I Love That Slk!

**-1-** · 09-04-2006

I LOVE our SLK. My wife and I took a day trip yesterday to visit family in western Virginia. We left mid day, warm, dry weather, definitely a top down day. The SLK was clean and shiny, looking like a million bucks. Had a wonderful trip and enjoyed driving the SLK. Coming home at eight at night, it was too cool to drive two hours, top down. I'm surprised how quiet the SLK is with the top up. Most of my experience is short, top down, driving. Had a great Sirius station on, enjoying the drive and company. I realized what a great car the SLK is, two very distinct cars in one (hardtop and convertible). It's such a classy, beautiful car and it makes life so enjoyable. Fuel mileage on the way home averaged 30.8 mpg @ 69 mph (cruise control). My smiles per mile, infinite. It drives like a larger vehicle, it's so strong, yet quiet and smooth. Didn't see another SLK (R170 or R171) all day. They're so unique. To sum it up, I couldn't be more pleased with this wonderful car. Note to to self, you "done" good when you bought this car. I want a 2008 SLK 55 or 63. Can it get any better?

Zut · 09-04-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

Coming home at eight at night, it was too cool to drive two hours, top down.

Really? I went to this part of the US and I thought the weather was absolutely ideal for convertibles. Nights are so much warmer than in Montréal. I must admit I am a convertible maniac!!! I drove my car comfortably with the hood down at 0,5ºC/33ºF. With the windows up and the Airscarf and heater on, there's no problem especially if you have a good windshield.

I totally agree with you. This car is a great hardtop as well. It is so pleasant to drive that I find myself looking for excuses to go on short "nowhere" trips. Two days ago, I was bored so I drove to Ontario and back just for the fun of it.

**-1-** · 09-04-2006

That was us trembling. The western part of Virginia is in the mountains. It wasn't super cold, but too cool for comfort. We already had a wonderful day with the top down, so we weren't disappointed.

**jbanks15** · 09-04-2006

-1-,

how about the airscarf? or no gots?

**WhiteRabbit** · 09-04-2006

My wife and I just spent the last 2 1/2 days in Staunton Virginia about the same area as mentioned above. It's about 150 miles from Arlington where we live. Except for the beginning of the trip when it was raining the top was down the whole time on the SLK and it was wonderful. The temps ranged from 60 degrees F to 79 degrees F and we were comfortable the whole time. Even used the air scarf when it got a tad nippy at night. We got back this morning doing 75 MPH for most of the trip, top down the whole way. Averaged 29.7 MPG, too.

The SLK is awsome!!

Zut · 09-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

That was us trembling. The western part of Virginia is in the mountains. It wasn't super cold, but too cool for comfort. We already had a wonderful day with the top down, so we weren't disappointed.

The important thing is to enjoy oneself. When hood-down driving becomes less pleasant due to excessive noise, rain, wind or cold, it is time for hardtop driving. Besides, this car is just as enjoyable to drive with the hood on. And it looks just as good too!

**etyu** · 09-04-2006

As MB puts it: it is two cars in one -- Roadster and Coupe. (Two cars for the price of one

)

Zut · 09-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

As MB puts it: it is two cars in one -- Roadster and Coupe. (Two cars for the price of one

)

I couldn't agree more! And I get just as many compliments for the coupé as for the roadster. Banana time!

Zut · 09-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

Only 1??

Have you ever gotten just one

My bad!!!

Zut · 09-04-2006

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Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

Zut I made a little change for you. I have lifted your banana restrictions

You are crazy!!!! I love this forum!

Has anyone used the smilie with the little guy pumping something? What does it mean? I don't want to use it because it looks a little dirty...

**FishtailnZ** · 09-04-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

...I realized what a great car the SLK is, two very distinct cars in one...

Truer words could not be said! It's a tight as a drum hard top coupe, or a semi-exotic top-down roadster. And THEN there is the Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde personality of the '55 - easy to drive as a Toyota Corolla which suits her just fine, or lurking just beneath that mild mannered demeanor is a rip-snorting tire shredding monster just BEGGING to be let out - which I do quite often and suites ME just fine!

bloflin · 09-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zut

Has anyone used the smilie with the little guy pumping something? What does it mean? I don't want to use it because it looks a little dirty...

Zut'er, here's a clue, the text version for that smile is "wank".

**etyu** · 09-05-2006

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Originally Posted by bloflin

Zut'er, here's a clue, the text version for that smile is "wank".

Be careful using this emoticon

bloflin · 09-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Be careful using this emoticon

using or abusing

Zut · 09-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloflin

Zut'er, here's a clue, the text version for that smile is "wank".

Yes, I figured it out when I tried to use it and I saw the dirty word appear! I thought it was a guy pumping something but it did look a little suspicious. Why is there such a smilie here? I cannot possibly think of a use for it (without being insulting to someone). I think I shall stick to the good old banana!

**etyu** · 09-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zut

Yes, I figured it out when I tried to use it and I saw the dirty word appear! I thought it was a guy pumping something but it did look a little suspicious. Why is there such a smilie here? I cannot possibly think of a use for it (without being insulting to someone). I think I shall stick to the good old banana!

I agree. Bananas it is.

Silver_Lana · 09-05-2006

:wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank:

Just trying to catch up since I haven't posted in a while.

Zut · 09-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver_Lana

:wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank:

Just trying to catch up since I haven't posted in a while.

See, it really looks like a little guy pumping something (I just wasn't aware it was his

he was pumping!).

**bclark** · 09-07-2006

Just back from 4 days' backpacking in the Tetons to find
this SLK forum has gone

Please make sure when top up driving, you
guys have no CO leaks into the cabin

09-04-2006	#1 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	I Love That Slk! I LOVE our SLK. My wife and I took a day trip yesterday to visit family in western Virginia. We left mid day, warm, dry weather, definitely a top down day. The SLK was clean and shiny, looking like a million bucks. Had a wonderful trip and enjoyed driving the SLK. Coming home at eight at night, it was too cool to drive two hours, top down. I'm surprised how quiet the SLK is with the top up. Most of my experience is short, top down, driving. Had a great Sirius station on, enjoying the drive and company. I realized what a great car the SLK is, two very distinct cars in one (hardtop and convertible). It's such a classy, beautiful car and it makes life so enjoyable. Fuel mileage on the way home averaged 30.8 mpg @ 69 mph (cruise control). My smiles per mile, infinite. It drives like a larger vehicle, it's so strong, yet quiet and smooth. Didn't see another SLK (R170 or R171) all day. They're so unique. To sum it up, I couldn't be more pleased with this wonderful car. Note to to self, you "done" good when you bought this car. I want a 2008 SLK 55 or 63. Can it get any better? __________________ 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

09-04-2006	#3 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	That was us trembling. The western part of Virginia is in the mountains. It wasn't super cold, but too cool for comfort. We already had a wonderful day with the top down, so we weren't disappointed. __________________ 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

09-04-2006	#4 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 708 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 42 Times in 30 Posts	-1-, how about the airscarf? or no gots? __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

09-04-2006	#5 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 370 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	My wife and I just spent the last 2 1/2 days in Staunton Virginia about the same area as mentioned above. It's about 150 miles from Arlington where we live. Except for the beginning of the trip when it was raining the top was down the whole time on the SLK and it was wonderful. The temps ranged from 60 degrees F to 79 degrees F and we were comfortable the whole time. Even used the air scarf when it got a tad nippy at night. We got back this morning doing 75 MPH for most of the trip, top down the whole way. Averaged 29.7 MPG, too. The SLK is awsome!! __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

09-04-2006	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	As MB puts it: it is two cars in one -- Roadster and Coupe. (Two cars for the price of one ) __________________ *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.

09-05-2006	#17 (permalink)
Silver_Lana SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	:wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: :wank: Just trying to catch up since I haven't posted in a while.

09-07-2006	#19 (permalink)
bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 264 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Just back from 4 days' backpacking in the Tetons to find this SLK forum has gone Please make sure when top up driving, you guys have no CO leaks into the cabin

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