SLK/R171: SLK350 AMG Sports Package: Worth it?
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SLK350 AMG Sports Package: Worth it?
Hi i'm ordering a slk 350 and still thinking whether i should get the sports pack. It's like $8.7K here in Canada (put another 2-3K and u can already get the 55, but 2 bad the lineup here's till winter now 
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I wanted the body kit the most. Rims r just same size as the stock ones. Exhausts isn't a lot louder (I wonder if there's any diff). Honestly i'm sure how long i'd play around w/ the shift buttons (r u guys still using them?). You guys might say get an aftermaket kit then, but I'm plannin to lease it so it's like $150 extra per month vs 2-3K minimum if i get aftermaket later.
The stock one looks nice on its own, but if u park one w/ AMG pack beside it then it just looks a bit more agressive
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hehe wat do u guys think?
).I wanted the body kit the most. Rims r just same size as the stock ones. Exhausts isn't a lot louder (I wonder if there's any diff). Honestly i'm sure how long i'd play around w/ the shift buttons (r u guys still using them?). You guys might say get an aftermaket kit then, but I'm plannin to lease it so it's like $150 extra per month vs 2-3K minimum if i get aftermaket later.
The stock one looks nice on its own, but if u park one w/ AMG pack beside it then it just looks a bit more agressive
.hehe wat do u guys think?
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I have the standard body and I really like it just the way it is. That price is a lot. If you really love the body kit, then o.k. But I'll bet in a couple of months you won't ever touch the steering wheel buttons, the exhaust is exactly the same and the sport suspension some have reported is a bit firm(anyway you can get that on it's own). To each his own, but I love the look of my car the way it is and have extra money to buy crap like windblockers, grill fins and aerowings.
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The AMG sport package in Canada is definitely NOT worth it. CAD8,750 is just ridiculous. The AMG package on a CLS is only CAD6,000, how the heck can a SLK option be more expensive than a CLS?
I am not a fan of the steering wheel buttons, I'd use it if its there, but its not something that I would regret of not getting. The bodykit kit can be purchased later at half the price. The wheels might worth it if they're 18's, but 17s AMG, no thanks.
I think adding the bumper lips make the car looks sportier. I would suggest you to get that over the AMG kit. The AMG kit doesnt justify for its price. FYI, you'll be getting a '06 car, the '05s are sold out.
I am not a fan of the steering wheel buttons, I'd use it if its there, but its not something that I would regret of not getting. The bodykit kit can be purchased later at half the price. The wheels might worth it if they're 18's, but 17s AMG, no thanks.
I think adding the bumper lips make the car looks sportier. I would suggest you to get that over the AMG kit. The AMG kit doesnt justify for its price. FYI, you'll be getting a '06 car, the '05s are sold out.
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Yeah, What they said. Plus I like the stock ten spoke wheel style much better than the AMG wheels..Like the ho said, what's an inch one way or another..It's the sizzle that counts!
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AMG is simply overpriced and what really does it add?
I have to say the more I listen to this forum the more I am inclined to think that AMG is just overpriced tat which really isn't worth it. When you buy a 350 you are buying a very nice SLK (a lot of mags rate it 5 star, whereas they give the 200 3stars and the 55AMG 4 star). To add AMG items onto it when buying it new seems to add a fortune to the price when really if you think about it all you are buying is purely astetic and doesn't really do much to the car. In the end my view all you really need is a nice looking colour, a great set of wheels and a lovely interior for when the top is down - all the rest doesn't really make much difference. After all, as an incident I was involved in earlier this week showed me where a wheel was left on the motorway which resulted in me having to swerve to miss it as a result ended up in a crack in my front bumper, if you use the car a lot it is hard to keep the body work in perfect order and you may have to replace some bits and bobs in the lifttime.
Don't get me wrong - if people have AMG styling more power to them - but my own view is if you add AMG items to such an extent that it takes the car into a totally higher price bracket then it simply isn't worth it (after all if you added all the AMG options you could afford a SLK 55 or even a SL350!).
Don't get me wrong - if people have AMG styling more power to them - but my own view is if you add AMG items to such an extent that it takes the car into a totally higher price bracket then it simply isn't worth it (after all if you added all the AMG options you could afford a SLK 55 or even a SL350!).
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Originally Posted by NeilC123
I have to say the more I listen to this forum the more I am inclined to think that AMG is just overpriced tat which really isn't worth it. When you buy a 350 you are buying a very nice SLK (a lot of mags rate it 5 star, whereas they give the 200 3stars and the 55AMG 4 star). To add AMG items onto it when buying it new seems to add a fortune to the price when really if you think about it all you are buying is purely astetic and doesn't really do much to the car. In the end my view all you really need is a nice looking colour, a great set of wheels and a lovely interior for when the top is down - all the rest doesn't really make much difference. After all, as an incident I was involved in earlier this week showed me where a wheel was left on the motorway which resulted in me having to swerve to miss it as a result ended up in a crack in my front bumper, if you use the car a lot it is hard to keep the body work in perfect order and you may have to replace some bits and bobs in the lifttime.
Don't get me wrong - if people have AMG styling more power to them - but my own view is if you add AMG items to such an extent that it takes the car into a totally higher price bracket then it simply isn't worth it (after all if you added all the AMG options you could afford a SLK 55 or even a SL350!).
Don't get me wrong - if people have AMG styling more power to them - but my own view is if you add AMG items to such an extent that it takes the car into a totally higher price bracket then it simply isn't worth it (after all if you added all the AMG options you could afford a SLK 55 or even a SL350!).
I would have to disagree to a point...While I do like the overall look of the new SLK, the stock front bumper IMO, gives the car a more..how can I describe it... happy, smiley, feminine-type look....Either way my personal choice is that I will not buy the car without the sport kit.
While you are right getting into the price range of a full-spec AMG car is foolish, the yo-yo's around here are asking 5k and over MRSP on the SLK55's making the price difference quite a bit compared to a basic SLK with a few options and the sport package...
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The wife and I debated over the AMG pak. She liked the more aggressive look of the car and the rims. The Rims are very easy to clean as compared to the stock rims. I had to agree but I had a hard time also with the extra cost. In the end that was look we preferred and it would have been to big a hassel to add ith body works later. I think it helps set a more aggresive stance. We added the chrome front wing, and the rear spoiler- areowings are due in soon.
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I think the AMG package is a waste of money. It's mainly the rims and body kit. You can just get aftermarket rims or even dealer rims for cheaper and they would be better. The AMG is way overpriced and doesnt add much to the car.
I got a fully loaded car with all packages such as comfort, heating, nav and premium and i left AMG out on purpose. I am going to put aftermarket rims because I think the stock ones are ugly.
I got a fully loaded car with all packages such as comfort, heating, nav and premium and i left AMG out on purpose. I am going to put aftermarket rims because I think the stock ones are ugly.
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Aggressive car?
Blimey if you want a very aggressive car get a BMW Mseries - can't get more aggressive looking than that in the same price range or even a Range Rover! The arrow nose on the slk should really be aggressive enough - if we all remain willing to pay over the odds for AMG then Mercedes will think they are justified in their prices. After all don't forget - if your bumper is accidently scrapped or is chipped as does happen if you drive a lot - the addition price tag i'm sure won't have you smiling. If you want v aggressive I my opinion is go for Brabus rather than AMG.
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The AMG package is about $4000 in California, I tested drove both with and without the package, it feels pretty much the same as to ride, so I'm going to think its really for the looks. If that is the case, I think its definitely over priced and not worth it, with $4000 I think I can customize it to look much better. I think that the comfort and premium packages are worth while, and also the nav/sound package. I don't know about the flat-tire protection thing, what do you guys think? for what I feel, I'll hold off till the SLK280 comes around and see how much engine power is lost and compare the differences of price vs performace vs "looks, if there are any".
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I agree that the AMG bodykit looks awesome, but like I said in another post, it really bothers me that the rims are still only 17s!!!! 
Anyone know how much the AMG bodykit is by itself, such as through a dealer or distributor?
Anyone know how much the AMG bodykit is by itself, such as through a dealer or distributor?
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I think it's well worth it. What's $4,000 on a $50,000 plus car. The AMG sports package will make your car stand out. Make it look expensive and aggressive, will attract more attention then the regular (SLK). Let's not kid ourselves, we buy the car first for our enjoyment but we don't mind compliments from others.
Why do we purchase larger wheels, fins, rear spoiler, and other cosmetic parts for our car? B/c we want to differentiate from the others. I have yet to see a SLK 350 with the AMG package here in Colorado. It's definitely worth it. $4000 will make your car look like it's a $60,000 plus car. IMO.
Why do we purchase larger wheels, fins, rear spoiler, and other cosmetic parts for our car? B/c we want to differentiate from the others. I have yet to see a SLK 350 with the AMG package here in Colorado. It's definitely worth it. $4000 will make your car look like it's a $60,000 plus car. IMO.
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Originally Posted by Ynot
I think it's well worth it. What's $4,000 on a $50,000 plus car. The AMG sports package will make your car stand out. Make it look expensive and aggressive, will attract more attention then the regular (SLK). Let's not kid ourselves, we buy the car first for our enjoyment but we don't mind compliments from others.
Why do we purchase larger wheels, fins, rear spoiler, and other cosmetic parts for our car? B/c we want to differentiate from the others. I have yet to see a SLK 350 with the AMG package here in Colorado. It's definitely worth it. $4000 will make your car look like it's a $60,000 plus car. IMO.
Why do we purchase larger wheels, fins, rear spoiler, and other cosmetic parts for our car? B/c we want to differentiate from the others. I have yet to see a SLK 350 with the AMG package here in Colorado. It's definitely worth it. $4000 will make your car look like it's a $60,000 plus car. IMO.
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Originally Posted by sejoon85
my thoughts are that the AMG package is overpriced for the items your getting..
But once again just what i think.
But once again just what i think.
In Australia we don't have option packages, we can just order what option we want. With $10k, the alternate options that you can get for the money can run to not a bad list.
The other thing is that the AMG kit adds nothing to re-sale 3-4 years down the line (my turnover rate) whereas the same money spent on e.g. xenons, parktronic, thermotronic, HK sound system, etc will lead to a premium over a car with just AMG kit come trade-in time.
But hey, if you've already got all the options you want, and still have cash left over, the kit does add to the look of the car.
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wow surprised to c dat my 1st thread in this forum turned out this popular!
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
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My car is an SLK 350 w/o the AMG package. To me it is more streamlined without the AMG pkg. That is a personal opinion. This is my first roadster and I want to take things one step at a time. If I really like the top down experience after a year or two, I may order the SLK 55 when the new 4 valve engine comes out.
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Originally Posted by bfung
wow surprised to c dat my 1st thread in this forum turned out this popular!
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
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Whatever you'll get, I doubt if you will regret it. At first you might not like it but eventually you'll grow to love it.
I also thought about the SLK55 but decided to get something I want most out of a sports car and that's manual transmission. The other reason is for the wood trim. IMO The SLK 350 is a luxury sports car so wood trim for luxury and MT for sports part of it.
SLK55 would required the designo package for the wood trim for an extra $8000, now that's hard to swallow. Correct me if I'm wrong.
It's your car, ultimately your decision, I say get what you want not what other's suggest.
Good luck.
I also thought about the SLK55 but decided to get something I want most out of a sports car and that's manual transmission. The other reason is for the wood trim. IMO The SLK 350 is a luxury sports car so wood trim for luxury and MT for sports part of it.
SLK55 would required the designo package for the wood trim for an extra $8000, now that's hard to swallow. Correct me if I'm wrong.
It's your car, ultimately your decision, I say get what you want not what other's suggest.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by bfung
wow surprised to c dat my 1st thread in this forum turned out this popular!
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
decided to ask this question here...i've orderd a white/red 350 w/o AMG and it's june delivery...but now i'm thinking if i should go 4 the 55 instead. IMO 350 w/o AMG just seems a bit feminine 2 me (no offense to those w/o AMG). My theory is 350 w/ AMG is 79K CAD, vs around 85K for a 55. W/ a 5K diff i'd surely go 4 the 55. But a tough call on the decision b/w a 70K 350 non-AMG and a 85K 55.
Pros for 350:
1. summer delivery (55 wait list in canada is loooong, sales said i'd be lucky if i can get it by xmas)
2. 5.5L engine is still 3-valve vs the already 4-valve 3.5L engine
Pros for 55:
1. wun regret, like the look and the performance, will satisfy me 4 many yrs whereas i might be reallie excited abt the 350 for 2-3 months and not anymore aftewards but still haf ta continue the 3 yr lease (no offense to 350 owners)
2. can save more $ in the meantime while waiting and decide if i reallie want it
Comments are greatly appreciated
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Originally Posted by redvettx2
We added the chrome front wing, and the rear spoiler- areowings are due in soon.
Is the small rear trunk lip spoiler mounted by drilling holes through that panel, or is it mounted with adhesive?
