Another 2009 SLK Review

**WhiteRabbit** · 03-26-2008

Some new info here:
http://www.izoom.com/auto.aspx?artic...des%20slk.html

**alroumi** · 03-26-2008

Thank you for sharing.

Wimbledon_SLK · 03-27-2008

Interesting description of the "direct Steering" the same one that was criticised by the Italians in a video posted in another thread in this forum.
temped to include it in the specifications of my SLK 300...but not sure.. what do you guys reckon? is it worth it on a 280 (300)?

**alroumi** · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Interesting description of the "direct Steering" the same one that was criticised by the Italians in a video posted in another thread in this forum.
temped to include it in the specifications of my SLK 300...but not sure.. what do you guys reckon? is it worth it on a 280 (300)?

Get it as the SLK280 we had didnt seem to have that feature in which the steering wheel took more effort to turn than my SLK55 especially with one hand.

Wimbledon_SLK · 03-27-2008

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Get it as the SLK280 we had didnt seem to have that feature in which the steering wheel took more effort to turn than my SLK55 especially with one hand.

Yes, thank you. Another question. Do you reckon i will neep telephone pre riring now that the 2009 SLK will have blue tooth?

Cheers and thanks for your help

P

**alroumi** · 03-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Yes, thank you. Another question. Do you reckon i will neep telephone pre riring now that the 2009 SLK will have blue tooth?

Cheers and thanks for your help

P

Sorry I beg your pardon, do you mean that you are in between the traditional phone kit or the bluetooth ?

If so, then Bluetooth all the way.

Tummy · 03-27-2008

They mention Gull Wing Red, is that different than Berry Red? It looks the same to me.

Wimbledon_SLK · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Sorry I beg your pardon, do you mean that you are in between the traditional phone kit or the bluetooth ?

If so, then Bluetooth all the way.

Hi there! thanks for helping me. What I meant is that despite the bluetooth option being standard on the 2009 SLK, MB still offers phone pre-wiring. I don't understand why one would need pre-wiring at all when most phones have an inbuilt bluetooth these days. Am I missing something?

thanks

P

Tummy · 03-27-2008

The phone kit lets you use the car's antenna as well as recharge your phone while it's plugged in. Bluetooth uses the phone battery and the small phone antenna.

drcarrera · 03-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Tummy

The phone kit lets you use the car's antenna as well as recharge your phone while it's plugged in. Bluetooth uses the phone battery and the small phone antenna.

SO IMO isn't worth it. Both our current cars have bluetooth but no cradle, and we rarely have any problems with reception. Modern phones usually hold their charge sufficiently to not need to charge when on the move as well.
The other thing, of course, if that if more than one person drives the car regularly and you've got different phones, you'd need two cradles, and to change them all the time. And if you change your phone during the life of the car, the same thing applies.

We've just ordered an SLK and will make do with the standard bluetooth, and enjoy the extra storage space!

Portzy · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Hi there! thanks for helping me. What I meant is that despite the bluetooth option being standard on the 2009 SLK, MB still offers phone pre-wiring. I don't understand why one would need pre-wiring at all when most phones have an inbuilt bluetooth these days. Am I missing something?

thanks

P

From what I have seen while sitting in one (facelift model in the showroom) with the new Audio 20 it seems that the HU can pair with any BT enabled phone.

Portzy.

PS Just to get your spirits up and whet your appetite. The showroom model was a 280 (300?) in non metalic black with black leather & the sports pack

Portzy.

**alroumi** · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Hi there! thanks for helping me. What I meant is that despite the bluetooth option being standard on the 2009 SLK, MB still offers phone pre-wiring. I don't understand why one would need pre-wiring at all when most phones have an inbuilt bluetooth these days. Am I missing something?

thanks

P

Some might go for the traditional way of connecting a phone, such as those who arent that much into technological things ie Late adapters.

**WhiteRabbit** · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tummy

They mention Gull Wing Red, is that different than Berry Red? It looks the same to me.

Gullwing red is a brighter red than berry, it has a different color code. Have not seen it in person, though. When my new 09 SLK 350 is delivered I'll post some pics as I ordered gullwing red interior.

Wimbledon_SLK · 03-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portzy

From what I have seen while sitting in one (facelift model in the showroom) with the new Audio 20 it seems that the HU can pair with any BT enabled phone.

Portzy.

PS Just to get your spirits up and whet your appetite. The showroom model was a 280 (300?) in non metalic black with black leather & the sports pack

Portzy.

Hiya! you have seen a face lift one in the showroom? are you in the London area? I am still waiting for my dealer to ring me when he has one! and its Brooklands! looks like they are not too keen to sell, are they!
one has to be proactive to get the car these days!

P

Portzy · 03-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Hiya! you have seen a face lift one in the showroom? are you in the London area? I am still waiting for my dealer to ring me when he has one! and its Brooklands! looks like they are not too keen to sell, are they!
one has to be proactive to get the car these days!

P

Hello to you too!

Yes, MB Bradford have a facelift one their showrooms right this minute, its been there pretty much all week.

Its a 280; Obsi? Black; leather; heated seats; Airscarf; Sports Pack etc and looks really good. I'm contemplating a change and dont know which way to jump, 280 with lots of toys or 350 with just the essentials, got a stonking offer on my present 280 though so I am now weighing up the pro's and con's.

Cheers.

Portzy.

**etyu** · 03-29-2008

May I suggest 350 with the toys/options and AMG sports pack, unless you want the SLK 55. (Of course, this is presuming the cost for insurance, taxes, registration and purchase has been considered).

drcarrera · 03-31-2008

If they're now appearing in UK showrooms, how come there's still no mention of the facelift on the MB UK website!

Hopefully our's arrives in a month - we've ordered gullwing as well...

Portzy · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcarrera

If they're now appearing in UK showrooms, how come there's still no mention of the facelift on the MB UK website!

Hopefully our's arrives in a month - we've ordered gullwing as well...

"Official" launch is for something like the 17th April so I suppose that could be why but, I'm thinking that my local dealer was able to get one in to encourage some pre-launch interest.

The web-site owners manual though is centred around the facelift, have a look, this change took place last week.

PS Prices are up a shade across the board btw.

Portzy.

**WhiteRabbit** · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portzy

"Official" launch is for something like the 17th April so I suppose that could be why but, I'm thinking that my local dealer was able to get one in to encourage some pre-launch interest.

The web-site owners manual though is centred around the facelift, have a look, this change took place last week.

PS Prices are up a shade across the board btw.

Portzy.

Do you have an URL for the owner's manual?

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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: 650 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	Interesting description of the "direct Steering" the same one that was criticised by the Italians in a video posted in another thread in this forum. temped to include it in the specifications of my SLK 300...but not sure.. what do you guys reckon? is it worth it on a 280 (300)?

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Tummy Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EWR / CLE Vehicle: 2005 SLK350, 2004 Infiniti FX45 Posts: 284 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	They mention Gull Wing Red, is that different than Berry Red? It looks the same to me.

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Tummy Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EWR / CLE Vehicle: 2005 SLK350, 2004 Infiniti FX45 Posts: 284 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	The phone kit lets you use the car's antenna as well as recharge your phone while it's plugged in. Bluetooth uses the phone battery and the small phone antenna.

03-31-2008	#17 (permalink)
drcarrera SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Berkshire, UK Vehicle: Facelift 350 Manual. Palladium/Gullwing. COMAND,Airscarf,Parkassist,Direct-Steer,Xenons Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If they're now appearing in UK showrooms, how come there's still no mention of the facelift on the MB UK website! Hopefully our's arrives in a month - we've ordered gullwing as well...

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