it actually is.

Dinoman · 03-12-2007

Ynot, I'm glad that your SLK is on the road again. I'll have to wait about another month, and I'm getting a bit impatient! Happy driving!

Dinoman

N4PWJ · 03-12-2007

always a great feeling when people share their appreciation for your car with you.
your car is a special slk, very tasteful car, which has been modified to perfection. obviously it is a hear turner and it is a great thing that you can enjoy it.

Zut · 03-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

yes, it does, thanks guys again for the compliments. Just a reminder that the SLK is a beautiful car and we are all fortunate to be driving one.

Amen to that! And I too believe your SLK is one of the most beautiful in this forum. As a rule, I don't care much for third-party modifications but I love everything you have done to your car. BTW, everyone here seems to have great taste.

**Ynot** · 03-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Dinoman

Ynot, I'm glad that your SLK is on the road again. I'll have to wait about another month, and I'm getting a bit impatient! Happy driving!

Dinoman

So am I, it's going to be in the 70's all week, so alot of driving for me, another month isn't too far away.

thanks again guys for the compliments, I think we all have beautiful SLK's.

**dsb** · 03-13-2007

Congrats Ynot. I promise you'll enjoy you'll enjoy the SLK exponentially once you get it on the track. I look forward to your comments after Sunday.

**Ynot** · 03-15-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

Congrats Ynot. I promise you'll enjoy you'll enjoy the SLK exponentially once you get it on the track. I look forward to your comments after Sunday.

It's getting near, swap my wheels/tires yesterday, the stock five spokes were dirty but it took only 15 minutes to clean all four, takes me 15 minutes to clean one DCR wheel.

lennyr · 03-21-2007

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

somehow the SLK really stands out. I went to Nobu in malibu for dinner, counted 2 jaguar XKs, SEVEN SL500s, one SL55, 2 SC 430s, 1 Crossfire, 3 porsches, countless range rovers...and some guy came over and asked me about my car...boy did i have a smile during dinner.
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I went to Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills a while back. The lot was filled with Bentleys, Ferraris, a Gallardo, etc. The valet put my SLK in the prime spot up front.

The other day I was stopped at a light and a guy in the crosswalk stopped and took a picture of my car with his phone. Of course, this might have had something to do with my stunning fiance in the passenger seat, but the car got the attention first.

Oh, how shallow I am, and how much fun it is!

280Lady · 03-22-2007

Ynot, your car is beautiful. IMHO it has a very tough and aggressive look and there is something very exciting and powerful about such a manly looking car as your. (I hope you are a man!)

412driver · 03-22-2007

YNOY you have set the bar for others to go for, great car. I once got stares with my E type and enjoyed the attention. Now I enjoy the inner attention I feel when driving a challenging road and feeling the machine blending with my senses. The SLK does that just right.

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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	This is why I love my car Just got back from a technical inspection of my SLK, getting ready for a HPDE event next Sunday. On the way there, nearly everyone stared at my car, one pickup truck nearly ran off the road, he wasn't paying attention. When I got there, the mechanic said, "Now that's a car, McLaren F1" I told him it's a SLK not a SLR, he said it doesn't matter. What a car! The mechanics wanted to check it out, so I put the roof up and down. Praises and compliments are always welcome, reminds us of why we brought our cars in the first place. __________________ 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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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Agreed they always get attention but then looking like they do can you blame them? He thought i was an F1 thats a really old model looked nothing like the SLK or the SLR who was this mechanic? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	One of those moments that makes life a little rosier! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

03-13-2007	#16 (permalink)
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	Congrats Ynot. I promise you'll enjoy you'll enjoy the SLK exponentially once you get it on the track. I look forward to your comments after Sunday. __________________ 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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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	Ynot, your car without a doubt is one of the best looking SLK's i have seen. the wheel/tire combination, the lowered stance, color, etc, etc. there's no doubt why you get those looks and comments...

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MDLSLK55 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA & Overland Park, KS (Work) Vehicle: '08 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '07 Infiniti G35x Posts: 214 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Hopefully people at least know it's a Mercedes. I get the same kind of stares and compliments in my Crossfire, but a lot of people have no clue what it is. It finally broke 60 degrees here for the first time in a long time, so I washed and waxed it, then went to get gas. A random older guy at the gas station said "Wow, that's a really nice car". Of course, all I can think about now with this weather is how badly I want to put the top down in the SLK...this wait is going to kill me!

03-11-2007	#10 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	somehow the SLK really stands out. I went to Nobu in malibu for dinner, counted 2 jaguar XKs, SEVEN SL500s, one SL55, 2 SC 430s, 1 Crossfire, 3 porsches, countless range rovers...and some guy came over and asked me about my car...boy did i have a smile during dinner. SLKs are getting pretty common around here, but they still stand out. BTW, i don't see how someone can get the SLR and SLK confused once they seen it in person. i've had the oppurtunity to drive by and park by SLRs several times. i see the similarity, but no way a car guy could get the 2 confused. MAN i love the SLR...and my SLK.

03-12-2007	#12 (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	Ynot, I'm glad that your SLK is on the road again. I'll have to wait about another month, and I'm getting a bit impatient! Happy driving! Dinoman

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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	always a great feeling when people share their appreciation for your car with you. your car is a special slk, very tasteful car, which has been modified to perfection. obviously it is a hear turner and it is a great thing that you can enjoy it.

03-22-2007	#19 (permalink)
280Lady SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Vehicle: Firemist SLK280 Posts: 27 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ynot, your car is beautiful. IMHO it has a very tough and aggressive look and there is something very exciting and powerful about such a manly looking car as your. (I hope you are a man!)

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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	YNOY you have set the bar for others to go for, great car. I once got stares with my E type and enjoyed the attention. Now I enjoy the inner attention I feel when driving a challenging road and feeling the machine blending with my senses. The SLK does that just right.