Could be new style AMG rims for 05 plus a recap of the changes
03-28-2004, 12:05 PM
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Could be new style AMG rims for 05 plus a recap of the changes
I just saw some pics of the new slk in Europe with the sport package, the 18" yes 18's, AMG rims have been restyled, flatter more aerodynamic shape and spokes extent out to the edge without the curve at the end, looks good. Check out the very latest Autoweek issue.
So the changes to expect for 05 so far:
New center stack
New dash cluster
7 speed auto
New style 18" AMG rims
Sport steering wheel
DVD Navigation
Nano paint (late 04)
Pulls to the "left" for 05 (just kidding)
Kind of reminds me of the big changes from the 99 to 00 CLK's
My 04 takes a BIG hit in depreciation
So the changes to expect for 05 so far:
New center stack
New dash cluster
7 speed auto
New style 18" AMG rims
Sport steering wheel
DVD Navigation
Nano paint (late 04)
Pulls to the "left" for 05 (just kidding)
Kind of reminds me of the big changes from the 99 to 00 CLK's
My 04 takes a BIG hit in depreciation
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03-29-2004, 12:12 AM
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Originally posted by Harris
Ohoh.....got it. I thought you're saying the '05 CLK has new AMG wheels.
Ohoh.....got it. I thought you're saying the '05 CLK has new AMG wheels.
03-29-2004, 12:40 AM
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Hey harris can you give me a quote on the new 05 SLK AMG wheels the 5 spokes one. When will it become avariable, and would it fit on CLK?
Hey harris can you give me a quote on the new 05 SLK AMG wheels the 5 spokes one. When will it become avariable, and would it fit on CLK?
03-29-2004, 12:57 AM
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The 5 spokes i'm talking about is in this thread !
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
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03-29-2004, 03:24 AM
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Originally posted by glhehe
The 5 spokes i'm talking about is in this thread !
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
The 5 spokes i'm talking about is in this thread !
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
Oh, I see. I guess that wont be available until fall (at the earliest). The car will be delivering in summer and we should have the part number by then. I will always try make myself to be the first one to receive them. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll keep you informed.
03-29-2004, 05:14 AM
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My car was a late Jan 04 build and it has the new nano paint. I picked it up at the factory (1st March) and the guy there taking me around the car basically said it had the new paint. So, looks like nano paint (ceramic paint) is already here for the CLK's.
03-29-2004, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by Harris
Ohoh.....got it. I thought you're saying the '05 CLK has new AMG wheels.
Ohoh.....got it. I thought you're saying the '05 CLK has new AMG wheels.
03-29-2004, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by glhehe
The 5 spokes i'm talking about is in this thread !
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
The 5 spokes i'm talking about is in this thread !
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=64197
03-29-2004, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by bropa09
My car was a late Jan 04 build and it has the new nano paint. I picked it up at the factory (1st March) and the guy there taking me around the car basically said it had the new paint. So, looks like nano paint (ceramic paint) is already here for the CLK's.
My car was a late Jan 04 build and it has the new nano paint. I picked it up at the factory (1st March) and the guy there taking me around the car basically said it had the new paint. So, looks like nano paint (ceramic paint) is already here for the CLK's.
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03-30-2004, 03:49 AM
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Originally posted by RJC
Right as I said in my original post it was a late 04 upgrade for the CLKs. You can find the code either a C or K before the paint numerical code on the door jam or on the underside of the engine hood right in front. Most cars have the C but I saw an 04 CLK55 cab at my dealer last month that had a K before the numerical code. The car was black "040" but it read K040.
Right as I said in my original post it was a late 04 upgrade for the CLKs. You can find the code either a C or K before the paint numerical code on the door jam or on the underside of the engine hood right in front. Most cars have the C but I saw an 04 CLK55 cab at my dealer last month that had a K before the numerical code. The car was black "040" but it read K040.
I did read your thread properly - just wanted to confirm that what you said was true in a roundabout way 
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Hi bropa09
So either C or K will represent NANO paint correct?
C=ceramic
K=? what does K stand for?
because the articles outside never mentioned about nano paint on CLKs except few other merc models. is it true?
cheers
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So either C or K will represent NANO paint correct?
C=ceramic
K=? what does K stand for?
because the articles outside never mentioned about nano paint on CLKs except few other merc models. is it true?
cheers
DTM
03-30-2004, 08:41 AM
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Well, all I can say for certain is that the factory guy that showed me around the car said that my car had the new nano paint. I was quite surprised because I thought I wasn't going to get it, and he said that they were all (CLK's) being painted with the new paint now.
My paint code is C197 so I assume it is for the ceramic paint (which is the nano paint - effectively it contains microscopic ceramic particles). Never heard of a K prefix, but RJC has seen one - but I couldn't tell you what it signifies as I have no idea!
Hope that helps you
My paint code is C197 so I assume it is for the ceramic paint (which is the nano paint - effectively it contains microscopic ceramic particles). Never heard of a K prefix, but RJC has seen one - but I couldn't tell you what it signifies as I have no idea!
Hope that helps you
03-30-2004, 10:42 AM
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Will DVD Nav be available.....
on the 05 CLK320? I'm ready to buy the car now but I don't want the CD Nav as I hear it sorta sucks. Would be willing to wait if it means i get the updated COMAND. Anyone know?
Cheers!
Del
Cheers!
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03-30-2004, 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by bropa09
Apologies RJC I did read your thread properly - just wanted to confirm that what you said was true in a roundabout way
Apologies RJC
I did read your thread properly - just wanted to confirm that what you said was true in a roundabout way
03-30-2004, 12:10 PM
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Re: Will DVD Nav be available.....
Originally posted by Del
on the 05 CLK320? I'm ready to buy the car now but I don't want the CD Nav as I hear it sorta sucks. Would be willing to wait if it means i get the updated COMAND. Anyone know?
Cheers!
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on the 05 CLK320? I'm ready to buy the car now but I don't want the CD Nav as I hear it sorta sucks. Would be willing to wait if it means i get the updated COMAND. Anyone know?
Cheers!
Del
03-30-2004, 02:07 PM
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I was under the impression that the DVD NAV would only be available on the CLK500. If it's available across the whole line that would be great! Anyone know if this model
http://germancarfans.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=8106
is the 500?
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http://germancarfans.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=8106
is the 500?
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I would be dead surprised if they didn't put it across the entire coupe range. Don't forget, here in the UK a fraction of the CLK's sold are 500's and 55's. Most are 200K, 240, 320, 270 CDi.
Doesn't make a lot of sense to me, so I wouldn't worry about it as I can't see it happening.
Doesn't make a lot of sense to me, so I wouldn't worry about it as I can't see it happening.
