Indirectly I heard that MBUSA is no longer taking European Delivery orders for the SLK350. If true, this would suggest that the demand in the US for this vehicle has outstripped available supply. Anyone (like MarcusBenz) with a dealership able to confirm this one way or the other. I assume it would only apply to new orders and that eventually European Delivery for the SLK350 will once again open up. Anyone know if an when Euro delivery orders will be accepted again?

 

Northbenz:
I just got back from getting mine 10/1 in Sindelfingen and dropping it off on 10/13 in paris. Prior to my leaving, my salesman had shared that the new European delivery list no longer had the SLK on it, possibly reinforcing what you heard. Glad I got mine...but I miss it now and can't wait for it to arrive on these shores... :p

 

Of course there is no more European Delivery orders, the launch edition came to U.S. and thats when they stop taking those orders becayse you can buy the car in the U.S. of A. My dealership near me already sold about 3 luanch editions and 4 regular slk 350(not luanch edition). The first car they sold was on Sept. 1 or 2, 2004. So what is the point of the European delivery if they have them here? --- I know that some people want to have the packages they want. I order my SLK 350 the way I wanted it with color and packages. Thats called a special order, its like the european deilvery.

European delivery means when the car comes out in Europe, they will sell it to you from there. But European delivery is not needed since U.S. dealerships can make the deals now.

 

I placed my order for Euro Delivery at end of Sept. Got confirmation package last week with a 11/24 delivery. I'm scheduled to pickup beginning of December.

I maybe the last one for SLK350 Euro delivery ;-)

Hope they don't change delay the order!

 

SLK 350
I'm afraid you don't understand the concept of European delivery. It's where you pick up your car in Germany, drive your own car during a European vacation, then drop off the car for shipment to the USA. For most models (not the SLK) you get a 7% discount on the price of the car, plus they waive the $720 delivery charge. The money you save will pay for most or all of your vacation, not to mention you save the cost of renting a car in Europe.

Now please get your facts straight before flaming other members of this forum. Your immaturity is becoming tiring to many of us on this forum who come for information and to exchange ideas.

 

Ah that we were all still 16 like SLK350 and so immature. I guess they don't teach kids anymore that if you don't have something nice to say you should not say anything at all.

 

I just discovered that this site has an ignore list and it works just fine.

 

E delivery gives also 10% discount. So I woudn't buy the car unless Euro delivery. I hope they'll resume it soon. I believe demand on the car is so strong, so there is no reason to sell by any discount.

 

Motzkoman - Thanks for posting the photo of your new SLK350 at the Kundencenter and reporting on your delivery. Any details of your driiving experience on the Autobahns of Germany and roadways of France would be welcome as well as a link to any additonal photos you might post.

 

Mercedesfan:

I will definitely pull something together in the next few days...just catching up with lots of backed up work from almost 3 weeks out of the office. I have attached a picture of our two american tourister rollaboards in the trunk with a slim computer case in between; I posted earlier the info on these that I tested prior to leaving.

I put between 2883 Kilometers on the car in Europe (1792 miles). Now I can't wait for it to get here...
More later

 

Some one should shut that stupid kid up. All he does is have negative things to say. If he continues to do this, I am leaving this forum for good.

 

Do what many of us are doing. Ignore any posting that has his name on it. Never respond to him.

 

I heartily suggest the use of the Ignore button and it has made my browsing much more informative.

 

Motzkoman, how big were those suitcases? I got ED in April, not sure if there's enough room for our stuff.

 

WBear:
They worked great! Here is my previous thread info about the suitcases copied in:
Trunk Space - Suitcase
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For those of you wondering about what suitcase DOES fit, I have spent the last couple of days with a few trips to my dealer in preparation for my European delivery 10/1/04...needless to say, I need to know what luggage to take for two weeks of driving around Germany and France. Here is the results:

> My Samsonite roll-aboard was about an inch and a half too long to fit pointed to the front and the trunk is not wide enough for two across if it is put left to right.

> I found an American Tourister roll-aboard that just barely fits in, so that two can be used side by side, leaving a little room for smaller things and some room on top under the roof slider. This suitcase is only $39.42 at our most common discount store (online or in the store) and comes in blue or red.

Here is the description from the web site:
"The model is a American Tourister Meridian IV Expandable 21-inch Upright Carry-On
American Touister travel gear is performance tested at fully loaded capacity, using stringent quality control standards. The Meridian IV upright carry-on bag has gone through rigorous tests of strength, durability and dependability. A plus for frequent travelers and vacationers: This bag expands up to 22 percent for greater capacity. 21-inch, blue color.
Made of durable 1200-denier polyester fabric in blue
Dimensions: 14"L x 7"W x 21"H
Expands up to 22 percent for added capacity
Push-button locking handle
Bottom-lift handle
In-line skate wheels
Sturdy steel frame with corner proctection
2 large front pockets, 1 interior mesh pocket
Removable add-a-bag strap
Interior cross-straps

*** I might add that to fit it I placed it with the wheels up and toward the front...just slid in snug fit.

 

Thanks for the info! Now I know I have to get new suitcases.

 

WBear:
I can relate; my favorite roll aboard was 1 1/2" too tall to fit pointed forward. At least the ones I found were relatively inexpensive and readily available at our nearest Walmart.

You're gonna love Europe in the SLK...

 

WE DON"T CARE IF YOU LEAVE, IF YOU STAY IT WON'T HELP US WITH ANYTHING.

 

It's a shame certain that a person can't even write proper English and thinks he knows it all. Anyway, thank you Motzkoman for the info. I am leaving on the 2nd of November to pick up mine in Sindelfingen. Now where is that "ignore" button again?....

 

Sinbat:
Mercedesfan has asked about my experience and I am putting together a summary with a link to an Ofoto album much like Northbenz did...I will post it this weekend (buried in catch up work right noe). You're gonna love the SLK in Germany...

 

Hey Mel, you are from Chicago right? How about hitting the delete button on the guy and make him disappear without a trace.

 

WBear, Sinbat, Mercedes Fan and Northbenz. I just put up a new thread on the route I drove and linked pictures...enjoy...

 

Just click on the user's name and then on "View Public Profile" then on that page, click on "Add SLK_350 to your Ignore list". You should be all set.
Cheers!

 

Nice pics! thanks.

Went to the dealership today. The truck is really smaller, even smaller than I remembered. Definitely need new suitcases and some planning.

 

Great photos. Thanks again for posting those.