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'05 SLK55, Obsidian, black/red, light and premium pkg., COMAND with nav, airscarf, Sirius
Got It!
At long last I picked up the new '55 a few hours ago...Obsidian, black/red, nav, lighting, premium, airscarf, 45 miles on the odometer when I picked it up. No scratchs, no dents that I can find. The remote roof opener appears to have a range of about 10 feet. The only problems I've found so far are the nav system telling me to turn left one time where I needed to turn right, and the engine idle in gear is a bit rougher than I expected. Some of you may laugh at or be upset with me, but the sensations I get when driving this car are exactly what I reported here last fall when I test drove one...sounds, rides, and handles like a Corvette (not a bad thing in my opinion), except I like this size better...I think Corvettes are too big and therefore less fun to drive. Some of you have been asking if the AMG suspension is too firm. My opinion is that it's firm, but not punishing...I like the level of firmness, think they got it just right. When it stops raining here (hopefully Sunday) I'll post some photos. Thanks again to many of you out there that helped me with configuring the car and putting up with some less than ethical sales tactics at the dealer.
Last edited by Shark; Apr 1, 2005 at 10:28 PM. Reason: typo
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2005 SLK55 AMG
Shark what are you thoughts on Chrome Grill Strips?
Shark my SLK55 (Ob Blk, like yours) is built and should be on the water. I'm not much for aftermarket "dress" for my cars, but the one thing I'm considering is the Chrome Grill Strip. Since our cars are Blk, I thought that might be something that gives a little more definition to the Grill.
Have you considered, they are $99 US for 2.
They are bright chrome, I thought it might tie in with the standard Hood Areoewings. Those are bright chrome also, correct?
Appreciate your opinion.
Have you considered, they are $99 US for 2.
They are bright chrome, I thought it might tie in with the standard Hood Areoewings. Those are bright chrome also, correct?
Appreciate your opinion.
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'05 SLK55, Obsidian, black/red, light and premium pkg., COMAND with nav, airscarf, Sirius
Originally Posted by bloflin
Shark my SLK55 (Ob Blk, like yours) is built and should be on the water. I'm not much for aftermarket "dress" for my cars, but the one thing I'm considering is the Chrome Grill Strip. Since our cars are Blk, I thought that might be something that gives a little more definition to the Grill.
Have you considered, they are $99 US for 2.
They are bright chrome, I thought it might tie in with the standard Hood Areoewings. Those are bright chrome also, correct?
Appreciate your opinion.
Have you considered, they are $99 US for 2.
They are bright chrome, I thought it might tie in with the standard Hood Areoewings. Those are bright chrome also, correct?
Appreciate your opinion.
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Shark, thanks for your thoughts.
I agree on too much "bling" isn't for me either. For example they have the chrome headlight (and taillight) rings avail aftermarket. And even MB sells the chrome outside rearview mirror covers. Which, personally I don't care for.
On the Grill strips specifically, they are MB (or can be). MB had them on the Launch Edition, and apparently according to other posters they are in the MB accessories catalog (at least in some countries), though I can't find it online.
Again, thx for your thoughts.
I agree on too much "bling" isn't for me either. For example they have the chrome headlight (and taillight) rings avail aftermarket. And even MB sells the chrome outside rearview mirror covers. Which, personally I don't care for.
On the Grill strips specifically, they are MB (or can be). MB had them on the Launch Edition, and apparently according to other posters they are in the MB accessories catalog (at least in some countries), though I can't find it online.
Again, thx for your thoughts.
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The original MB aerowings on the 55s are Brushed Aluminum, not chrome. Its a full grill replacement, not just the fins.
You can order the chrome grille strips from the parts dept. At least in Canada, we can.
You can order the chrome grille strips from the parts dept. At least in Canada, we can.
