2009 SLK350 Questions

W_Hening · 07-07-2008

Hello, all:

First post on these boards - just discovered slkworld on one of the other MB sites and it looks like this place has a wealth of information!

I have two quick questions as my wife and I begin our search for the right SLK for her:

1.) We are planning on getting a new 2009 after seeing the facelifted model at a local dealership this past weekend. Does anyone know what kind of discount from MSRP can be expected this early in the production run? We are thinking Iridium / Ash / wood, cold weather, and lighting packs.

2.) If we do not opt for the Premium I package, is there a way to use an Ipod Nano with the stock stereo system?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Once we take delivery and get some experience behind the wheel, I hope we can become contributing members and actually answer some questions, too!

-W. Hening

**Duo-Art** · 07-07-2008

Welcome to SLK World. Please add your location to your profile. Many answers depend on where you live.

**etyu** · 07-07-2008

Welcome W_Hening!

There are 3 or 4 members here that have the 2009 facelift R171. Hopefully they should chime in soon.

**jbanks15** · 07-07-2008

Welcome! I have a 09 slk 55 amg. probably not a lot you can do about getting a break on the msrp. wheel and deal for tint, or oem plexiglass windbreaker or clearshield paint protection. my tint and clearshield netted me $1400.

mtiede · 07-07-2008

Welcome!!!!

**alroumi** · 07-07-2008

Welcome to the forum.

**etyu** · 07-08-2008

IMHO, the new updated (found in facelift model) COMAND with SAT/NAV and integrated Bluetooth and iPod interface is a good option to get.

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-08-2008

You'll regret not getting the premium package. My 06 SLK 280 did not have it and that was a mistake. At least I was able to get the power/memory seats on that car as separate package.
I got my 09 SLK 350 for $500 over invoice and I ordered my car. And I got that price on March 15th well before any pricing for the 09s had been released by M-B. This is in the Washington DC area where there are 6 -7 dealers to play against for deals.

**Dave54** · 07-09-2008

Welcome to the forume. I do have the 09 SLK 350 with the premium 1 package. It was about $3,000 to add it on and I don't think I could go without it now that I have it. I am not sure if you can get the Blue Tooth and Ipod without it though.

As far as a discount it is hard to say. In the Portland OR. area there are two dealerships owned by the same company so you realy can't play the dealers against each other.

You will love the car. It is a blast to drive for sure.

Sorry that I am no help with your questions

**UK-C200** · 07-09-2008

Again, welcome! I just drove a '09 350 last week, and I have to say it's a step up from my '06. Same comment on COMAND (P1 package) - it's absolutely a step improvement on the "older" versions - and would be a "must have" in my book.

The one I drove had the sport package and the AMG appearance package as well - it's a demo car for the dealer I visit for my C Class. I've always liked the AMG looks, but was not 100% convinced that it looked "better" than the standard "facelift" versions here in the UK - I *think* it was listed on the sticker at 2,600 GBP.

This one had the 7G transmission, but it's available as a 6 speed manual here are well - something I'd love to try out. The car was loaded - Bi-Xenon, COMAND, airscarf, heated seats, metallic paint, leather, phone kit, park-tronic, upgraded A/C controls, plexi windscreen, mirror kit, heated windscreen wash - the list was literally everything as nearly as I could tell. They were all individual options, not packs - I think it was about 10k in options total.

Sticker on the car was right below 50K GBP, and it was my salesguy taking me for a ride, so he knew I was not going to buy it, but he said that they are not dealing on these at all. Also said he's only sold the 200K versions so far.

All I can say is that spending $100k usd for a 350 - and yes, I still think in dollars - is absolutely insane. I guess given that they had an SL63 in the showrooom for 121K GBP it's not such a bad deal!

(and yes, I did leave drool marks on the SL - even though I think I prefer the pre-facelift looks..)

moodcp23 · 07-13-2008

I got my loaded SLK 350 for $500 over invoice with a free plexiglass windscreen. This is with 33k trade-in deal for my 08 c class, which I bought at 38k 8 months ago. I live in Bellevue, Washington and there are four dealers here that could play against.

W_Hening · 3 Weeks Ago

Just as an update to this thread, we ended-up buying the '09 SLK 350 off the lot from our local dealer. It was outfitted as we would have done had we ordered it ourselves (Iridium / Ash / Premium I / Heating), except it unfortunately does not have the lighting package. We did the deal on the last day of the month, and I felt comfortable with pricing. All in all, a good experience.

What a car! My wife loves it. It was tinted yesterday afternoon, and will be in for an exterior detail and clear bra on Monday of next week. Once we get that buttoned-up, I will post some pictures.

The 7G seems to hunt a bit at low throttle inputs, but I am hoping that will disappear as the miles add-up. And add-up they will . . . my wife is planning to use it for her 80 mile-per-day commute!

Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses to my initial post. I am looking forward to sharing more with the board as we enjoy our new SLK.

**etyu** · 3 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by W_Hening

Just as an update to this thread, we ended-up buying the '09 SLK 350 off the lot from our local dealer. It was outfitted as we would have done had we ordered it ourselves (Iridium / Ash / Premium I / Heating), except it unfortunately does not have the lighting package. We did the deal on the last day of the month, and I felt comfortable with pricing. All in all, a good experience.

What a car! My wife loves it. It was tinted yesterday afternoon, and will be in for an exterior detail and clear bra on Monday of next week. Once we get that buttoned-up, I will post some pictures.

The 7G seems to hunt a bit at low throttle inputs, but I am hoping that will disappear as the miles add-up. And add-up they will . . . my wife is planning to use it for her 80 mile-per-day commute!

Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses to my initial post. I am looking forward to sharing more with the board as we enjoy our new SLK.

Congratulations!!! Take some time at your leisure to look at some mods like the SmartTop module.

**jbanks15** · 3 Weeks Ago

congrats! remember to update your profile with location and model. and as eddy stated, get the smarttop module ver 3.22.

80 mile per day commute?!!!!!! i hope you bought the extended warranty or at least put the money u did not spend on one in a cd or something to pay for it.i have an 09 slk 55 amg and it is 10 weeks old and i am already at 4300 miles. at 80 per day you should be passing me soon.

W_Hening · 3 Weeks Ago

(updated my profile)

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the Smarttop module?

**etyu** · 3 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by W_Hening

(updated my profile)

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the Smarttop module?

It is an aftermarket module that allows you to operate the roof using 3 clicks on the remote key (SmartKey) instead of standing next to the door handle, holding and pointing the key to see the roof operate. It allows you to operate the roof from 200 ft away using RF signals. Also allow roof operation when car is in motion, programmable up to 30 mph (not recommended). This module also allows one click operation using the center console roof control lever.

Check mods4cars.com

**etyu** · 3 Weeks Ago

Here's the link to install: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...07-slk280.html

**WhiteRabbit** · 3 Weeks Ago

For a US 09 SLK you really want the latest version of the SmartTop module, 3.22.
With it installed it closes all open windows when you close the top using the interior roof control. Without it (as you no doubt have found out) you have to close all the windows manually after the roof is closed. That gets old quick.

**Duo-Art** · 3 Weeks Ago

My advice is, don't install the SmartTop module for a few weeks if you decide to buy it. Get use to your SLK as it was built and make sure that there aren't any problems before you do "any" mods.

**WhiteRabbit** · 3 Weeks Ago

Wise advice. I waited a long 5 days before installing the SmartTop module on my 09 after I took delivery of the car.

07-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
W_Hening SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Other Toys: More than I need, but less than I want! Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2009 SLK350 Questions Hello, all: First post on these boards - just discovered slkworld on one of the other MB sites and it looks like this place has a wealth of information! I have two quick questions as my wife and I begin our search for the right SLK for her: 1.) We are planning on getting a new 2009 after seeing the facelifted model at a local dealership this past weekend. Does anyone know what kind of discount from MSRP can be expected this early in the production run? We are thinking Iridium / Ash / wood, cold weather, and lighting packs. 2.) If we do not opt for the Premium I package, is there a way to use an Ipod Nano with the stock stereo system? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Once we take delivery and get some experience behind the wheel, I hope we can become contributing members and actually answer some questions, too! -W. Hening
	http://www.slkworld.com/

07-07-2008	#3 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,902 Country: Thanks: 310 Thanked 206 Times in 106 Posts	Welcome W_Hening! There are 3 or 4 members here that have the 2009 facelift R171. Hopefully they should chime in soon. __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled. Last edited by etyu; 07-09-2008 at 01:28 PM. Reason: corrected typo

07-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 599 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Welcome! I have a 09 slk 55 amg. probably not a lot you can do about getting a break on the msrp. wheel and deal for tint, or oem plexiglass windbreaker or clearshield paint protection. my tint and clearshield netted me $1400. __________________ 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)

07-07-2008	#6 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	Welcome to the forum. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

07-08-2008	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,902 Country: Thanks: 310 Thanked 206 Times in 106 Posts	IMHO, the new updated (found in facelift model) COMAND with SAT/NAV and integrated Bluetooth and iPod interface is a good option to get. __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-07-2008	#2 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 503 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome to SLK World. Please add your location to your profile. Many answers depend on where you live.

07-07-2008	#5 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 60 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts	Welcome!!!!

07-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 317 Country: Thanks: 59 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	You'll regret not getting the premium package. My 06 SLK 280 did not have it and that was a mistake. At least I was able to get the power/memory seats on that car as separate package. I got my 09 SLK 350 for $500 over invoice and I ordered my car. And I got that price on March 15th well before any pricing for the 09s had been released by M-B. This is in the Washington DC area where there are 6 -7 dealers to play against for deals. __________________ 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.

07-09-2008	#9 (permalink)
Dave54 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 88 Country: Thanks: 47 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Welcome to the forume. I do have the 09 SLK 350 with the premium 1 package. It was about $3,000 to add it on and I don't think I could go without it now that I have it. I am not sure if you can get the Blue Tooth and Ipod without it though. As far as a discount it is hard to say. In the Portland OR. area there are two dealerships owned by the same company so you realy can't play the dealers against each other. You will love the car. It is a blast to drive for sure. Sorry that I am no help with your questions

07-09-2008	#10 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 311 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 66 Times in 35 Posts	Again, welcome! I just drove a '09 350 last week, and I have to say it's a step up from my '06. Same comment on COMAND (P1 package) - it's absolutely a step improvement on the "older" versions - and would be a "must have" in my book. The one I drove had the sport package and the AMG appearance package as well - it's a demo car for the dealer I visit for my C Class. I've always liked the AMG looks, but was not 100% convinced that it looked "better" than the standard "facelift" versions here in the UK - I think it was listed on the sticker at 2,600 GBP. This one had the 7G transmission, but it's available as a 6 speed manual here are well - something I'd love to try out. The car was loaded - Bi-Xenon, COMAND, airscarf, heated seats, metallic paint, leather, phone kit, park-tronic, upgraded A/C controls, plexi windscreen, mirror kit, heated windscreen wash - the list was literally everything as nearly as I could tell. They were all individual options, not packs - I think it was about 10k in options total. Sticker on the car was right below 50K GBP, and it was my salesguy taking me for a ride, so he knew I was not going to buy it, but he said that they are not dealing on these at all. Also said he's only sold the 200K versions so far. All I can say is that spending $100k usd for a 350 - and yes, I still think in dollars - is absolutely insane. I guess given that they had an SL63 in the showrooom for 121K GBP it's not such a bad deal! (and yes, I did leave drool marks on the SL - even though I think I prefer the pre-facelift looks..)

07-13-2008	#11 (permalink)
moodcp23 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got my loaded SLK 350 for $500 over invoice with a free plexiglass windscreen. This is with 33k trade-in deal for my 08 c class, which I bought at 38k 8 months ago. I live in Bellevue, Washington and there are four dealers here that could play against.

3 Weeks Ago	#12 (permalink)
W_Hening SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Other Toys: More than I need, but less than I want! Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got It! Just as an update to this thread, we ended-up buying the '09 SLK 350 off the lot from our local dealer. It was outfitted as we would have done had we ordered it ourselves (Iridium / Ash / Premium I / Heating), except it unfortunately does not have the lighting package. We did the deal on the last day of the month, and I felt comfortable with pricing. All in all, a good experience. What a car! My wife loves it. It was tinted yesterday afternoon, and will be in for an exterior detail and clear bra on Monday of next week. Once we get that buttoned-up, I will post some pictures. The 7G seems to hunt a bit at low throttle inputs, but I am hoping that will disappear as the miles add-up. And add-up they will . . . my wife is planning to use it for her 80 mile-per-day commute! Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses to my initial post. I am looking forward to sharing more with the board as we enjoy our new SLK.

3 Weeks Ago	#14 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 599 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	congrats! remember to update your profile with location and model. and as eddy stated, get the smarttop module ver 3.22. 80 mile per day commute?!!!!!! i hope you bought the extended warranty or at least put the money u did not spend on one in a cd or something to pay for it.i have an 09 slk 55 amg and it is 10 weeks old and i am already at 4300 miles. at 80 per day you should be passing me soon. __________________ 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)

3 Weeks Ago	#15 (permalink)
W_Hening SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Other Toys: More than I need, but less than I want! Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	(updated my profile) Pardon my ignorance, but what is the Smarttop module?

3 Weeks Ago	#17 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,902 Country: Thanks: 310 Thanked 206 Times in 106 Posts	Here's the link to install: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...07-slk280.html __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

3 Weeks Ago	#18 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 317 Country: Thanks: 59 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	For a US 09 SLK you really want the latest version of the SmartTop module, 3.22. With it installed it closes all open windows when you close the top using the interior roof control. Without it (as you no doubt have found out) you have to close all the windows manually after the roof is closed. That gets old quick. __________________ 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.

3 Weeks Ago	#19 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 503 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	My advice is, don't install the SmartTop module for a few weeks if you decide to buy it. Get use to your SLK as it was built and make sure that there aren't any problems before you do "any" mods.

3 Weeks Ago	#20 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 317 Country: Thanks: 59 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	Wise advice. I waited a long 5 days before installing the SmartTop module on my 09 after I took delivery of the car. __________________ 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.