think of trade in for SLK

HwoALanG · 10-06-2006

I currently own BASE RSX and I will be trading to SLK very soon.
but I can't decide which slk to buy. i know 350 has better breaks and power but i can't have it with all the options i want.
slk 280 fits my price range but power seem low rated.
so i need some opinion.

how does 280 pick up mod and is it hard to modify ecu for slk?
And what is max rev line for 280 and 350??
I’m so used to ride in high rev car and I’d love to have high rev engine.
and how much difference between 280 and 350?
And last Question is 2006 slk auto has button shifter and 2007 slk auto has paddle shifter.
is it possible to mod paddle shifter for 2006 slk???

here are my wish option list

7G-Auto
AMG sports package
Premium II
Lighting Package
Heating Package
Hands-Free Communication System MHI Bluetooth Interface Module
"SLK" Illuminated Door Sills

Is it possible to negotiate some of my option list and how much discount should I ask for???

Thank you for your help.

Baron7700 · 10-06-2006

think you can only get the 2006 button shifts with teh amg package. As I dont have them (I wish). and I dont believe its easy to put them on either. think you have to get a whole new wheel, and a bunch of wiring. the 350 has 268bhp, and i believe off the top of my head 278lbs of torque. the 280 i think is aroudn 228 and 230 or sumthing like that.

In the brochure the 350 says 0-60mph in less then six seconds( like 5.4 or 5.2). I can vouch that is true! Cant speak for the 280 didnt do much research on it cuz i had my sites set on a 350.

From what I have been reading on just this forum, ECU upgrade will run like a couple hundred bucks. Heard some rumors that you have to send some out, like overnight it, and then get it back the next day. I dunno if I trust that. Not sure tho.

Heating package is a must! haha, at least leather seats, I dont have airscarf(wish i did), but I just turn my heat and heat seaters on if its could out, and that works fine.
Lightning package you can always add HID's to the headlights I believe. Im in the process of trying to do it.
Hands free is preference.

Where can you get illuminated door sills i would love that!

Hope it helped. hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in.

Believe I redline at like 6500 7 thousand rpms.

**etyu** · 10-06-2006

The 280 redlines at 6400 rpm. Get the 350 if you like to high rev the engine.

**Ynot** · 10-06-2006

From an RSX to an SLK, that's a big jump, congrats. Yes you can, very low mileage, all options, slightly used ones goes for $45K, since it's an auto you want, even better, they are all over the place, if you don't mind picking it up in another state, check autotrader and cars.com. SLK350 hands down, sorry 280 owners, don't mean to offend anyone. The SLK350 brakes are equivalent to what brembo sells as BBK (big brake kits) for most cars. The power can't be upgraded to a 350 w/o spending ALOT more and there isn't that much mods for the SLK280 yet.

Max rev for both cars is 6400 I believe. High revving cars is no fun IMHO unless you are on a track. The S2000 and many honda's I've driven sucks on normal driving conditions, constantly having to down shift to pass and overtake. With the SLK350, you have plenty of power/torque in every gear. With the honda's, ppl think you are always trying to race them b/c it doens't go until VTEC kicks in at a high RPM and it screams, very annoying after awhile.

I've never driven a 280 but from what I've read, the 280's exhaust is quieter, northbenz said he had a hard time going up the mountains and the 350 went up in a breeze. IIRC 350 is $5K more than a 280 but to get the same brakes and wheels as the 350 will cost you more than $5K and we haven't touch hp yet. If you can squeeze it in your budget, do it right and get the 350, sounds like you care about performance so, it's probably the right choice for you.

Yes, it's possible to negotiate price this time of year, it's the best time to buy an '06 model, since they are trying to make space for the '07 ones and winter is around the corner, noone is really looking at convertibles. My dealer goes as low as $5K off MSRP but don't expect to find one with an AMG sports pkg, you have to order those. Harder to negotiate ordered purchases, that's why it's probably better to get slightly used with all the options.

Baron7700: ECU for couple of hundred???? Where????? The cheapest I've seen is $1500 from powerchips and they don't even have it yet. ECU upgrade for an NA car will give it 10hp at most. When I first got this car, I thought I was going to get mod crazy but after some research and finding out that I will spend more then $10,000+ for a measly 40hp makes me what to love an auto even more.

**WhiteRabbit** · 10-06-2006

I came from an Infiniti G35 coupe auto to my SLK 280 7G and love it. The performance is the same with the SLK being more fun to drive. Coming from an RSX should be even more of a kick. Test drive a SLK 280 before you decide, could save you $$$. I haven't seen anybody who bought a SLK 280 wishing that they had gotten a 350 instead. There are plenty of SLK 350 owners who wish they had gotten the SLK 55 though, go figure.
Also I've driven my SLK 280 in the moutains and it had no problems whatsoever.

**-1-** · 10-06-2006

As a previous prospective SLK purchaser, I considered a SLK 280 and the SLK 350. At the time, I wasn't interested in the SLK 55. You've got to start somewhere and not everyone needs or could spend the extra for a SLK 350 or SLK 55. If you're specifically looking for more performance, go SLK 350 or SLK 55. If you can live with less performance, go with the SLK 280. All SLK models are excellent. New, is best. As Ynot stated, MANY excellent deals for used SLKs (all models). I got a great deal on a used 2006 last year. I'm seriously considering a factory ordered 2008 SLK ?, not sure which model. Either another SLK 350, SLK 55, or SLK 63. After owning a SLK 350, I wouldn't consider the SLK 280. Looking to move up, not down. Depending or specific changes to the 2008 model, I would also consider another used 2006 or 2007 model with the right options. Get as much car as you can afford or feel comfortable with. I want more options and more

. Yup!

**etyu** · 10-06-2006

The difference between the 280 and 350 is about $4050 (around 9.1%).

My priority was mainly to use the R171 as a daily commute car and also have reasonable fuel economy. Performance was second.

At any rate, it is a FUN car. Hardtop convertible is equal to 2 cars in one. Add a remote varioroof module and it becomes almost indescribable.

HwoALanG · 10-07-2006

thank you so much for spending your precious time to reply my tread.
i guess i will test drive 280 and 350.
at this point only thing holding me back is that damn button shifter...
-__-;;; i really want paddle shifter....

benz give me a paddle shifter !!!! T.T !!!

FPF422 · 10-07-2006

also the SLK door sills are quite expensive for what they are... and if you are on a budget, there are other options that could "better" your car more...

mtiede · 10-07-2006

Even the SLK 350 gets decent gas mileage. I average around 24-25 mpg US in a mix of 10 minute and 30 minute driving for the most part. On our last trip, I noticed the car was getting 33.4 mpg on the interstate at 65 mph and cruise control. I would expect at least 30mpg on the highway.

**Ynot** · 10-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by HwoALanG

thank you so much for spending your precious time to reply my tread.
i guess i will test drive 280 and 350.
at this point only thing holding me back is that damn button shifter...
-__-;;; i really want paddle shifter....

benz give me a paddle shifter !!!! T.T !!!

The 2007 ones comes with paddle shifter's, aftermarket products should be able very soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

Even the SLK 350 gets decent gas mileage. I average around 24-25 mpg US in a mix of 10 minute and 30 minute driving for the most part. On our last trip, I noticed the car was getting 33.4 mpg on the interstate at 65 mph and cruise control. I would expect at least 30mpg on the highway.

That's what I'm getting too, who would have thought. I get 30mpg on the highway, you should be able to get that too if not better.

HwoALanG · 10-22-2006

oh my god i need paddle shifter !!!!!!! i drove almost 200mile now and i hate the freaking left right gear lever shifting !!!! give me a paddle shifter !! how much is paddle shifter !!!

it's for 2007 slk 280

jliu · 10-22-2006

Look at other threads ... there is an owner of a SLK350 that is trying to sell out of Florida.

YOu want one ... he has one ...

Blah nevermind I just read the post that said you bought a 280. Oh well.

DansSlk · 10-22-2006

Can get you paddle shifters but it will cost you because you will need custom work done to the electrics.

Your call

10-06-2006	#1 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Buying SLK SOON AND NEED HELP I currently own BASE RSX and I will be trading to SLK very soon. but I can't decide which slk to buy. i know 350 has better breaks and power but i can't have it with all the options i want. slk 280 fits my price range but power seem low rated. so i need some opinion. how does 280 pick up mod and is it hard to modify ecu for slk? And what is max rev line for 280 and 350?? I’m so used to ride in high rev car and I’d love to have high rev engine. and how much difference between 280 and 350? And last Question is 2006 slk auto has button shifter and 2007 slk auto has paddle shifter. is it possible to mod paddle shifter for 2006 slk??? here are my wish option list 7G-Auto AMG sports package Premium II Lighting Package Heating Package Hands-Free Communication System MHI Bluetooth Interface Module "SLK" Illuminated Door Sills Is it possible to negotiate some of my option list and how much discount should I ask for??? Thank you for your help. Last edited by HwoALanG; 10-06-2006 at 12:08 PM.

10-06-2006	#3 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	The 280 redlines at 6400 rpm. Get the 350 if you like to high rev the engine. __________________ *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	From an RSX to an SLK, that's a big jump, congrats. Yes you can, very low mileage, all options, slightly used ones goes for $45K, since it's an auto you want, even better, they are all over the place, if you don't mind picking it up in another state, check autotrader and cars.com. SLK350 hands down, sorry 280 owners, don't mean to offend anyone. The SLK350 brakes are equivalent to what brembo sells as BBK (big brake kits) for most cars. The power can't be upgraded to a 350 w/o spending ALOT more and there isn't that much mods for the SLK280 yet. Max rev for both cars is 6400 I believe. High revving cars is no fun IMHO unless you are on a track. The S2000 and many honda's I've driven sucks on normal driving conditions, constantly having to down shift to pass and overtake. With the SLK350, you have plenty of power/torque in every gear. With the honda's, ppl think you are always trying to race them b/c it doens't go until VTEC kicks in at a high RPM and it screams, very annoying after awhile. I've never driven a 280 but from what I've read, the 280's exhaust is quieter, northbenz said he had a hard time going up the mountains and the 350 went up in a breeze. IIRC 350 is $5K more than a 280 but to get the same brakes and wheels as the 350 will cost you more than $5K and we haven't touch hp yet. If you can squeeze it in your budget, do it right and get the 350, sounds like you care about performance so, it's probably the right choice for you. Yes, it's possible to negotiate price this time of year, it's the best time to buy an '06 model, since they are trying to make space for the '07 ones and winter is around the corner, noone is really looking at convertibles. My dealer goes as low as $5K off MSRP but don't expect to find one with an AMG sports pkg, you have to order those. Harder to negotiate ordered purchases, that's why it's probably better to get slightly used with all the options. Baron7700: ECU for couple of hundred???? Where????? The cheapest I've seen is $1500 from powerchips and they don't even have it yet. ECU upgrade for an NA car will give it 10hp at most. When I first got this car, I thought I was going to get mod crazy but after some research and finding out that I will spend more then $10,000+ for a measly 40hp makes me what to love an auto even more. __________________ 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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WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 368 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	I came from an Infiniti G35 coupe auto to my SLK 280 7G and love it. The performance is the same with the SLK being more fun to drive. Coming from an RSX should be even more of a kick. Test drive a SLK 280 before you decide, could save you $$$. I haven't seen anybody who bought a SLK 280 wishing that they had gotten a 350 instead. There are plenty of SLK 350 owners who wish they had gotten the SLK 55 though, go figure. Also I've driven my SLK 280 in the moutains and it had no problems whatsoever. __________________ 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. Last edited by WhiteRabbit; 10-06-2006 at 06:23 PM.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,225 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	As a previous prospective SLK purchaser, I considered a SLK 280 and the SLK 350. At the time, I wasn't interested in the SLK 55. You've got to start somewhere and not everyone needs or could spend the extra for a SLK 350 or SLK 55. If you're specifically looking for more performance, go SLK 350 or SLK 55. If you can live with less performance, go with the SLK 280. All SLK models are excellent. New, is best. As Ynot stated, MANY excellent deals for used SLKs (all models). I got a great deal on a used 2006 last year. I'm seriously considering a factory ordered 2008 SLK ?, not sure which model. Either another SLK 350, SLK 55, or SLK 63. After owning a SLK 350, I wouldn't consider the SLK 280. Looking to move up, not down. Depending or specific changes to the 2008 model, I would also consider another used 2006 or 2007 model with the right options. Get as much car as you can afford or feel comfortable with. I want more options and more . Yup! __________________ 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

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	think you can only get the 2006 button shifts with teh amg package. As I dont have them (I wish). and I dont believe its easy to put them on either. think you have to get a whole new wheel, and a bunch of wiring. the 350 has 268bhp, and i believe off the top of my head 278lbs of torque. the 280 i think is aroudn 228 and 230 or sumthing like that. In the brochure the 350 says 0-60mph in less then six seconds( like 5.4 or 5.2). I can vouch that is true! Cant speak for the 280 didnt do much research on it cuz i had my sites set on a 350. From what I have been reading on just this forum, ECU upgrade will run like a couple hundred bucks. Heard some rumors that you have to send some out, like overnight it, and then get it back the next day. I dunno if I trust that. Not sure tho. Heating package is a must! haha, at least leather seats, I dont have airscarf(wish i did), but I just turn my heat and heat seaters on if its could out, and that works fine. Lightning package you can always add HID's to the headlights I believe. Im in the process of trying to do it. Hands free is preference. Where can you get illuminated door sills i would love that! Hope it helped. hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in. Believe I redline at like 6500 7 thousand rpms.

10-06-2006	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	The difference between the 280 and 350 is about $4050 (around 9.1%). My priority was mainly to use the R171 as a daily commute car and also have reasonable fuel economy. Performance was second. At any rate, it is a FUN car. Hardtop convertible is equal to 2 cars in one. Add a remote varioroof module and it becomes almost indescribable. __________________ *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; 10-06-2006 at 08:32 PM.*

10-07-2006	#8 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	thank you so much for spending your precious time to reply my tread. i guess i will test drive 280 and 350. at this point only thing holding me back is that damn button shifter... -__-;;; i really want paddle shifter.... benz give me a paddle shifter !!!! T.T !!! Last edited by HwoALanG; 10-07-2006 at 01:36 AM.

10-07-2006	#9 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	also the SLK door sills are quite expensive for what they are... and if you are on a budget, there are other options that could "better" your car more...

10-07-2006	#10 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Even the SLK 350 gets decent gas mileage. I average around 24-25 mpg US in a mix of 10 minute and 30 minute driving for the most part. On our last trip, I noticed the car was getting 33.4 mpg on the interstate at 65 mph and cruise control. I would expect at least 30mpg on the highway.

10-22-2006	#12 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i need paddle shifter oh my god i need paddle shifter !!!!!!! i drove almost 200mile now and i hate the freaking left right gear lever shifting !!!! give me a paddle shifter !! how much is paddle shifter !!! it's for 2007 slk 280 Last edited by HwoALanG; 10-22-2006 at 01:48 AM.

10-22-2006	#13 (permalink)
jliu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, SF Posts: 184 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	help each other Look at other threads ... there is an owner of a SLK350 that is trying to sell out of Florida. YOu want one ... he has one ... Blah nevermind I just read the post that said you bought a 280. Oh well.

10-22-2006	#14 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Can get you paddle shifters but it will cost you because you will need custom work done to the electrics. Your call __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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