Waiting and Anxious

SLacK · 05-08-2007

For the last 3 months I have been lurking in the background reading the forum intensely as I prepare for the arrival of my new '07 SLK 350. Well today I took the plunge and joined the forum. Seems like a great resource with lots of friendly advice and help. In late Feb I ordered a new SLK 350 - Manual transmission with Comand APS Nav, Premium package, HK sound system and Communication package, I also ordered IPOD integration and Bluetooth. The color is Iridium Silver - an easy decision for me. However I did struggle with the interior color choice, and I am still somewhat uncertain. I initially chose a red interior, but after searching this forum and the internet for pictures I discovered that the red is almost a fire engine red. I am a fairly conservative person and I thought the red just produced to much contrast with the black. Then one day I happened to park next to an older SL 550 with a burgundy red interior. I thought it looked fabulous, so I went back to the dealer and reviewed samples of these two colors. The SL red was indeed darker and my preference, but not available in the SLK. So after much debate I decided to switch to black. I believe this is the safest choice as I know I will like the black and I was just to uncertain about the red. It is too late to change but I wonder what other opinions might be on this. The car is being produced in the first "decade" of May and if all goes well I will hopefully have it by mid June!
I do have three questions for the group. 1. I have noticed in some of the pictures on the forum a small protrusion on the trunk lid of some vehicles. What is this? Is it an antennae for the satelite radio? 2. It is my understanding that the IPOD integration kit is installed by the dealer. Is this also true for a factory ordered vehicle? It seems so siily to tear apart the dash and console in a brand new vehicle to run a wire that could have been easily installed at the time of production. 3. I believe this has just been asked in a different thread so I will follow the repsonses there. I want to make sure I get the latest Bluetooth Puck. Is there a part number I should request? Cheers

**jbanks15** · 05-08-2007

welcome!

small bump is for sirius satelite. you can opt for a stealth install under one of the engine cowl vents. that is where i have mine.

412driver · 05-08-2007

Welcome SlacK, The red and black grows on you. I too thought the red too bright and was having plans for new interior change to burgundy and black. My wife said no way she has come to love the red. Anyway, we are a bunch of car nuts and you will enjoy our humor and the info available. Pls post pics of your baby when she arrives and post often

N4PWJ · 05-08-2007

welcome to the site from Ireland.
you will be delighted you have finally joined and can now join in teh slk banter. get some pics up of your new car when you get it!!

fastnfurious · 05-08-2007

Congrats SLacK! I just took delivery of my 2007 SLK350 a few weeks ago, and I can tell you that it's well worth the wait. BTW, mine is iridium silver with red interior. I also have the iPod integration kit and mine was installed at the factory; not the dealer. The dealer will charge you a lot more for options after your car has been delivered. Therefore, order all your options up front and let the factory install it. If you want hands free communication, you have to order the Premium II package and also purchase the HF communication system. I recommend buying the bluetooth puck off eBay. I bought mine there brand new for a lot less than what you would pay at wireless4mb.com
If you want the MHI Bluetooth Interface Module, then the part no is: B67875878. If you go to wireless4mb.com and add this item to your cart, then it will show you the part no. This is the one I purchased from eBay. Hope this helps.

**-1-** · 05-08-2007

My vote is for Iridium Silver exterior and RED interior. I love that combination. I'm not much for iPods, but millions and millions couldn't be wrong. I do have the MB Bluetooth system and it's fantastic. I agree, get the factory guys to do all the install work. They do it best. Good luck with your NEW SLK.

gofer · 05-08-2007

we should both become parents at the same time as my car is also being produced around now and should be home towards the end of the month or the start of June.

I also went through some turmoil over the final spec, ended up with just about everything so as not to feel any buyers remorse.

Lets compare pics on arrival!!

Just one thing though, I believe that the IPOD install is dealer only. Nowhere does it appear on the factory option list, at least in Europe.

Maybe DanSLK can confirm

SLacK · 05-08-2007

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I too thought the IPOD integration was done only by the dealer. It is however interesting to hear that fastnfurious had his installed at the factory. Perhaps there are regional differences in the availablity of this option. My dealer believes it will not be done at the factory and will have to be installed when the car is delivered. The MB Canadian web site also suggests that this is a dealer installed option. I guess I will have to wait and see as I suspect the car has already rolled off the line.

It is sad to say I am presently wishing time away in anticipation of the arrival!

Tslick · 05-08-2007

Welcome to the forum SLacK. Did you get a chance to look at the red interior offered by MBCanada in person? It looks like a deeper (burgundy) red on the Canadian site.

DansSlk · 05-08-2007

In Europe at least its dealer-fit only factory will not install.

They don't bother with the little things, they only do the US sat ant's because the trunk lid is different.

**etyu** · 05-08-2007

Welcome SLacK.

Baron7700 · 05-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

welcome!

small bump is for sirius satelite. you can opt for a stealth install under one of the engine cowl vents. that is where i have mine.

Man i didnt know that! i would of did it.

Anyway welcome SLacK glad you finally joined up!

**Ynot** · 05-08-2007

I'm partial to ash, I like the two tone effect matches with iridium silver perfectly. Congrats on your purchased, it'll be here soon enough and welcome to the forum.

watsons · 05-09-2007

Welcome SLacK... I am sure you'll enjoy your ride!

**alroumi** · 05-09-2007

Welcome Abroad, SLacK and have fun with your 350SLK

V8SLK · 05-09-2007

welcome! you're going to love your car (i think we all do!)

05-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
SLacK SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario Vehicle: SLK 350 2007 Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Waiting and Anxious For the last 3 months I have been lurking in the background reading the forum intensely as I prepare for the arrival of my new '07 SLK 350. Well today I took the plunge and joined the forum. Seems like a great resource with lots of friendly advice and help. In late Feb I ordered a new SLK 350 - Manual transmission with Comand APS Nav, Premium package, HK sound system and Communication package, I also ordered IPOD integration and Bluetooth. The color is Iridium Silver - an easy decision for me. However I did struggle with the interior color choice, and I am still somewhat uncertain. I initially chose a red interior, but after searching this forum and the internet for pictures I discovered that the red is almost a fire engine red. I am a fairly conservative person and I thought the red just produced to much contrast with the black. Then one day I happened to park next to an older SL 550 with a burgundy red interior. I thought it looked fabulous, so I went back to the dealer and reviewed samples of these two colors. The SL red was indeed darker and my preference, but not available in the SLK. So after much debate I decided to switch to black. I believe this is the safest choice as I know I will like the black and I was just to uncertain about the red. It is too late to change but I wonder what other opinions might be on this. The car is being produced in the first "decade" of May and if all goes well I will hopefully have it by mid June! I do have three questions for the group. 1. I have noticed in some of the pictures on the forum a small protrusion on the trunk lid of some vehicles. What is this? Is it an antennae for the satelite radio? 2. It is my understanding that the IPOD integration kit is installed by the dealer. Is this also true for a factory ordered vehicle? It seems so siily to tear apart the dash and console in a brand new vehicle to run a wire that could have been easily installed at the time of production. 3. I believe this has just been asked in a different thread so I will follow the repsonses there. I want to make sure I get the latest Bluetooth Puck. Is there a part number I should request? Cheers

05-08-2007	#2 (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	welcome! small bump is for sirius satelite. you can opt for a stealth install under one of the engine cowl vents. that is where i have mine. __________________ 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)

05-08-2007	#6 (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	My vote is for Iridium Silver exterior and RED interior. I love that combination. I'm not much for iPods, but millions and millions couldn't be wrong. I do have the MB Bluetooth system and it's fantastic. I agree, get the factory guys to do all the install work. They do it best. Good luck with your NEW SLK. __________________ 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

05-08-2007	#7 (permalink)
gofer SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK350, Cubanite, Beige, Wood Posts: 72 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	welcome we should both become parents at the same time as my car is also being produced around now and should be home towards the end of the month or the start of June. I also went through some turmoil over the final spec, ended up with just about everything so as not to feel any buyers remorse. Lets compare pics on arrival!! Just one thing though, I believe that the IPOD install is dealer only. Nowhere does it appear on the factory option list, at least in Europe. Maybe DanSLK can confirm

05-08-2007	#10 (permalink)
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	In Europe at least its dealer-fit only factory will not install. They don't bother with the little things, they only do the US sat ant's because the trunk lid is different. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-08-2007	#3 (permalink)
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	Welcome SlacK, The red and black grows on you. I too thought the red too bright and was having plans for new interior change to burgundy and black. My wife said no way she has come to love the red. Anyway, we are a bunch of car nuts and you will enjoy our humor and the info available. Pls post pics of your baby when she arrives and post often

05-08-2007	#4 (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	welcome to the site from Ireland. you will be delighted you have finally joined and can now join in teh slk banter. get some pics up of your new car when you get it!!

05-08-2007	#5 (permalink)
fastnfurious SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congrats SLacK! I just took delivery of my 2007 SLK350 a few weeks ago, and I can tell you that it's well worth the wait. BTW, mine is iridium silver with red interior. I also have the iPod integration kit and mine was installed at the factory; not the dealer. The dealer will charge you a lot more for options after your car has been delivered. Therefore, order all your options up front and let the factory install it. If you want hands free communication, you have to order the Premium II package and also purchase the HF communication system. I recommend buying the bluetooth puck off eBay. I bought mine there brand new for a lot less than what you would pay at wireless4mb.com If you want the MHI Bluetooth Interface Module, then the part no is: B67875878. If you go to wireless4mb.com and add this item to your cart, then it will show you the part no. This is the one I purchased from eBay. Hope this helps.

05-08-2007	#8 (permalink)
SLacK SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario Vehicle: SLK 350 2007 Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I too thought the IPOD integration was done only by the dealer. It is however interesting to hear that fastnfurious had his installed at the factory. Perhaps there are regional differences in the availablity of this option. My dealer believes it will not be done at the factory and will have to be installed when the car is delivered. The MB Canadian web site also suggests that this is a dealer installed option. I guess I will have to wait and see as I suspect the car has already rolled off the line. It is sad to say I am presently wishing time away in anticipation of the arrival!

05-08-2007	#9 (permalink)
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	Welcome to the forum SLacK. Did you get a chance to look at the red interior offered by MBCanada in person? It looks like a deeper (burgundy) red on the Canadian site.

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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	Welcome SLacK. __________________ *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.

05-08-2007	#13 (permalink)
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	I'm partial to ash, I like the two tone effect matches with iridium silver perfectly. Congrats on your purchased, it'll be here soon enough and welcome to the forum. __________________ 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.

05-09-2007	#14 (permalink)
watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome SLacK... I am sure you'll enjoy your ride!

05-09-2007	#15 (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	Welcome Abroad, SLacK and have fun with your 350SLK __________________ 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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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! you're going to love your car (i think we all do!)

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