shahedC

I did order a 2007, but a measly SLK350... not the mighty 55.. :-)

shahedC

OMG.. it's still August... I expect to get my car next month at the earliest... I can hardly wait...

someone please tell me cool stories about your SLK :-)

Ynot

Keep yourself busy by visiting benzworld.org and slkworld.com

stories of the SLK read here. http://www.slkworld.com/driving-stor...r-stories.html

shahedC

thanks man... I just emailed the dealer asking for the exact date of delivery... :-)

Follow-up: He said 2nd week of October... !!

shahedC

(ok, I'm going to post in my own thread again... sorry, I am just excited...)

I was reading that the SLK with automatic shifter, can be pressed to the left for a second to get the correct gear selection for a burst of speed... apparently, this is good for lane changes and such...

I didn't know about this before, so I didn't try it during my 2006 model test drive... I only tried shifting left and right using the +/- manual override... I'm assuming it's the same on the 2007 model I ordered...?

do you guys use this often, is it as cool as it sounds?

or am i just getting excited over nothing?

Vodil

Its cool, but you don't need it that often; the SLK can do what you need automatically a lot of the time. If, however, you (e.g. are coming to a curve and) anticpate the need for a multigear downshift, it really helps I never seemed to need it when passing on the Autobahn, but I have used it in tighter traffic.

The bad news for you is that you should probably drive the car in "C" for the first thousand miles and not use this feature as it tends to raise the RPM higher than one wants during break-in.

shahedC

Oh shoot, I forgot about the "break-in" period...

btw, what about the dual climate control.. will I get it with my Premium-III package?? (I got P-III, 7AT, 6CD and the heating package with Airscarf)

Veroomer

SLKs come with Dual Zone Climate Control with Dual Rotary Automatic Temporture Controls...see 07 catalog or mbusa.com

The Digital Dual Zone Climate Control is a $710 option. Description: 100 percent CFC-free digital dual-zone automatic climate control with adjustable high-flow/low-draft vents.

Aside from looking cool I was told it was more accurate by fellow members.

Future owner (October) of a SLK55...good luck and enjoy.

shahedC

so I guess I will still have some level of Dual Zone control.. that's good...

lennyr

I have the digital climate control. I haven't tried the standard one, but based on my experience with the optional one, I'd say it isn't worth the money. It's OK, but when driving with the top down (i.e. 90% of the time) I find it to be of little value.

shahedC

ok sounds good... I'm sure I can find a place to spend the 700 bucks... Sony Playstation3 !!! LOL

Voize

digital climate control adds some re-sale value, hmmm not really sure, but ps3 is much better agree!

shahedC

ok, the dealer just confirmed that I get the dual climate control stanard with the comfort/convenience package:

Comfort/Convenience
* Retractable Hard Top
* Leather Upholstery
* Leather-Trimmed Steering -Wheel & Shift Knob
* Silver Trim on Doors, Dash and Console
* 8-Way Manual Sport Seats
* AM/FM/Weatherband Radio with -In-Dash CD Player
* 9-Speaker Sound System
* Available with Satellite Radio and/or -cell phone prewiring only listed as -optional equipment
* 3-Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel -w/Manual Adjustment for Height & Reach
* 2-Section Multifunction Display
* Dual-Zone Climate Control with Dust Pollen -and Activated Charcoal Pollutant Filters
* Cruise Control
* Power Windows with Express Up/Down
* Dual Heated Outside Mirrors
* Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
* Vanity Mirrors
* Dual Cup Holders
* Cargo Net
* Programmable Remote Locking System
* Integrated Fog Lamps
* Speed-Sensitive Variable Assist -Power Steering

shahedC

Yeah, but it still can't compare to my awesome Xbox360, which is also my streaming media player in my home theater system... the PS3 doesn't have analog triggers (a MUST for driving games), and it won't have rumble/vibration..

at least i get to have Blu-Ray with my PS3 :-)

carnutess

Looks like the plexiglass wind buffer has been clipped to cut costs. Couldnt find it in the 07 brochure. And the hp/torque numbers come in at different rpm's, humm... Hi boys, just joining ya'll if its ok! There are other changes, let you know later.....

shahedC

later? LATER??? Whaddaya mean later? Let me know now!!! :-D

Gotta stop by the dealership this weekend to pick up the 07 brochure... I only have the 05 and 06 versions... is there a PDF version online somewhere?

dsb

Not sure what that post was about^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The lexan windscreen was never included. The fabric one, which is less effective and uglier, used to be free. No longer is that the case.

I don't think there is any power differences with exception of US vs Euro spec cars.

Easy-SLK

Yeah , I am with you on that DSB. I think that post could be from Voize using a new ID. Maybe someone can check the IP address.
I'm on the straight and narrow now.

shahedC

Actually, it seems like it's a new member named "carnutess" who knows a thing or two about the 2007 model, and also has a brochure for it..

Also, I think carnutess is a female and Voize is a guy.

Voize

damn right. how u tell carnutess's a gal? isit becoz she/he said "Hi boys!"
lol just guessing. It's always good to have a female member as well.

shahedC

Yeah, that... and also the fact that her name is "carnutess"... come on, how many female words end with "ess":

- princess
- countess
- duchess
...

So either carnutess is a girl, or it's a feminine guy... :-)

carnutess

Hi again, you crazy hot-rodders!
Checked it out, more 06/07 slk diffs......if you've got a chunky girl friend then she'll be alright, but if not (like lil'ol me) then the seat bottom sensor won't trigger, and she'll mess up her makeup when you happen to miss that brake pedal, again!
Ya, the frnt passenger air bag is automatically disabled for 07 in case there's a baby or child or box of donuts up there. Not bad, not bad at all, those toots think of everything!

Question for ya, anyone know, can you (could you ever) get the airscarf with the 55 amg, with or without the sport seats? Far as I can tell it only comes with the slow pokes, 280 & 350.

dsb

In '06, it was an option. I'm sure it's still available in '07. There is no option regarding seats. Seats are seats. 55 seats are different than 350/280 but there is no other option besides color.

shahedC

How about a chunky girl with a box of donuts?

I called the dealer a minute ago, and the answer is yes, you can get it with the SLK55.

hey, who are you calling a slowpoke? At 0.5 seconds slower than the 55, the 350 ain't half bad at 0-60 acceleration times. (That being said, I did test drive both the 350 and the 55, and the 55 kicks @$$ !!! )

carnutess

Ya, but do any members actually have a 55amg WITH the airscarf? If so which year? If you look at the photos in the brochures, the amg seats are of a different style and shape, and none have the opening far as i can tell.
Also, if you look in the 07 book, this option is combined with heated seats, and printed in parens is (only slk 280/350). I seriosly doubt they were ever combined if you cant get em together next season.
One more difference, a new indiv option is the dual zone climate control, i think thats what they call it. An option for all cars.
Far as the windblock goes, I see no sign of either a cloth of plexi in the brochure. Maybe what they do is provide one as std but dont mention it coz its attached semi-permanantly, just grabing at straws.
Say, let me know ok boys, anyone out there got an slk55 with the neck warmer?