AMGDAN

Any of you guys know when is the oficial build date for the 2006 model? My car will be build in the first decade of May, with delivery in Seattle, 42 days later. It will be nice to wait for the 2006 model, for those of us who will buy the car (better retail value in 2-3 years, when you try to sell or trade in).
Probably for the lease program, it won't make any difference.
Thanks for your comments.
Dan

JoeShark

Dan,

Looks like our cars might be on the same production line and boat over. I was given a build date of May 10th and was told I should see my car in Portland around the first of July.

As I've asked on a few other threads, I'm interested in your exact questions as well. Given the choice of waiting a month (as some threads have eluded to June production cars being labeled 2006's) to get a 2006, I'd more than gladly do that.

So yes, I'll be interested to hear from others that might have some more information. Also, any idea of changes to the car as potential price increase.

Thanks,

JS

RoadRally98

You may be right about short wait may pay-off. I was this week given Early June build date for July delivery & definite 2006 model.

AMGDAN

Joeshark,
I think you are right about our cars. I was given the May 10 as the latest build date, with a probable car arrival on June 24th. Now keep in mind that our cars will arrive through LA, and be loaded on the truck. So probably, you will have it at least on day earlier :p.
My salesperson is trying to find out exactly about the 2006 model. He told me that they are bringing the new SLK280 as a 2006 model, around the same time, so maybe there is a little hope.
Roadrally 98, I am glad for you. My preference will be to wait for 2006 model, but I don't know if I will lose my slot by doing just that.
Dan

JoeShark

Dan,

Thanks for the info. Look forward to hearing anything you find out.

What color/options did you go with? Here's my order:

SLK 55 AMG
Black (040)
Black/Red Two Tone (857)
Lighting Package (319)
Premium Package (326)
Airscarf (403)

JS

AMGDAN

JS,

I went with the same options +320 in Iridium silver (775). I will have the Sirius option done at the dealer, because I want the antenna to be placed under the bonnet fins on the hood, rather on the back.
My salesperson left a message, that my car will be a 2005 . I will call him tomorrow to explore my options.
Dan

JoeShark

Dan,

Any word from your dealer? Looks like both of ours will be 2005 models.

JS

AMGDAN

JS,

I am still waiting for a final answer....
My dealer doesn't have any June building slot for the 2006 SLK 55. I will probably go ahead with the order and deal with the potential devaluation in 2-3 years from now. Maybe by then, they will have the SLK 63 AMG with 400+ horsepower and trade in my car .
I will let you know how it turns out.
Dan

viper

I don't think you will see any 2006 cars as soon as you think. Do you really want to wait that long ? You will miss the prime time to have this car in the summer if you keep waiting.