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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Paddle Shifter Question

I currently own a 06 C55 and I'm looking to add a SLK55. I have noticed after looking at a few 2006 SLK55 that they have the same paddle shifters as my C55 and I was under the impression that the SLK55 had the lasrger paddles. Is this normal?
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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MY06 and older 55's had buttons. MY07+ have paddle shifters.
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Thanks ! I apprecite it.
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Do get one its a fun car and just imagine driving a slightly faster C55 with the topdown enjoying the weather with your favourite ipod playlist hooked to the audio system
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Er nevermind, they never actually went into production.

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Done deal! We bought a 2006 White SLK55 with all the goodies. Your are correct, it is indeed a very fun car to drive, especially on sunny cool days with the top down. And the exhaust note at WOT with the top down is music to the ears. My wife will be the main driver on it but I'll be sure I get to enjoy every now and then. Thanks for the help.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Congrats on the new ride! Post up some pics when you get the chance - don't see too many white SLK's around.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Congradulations on your new slk55 amg, I am glad that you settled for one.
Please share some pictures for us with the c55 and the slk together and I hope you and your wife enjoy both of your amg's in the best of health!.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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Here are the pics after some serious detailing with clearkote's vanilla hand glaze and carnuba wax:











Never though a convertible would be this much fun. Engine notes is harmony to the ears with tthe top down. I guess I now have another forums to troll...

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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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I didnt know it looked that big in white, mine looks tiny in black I guess it hides the curves and the aggressive body styling.

Thank you for taking your time to upload the pictures, I really like the picture from above the slk looks sweet with the wax and the propper detail

Enjoy it in good health and may I say thats a terrific pair, a C55 for a daily driver and a SLK for the weekend or free time with the top down.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Congrats. I'm liking white more and more lately. I might have found my next color.
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