SLK/R171: SLK at my fingertips: 2006 vs 2007
08-23-2006, 09:37 AM
#54
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MBZ SLK
Originally Posted by carnutess
Say, let me know ok boys, anyone out there got an slk55 with the neck warmer?
08-23-2006, 06:31 PM
#55
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by 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?
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?
Also the dual zone climate control is NOT a new option, been there from the beginning. However, whether it's in a package with other options are not, does vary by year and by country.
08-24-2006, 04:12 PM
#56
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OK! Geezum, you guys sure know your stuf, guess i came to the right place.
Been looking into insurance, wow! like 2,000/yr quotes!!! Where do you guys insure your cars? Geico? Progressive? Whose cheapest? MAybe im saying the wrong things. They asked if its a sports car I said YES, but now thinking about it the 55 has an auto xmission doesnt it. Ive got a great driving recond no points and no accidents, 1,000 per 6 months sounds kind of high to me, but ive never owned a 69,000 $ car before either!
Been looking into insurance, wow! like 2,000/yr quotes!!! Where do you guys insure your cars? Geico? Progressive? Whose cheapest? MAybe im saying the wrong things. They asked if its a sports car I said YES, but now thinking about it the 55 has an auto xmission doesnt it. Ive got a great driving recond no points and no accidents, 1,000 per 6 months sounds kind of high to me, but ive never owned a 69,000 $ car before either!
08-24-2006, 05:55 PM
#57
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MBZ SLK
Originally Posted by carnutess
OK! Geezum, you guys sure know your stuf, guess i came to the right place.
Been looking into insurance, wow! like 2,000/yr quotes!!! Where do you guys insure your cars? Geico? Progressive? Whose cheapest? MAybe im saying the wrong things. They asked if its a sports car I said YES, but now thinking about it the 55 has an auto xmission doesnt it. Ive got a great driving recond no points and no accidents, 1,000 per 6 months sounds kind of high to me, but ive never owned a 69,000 $ car before either!
Been looking into insurance, wow! like 2,000/yr quotes!!! Where do you guys insure your cars? Geico? Progressive? Whose cheapest? MAybe im saying the wrong things. They asked if its a sports car I said YES, but now thinking about it the 55 has an auto xmission doesnt it. Ive got a great driving recond no points and no accidents, 1,000 per 6 months sounds kind of high to me, but ive never owned a 69,000 $ car before either!
I can't comment on price, it might be normal where you live. I pay $52/month for my SLK350 with American Family, perfect record, no points.
08-24-2006, 09:44 PM
#58
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
I have Progressive.
I paid over $1,000 for 6 months with the 2004 C230 Sport, because I had accidents/tickets on my record.
With my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE, I pay about half that, about $600+
I called them to ask about a 2007 SLK350, and they had to give me rates for 2006 model. They said that a 2-car discount rate would be about $1200 to $1500, can't remember the exact amount.
BTW, I no longer have any tickets or at-fault accidents on record, since it's been over 3 years.
Also, check out my insurance thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/157809-car-insurance-one-do-you-recommend.html
I paid over $1,000 for 6 months with the 2004 C230 Sport, because I had accidents/tickets on my record.
With my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE, I pay about half that, about $600+
I called them to ask about a 2007 SLK350, and they had to give me rates for 2006 model. They said that a 2-car discount rate would be about $1200 to $1500, can't remember the exact amount.
BTW, I no longer have any tickets or at-fault accidents on record, since it's been over 3 years.
Also, check out my insurance thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/157809-car-insurance-one-do-you-recommend.html
08-28-2006, 11:02 PM
#59
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
anyway.... i got a month to wait...
how do you guys already have your 2007 SLKs? Do you have to be a special customer or something?
This is only my second purchase so far (both new cars)... and I am planning on getting 2 more in the next few years: a 2008 C-class, and then an S-class.
Also getting a BMW 3-series during that time... hopefully, the badly reviewed iDrive will have some improvements by then...?
how do you guys already have your 2007 SLKs? Do you have to be a special customer or something?
This is only my second purchase so far (both new cars)... and I am planning on getting 2 more in the next few years: a 2008 C-class, and then an S-class.
Also getting a BMW 3-series during that time... hopefully, the badly reviewed iDrive will have some improvements by then...?
08-29-2006, 11:08 AM
#60
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
Oh, and maybe it's because I requested Fall delivery... although I was hoping for September, instead of early October.
08-31-2006, 02:04 PM
#61
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Only got a sec......Ok, re: the climate control, this time around all slks have the option of DIGITAL dual cc, sounds like some new display option, not that the climate control feature is new, no, i know thats not new, better?
Thanx to the guy who mentioned American Family, thats an Insurance company right? Ok, can any American join or is it exclusive? Just 52 bucks! thats unbelieveable. Come on boys, tell me what y'all are paying and to who!
What else?? Got to shot over to the M3 thread...see ya
Thanx to the guy who mentioned American Family, thats an Insurance company right? Ok, can any American join or is it exclusive? Just 52 bucks! thats unbelieveable. Come on boys, tell me what y'all are paying and to who!
What else?? Got to shot over to the M3 thread...see ya
08-31-2006, 02:44 PM
#62
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
apparently, there is still the old dual climate control... and this new "digital" dual control is not really worth the $700+ it costs
I checked out American Family, but it seems as if they are not available in my area.
Back to the topic: I went to the dealer yesterday to change my seat color to black (I thought it was ash by default, but it turns out that it was actually beige, so I'm glad I went to change it before it was too late!)
I also asked for the Illuminated Door Sills option, but they don't seem to have it in their computer system... they said to check back later, and maybe it will be an after-delivery option for the 2007 SLK...
I checked out American Family, but it seems as if they are not available in my area.
Back to the topic: I went to the dealer yesterday to change my seat color to black (I thought it was ash by default, but it turns out that it was actually beige, so I'm glad I went to change it before it was too late!)
I also asked for the Illuminated Door Sills option, but they don't seem to have it in their computer system... they said to check back later, and maybe it will be an after-delivery option for the 2007 SLK...
09-08-2006, 03:06 PM
#63
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
hey, i got a call back from the dealer the next day, and they said that the Illuminated Door Sills can be installed as an accessory after they have the car, so I should be able to get it installed before I pick it up.. woo hoo!
I have another question now: Have any of you installed the iPod integration kit after getting your car? Or should I just add it as an option now...
I am asking because I have 4 weeks for delivery, and the manager was saying that I cannot add options when it gets too close to the delivery date (the order record shows up in red on their system).
I will ask them anyway, but would appreciate it if one of you could answer this now while I am still at work.. thanks!
I have another question now: Have any of you installed the iPod integration kit after getting your car? Or should I just add it as an option now...
I am asking because I have 4 weeks for delivery, and the manager was saying that I cannot add options when it gets too close to the delivery date (the order record shows up in red on their system).
I will ask them anyway, but would appreciate it if one of you could answer this now while I am still at work.. thanks!
09-08-2006, 07:23 PM
#64
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 SLK55 AMG
Now for the shocker, call them back and ask them the total prices for the lighted sills, parts and labor (every quote I got was >$800).
09-09-2006, 12:15 AM
#65
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
.. the website mentioned a $700+ price, so that means the labor is only a 100 bucks. Which isn't a whole lot considering I have almost $8k+ worth of options already...
I remember spending $300 for parts+labor for each tire on my C230... I had 3 tire changes in 2004!
I am hoping to get a good deal on the final price and the APR, so let's see...
09-09-2006, 12:45 AM
#67
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
huh?
Why would I be doing tire work at the dealer when I'm the one who spent almost a thousand bucks on 3 tires?
...In 2004, I got 2 flat tires (one on the highway, one in downtown DC), and once, they wouldn't pass VA state inspection without me changing a worn-out tire (it was only scraped a little on the sidewall)
Why would I be doing tire work at the dealer when I'm the one who spent almost a thousand bucks on 3 tires?
...In 2004, I got 2 flat tires (one on the highway, one in downtown DC), and once, they wouldn't pass VA state inspection without me changing a worn-out tire (it was only scraped a little on the sidewall)
09-09-2006, 01:26 AM
#69
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
I guess part of me just didn't want other people touching the car... hehe
oh well... I will try to be more careful with the new car.. :-)
09-11-2006, 06:01 PM
#70
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 SLK55 AMG
LOL, I would rather not ask!
.. the website mentioned a $700+ price, so that means the labor is only a 100 bucks. Which isn't a whole lot considering I have almost $8k+ worth of options already...
I remember spending $300 for parts+labor for each tire on my C230... I had 3 tire changes in 2004!
I am hoping to get a good deal on the final price and the APR, so let's see...
.. the website mentioned a $700+ price, so that means the labor is only a 100 bucks. Which isn't a whole lot considering I have almost $8k+ worth of options already...
I remember spending $300 for parts+labor for each tire on my C230... I had 3 tire changes in 2004!
I am hoping to get a good deal on the final price and the APR, so let's see...
What makes no sense (and it's been discussed to death before) why this isn't a factory option. Doing it at the factory would incur minimal additional labor and no left over parts (the unlit sills).
09-12-2006, 11:32 AM
#71
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
Then it would be even worse than that! At the time I was looking the parts were about $400 and the labor was another $400.
What makes no sense (and it's been discussed to death before) why this isn't a factory option. Doing it at the factory would incur minimal additional labor and no left over parts (the unlit sills).
What makes no sense (and it's been discussed to death before) why this isn't a factory option. Doing it at the factory would incur minimal additional labor and no left over parts (the unlit sills).
09-26-2006, 03:46 PM
#72
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
ok, you all, I was just told that the car would be completely built 2 weeks from now, so I will have the VIN number, then I can reserve my plates at the DMV.
The car will be ready for delivery in 3 weeks, so I will be doing the financing then...
QUESTION: How much below MSRP should I negotiate for?
$48,175 M.S.R.P:
$700 Diamond Silver Metallic:
$0 Black Leather
$1,430 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
$440 6-Disc CD Changer
$4,850 P3: Premium III (Includes I and II):
$970 323 Heating Package
$723 SLK Illuminated Door Sills
=======================
$57,288 TOTAL
=======================
p.s. the Door Sills will probably cost more (with labor) since it's an aftermarket accessory.
_
The car will be ready for delivery in 3 weeks, so I will be doing the financing then...
QUESTION: How much below MSRP should I negotiate for?
$48,175 M.S.R.P:
$700 Diamond Silver Metallic:
$0 Black Leather
$1,430 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
$440 6-Disc CD Changer
$4,850 P3: Premium III (Includes I and II):
$970 323 Heating Package
$723 SLK Illuminated Door Sills
=======================
$57,288 TOTAL
=======================
p.s. the Door Sills will probably cost more (with labor) since it's an aftermarket accessory.
_
Last edited by shahedC; 09-26-2006 at 04:25 PM.
09-28-2006, 10:06 AM
#73
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MBZ SLK
ok, you all, I was just told that the car would be completely built 2 weeks from now, so I will have the VIN number, then I can reserve my plates at the DMV.
The car will be ready for delivery in 3 weeks, so I will be doing the financing then...
QUESTION: How much below MSRP should I negotiate for?
$48,175 M.S.R.P:
$700 Diamond Silver Metallic:
$0 Black Leather
$1,430 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
$440 6-Disc CD Changer
$4,850 P3: Premium III (Includes I and II):
$970 323 Heating Package
$723 SLK Illuminated Door Sills
=======================
$57,288 TOTAL
=======================
p.s. the Door Sills will probably cost more (with labor) since it's an aftermarket accessory.
_
The car will be ready for delivery in 3 weeks, so I will be doing the financing then...
QUESTION: How much below MSRP should I negotiate for?
$48,175 M.S.R.P:
$700 Diamond Silver Metallic:
$0 Black Leather
$1,430 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
$440 6-Disc CD Changer
$4,850 P3: Premium III (Includes I and II):
$970 323 Heating Package
$723 SLK Illuminated Door Sills
=======================
$57,288 TOTAL
=======================
p.s. the Door Sills will probably cost more (with labor) since it's an aftermarket accessory.
_
09-28-2006, 12:24 PM
#74
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
But at least I will be better off as far as depreciation is concerned!
09-28-2006, 08:17 PM
#75
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 935
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
sl and M-class E320 4Matic SLK350
Welcome
Wow, this is a long thread. Nice to see so many happy to help out a newbie. We have all toiled with those decisions AMG/SLK350/SLK280 ,etc. Good luck with the purchase and Mike Smith have fun on your ED - keep us posted so those of us at home can vicariously share and/or relive the experience.
