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Hi from UK, North West

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#1 ·
Hi,

A posting on MBClub.co.uk pointed me to this website since I have an interest in acquiring an SLK. My daily driver is an E350 W212 in Palladium Silver which I've had for 2.5 years. I've fancied the idea of a weekend fun car for a while and her ladyship has pre-approved a purchase order :laugh:.

I will probably read all posts on R171s before posting a few questions to guide my purchase.

Best Wishes,

Ian.
 
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Welcome to SLKWorld.com: The #1 Mercedes-Benz SLK Forum from Florida!

https://www.slkworld.com/general-di...kup-checklist-buying-171-what-look-guide.html

owner's and maintenance and Comand manuals & great R171 info:

https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/service_and_parts/owners_manuals

https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/service_and_parts/maintenance_manuals

Bill's Den: Documents

Lube those seals:
https://www.slkworld.com/general-di...ium-grease-your-joints-hinges.html#post226839

your brochure:
https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/167265-mercedes-brochure-archive.html#post1511249

mods you should do:
smarttop

https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/121481-what-smarttop-all-members-keep-talking-about.html

clear side markers
shorty antenna
led license plate bulbs
led parking lights
carbon fiber on the C pillars https://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen

My mods - See my signature block links below - also check my albums in my profile and my videos in the 'Driving Stories' section

FREE GIFT! Post your vin in the Vehicle Datacard Request section to get a free datacard (options on your car). If looking for a car, get the options before you buy!

https://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/67706-free-how-get-free-datacard.html


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Welcome to SLKWorld.com from Northern
California

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List of Useful SLK Links >https://slk-links.neocities.org/Links.html

PARTS Information on Mercedes SLK R170 R171 R172 >https://slk-links.neocities.org/

http://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/67706-free-how-get-free-datacard.html
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We have a free to enter monthly competition.
Entry is open from the 1st to the 15th of every month. You simply post a reply with 3 photos.
After the 15th we usually open a poll for members to vote on their favorite.
Here's the main thread:
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ROTM Submissions & Voting - Mercedes
Benz SLK Forum
 
#9 ·
Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!
 
#11 ·
Welcome from Wirral, England.



We have a free to enter monthly competition.
Entry is normally open from the 1st to the 15th of every month. You simply post a reply with 3 photos.
After the 15th we usually open a poll for members to vote on their favourite.
Here's the main thread:
https://www.slkworld.com/rotm-submissions-voting/
New members are welcome to enter (and they win too!).
March winner (an R170) joined Summer 2017 and had only 6 posts at the time of winning.
Newbies can win.


Entry is open for the 2018 September Ride of The Month.
PLEASE NOTE :- Entry closes on September 15th @ 4:00 pm edt.
https://www.slkworld.com/rotm-submi...2018-slkworld-com-ride-month-competition.html

Really useful links (thanks to ixions cataloguing)
https://www.slkworld.com/general-di...lies-technical-data-locations-parts-slks.html
https://slk-links.neocities.org/ Includes diy videos.
Spare parts: https://slk-links.neocities.org/EPCLINKS.HTM

A brief guide to the forum and how to get the best from it:
https://www.slkworld.com/new-members-introduce-yourself-here/439993-new-wondering-what-do.html

There's a link to R170/171/172's do it yourself threads under the pic below.

Some useful tips in this section for new and prospective owners.
Worth knowing are reset adaptive learning, check list, Spring is here and what is the SmartTop.
https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/
https://slk-links.neocities.org/BUYING.html


The UK has an active meet scene.
Here is a taste of what is coming up and a couple of links to past events to whet your appetite:
https://www.slkworld.com/united-kingdom-region/437417-uk-new-members-spring-2018-a.html#post3587793
 
#17 ·
Welcome from North Hampshire :tu:

The R171's are a great car for what they cost to purchase now & the updated R171's 2008 to 2010 have the best "F1" front end, before pedestrian safety changed the design on the R172's.

Three options that are very important when looking at R171's is the "Heated Seat's (Check they work), The "Air-Scarf " option, (Use mine a lot) and a clear "Wind Deflector" (Great for cruising in comfort - Though these can be added after purchase, they cost a lot..)

If You fancy a matching Palladium Silver car on Your drive, I have a nice V6 example for sale: >:D
>> R171/350 Sale Details: https://www.slkworld.com/slk-cars-sa...-350-sale.html

Trev'
 
#20 ·
fyi

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or use the 'quote' button so we know who you are asking or replying to or referencing :D
 
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