pteam

Hey guys I just bought a 2012 SLK 350 black with special red interior. Im picking it up in a few days. I was wondering if I could buy the chrome hood fins somewhere online instead of paying $350 at the dealer for them. From what I hear they are just a stick on piece. Anybody know where to get it? Will the old parts fit the new car?

White Rabbit

I just ordered them for my 2012 SLK 350 which I have had for a week now from http://www.trademotion.com/splash/in...?siteid=214660
use the search for part number 1728800082 and you'll get them for $131.25.
You might want to wait until I get my order to see if that is the correct part and how they look.

pteam

Thanks! I noticed 2012 isnt even an option to select a year for your car on that website. When do you expect you'll have the part in and on the car?

Also on that note what about the wind screens (glass/plastic ones not a net type)? ? I noticed one 2012 SLK on the lot had two small triangle looking windscreens behind the two headrest roll bars. But the brochure also shown there is also a center windscreen that goes in between the roll bars. Can we order these online also and save money?

Betty White

White Rabbit, thanks for the information. My dealer tells me they are $175.00, but can't order them yet until she can find a part number. I will wait to see how yours work out. I traded my Arctic White C300 (Betty White) for an SLK 350 and picked it up last Tuesday. It's Diamond White with Sahara Beige, Prem. 1, Multi Media, Wood Trim, and a free Panoramic Roof. It also came with black roll bars, which look good with the Pano. I'm loving it and will try to post pictures later.

EGray@Germain

White Rabbit congrats man!! We just got a Black and a White one in here at Germain Mercedes in Columbus Ohio.


Pteam congrats to you as well. I always like Black on Red interrior.

White Rabbit

The part is on order from that site so I don't know when it will arrive. Even though the accessory catalog does not show anything for 2012 SLKs, you can still order 2012 'stuff' if you have the part number and do a search for it.

I have the factory 'Air Guides' plastic wind blocker that you saw. The mesh screen that fits between the roll bars is standard. The Air Guides require cut outs in the chrome roll bar covers so if you order them after you get the car I'll bet they will be very expensive. BTW, the Air Guides cannot be currently be ordered with the car.

White Rabbit

Congrats on your new car, that Diamond White is a great color.
The 09 SLK 350 that I traded in on the 2012 SLK 350 was artic white, too.
Here are some pics of my car:
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r172-gen...-new-ride.html

pteam

Ok are the "air guides" the triangle wind blockers that go to cover the holes in the roll bars or is it the plastic wind blocker in the middle?

If I recall correctly looking at the 2012 slks that were on the lot it looked like one of them had the slots for a wind blocker in the middle and one slk didnt have them. Now I'm worried mine wont come with the slots and I wont be able to get anything? Does yours have 2 tabs in the middle bottom or 4 tabs, 2 in the middle bottom and 2 on the sides?

Also why do you need smart top roof module for a 2012? The dealership showed me on a 2012 that holding lock or unlock will open the top without being in the car. Unless you want to use it to operate the top while driving?

Thanks!

Betty White

White Rabbit,
Just wondering if you received the chrome hood fins yet, and how they worked out.

Mav727

Please post pics!

White Rabbit

They are still on back order.

White Rabbit

Here you go:
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r172-gen...-new-ride.html

kostas86

Congrats! Was at the dealer and saw the new redesigned SLK and they look nice. A lot better than previous years. Enjoy!

Roadster71

Hello Fellow Roadsters,

Not two weeks ago I purchased a 2012 SLK 350 with black exterior and ash-gray interior equipped with the premium package. Three days after I did so, the car had to be towed because a sensor in the vario-roof malfunctioned, leaving the roof not fully closed and frozen (the trunk electronically unopenable too). When I got the car back days later it kept stalling when I moved the gear shift from P - D, park to drive. For more than twenty minutes it wouldn't move. The only way to get it going was to move in reverse and then it went into drive without a problem. The car is now back in the service department, a sensor has been taken out of a demo SLK, but there's an ominous silence from the department about the status of the engine. The car with just 600kms on it has been in my possession for under two weeks. Has anyone been in this position with a just-purchased vehicle? Any advice much appreciated.

vegeta

i bought a brand new ML diesel in Sept '08. I drove it approximately 80 miles from the dealership. When I tried to start it again, it wouldn't start. it kept trying to start but wouldn't. after trying a bunch of things (re-tightening the fuel cap, etc...), it restarted and everything seemed fine...until the next morning. the same thing happened.

so i called the dealer who i purchased it from and told them the situation. I told them I am leaving this car at the nearest Mercedes dealer and you can pick up your car. I don't want it. I assume they voided the transaction. from purchase to return, it probably was about 6-7 days. hope this helps.

Roadster71

A few days later: service managers at the MB service center assured me all problems were fixed when I picked up my Slk on Wednesday evening. The next morning ... same problem: when putting the transmission into drive, the engine cut out, repeatedly until I put it into reverse--then it was fine. The evidence suggests the mechanics did nothing about the engine / transmission troubles this car comes with. I have tried to return the vehicle either for another one that works or for cash but the dealership manager won't budge.

Roadster71

Thank you, Vegeta, for your advice. Did you have any problems getting back your cash? Apparently not, yes? I'm wondering if I have to get a lawyer to do exactly what you wisely did after 6-7 days.
I bought the car two weeks ago today ...

vegeta

well, other than the first payment, maybe.....but I don't really know what they did internally at the dealership. If i recall correctly, I spoke to an area representative who mentioned how it can be fixed under warranty and it will not be a problem and whatnot. I just refused and told them I was sold a bad car and I don't feel comfortable with it. I also think that MBUSA played a role in it but again, I'm not 100% on that part.

Another friend of mine was also buying an ML diesel just like mine at the same time I got mine. His was fine while mine had issues. I think the dealership wanted my continued business since I purchased 2 cars at the same time and have probably brought 25-30 car sales to them in the past year.

In my opinion speak with the area representative and MBUSA (Not sure where you are located) and see if it can be resolved that way.

vegeta

and pteam, my apologies for kinda thread-jacking.

pteam

no problem at all

zer0t

Post up some pictures.

pteam

here ya go - click on the pics below for larger size pics

zer0t

Just beautiful and a nice contrast to the yellow cars.

X5_E320

Congrats, nice looking color combo! Interior is much better than in the Viper and the bull or?

Nola

Sweet. Is this an R171 or a new designation?