Delivery - Should I?

garyhun · 07-17-2007

I have a new SLK on order. I was not expecting it till end August but had a call today saying it's ready for collection (I was going for factory collection but work commitments won't allow anymore).

So the car could be in the UK and PDI'd by end of this month - making it an 07 car.

I really want to take it but would there be a real difference in value if I wait till Sept 1 for a 57?

Thoughts please!!

Zut · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by garyhun

I really want to take it but would there be a real difference in value if I wait till Sept 1 for a 57?

I don't know what you mean by 57. But if it is a 2008 model, I think it makes a difference when it comes to reselling your car in the next few years. If you plan to keep your SLK for more than 10 years, it doen't matter much but if you usually change your cars less than 5 years after having purchased them, it may be worth waiting for the new model. When I ordered my car on April 15, 2005, there were no 2005 left already and I had to order a 2006. My salesman told me this was bad news AND good news. The good news was that it was the latest model and the bad news was that I had to wait 4 months for it. But don't you worry. No matter what year it is, an SLK is an SLK is an SLK...

garyhun · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Zut

I don't know what you mean by 57. But if it is a 2008 model, I think it makes a difference when it comes to reselling your car in the next few years. If you plan to keep your SLK for more than 10 years, it doen't matter much but if you usually change your cars less than 5 years after having purchased them, it may be worth waiting for the new model. When I ordered my car on April 15, 2005, there were no 2005 left already and I had to order a 2006. My salesman told me this was bad news AND good news. The good news was that it was the latest model and the bad news was that I had to wait 4 months for it. But don't you worry. No matter what year it is, an SLK is an SLK is an SLK...

I think you missed my point. In the UK cars have new registrations every 6 months. My car is built now and is a 2008 car so no matter when I get it that will not change. However - the registration can either be a 07 (March07-August07) or a 57 (Sept07-February08) and sometimes in the UK a newer reg date can affect residuals. That's what I was asking advice on!

**etyu** · 07-17-2007

Can you wait 31 days in August? How much of a difference will 31 days make in terms of the residuals? Is the amount significant to you?

garyhun · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

Can you wait 31 days in August? How much of a difference will 31 days make in terms of the residuals? Is the amount significant to you?

No I can't wait

I want the car now!!! However.... I was just seeing if any of my learned English colleagues had any knowledge of such things!

**Duo-Art** · 07-17-2007

garyhun, Thanks for the explaination about registration in the UK. The system is unknown to most of us in the US.

DansSlk · 07-17-2007

I would just get it now the difference to residuals will be slim your certainly not at a disadvantage if you receive a car on the last day of the 0's the person who has got a car from the first few days of the 5's has no advantage over you at all.

Not sure how many dealers simply use the plate anymore because you can stick some privates on instead with whatever registration mark you like so you could have an 03 car marked up as an 06 for example and if the dealer where to accept that they would have a problem.

Will probably get your delivery date from MB and use that instead

garyhun · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

I would just get it now the difference to residuals will be slim your certainly not at a disadvantage if you receive a car on the last day of the 0's the person who has got a car from the first few days of the 5's has no advantage over you at all.

Not sure how many dealers simply use the plate anymore because you can stick some privates on instead with whatever registration mark you like so you could have an 03 car marked up as an 06 for example and if the dealer where to accept that they would have a problem.

Will probably get your delivery date from Mercedes Benz and use that instead

Yes..my thinking too!! In that case delivery in about 10 days or so!!!

DansSlk · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by garyhun

Yes..my thinking too!! In that case delivery in about 10 days or so!!!

Nice one mate!

Zut · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by garyhun

I think you missed my point. In the UK cars have new registrations every 6 months. My car is built now and is a 2008 car so no matter when I get it that will not change. However - the registration can either be a 07 (March07-August07) or a 57 (Sept07-February08) and sometimes in the UK a newer reg date can affect residuals. That's what I was asking advice on!

Sorry...

**Duo-Art** · 07-17-2007

One extra month of good weather driving is worth a lot. I took delivery of my 2005 SLK 350 the last week of November 2004. I would have gladly paid a bit more to have received it 1 month earlier.

**alroumi** · 07-18-2007

Congradulations on your new car and thank you for the reg explenations.

garyhun · 07-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Zut

Sorry...

No need to apologise zut. I should have stated "for UK residents only"

Paul · 07-18-2007

Mine is on order and won't be delivered until October

I'll swap you if ya like?

You've no need to answer that I think I know what the answer will be.....

garyhun · 07-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Paul

Mine is on order and won't be delivered until October

I'll swap you if ya like?

You've no need to answer that I think I know what the answer will be.....

Up yours...quite correct

I can't wait now..ordered in April and days to go!!!

Paul · 07-18-2007

I thought so much!

Does anyone know what the typical delivery time is on an SLK in the UK?

I was originally told (hopefully) September but have now been advised it will be October. I know the dealers are very much at the mercy of MB and can only tell me what they know but was wondering what other peoples experience has been?

**etyu** · 07-18-2007

MDLSLK55 stated a week or two ago that the production for the 55's (model year 2008) has been pushed back almost 5 weeks, hence the delay.

garyhun · 07-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Paul

I thought so much!

Does anyone know what the typical delivery time is on an SLK in the UK?

I was originally told (hopefully) September but have now been advised it will be October. I know the dealers are very much at the mercy of Mercedes Benz and can only tell me what they know but was wondering what other peoples experience has been?

Hi Paul. I am guessing about 4-5 months. I only managed to get mine in 3 months as my dealer "borrowed" a July build from another dealer in return for a car they had that the other dealer had a customer for.

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garyhun Senior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 121 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Delivery - Should I? I have a new SLK on order. I was not expecting it till end August but had a call today saying it's ready for collection (I was going for factory collection but work commitments won't allow anymore). So the car could be in the UK and PDI'd by end of this month - making it an 07 car. I really want to take it but would there be a real difference in value if I wait till Sept 1 for a 57? Thoughts please!!

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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	Can you wait 31 days in August? How much of a difference will 31 days make in terms of the residuals? Is the amount significant to you? __________________ *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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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	I would just get it now the difference to residuals will be slim your certainly not at a disadvantage if you receive a car on the last day of the 0's the person who has got a car from the first few days of the 5's has no advantage over you at all. Not sure how many dealers simply use the plate anymore because you can stick some privates on instead with whatever registration mark you like so you could have an 03 car marked up as an 06 for example and if the dealer where to accept that they would have a problem. Will probably get your delivery date from MB and use that instead __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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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	MDLSLK55 stated a week or two ago that the production for the 55's (model year 2008) has been pushed back almost 5 weeks, hence the delay. __________________ *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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Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	garyhun, Thanks for the explaination about registration in the UK. The system is unknown to most of us in the US.

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Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	One extra month of good weather driving is worth a lot. I took delivery of my 2005 SLK 350 the last week of November 2004. I would have gladly paid a bit more to have received it 1 month earlier.

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Paul Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 140 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine is on order and won't be delivered until October I'll swap you if ya like? You've no need to answer that I think I know what the answer will be.....

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Paul Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 140 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought so much! Does anyone know what the typical delivery time is on an SLK in the UK? I was originally told (hopefully) September but have now been advised it will be October. I know the dealers are very much at the mercy of MB and can only tell me what they know but was wondering what other peoples experience has been?

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