SLK/R171: Two missing features from the R171 SLK.
05-16-2004, 08:20 AM
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Two missing features from the R171 SLK.
Two features that are on the SL i would have loved to see in the SLK are as follows:
1) Panaromic Roof.
Such an awesome option although it does not appeal to many people.
2) Roof Lift (not sure what its actually called)
This is the option that raised the stowed vario roof by just a few inches in the trunk to give better access to stored items in there.
In the R-230 SL, its a red button on the right side of the trunk.
1) Panaromic Roof.
Such an awesome option although it does not appeal to many people.
2) Roof Lift (not sure what its actually called)
This is the option that raised the stowed vario roof by just a few inches in the trunk to give better access to stored items in there.
In the R-230 SL, its a red button on the right side of the trunk.
05-16-2004, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by slytoksy
You forgot Keyless-Go!
But seriously, did you expect MB to offer the same options on the SL and SLK???
You forgot Keyless-Go!
But seriously, did you expect MB to offer the same options on the SL and SLK???
Oh well...
05-16-2004, 04:06 PM
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sl and M-class E320 4Matic SLK350
However, with "Neckscarf" the SLK driver will be able to keep the top down in weather that the SL cannot.
The tilt trunk feature sure would have been nice to have though. I really liked it on my SL.
Will also miss not having that extra room behind the seats on the SL to throw a jacket, bag of groceries, or a camera bag.
I guess these are the conveniences you have to learn to live without for the $30,0000 you save in getting an otherwise equally stunning Mercedes convertible.
The tilt trunk feature sure would have been nice to have though. I really liked it on my SL.
Will also miss not having that extra room behind the seats on the SL to throw a jacket, bag of groceries, or a camera bag.
I guess these are the conveniences you have to learn to live without for the $30,0000 you save in getting an otherwise equally stunning Mercedes convertible.
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05-16-2004, 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by northbenz
However, with "Neckscarf" the SLK driver will be able to keep the top down in weather that the SL cannot.
The tilt trunk feature sure would have been nice to have though. I really liked it on my SL.
Will also miss not having that extra room behind the seats on the SL to throw a jacket, bag of groceries, or a camera bag.
I guess these are the conveniences you have to learn to live without for the $30,0000 you save in getting an otherwise equally stunning Mercedes convertible.
However, with "Neckscarf" the SLK driver will be able to keep the top down in weather that the SL cannot.
The tilt trunk feature sure would have been nice to have though. I really liked it on my SL.
Will also miss not having that extra room behind the seats on the SL to throw a jacket, bag of groceries, or a camera bag.
I guess these are the conveniences you have to learn to live without for the $30,0000 you save in getting an otherwise equally stunning Mercedes convertible.
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05-17-2004, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by northbenz
However, with "Neckscarf" the SLK driver will be able to keep the top down in weather that the SL cannot.
However, with "Neckscarf" the SLK driver will be able to keep the top down in weather that the SL cannot.
I only put the roof up if it does actually rain!. I don't see the point of having a droptop if you never get the roof off!...... even in good weather it amazes me at the number of cars that still have their roof up...... worried about messing their hair maybe????
05-17-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by SLK55AMG
Um..... a true convertible driver will drive with the top down even if it gets a bit cold!. The lack of hot air blasting down my neck in my current convertible doesn't stop me driving with the top down in sub zero weather, when its dark or even when it looks like it will rain! I only put the roof up if it does actually rain!. I don't see the point of having a droptop if you never get the roof off!...... even in good weather it amazes me at the number of cars that still have their roof up...... worried about messing their hair maybe????
Um..... a true convertible driver will drive with the top down even if it gets a bit cold!. The lack of hot air blasting down my neck in my current convertible doesn't stop me driving with the top down in sub zero weather, when its dark or even when it looks like it will rain!
I only put the roof up if it does actually rain!. I don't see the point of having a droptop if you never get the roof off!...... even in good weather it amazes me at the number of cars that still have their roof up...... worried about messing their hair maybe????
Thats why I wanted a panaromic roof - so i can see the sky even when it is raining.
05-17-2004, 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by Silver_Lana
I like the way you think!!!
Thats why I wanted a panaromic roof - so i can see the sky even when it is raining.
I like the way you think!!!
Thats why I wanted a panaromic roof - so i can see the sky even when it is raining.
05-17-2004, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by SLK55AMG
I'd love a panoramic roof as well as it makes a huge difference to the SL when the top is up...... Merc lent me an SL500 for a week last year at a time when the weather was fairly crap so the glass roof spent more time up than down unfortunately...... but it was much better than a standard hardtop!
I'd love a panoramic roof as well as it makes a huge difference to the SL when the top is up...... Merc lent me an SL500 for a week last year at a time when the weather was fairly crap so the glass roof spent more time up than down unfortunately...... but it was much better than a standard hardtop!
05-17-2004, 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by Silver_Lana
What I'd like to know if how you convinced Mercedes to loan you an SL500 for a week!
What I'd like to know if how you convinced Mercedes to loan you an SL500 for a week!
05-17-2004, 05:19 PM
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2002 SLK 320 Silver with AMG exterior package, black & BLUE leather interior
active ventilated seats
another option I sure wish MB would offer for SLKs is the active ventilated seats that are offered in the SLs. The hot humid summers here in the Washington, DC area really would make me appreciate such "air-conditioned" seats :p
05-17-2004, 09:05 PM
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Re: active ventilated seats
Originally posted by SLKfan
another option I sure wish MB would offer for SLKs is the active ventilated seats that are offered in the SLs. The hot humid summers here in the Washington, DC area really would make me appreciate such "air-conditioned" seats :p
another option I sure wish MB would offer for SLKs is the active ventilated seats that are offered in the SLs. The hot humid summers here in the Washington, DC area really would make me appreciate such "air-conditioned" seats :p
I wouldn't mind that option either. Maybe its something that'll come as a mic model option.
05-17-2004, 09:16 PM
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Re: active ventilated seats
Originally posted by SLKfan
another option I sure wish MB would offer for SLKs is the active ventilated seats that are offered in the SLs. The hot humid summers here in the Washington, DC area really would make me appreciate such "air-conditioned" seats :p
another option I sure wish MB would offer for SLKs is the active ventilated seats that are offered in the SLs. The hot humid summers here in the Washington, DC area really would make me appreciate such "air-conditioned" seats :p
and i don't really see the ventilated seats doing too much work in my dad's sl 55, but it would be a decent add on with the airscarf
