SLK/R171: 2007 Options in US
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2006 SLK 280, manual, mars red
2007 Options in US
I'm thinking about buying a 2007 SLK 280 with manual transmission though European Delivery. My salesperson walked me through the options today and it seems the choices are much reduced compared to 2006. There are basically just these packages left: wood trim, lighting, AMG, appearance, heating, run-flat, premium 1, 2 and 3.
The premium packages are incremental to each other. Premium 1 has garage door opener, power seats+steering column with memory, autodimming mirrors, rain sensor, sirius, ambient light, IR roof control and is over 2 grand. Premium 2 has COMAND headunit, phone prep and and H/K soundsystem over premium 1. Premium 3 has NAV on top of that.
Now, the one option I'm sure I want is the heating package, which, thank god, can still be had by itself. The other options I was interested in were NAV and H/K sound, but those would now cost me close to 5 grand with the premium 3 package, because I'd be forced to get ALL other premium 3 options also. This sucks!
I guess I'll just go with the heating package and leave it at that. 
Any opinions about aftermarket solutions for NAV and H/K?
As far as colors, I really like Mars Red, but I was wondering whether that flashy color doesn't make the car the proverbial cop magnet.
You Mars Red guys out there, should I be concerned about the possibility of amassing speeding tickets driving this car? 
Oh, I almost forgot - did anyone manage to get a discount off the 7% for ED?
The premium packages are incremental to each other. Premium 1 has garage door opener, power seats+steering column with memory, autodimming mirrors, rain sensor, sirius, ambient light, IR roof control and is over 2 grand. Premium 2 has COMAND headunit, phone prep and and H/K soundsystem over premium 1. Premium 3 has NAV on top of that.
Now, the one option I'm sure I want is the heating package, which, thank god, can still be had by itself. The other options I was interested in were NAV and H/K sound, but those would now cost me close to 5 grand with the premium 3 package, because I'd be forced to get ALL other premium 3 options also. This sucks!
I guess I'll just go with the heating package and leave it at that. Any opinions about aftermarket solutions for NAV and H/K?
As far as colors, I really like Mars Red, but I was wondering whether that flashy color doesn't make the car the proverbial cop magnet.
You Mars Red guys out there, should I be concerned about the possibility of amassing speeding tickets driving this car? Oh, I almost forgot - did anyone manage to get a discount off the 7% for ED?
Last edited by Ikarus; Jul 31, 2006 at 12:50 AM.
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2006 SLK350
Originally Posted by Ikarus
I'm thinking about buying a 2007 SLK 280 with manual transmission though European Delivery. My salesperson walked me through the options today and it seems the choices are much reduced compared to 2006. There are basically just these packages left: wood trim, lighting, AMG, appearance, heating, run-flat, premium 1, 2 and 3.
Any opinions about aftermarket solutions for NAV and H/K?
Oh, I almost forgot - did anyone manage to get a discount off the 7% for ED?
Any opinions about aftermarket solutions for NAV and H/K?
Oh, I almost forgot - did anyone manage to get a discount off the 7% for ED?
P.S. I like Airscarf
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Originally Posted by Vodil
I got 9% off for ED a year ago, but I shopped 4 different dealers before I found one that would do it. Technically they are not supposed to, but...
P.S. I like Airscarf
P.S. I like Airscarf
The dealership tried to sell me some extras that I said I would think about until I'm picking up the car tomorrow: LoJack, extended warranty and PermaPlate. Any opinions on those?
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Originally Posted by Ikarus
The dealership tried to sell me some extras that I said I would think about until I'm picking up the car tomorrow: LoJack, extended warranty and PermaPlate. Any opinions on those?
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Originally Posted by tdavis312
We ordered a 2007 350 with premium 3, caspian blue metalic paint ($700) and a couple of other minor options and received a $4,000+ discount.
Enjoy
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I ordered my 2006 SLK 350 last Sept. (2005) for pickup in Stuttgart in December of that year. I managed to squeeze the dealer for an additional 3% over the standard 7%. Plus- the sensation of collecting your new car at the factory and then driving it throughout Europe (even with snow, rain, and lots of mud) is one fantastic experience.
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Originally Posted by tdavis312
We ordered a 2007 350 with premium 3, caspian blue metalic paint ($700) and a couple of other minor options and received a $4,000+ discount.
Enjoy
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Would you be kind enough as to tell me which dealership you dealt with.
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Originally Posted by sleek350
I am still on the market.
Would you be kind enough as to tell me which dealership you dealt with.
Would you be kind enough as to tell me which dealership you dealt with.
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Originally Posted by sleek350
I am still on the market.
Would you be kind enough as to tell me which dealership you dealt with.
Would you be kind enough as to tell me which dealership you dealt with.
