Now I am an SLK Owner Is This What I Should Expect?

**Duo-Art** · 08-07-2007

I've had many nice comments about my SLK from attractive women. You can also expect to become a victim of "SSS", stupid smile syndrome. That's when you come home from a ride and have a big grin on your face for no apparent reason.

Wimbledon_SLK · 08-07-2007

much better than my Cornwall pics.. I must admit LOL

Portzy · 08-07-2007

I wouldnt mind a pair of those for myself

.

There I go again, I must stop saying things like that....

Portzy.

DukeJZ · 08-07-2007

Here is a funny story for you. This happened the very first day I drove my SLK 230 (R170) home from the dealership... It was a beautiful august day, so the top was down. Just picked up my black on black R170 and boy was she a beaut! I was stopped at a red light and I started to hear a ticking noise. I first thought it was coming from my engine. I turned the radio off, and I heard the ticking noise louder. Now im starting to panic because I just picked up the car and there is something wrong with it already?! As I listened closer, I realized that it wasnt coming from the car. I looked to my right and there was a bus in the next lane. I then looked up and it turns out there was a really really cute couple of girls tapping on the window to get my attention. They signaled me to pull over and of course i did at the next bus stop. Long story short, I got some phone numbers...

I thought to myself, wow this was on the first day!! Boy is it going to be a fun ride

And now im on my 2nd SLK, R171 - can you blame me??!!

**FishtailnZ** · 08-07-2007

ROFL!!! I like it!

MarkR171 · 08-07-2007

haha that's a good one!

And yes, I'm always receiving compliments from girls especially when the top is down. Two days ago 2 girls actually stuck their heads out the window of their car while going 75-80mph on the lane next to me to yell out "I LIKE YOUR CAR!!"

**etyu** · 08-07-2007

cyberdrakon · 08-07-2007

Yeah...i was at a gas station with my girlfriend, and some lady came out of the convenience store to tell me that she liked my car...also, i have a lot of people at work stop and look at my car as they drive away, (i'm parked away from everyone else, but i can see my car from my window).

VitaminT · 08-07-2007

Man I remember when I got my car. It drew the most attention I think I have ever seen over a car at the office were I work. 1100 people there.

I would walk by people I didn't even know and they would stop me and go, hey isn't that your mercedes.

**bclark** · 08-08-2007

Sunday night, leaving Pearl Jam behind at Lalopaloza
after a great weekend of music, I had the top down
and music blazing. While stopped at an intersection
in downtown Chicago among other concert goers,
3 young, festive, and fetching young women began
dancing on the sidewalk to my music. I decided to
swing aroung the block and entertain some more
ladies before heading home

**Ynot** · 08-08-2007

great story, that's what you will expect and more.

Here's my story, drove in downtown denver and this really tall slim athletic black guy with tight shorts and a half tight muscle shirt walking a poodle, (I'm serious I couldn't make this up), a very stereotyical Village people type of gay person. I was stopped at a red light, and he shouted, "hey, nice car, mind if I take a ride," I smirked and told him I was busy and had to go.

. He winked and I took off, I think MB under estimated their 0-60mph times.

But it does attract a lot of attention, I took it once to pick up my sis in law at a club, I parked right in front of the main entrance, I had a few hot chicks asked if the passenger seat was occupied. I took it another time and park in the valent and I watched from the balcony of the club, people were touching and trying to look inside the car, many finger prints when I looked at it after the club closed. I stopped taking it out, too much attention.

jamesbond007 · 08-08-2007

Wouah! All of that would not happen here!
Here one is just another ugly Mercedes driver. But that's fine with me! I don't mind!

fastnfurious · 08-08-2007

Q: Is this what I should expect?
A: YES!

It's amazing how many compliments, smiles, head-turns, envious long stares, and yes, pretty girls smiling at me when I drive my SLK350. I was parked at a traffic light and as the pedestrians were crossing, one guy stopped in his tracks, looked at my car and said, "Daaaayyyyummm!". I've never seen a Porsche or BMW get that kind of reaction.

**etyu** · 08-08-2007

I used the 280 to pick up my son at UCLA one evening, and one gorgeous-looking intelligent college lass passed by, looked at me and waved. I gave out a big smile

and waved back. So, same here, the answer is YES.

ierax · 08-08-2007

For all you people that only just smiled or waved or whatever to all those beautiful ladies, you do know that the slk bonnet is quite a large one and can be utilised admirably for various maneuvers???

MarkR171 · 08-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ierax

For all you people that only just smiled or waved or whatever to all those beautiful ladies, you do know that the slk bonnet is quite a large one and can be utilised admirably for various maneuvers???

??

garyhun · 08-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkR171

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That deserves a

cyberdrakon · 08-08-2007

oh i dunno...it looks like she still had a pair of jeans on....she probably realized it was a volvo and ditched him!

garyhun · 08-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

oh i dunno...it looks like she still had a pair of jeans on....she probably realized it was a volvo and ditched him!

Only just realised it's a Volvo! With an SLK she would have been wearing just Agent Provacateur underwear and wash and polish the car for you!

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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	Now I am an SLK Owner Is This What I Should Expect?

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DukeJZ SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is a funny story for you. This happened the very first day I drove my SLK 230 (R170) home from the dealership... It was a beautiful august day, so the top was down. Just picked up my black on black R170 and boy was she a beaut! I was stopped at a red light and I started to hear a ticking noise. I first thought it was coming from my engine. I turned the radio off, and I heard the ticking noise louder. Now im starting to panic because I just picked up the car and there is something wrong with it already?! As I listened closer, I realized that it wasnt coming from the car. I looked to my right and there was a bus in the next lane. I then looked up and it turns out there was a really really cute couple of girls tapping on the window to get my attention. They signaled me to pull over and of course i did at the next bus stop. Long story short, I got some phone numbers... I thought to myself, wow this was on the first day!! Boy is it going to be a fun ride And now im on my 2nd SLK, R171 - can you blame me??!! Last edited by DukeJZ; 08-07-2007 at 02:44 PM.

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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	__________________ *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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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	great story, that's what you will expect and more. Here's my story, drove in downtown denver and this really tall slim athletic black guy with tight shorts and a half tight muscle shirt walking a poodle, (I'm serious I couldn't make this up), a very stereotyical Village people type of gay person. I was stopped at a red light, and he shouted, "hey, nice car, mind if I take a ride," I smirked and told him I was busy and had to go. . He winked and I took off, I think MB under estimated their 0-60mph times. But it does attract a lot of attention, I took it once to pick up my sis in law at a club, I parked right in front of the main entrance, I had a few hot chicks asked if the passenger seat was occupied. I took it another time and park in the valent and I watched from the balcony of the club, people were touching and trying to look inside the car, many finger prints when I looked at it after the club closed. I stopped taking it out, too much attention. __________________ 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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Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I've had many nice comments about my SLK from attractive women. You can also expect to become a victim of "SSS", stupid smile syndrome. That's when you come home from a ride and have a big grin on your face for no apparent reason.

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Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 649 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	much better than my Cornwall pics.. I must admit LOL

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Portzy Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shipley. West Yorkshire. Vehicle: SLK 280 + lots of toys. Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wouldnt mind a pair of those for myself . There I go again, I must stop saying things like that.... Portzy.

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MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	haha that's a good one! And yes, I'm always receiving compliments from girls especially when the top is down. Two days ago 2 girls actually stuck their heads out the window of their car while going 75-80mph on the lane next to me to yell out "I LIKE YOUR CAR!!"

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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	Yeah...i was at a gas station with my girlfriend, and some lady came out of the convenience store to tell me that she liked my car...also, i have a lot of people at work stop and look at my car as they drive away, (i'm parked away from everyone else, but i can see my car from my window).

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Man I remember when I got my car. It drew the most attention I think I have ever seen over a car at the office were I work. 1100 people there. I would walk by people I didn't even know and they would stop me and go, hey isn't that your mercedes.

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bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 262 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Sunday night, leaving Pearl Jam behind at Lalopaloza after a great weekend of music, I had the top down and music blazing. While stopped at an intersection in downtown Chicago among other concert goers, 3 young, festive, and fetching young women began dancing on the sidewalk to my music. I decided to swing aroung the block and entertain some more ladies before heading home

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jamesbond007 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris (France) Vehicle: CLK 500 Cabriolet Posts: 154 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wouah! All of that would not happen here! Here one is just another ugly Mercedes driver. But that's fine with me! I don't mind!

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fastnfurious SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Q: Is this what I should expect? A: YES! It's amazing how many compliments, smiles, head-turns, envious long stares, and yes, pretty girls smiling at me when I drive my SLK350. I was parked at a traffic light and as the pedestrians were crossing, one guy stopped in his tracks, looked at my car and said, "Daaaayyyyummm!". I've never seen a Porsche or BMW get that kind of reaction.

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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 used the 280 to pick up my son at UCLA one evening, and one gorgeous-looking intelligent college lass passed by, looked at me and waved. I gave out a big smile and waved back. So, same here, the answer is YES. __________________ *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. Last edited by etyu; 08-08-2007 at 02:19 PM.*

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ierax Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: Obsidian black SLK Posts: 293 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For all you people that only just smiled or waved or whatever to all those beautiful ladies, you do know that the slk bonnet is quite a large one and can be utilised admirably for various maneuvers???

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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	oh i dunno...it looks like she still had a pair of jeans on....she probably realized it was a volvo and ditched him!