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Old 04-16-2014, 10:43 PM
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OT - who knows about SLK55s?

the SLK forum is dead slow... anyone here know about these cars?

http://www.capitolchevysj.com/used/M...b78357b8d4.htm

my initial thoughts:

cheapo tires
brakes need servicing
NAV disk missing

price is a bit high for the mileage...

thoughts?
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This place is a joke.
Chick car.
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Chick car.
perfect, it's for my wife
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This place is a joke.
Well then.

Brake rotors are $$$ like the E63.

I have not seen too many problems with the 171 chassis. Interior can be a bit noisey (rattles and exhaust note), lots of plastic inside too. Not sure about accident safety with regards to such a small car.

Drives like a go cart.

Nothing really terrible to say about them.

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ok cool, I think my wife would enjoy this upgrade from the Miata
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they have the 7speed auto with the 5.4 motor whereas the C55 came with the 5 Speed
I personally think the SLK32 is a better car.
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I know the nose is ugly
LOL yes, a nose only a mother could love...

Originally Posted by moosejaw
they have the 7speed auto with the 5.4 motor whereas the C55 came with the 5 Speed
I personally think the SLK32 is a better car.
I like the SLK32 myself - but she's wanting a V8
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One of these smoked my buddies C5 vette (non z06). Gotta give these little suckers credit. 'Brake Wear' cmon at least edit/review the photos before they go online!!!!
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Fast

In stock form faster than a c55 or clk55 due to light wgt.
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Just smoked one badly an hour ago - some poor dude was trying to impress his mate by flying past me, unfortunately for him I was feeling rather frisky myself.
Poor guy had to turn off at the next intersection to avoid another thrashing.
Your wife will love it.
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$28K is kinda high.... why not get CLK63 ?!
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get her a c63 if price range is ok. you get to play with it too !!!
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You may be able to negotiate the price a bit. Here is one for sale with 27000 miles so you can compere it. A bit more but negotiable I think.

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1323977?ad_cid=4
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SLK55 is great car, MB want you to get it for a stubborn tough girls...

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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
$28K is kinda high.... why not get CLK63 ?!
If he gets her a CLK63 then what is she going to drive? I think I should get my wife a CLK63 too because I have wanted one since they first came out.

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