SLK/R171: Why do you lose the triangle nose, when you get sport or AMG?
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C300 Sport/Palladium Silver on Black/P2
Why do you lose the triangle nose, when you get sport or AMG?
If and when I pick up a SLK, I will probably get either 350 with sport package (amongst other things), or an SLK 55 AMG.
However, one thing I don't like about those two options it that with Sport or AMG, you lose the brand new triangle type nose support. I think that really looks cool and sets the redesign apart from the older models.
Any idea why they did this? I wonder the costs of buying a 350 sport or SLK 55 AMG and then buying a standard 2009 nose?
I know you guys think I'm nuts, but I really like the triangle support. ha.
However, one thing I don't like about those two options it that with Sport or AMG, you lose the brand new triangle type nose support. I think that really looks cool and sets the redesign apart from the older models.
Any idea why they did this? I wonder the costs of buying a 350 sport or SLK 55 AMG and then buying a standard 2009 nose?
I know you guys think I'm nuts, but I really like the triangle support. ha.
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'07 C230 - '08 SLK350
That's because you are getting the AMG front, side and rear panels. There is no point getting the sport/AMG option then changing back to the stock front but a ton of guys would buy the AMG front off of you for sure
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RHD C200 Sport Coupe, RHD SLK-55, LHD SLK-350
I'm sure you could do the swap, but do keep in mind it's more than just the bumper covers that need replacing - fog lamps, supports, etc - it's not a cheap to go "to" or "from" AMG styling...
Go for a 350 without sport package, would probably be cheaper to "add" the non-external bits. On the '55, I think you would run into clearance and heat issues trying to replace the AMG bumper with a non-amg.
