Just saying Hi from the UK. Have just bought a Jan 2013 R172 SLK55 and am currently learning lots about it. It only has about 20,000 miles on it, it has the AMG Performance Pack and most of the other useful options too, including the panoramic roof etc. It's a lovely lovely car - in Obsidian Black with Bengal Red interior. Very happy new owner!
I've moved to AMG from S and RS Audi world and right now I love the sound and handling of a RWD car, having been sensible for too many years with the 'stability and control' of Quattro 4WD. Just how much more fun is an AMG in the wet than the Audi! OK, so maybe a late night dash round the faster A-roads in the pi55ing rain might be more of a scary experience in the SLK, but hey, you can always slow down and still get home safely.
I am looking for info on whether or not it's easy to over-ride the exhaust flap valves for more noise when I want it and whether it's worth trying to find a space-saver tyre and jack, for when the inevitable happens one day, but I will post those on the normal forums.
Looking forward to chatting with everyone!
Thanks,
Phil
I've moved to AMG from S and RS Audi world and right now I love the sound and handling of a RWD car, having been sensible for too many years with the 'stability and control' of Quattro 4WD. Just how much more fun is an AMG in the wet than the Audi! OK, so maybe a late night dash round the faster A-roads in the pi55ing rain might be more of a scary experience in the SLK, but hey, you can always slow down and still get home safely.
I am looking for info on whether or not it's easy to over-ride the exhaust flap valves for more noise when I want it and whether it's worth trying to find a space-saver tyre and jack, for when the inevitable happens one day, but I will post those on the normal forums.
Looking forward to chatting with everyone!


Thanks,
Phil