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SLK55 AMG (R171) Picture Thread
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From: Oregon
2008 Porsche 997 C4S Cabriolet
Here's a couple of pics when I picked my car up last week from the dealer in their delivery area. Sorry for the poor quality as the lighting wasn't the greatest and I'm not so good with my camera.
On the last pic, that's what was parked next to my SLK in the delivery area. It was a SL55 that was being delivered later that morning. I was bummed that I didn't get a picture with both cars in the same shot. The sales guys in the store said it was pretty cool to be delivering these two AMG's on the same day in the same color. They also said that now seeing them side-by-side, they'd take my SLK over the SL55 based strictly on looks (they said the SL55 was getting a little dated looking and the SLK looked so much more aggressive). Not sure if they were just being nice or not, but I told them thanks. I did say that if I could take the SL for the price I just paid for my SLK, I do it
JS
On the last pic, that's what was parked next to my SLK in the delivery area. It was a SL55 that was being delivered later that morning. I was bummed that I didn't get a picture with both cars in the same shot. The sales guys in the store said it was pretty cool to be delivering these two AMG's on the same day in the same color. They also said that now seeing them side-by-side, they'd take my SLK over the SL55 based strictly on looks (they said the SL55 was getting a little dated looking and the SLK looked so much more aggressive). Not sure if they were just being nice or not, but I told them thanks. I did say that if I could take the SL for the price I just paid for my SLK, I do it
JS
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From: Oregon
2008 Porsche 997 C4S Cabriolet
Originally Posted by Florp
Very nice, I think the black/red interior works the best with the black exterior.
Is it an '05 or an '06?
The SL55 is nice, but what's up with those fugly rims?!
Is it an '05 or an '06?
The SL55 is nice, but what's up with those fugly rims?!
Yeah, I agree on the awful looking rims on that SL. Not sure the thought process on that one
JS
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From: Texas
2005 SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by 360_iti
shanghai kid, would you mind taking a cpl close up pics of those 2-tone seats with amg metal emblem for us ? I think they're good looking ! Thanks.
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E46 M3
Originally Posted by steve-p
Here's a few pics of my car on its first day on the road, on the way back from the factory in Bremen:
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From: Newbury, UK
W210 E320, SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by theitalianjob
Most beautiful pics of the SLK55 I've seen yet. Congrats!
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From: Northern Illinois,USA
2006 SLK 55
Pewter protected by VentureShield
Originally Posted by lisamcgu
Reallife - LOVE the pewter, and especially with the two-toned interior. How's that paint protection working out?
The VentureShield is described on the following link: http://www.invisiblepatterns.com/products.asp
I had mine installed by Tim at Plastic Surgeons AKA Chipshield in the Chicago suburbs. He and his son did an excellent job while I watched, chatted and intermitently napped in their shop. It is almost invisible from 10 feet away. I got it applied when the car had less than 150 miles on it. I am very happy with the product and installation so far.
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From: Akron, OH
2006 SLK 55 AMG
Originally Posted by reallife
Here is my new ride....enjoy.....
Congrats!!
Looks beautiful!
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From: Frisco Colorado, USA
2024 GLB35 AMG, 2020 S560 Coupe
55 On-track at Pahrump, Nevada
Here is a photo of my 55 at speed on the Spring Mountain Raceway in Pahrump, Nevada. Wheels are 18 inch, 22-spoke AMG wheels from a SL with S-03 Pole Position Bridgestones -- 225x40 front and 255x35 rear. Otherwise the car is stock.
(PS -- The flames are magnetic and a gift from a racing buddy. They go on any car that I drive on a racetrack.)
(PS -- The flames are magnetic and a gift from a racing buddy. They go on any car that I drive on a racetrack.)
Last edited by slk55er; Oct 26, 2005 at 11:51 PM. Reason: Remove duplicate image
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
'06 SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by slk55er
Otherwise the car is stock.
