KIRA

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/240662-slk-got-totaled.html
full story here..

just wanna share with you guys how tough even the littlest MB are...

my 2008 SLK350 less than 5months old/ ~5500 miles and now saying good bye :wave:

Duo-Art

I'm glad that your brother and his GF weren't seriously injured. When I was ordering my SLK in April 2004, I was quite impressed with the amount of high strength steel that M/B stated they used in building the R-171. In your case, good engineering paid off.

alroumi

Im sorry to hear about that but I am sure the SLK can be fixed if it didnt absorb that much damage to the roofs system.

I'm glad that your brother didnt get hurt, it shows how luxury cars are truly worth it in cases of accidents like this.

9moon

BE GLAD THAT THE DAMAGE IS ON THE CAR INSTEAD OF UR LOVE ONES..

dsb

Wow! Real glad that the SLK held up so well. It clearly saved their lives! ... and your manager... again, Wow!

lucky6600

You paid for what you got. Car can be replaced, but not the dirver nor the passanger. Sorry for the lost, but you should be glad that the SLK protected your brother and his Gf that night.

Ynot

Glad your bro and gf is alright, cars can be replace, lives can't, the SLK hold up well.

hooolala

yea.. glad everyone is ok... seems like SLK held up really good..

now.. sue that guy and buy a new SLK55 AMG

KIRA

now we got back the full price we paid for the SLK, so now we might as well wait for the 2009 SLK

btw guys, do you think the SLK actually got shoot up in the air during the accident?

because how could a Mazda Flip a 4000lbs SLK? i only see damage from the passenger side and like no scratch on the driver side, so i think the SLK actually flew in mid air before it lands on its roof

Shinigami

That car looks totalled. Rolled-over means that there was definitely too much damage done to the car. It was never built to sustain weight in a position like that.

Also, the SLK doesn't weigh 4000lb's.

White Rabbit

Go for an 09, I love mine. More Horsepower, better looks (let the flames begin )

Duo-Art

More H.P. yes. Better looks?, not in my opinion. I think the gap in the 2009front bumper looks like something is missing.

MB Fanatic

Good to know that MBZ made a tough car. Just another reason why I will only put my kids in a Mercedes or Volvo.

kirax2

ugh... 10/31/08..

a year of me with the SLK if she is still here

AMS Performance

SLK350 is roughly 3250lbs, not 4000. Either way, F=MxA, the mazda maybe light but if it was going fast enough there could be enough force, the fact that the mercedes flipped shows just how strong the shell is b/c it absorb the blow and deflected it via rolling (instead of just having the driver/passenger have taken the full force of the hit), thats a good thing, not a bad thing.

maruishirx4

Glad everyone came out ok. Little SLKs are tougher and offer more protection than small size would leave you to believe. My girlfriend was in a wreck in our 350 a few months ago, 65 mph, she walked away with bruises. Negotiate hard with the insurance and upgrade to a 55-we just got our 55 in last week and loving it.