Factory Collection

Paul · 09-06-2007

I received in the post today my paperwork relating to my factory collection and was hoping someone could offer some advice.

Apparently the vehicle is to be collected from Bremen. Is this where all SLK's are now collected from? I have noted from a previous post that someone collected from Sindelfingen and wondered if this was an option that is still available? I really had a preference to collecting from Sindelfingen (Stuttgart) so that I could also visit the AMG factory at Affalterbach.

**Ynot** · 09-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Paul

I received in the post today my paperwork relating to my factory collection and was hoping someone could offer some advice.

Apparently the vehicle is to be collected from Bremen. Is this where all SLK's are now collected from? I have noted from a previous post that someone collected from Sindelfingen and wondered if this was an option that is still available? I really had a preference to collecting from Sindelfingen (Stuttgart) so that I could also visit the AMG factory at Affalterbach.

As far as I'm aware of, all factory collection's from England are in Bremen, where the SLK and CLK are made. For us American's, it's in Sindelfingen, where the rest of the MB's are made. Porsche factory is also in Stuttgart if you are interested, not sure how far Bremen is from Stuttgart, might be worth the drive.

DansSlk · 09-06-2007

Thats how it works for us in the UK mate it saves on the transfer of the car.

To get back to Stuttgart i think its about 5 hours from memory its been a while since i have made the trip and its the same distance to AMG.

I used to make AMG to Stuttgart and back trips quite often when i was down there and it took me about 20 mins so if your going to the one you might as well check out the other

Paul · 09-07-2007

I spoke with the personal collection people this morning and they said I could collect from Stuttgart but it would involve an additional cost as they would have to transport the car there.

Thanks guys, my next problem is that the anticipated collection date is 3rd December. I ordered the car on the 5th July and was advised at that time that I would get delivery (to the UK) by 30th September. I was told that factory collection would ensure that I would have the car early, I'd hate to think when it would arrive if I had opted for collection from my dealer!!

Does anyone know if 5 months is about right for an SLK55?

**Woolly** · 09-07-2007

Hi Paul, I had a 5 month wait when I ordered mine in July 2004. The visit to the factory is well worth doing - we went round the whole SLK assembly lines except for the paint shop.

I found that MB UK were very flexible on travel arrangements - I flew from Teesside Airport and returned on the Amsterdam - North Shields ferry.

Paul · 09-07-2007

Thanks Woolly, it's looking like I'll be flying from Manchester. Just wondering did you take anyone along with you and if so how much extra did MB charge you for the flight and accommodation?

**Duo-Art** · 09-07-2007

O.T. Paul what breed of dog is pictured as your avatar?

Paul · 09-07-2007

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O.T. Paul what breed of dog is pictured as your avatar?

He's a Chinese Shar-pei.

kenzed · 09-08-2007

I went with my wife (extra £400) - recommend you purchase any extras you might be interested in from the factory boutique (BIG savings on UK prices e.g. BT mobile cradle £350 in the UK approx £200 there!). Lufthansa flight / Maritim Hotel literally first class matey

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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	Factory Collection I received in the post today my paperwork relating to my factory collection and was hoping someone could offer some advice. Apparently the vehicle is to be collected from Bremen. Is this where all SLK's are now collected from? I have noted from a previous post that someone collected from Sindelfingen and wondered if this was an option that is still available? I really had a preference to collecting from Sindelfingen (Stuttgart) so that I could also visit the AMG factory at Affalterbach.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Thats how it works for us in the UK mate it saves on the transfer of the car. To get back to Stuttgart i think its about 5 hours from memory its been a while since i have made the trip and its the same distance to AMG. I used to make AMG to Stuttgart and back trips quite often when i was down there and it took me about 20 mins so if your going to the one you might as well check out the other __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Paul, I had a 5 month wait when I ordered mine in July 2004. The visit to the factory is well worth doing - we went round the whole SLK assembly lines except for the paint shop. I found that MB UK were very flexible on travel arrangements - I flew from Teesside Airport and returned on the Amsterdam - North Shields ferry. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

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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 spoke with the personal collection people this morning and they said I could collect from Stuttgart but it would involve an additional cost as they would have to transport the car there. Thanks guys, my next problem is that the anticipated collection date is 3rd December. I ordered the car on the 5th July and was advised at that time that I would get delivery (to the UK) by 30th September. I was told that factory collection would ensure that I would have the car early, I'd hate to think when it would arrive if I had opted for collection from my dealer!! Does anyone know if 5 months is about right for an SLK55?

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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	Thanks Woolly, it's looking like I'll be flying from Manchester. Just wondering did you take anyone along with you and if so how much extra did MB charge you for the flight and accommodation?

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Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	O.T. Paul what breed of dog is pictured as your avatar?

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kenzed SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Vehicle: R171 55AMG P30 (2008) Posts: 23 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I went with my wife (extra £400) - recommend you purchase any extras you might be interested in from the factory boutique (BIG savings on UK prices e.g. BT mobile cradle £350 in the UK approx £200 there!). Lufthansa flight / Maritim Hotel literally first class matey

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