[Trbob]

I have a 2005 SLK350 that I have owned since 9 December 2005. It has 149,000 miles and still going. Only a few minor problems in the 10 years with the exception of a fairly expensive compressor and control replacement this summer.
I do the routine stuff myself but have never had to change the coolant or tranny fluid. The navigation screen is gone but the radio still plays except you have to use the scan as the other buttons have quit. The AMG front has been replaced once, repaired twice and has the normal scratches and cracks. I whacked a traffic cone a few days ago and now have on order the right mirror turn signal.
It's amazing but I still get a lot of comments on the car, even though it is starting to show its age. It seems the design, which was kinda radical when new, has become "cool".

I appreciate all the good stuff found on the forum. Looking forward to being a member.

Bob
Northwest Florida (the real south in Florida)

 

[jbanks15]

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

You just missed our Oct picnic

http://www.slkworld.com/u-s-florida/286977-picture-thread-fall-florida-picnic-oct-10-2015-a.html


owner's and maintenance manuals great R171 info:

later year owner's/maintenance/comand manuals, top right in the link below:
Bill's Den: Documents

Lube those seals:
http://www.slkworld.com/226839-post1.html

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

mods you should do:
smarttop

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

clear or tinted side markers
shorty antenna
led license plate bulbs
led parking lights
carbon fiber on the C pillars http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html
carbon fiber center caps
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen
See my mod albums for more ideas

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!

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


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[curro101]

Welcome from Madrid....

 

[Dave54]

Welcome from Portland, Oregon. Enjoy the forum and the top down driving.

 

[Livefreeordie]

Welcome from New Hampshire

 

[cnovack]

Welcome from Southern Maryland!

 

[jnc1948]

Welcome from North Carolina!


jnc1948

 

[mustbedreaming]

Hi and welcome from SW Florida

 

[LIL DON SLK]

Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!

 

[AZ SLK]

Hi Trbob, a warm welcome from Southern Arizona. Good to have you on board. Enjoy the people, the forum, and top down cruisin'.

 

[hasontour]

Hi from London,

Welcome aboard!

 

[DAVIETHESCAFF]

Hi Bob, welcome from Barrhead, Scotland. :smile:

 

[dbgrn]

Hi Bob, and welcome from the UK Midlands!

As Jeff has already mentioned above, it would be great if you could add your location and car details into your forum profile, please (instructions included in Jeff's post above). Thanks! :tu: