2009 Mercedes SLK Video

tai230k · 12-28-2007

Enjoy!

YouTube Video

**Woolly** · 12-28-2007

Have you noticed how MB is starting to use white as the predominant colour in their new car advertising - 'C' class, and now SLK - what's the matter with green

**nevets** · 12-28-2007

I don't think they realize it...but...they must have hit something while shooting....cause there is a piece of the front spoiler missing..how embarrassing..

**alroumi** · 12-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Have you noticed how MB is starting to use white as the predominant colour in their new car advertising - 'C' class, and now SLK - what's the matter with green

White shows the lines of the SLK better and green feels more royal and dark which doesnt show some lines and the body of the car well in the dark.

I like green on the slk, Two days ago I saw a green one on the way back and it looked stunning with the beige interior. Green is not a common colour on the SLK over here I tell you. It's quiet rare as since they have released the slk in late 2004 there must have been on 2-3 Green SLK's here in Kuwait.

JimDaugherty · 12-29-2007

Pretty car in the video. Check it out on YouTube, full screen.

YouTube - Mercedes SLK Facelift

Also, with narration.

YouTube - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 - 2008 (english)

It will take some getting use to. It looks better in the video than in photos. One hopes that it looks even better in person.

That having been said, I REALLY do like my roadster.

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Trompetas del Infierno · 12-31-2007

Ups, green is the color of british cars... or not? Maybe I like Jaguar and Aston too much, ha ha ha

I'm joking, man

I agree about white cars and Mercedes new wave. It is strange, cause white is the taxi colors in Spain, so is difficult to me to afford that white=sports car.

**alroumi** · 01-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Trompetas del Infierno

Ups, green is the color of british cars... or not? Maybe I like Jaguar and Aston too much, ha ha ha

I'm joking, man

I agree about white cars and Mercedes new wave. It is strange, cause white is the taxi colors in Spain, so is difficult to me to afford that white=sports car.

I dislike the colour white but now a days I am startting to like metallic white or the pearlescent that is Available on Cadillac's and Lexus cars.

Green is a nice colour but after owning a Emerald Green ML for 7 years I definatley got fedup of the darker green shades such as Forest Green metallic.

**Ynot** · 01-01-2008

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I dislike the colour white but now a days I am startting to like metallic white or the pearlescent that is Available on Cadillac's and Lexus cars.

White is the new black, if you haven't notice, there's a lot white benzes, porsches, and bimmers lately. I might consider white for my next purchase.

PaKKo · 01-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Ynot

White is the new black, if you haven't notice, there's a lot white benzes, porsches, and bimmers lately. I might consider white for my next purchase.

For example

**Ynot** · 01-01-2008

^^ Nice white techart turbo,

I like the white GT3 as well. Not to mention all the nice white benzes on mymbonline.com and white bimmers on e46fanatics.

**alroumi** · 01-01-2008

Imagine that Porsche 911 turbo with metallic white paint, it would definatley look gorgeous and more exclusive than the regular "carrera white".

*easty* · 01-01-2008

I'm not a fan. I'd agree with a comment on yourtube, It looks like it's had its two front teeth out.

Whosdis · 01-04-2008

The way I see it, the British have their Racing Green, so sporty-looking cars look okay to them. Personally, I think metallic green looks better on cars that are more luxurious than sporty, think E-Class and S-Class. For sports cars, and I'm sure I am speaking for most Americans and Canadians, white, black, red and blue - all non-metallic - and some metallic blues - depending on the shade - seem sportier. And I am sure it is hard to deny that a white vehicle with deep-tinted windows look just about as ***y as it gets.

**FishtailnZ** · 01-18-2008

I'm really not feeling the new lower front bumper design - the more I see it, the more it just doesn't look quite right somehow.

MarkR171 · 01-18-2008

It's starting to grow on me. I don't think it's as hideous as I used to. Maybe the sound of a high revving 305hp engine to replace the 268 in the current 350 has something to do with that though.

**KTownAMG** · 01-21-2008

Since this is my first post I'd like to say I'm impressed with this forum so far. I'm currently residing in Germany and was to move back to the states this past summer. Since I was leaving I sold my Euro Spec 911. Well things happened an we're lucky enough to stick around and enjoy Europe for a few more years (Europe Rocks!). Anyway I've just ordered the new 2009 SLK 55 AMG. I've read mixed reviews on the Air Scarf. I've heard it's pretty useless when driving above 30MPH. Is this true?

I can't wait for April to get hear and pick up my new toy.

**alroumi** · 01-21-2008

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Originally Posted by KTownAMG

Since this is my first post I'd like to say I'm impressed with this forum so far. I'm currently residing in Germany and was to move back to the states this past summer. Since I was leaving I sold my Euro Spec 911. Well things happened an we're lucky enough to stick around and enjoy Europe for a few more years (Europe Rocks!). Anyway I've just ordered the new 2009 SLK 55 AMG. I've read mixed reviews on the Air Scarf. I've heard it's pretty useless when driving above 30MPH. Is this true?

I can't wait for April to get hear and pick up my new toy.

Congratulations and enjoy the stay in Europe, I absolutely love that region and the fantastic food in Italy. The airscarf is a great option and its a must in my book, especially when the weather gets chilly and quiet cold where both the heated seats and airscarf keep you warm and relaxed.

Welcome to the forum!

mtiede · 01-21-2008

Get the air scarf!

Wimbledon_SLK · 01-21-2008

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Originally Posted by KTownAMG

Since this is my first post I'd like to say I'm impressed with this forum so far. I'm currently residing in Germany and was to move back to the states this past summer. Since I was leaving I sold my Euro Spec 911. Well things happened an we're lucky enough to stick around and enjoy Europe for a few more years (Europe Rocks!). Anyway I've just ordered the new 2009 SLK 55 AMG. I've read mixed reviews on the Air Scarf. I've heard it's pretty useless when driving above 30MPH. Is this true?

I can't wait for April to get hear and pick up my new toy.

Go for the airscarf, its unique to the SLK, it works with the top up or down, it works very well. Looking forward to seeing the pics of your car when you pick it up

P

**alroumi** · 01-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Go for the airscarf, its unique to the SLK, it works with the top up or down, it works very well. Looking forward to seeing the pics of your car when you pick it up

P

Even the main competitors such as the Boxster S, Z4 and TT do not have t

12-28-2007	#2 (permalink)
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	White is the new Black (or silver) Have you noticed how MB is starting to use white as the predominant colour in their new car advertising - 'C' class, and now SLK - what's the matter with green __________________ 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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nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I don't think they realize it...but...they must have hit something while shooting....cause there is a piece of the front spoiler missing..how embarrassing.. __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

12-29-2007	#5 (permalink)
JimDaugherty SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Vehicle: 2005 SLK, diamond silver, blue, 7sp, vavona, premium, heat, light, entertainment packs. Clear bra. Other Toys: 06 Acura TSX 6 sp navi; 03 Toyota RAV4 trucklet Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SLK videos with narration (in English) Pretty car in the video. Check it out on YouTube, full screen. YouTube - Mercedes SLK Facelift Also, with narration. YouTube - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 - 2008 (english) It will take some getting use to. It looks better in the video than in photos. One hopes that it looks even better in person. That having been said, I REALLY do like my roadster. Earlier life: 1966 Datsun 1600 Sport, 1972 BMW 2002tii, 1973 Volvo 142e, 72 Datsun 240Z, 72 Mercedes 250, 73 BMW 2002, 73 Datsun 260Z, 73 Volvo 164e, 71 BMW 2800cs, 77 BMW 320i, 82 Mercedes 300D, 84 BMW 325e, 86 Acura Legend, 90 Miata, 00 Acura TL A car is an expensive PITA; get one you like.

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12-31-2007	#6 (permalink)
Trompetas del Infierno SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Vehicle: 4 wheels & a star Posts: 43 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ups, green is the color of british cars... or not? Maybe I like Jaguar and Aston too much, ha ha ha I'm joking, man I agree about white cars and Mercedes new wave. It is strange, cause white is the taxi colors in Spain, so is difficult to me to afford that white=sports car.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	I'm not a fan. I'd agree with a comment on yourtube, It looks like it's had its two front teeth out. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian 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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Whosdis SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2003 C240 4Matic Other Toys: 1998 JEEP Wrangler Posts: 24 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The way I see it, the British have their Racing Green, so sporty-looking cars look okay to them. Personally, I think metallic green looks better on cars that are more luxurious than sporty, think E-Class and S-Class. For sports cars, and I'm sure I am speaking for most Americans and Canadians, white, black, red and blue - all non-metallic - and some metallic blues - depending on the shade - seem sportier. And I am sure it is hard to deny that a white vehicle with deep-tinted windows look just about as ***y as it gets.

01-18-2008	#14 (permalink)
FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	I'm really not feeling the new lower front bumper design - the more I see it, the more it just doesn't look quite right somehow. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

01-18-2008	#15 (permalink)
MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's starting to grow on me. I don't think it's as hideous as I used to. Maybe the sound of a high revving 305hp engine to replace the 268 in the current 350 has something to do with that though.

01-21-2008	#16 (permalink)
KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 183 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	2008 Slk 55 Amg Since this is my first post I'd like to say I'm impressed with this forum so far. I'm currently residing in Germany and was to move back to the states this past summer. Since I was leaving I sold my Euro Spec 911. Well things happened an we're lucky enough to stick around and enjoy Europe for a few more years (Europe Rocks!). Anyway I've just ordered the new 2009 SLK 55 AMG. I've read mixed reviews on the Air Scarf. I've heard it's pretty useless when driving above 30MPH. Is this true? I can't wait for April to get hear and pick up my new toy.

01-21-2008	#18 (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	Get the air scarf!