SLK/R171: CD Changer and Glovebox
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From: Warren, NJ
'05 E320 CDI;'04 S2k;'94 Supra TT;'10 QX56;'38 Buick;98 Port City Offset Late Model
CD Changer and Glovebox
So I sat in one today.
Very nice, I will have to drive one to see how things like cowl shake work out.
However, here is an interesting note. The CD changer, included with the radio or nav upgrades, takes up the ENTIRE glovebox. Ok, maybe you could put a pack of cigarettes in there also. But I don't smoke.
Somewhat disappointing that you can't get away from the CD changer.
Otherwise very nice. More S2000 than Z4. And I am on my second S2000.
David
Relevant history:
70 Boss 302
68 Lotus Elan S4
86 MR2
91 MR2 Turbo
94 Supra TT (still have)
00 S2000
04 S2000 (still have)
Very nice, I will have to drive one to see how things like cowl shake work out.
However, here is an interesting note. The CD changer, included with the radio or nav upgrades, takes up the ENTIRE glovebox. Ok, maybe you could put a pack of cigarettes in there also. But I don't smoke.
Somewhat disappointing that you can't get away from the CD changer.
Otherwise very nice. More S2000 than Z4. And I am on my second S2000.
David
Relevant history:
70 Boss 302
68 Lotus Elan S4
86 MR2
91 MR2 Turbo
94 Supra TT (still have)
00 S2000
04 S2000 (still have)
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From: Warren, NJ
'05 E320 CDI;'04 S2k;'94 Supra TT;'10 QX56;'38 Buick;98 Port City Offset Late Model
Montvale...yes.
Given its adverse effect, the CD changer shouldn't have been included in the radio upgrade and nav packages.
Overall, for the parts I could see, other than the CD changer and the top-down trunk access, I was very impressed.
My comment was: 'The first MB sports car since around 1960."
David
Given its adverse effect, the CD changer shouldn't have been included in the radio upgrade and nav packages.
Overall, for the parts I could see, other than the CD changer and the top-down trunk access, I was very impressed.
My comment was: 'The first MB sports car since around 1960."
David
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Originally posted by DavidNJ
Montvale...yes.
Given its adverse effect, the CD changer shouldn't have been included in the radio upgrade and nav packages.
Overall, for the parts I could see, other than the CD changer and the top-down trunk access, I was very impressed.
My comment was: 'The first MB sports car since around 1960."
David
Montvale...yes.
Given its adverse effect, the CD changer shouldn't have been included in the radio upgrade and nav packages.
Overall, for the parts I could see, other than the CD changer and the top-down trunk access, I was very impressed.
My comment was: 'The first MB sports car since around 1960."
David
One of the reasons I am considering an R-230 instead.
EDIT: By the way, I am just down the street on paragon drive.
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From: Warren, NJ
'05 E320 CDI;'04 S2k;'94 Supra TT;'10 QX56;'38 Buick;98 Port City Offset Late Model
The one I was at MBUSA. It should be in at the dealer in August. You can get an October ED. In fact, an ED may be the only way to get one!
There is no ED discount on a W171.
There is no ED discount on a W171.
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2021 GLS450, 2015 E250BT 4Matic, 2007 GL320CDI, 2005 SLK350, 2001 SLK320
Originally Posted by a2gtinut
let's hope germany solves some major engine problems of new V6
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SLK 350 sold SLK 32 sold SLK 55
i have ordered my 350 here in the UK with command but without the changer. I plan on getting one installed after. dont want to lose the glovebox so am waitng to see where else I can put, it seeing as i havent actually seen one in the flesh yet!! Im getting it end of the month so will let you guys know....
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From: Vancouver, BC
10' C63, 05' SLK55 (sold)
Originally Posted by Silver_Lana
I can tell from all the positive feedback comparing the 171 to the boxter-S, Audi TT, and the previous SLK that this is the real deal. It just bothers me that MB is going to nickel and dime on available options on this car. Other well liked options will not be available on it (Keyless go, parktronic).
One of the reasons I am considering an R-230 instead.
EDIT: By the way, I am just down the street on paragon drive.
One of the reasons I am considering an R-230 instead.
EDIT: By the way, I am just down the street on paragon drive.
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W210 E320, SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by glhehe
I think there is parktronic option on the new SLK. Check out the sensor holes on this SLK55.
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W210 E320, SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by DavidNJ
However, here is an interesting note. The CD changer, included with the radio or nav upgrades, takes up the ENTIRE glovebox. Ok, maybe you could put a pack of cigarettes in there also. But I don't smoke.
Somewhat disappointing that you can't get away from the CD changer.
Somewhat disappointing that you can't get away from the CD changer.
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CLS55
Originally Posted by glhehe
I think there is parktronic option on the new SLK. Check out the sensor holes on this SLK55.
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going back to the cd changer and cd\dvd player within the car - is there a difference in quality between the dvd player and the cd autochanger - after all dvd players never make good cd players in home offerings, so how do they compare in a car?
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Originally Posted by a2gtinut
let's hope germany solves some major engine problems of new V6
oohh errr..... any other confirmation of "major engine problems" for the v6?
hasn't it been in production in lefthand drive europe for months??
interestingly my dealer has told me MB are slipping the 350 delivery times, but 200's are available on time.... hmmmm.... does this back up the engine problem rumour?
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From: Los Angeles, CA / Berlin, Germany
2005 MB SLK 55 AMG
v6
There have been no problems to speak of, not sure who started this rumour, but there is no problem getting a 350 in Germany (other than the wait associated with it's popularity), same as the 200 Kompressor.
