What Colour where you hoping of getting?

**alroumi** · 07-19-2006

What Colour where you hoping of getting when you wanted to order your SLK?
I wanted designo mauritus blue but it was kind of common, But I just optioned for that sweet Designo Mocha

*easty* · 07-19-2006

Pewter. But I couldn't find one in the states when I wanted the car so I just bought a black one off the floor. Still awesome.

**alroumi** · 07-19-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Pewter. But I couldn't find one in the states when I wanted the car so I just bought a black one off the floor. Still awesome.

Our SLK280 is Pewter/Cubanite

**alroumi** · 07-19-2006

Here is a nice photo of our SLK's under the Shade

**etyu** · 07-19-2006

I ordered the color that I preferred first -- pewter/cubanite silber. Iridium was a close second but far too common on the streets.

**-1-** · 07-19-2006

My first choice was silver, second choice was silver, my last choice was silver. Now what's my favorite SLK color? I agree it's common but I love it. It's only the second silver car in my life. I saw an unusual color combination at the local MB dealer today. A 2006 dark blue (Caspian blue?) with brown nappa leather interior. Blue & brown? It's been on the dealer lot since December. Appears to be hard to sell. A term that's applied to many things, "not an ugly one in the bunch". I like all colors. Give me one of each.

**etyu** · 07-19-2006

I like silver. The question was which shade of silver? Iridium, pewter or Diamond?

I'm not so sure if brown Nappa interior goes with dark blue exterior.

*easty* · 07-19-2006

I love it. If I do trade for another SLk it'll have to be Pewter.. Unless theres the car I want on the floor then I may be silly again and just drive off in it.

**-1-** · 07-19-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

I like silver. The question was which shade of silver? Iridium, pewter or Diamond?

I'm not so sure if brown Nappa interior goes with dark blue exterior.

My preference is Iridium silver. I do like the pewter and it's a close second. I saw a Diamond silver today, can't say that I like it. Not silver, light tinted bluish silver. You're right, the brown nappa doesn't go with the dark blue, but if I was shopping and it was discounted, I think I could live with it. Won't see many more like it. I understand the Firemist red is available with the brown nappa. Someone has posted a pic on one of the forums. It's also and unusual combination. Most manufacturers are very conservative with interior and exterior combinations. It appears MB is very open minded.

Sid · 07-19-2006

To each their own. I like my Diamond Silver.

**-1-** · 07-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Sid

To each their own. I like my Diamond Silver.

Let me rephrase. I like all colors but I prefer the Iridium silver the best. No color is a bad choice on the SLK.

gmabli · 07-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Sid

To each their own. I like my Diamond Silver.

Ditto that.

nycboy · 07-19-2006

I originally wanted either black or firemist red but then I saw the capri blue with beige interior in the showroom with my name on it.

Zut · 07-20-2006

I love my Caspian Blue.

Beside the Vario roof, this colour is probably the feature of my SLK that brought me the most compliments. However, my original choice was Mocha black. I just wasn't ready to pay the extra 2,500CND to get it.

easygreenus · 07-20-2006

I really wanted the Yellow color they had for SLKs in previous years. Second was the Jaspar Blue available in Europe. I think that
was the same as the Orion Blue sold in the
US in 2004, maybe even 2005. Settled for
Firemist Red, which became Storm Red with
the 2007 model year. Pick it up in Germany
August 24th.

Mike

**alroumi** · 07-20-2006

Other colours I had in mind; Designo Chablis
Designo Graphite Green

**alroumi** · 07-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Zut

I love my Caspian Blue.

Beside the Vario roof, this colour is probably the feature of my SLK that brought me the most compliments. However, my original choice was Mocha black. I just wasn't ready to pay the extra 2,500CND to get it.

I love my Designo Mocha Black

cyberdrakon · 07-20-2006

Hey easty, i wanted a black SLK, but i could get the pewter one immediately (3rd choice) so i went for it. if money were no object, i'd have gotten graphite. absolultely LOVE that colour for this car. Also, i have 2 black cars already, and since i wax my own cars, i'd have no free weekends if i got a black slk.

**alroumi** · 07-20-2006

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

Hey easty, i wanted a black SLK, but i could get the pewter one immediately (3rd choice) so i went for it. if money were no object, i'd have gotten graphite. absolultely LOVE that colour for this car. Also, i have 2 black cars already, and since i wax my own cars, i'd have no free weekends if i got a black slk.

Nice to know

chris_m · 07-20-2006

I originally wanted a black slk, but then i saw the Benoite Blue (not sure what it's cal

07-19-2006	#1 (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	What Colour where you hoping of getting? What Colour where you hoping of getting when you wanted to order your SLK? I wanted designo mauritus blue but it was kind of common, But I just optioned for that sweet Designo Mocha __________________ 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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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Pewter. But I couldn't find one in the states when I wanted the car so I just bought a black one off the floor. Still awesome. __________________ "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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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	Here is a nice photo of our SLK's under the Shade __________________ 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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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	I ordered the color that I preferred first -- pewter/cubanite silber. Iridium was a close second but far too common on the streets. __________________ *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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-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 first choice was silver, second choice was silver, my last choice was silver. Now what's my favorite SLK color? I agree it's common but I love it. It's only the second silver car in my life. I saw an unusual color combination at the local MB dealer today. A 2006 dark blue (Caspian blue?) with brown nappa leather interior. Blue & brown? It's been on the dealer lot since December. Appears to be hard to sell. A term that's applied to many things, "not an ugly one in the bunch". I like all colors. Give me one of each. __________________ 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

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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	I like silver. The question was which shade of silver? Iridium, pewter or Diamond? I'm not so sure if brown Nappa interior goes with dark blue exterior. __________________ *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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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	I love it. If I do trade for another SLk it'll have to be Pewter.. Unless theres the car I want on the floor then I may be silly again and just drive off in it. __________________ "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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Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	To each their own. I like my Diamond Silver.

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nycboy SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, New York Vehicle: 2006 slk 55 amg, 1997 nissan pathfinder Posts: 43 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I originally wanted either black or firemist red but then I saw the capri blue with beige interior in the showroom with my name on it.

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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	I love my Caspian Blue. Beside the Vario roof, this colour is probably the feature of my SLK that brought me the most compliments. However, my original choice was Mocha black. I just wasn't ready to pay the extra 2,500CND to get it.

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easygreenus SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cincinnati,Oh Vehicle: 2007 Storm Red SLK350 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really wanted the Yellow color they had for SLKs in previous years. Second was the Jaspar Blue available in Europe. I think that was the same as the Orion Blue sold in the US in 2004, maybe even 2005. Settled for Firemist Red, which became Storm Red with the 2007 model year. Pick it up in Germany August 24th. Mike

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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	Other colours I had in mind; Designo Chablis Designo Graphite Green __________________ 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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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	Hey easty, i wanted a black SLK, but i could get the pewter one immediately (3rd choice) so i went for it. if money were no object, i'd have gotten graphite. absolultely LOVE that colour for this car. Also, i have 2 black cars already, and since i wax my own cars, i'd have no free weekends if i got a black slk.

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chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I originally wanted a black slk, but then i saw the Benoite Blue (not sure what it's cal