Test drive of the first SLK55 AMK in the UK
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Test drive of the first SLK55 AMK in the UK
The car arrived today and I've got it until Friday...... so a full review will follow once I've got a few more miles under my belt.
The car I've got on loan is the MBUK Fleet press car and its so fresh off the boat that not even MBUK had a chance to drive the car before I got my (very lucky) mits on it!
Videos and more pics to follow as well as a full review
Just as a teaser...... nothing I have driven on the road (except the SL55) is as quick from a standing start as the SLK55! Not many other cars would have much chance beating this beast away from the lights unless the other driver is Schumacher!
The car I've got on loan is the MBUK Fleet press car and its so fresh off the boat that not even MBUK had a chance to drive the car before I got my (very lucky) mits on it!
Videos and more pics to follow as well as a full review
Just as a teaser...... nothing I have driven on the road (except the SL55) is as quick from a standing start as the SLK55! Not many other cars would have much chance beating this beast away from the lights unless the other driver is Schumacher!
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Originally Posted by steve-p
I don't think it's the first in the UK! The first customer cars were delivered in December, I believe.
I stand to be corrected however as I wouldn't be surprised if they are completely wrong!
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Originally Posted by SLK55AMG
I stand to be corrected however as I wouldn't be surprised if they are completely wrong!
https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r171/92361-my-slk55-amg-has-arrived-early.html
It would be useful if people would bear that in mind in future, when taking 'information' about future engines, increased or decreased UK allocations etc, as gospel. If they don't even know they have delivered some cars, how on earth are they credible with regard to what's coming in future
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Originally Posted by steve-p
Well it just goes to show that management/marketing are living up to their reputation of knowing absolutely nothing:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=92361
It would be useful if people would bear that in mind in future, when taking 'information' about future engines, increased or decreased UK allocations etc, as gospel. If they don't even know they have delivered some cars, how on earth are they credible with regard to what's coming in future
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=92361
It would be useful if people would bear that in mind in future, when taking 'information' about future engines, increased or decreased UK allocations etc, as gospel. If they don't even know they have delivered some cars, how on earth are they credible with regard to what's coming in future
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If its old new does anyone still want a review or will I be waisting my time?
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Heres a little video for starters SLK55 drive 
Putfile.com downloads the video before playing it so be patient..... once you've seen it you'll find a .wmv file (just over 5Meg) in your temp internet files folder..... copy it if you want to keep or replay it in Windows Media Player.
Putfile.com downloads the video before playing it so be patient..... once you've seen it you'll find a .wmv file (just over 5Meg) in your temp internet files folder..... copy it if you want to keep or replay it in Windows Media Player.
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Mate, I desperately want to see the video but keep getting errors from the link, regardless of resolution size, any chance of emailing me the vid?
Bilal_AMG@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
Bilal_AMG@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
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I noticed you got the exclamation point in the yellow triangle. Did you have the ESP turned off? This is what I have read in the Kill Stories area one does if racing?
I am always trying to make myself a more efficient driver and, actually, I use the ESP as a training device, if you will. From what I understand, the engine with cut out for a microsecond if it senses you are beginning to burn out, but if you are efficient taking off at the line, the warning light won't come on and the ESP won't kick in?
I am always trying to make myself a more efficient driver and, actually, I use the ESP as a training device, if you will. From what I understand, the engine with cut out for a microsecond if it senses you are beginning to burn out, but if you are efficient taking off at the line, the warning light won't come on and the ESP won't kick in?
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Originally Posted by SLK55AMG
Fair enough...... can't say I'm surprised that MB don't know their **** from their elbow. If its old new does anyone still want a review or will I be wasting my time?
Yes, please still go ahead with the review,we can never have too many reviews of such a cool car....
Thanks..all the best..luckystar...
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Originally Posted by SLK55AMG
Heres a little video for starters SLK55 drive
Putfile.com downloads the video before playing it so be patient..... once you've seen it you'll find a .wmv file (just over 5Meg) in your temp internet files folder..... copy it if you want to keep or replay it in Windows Media Player.
Putfile.com downloads the video before playing it so be patient..... once you've seen it you'll find a .wmv file (just over 5Meg) in your temp internet files folder..... copy it if you want to keep or replay it in Windows Media Player.
M8 love the video..it looks as if you have shot it around the roads of warwickshire where I take my slk350 out to (ahem!) stretch its legs...will be away in for a week so appologies to all if I don't get back to u straight away..
Cheers..
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Originally Posted by Bilal
Mate, I desperately want to see the video but keep getting errors from the link, regardless of resolution size, any chance of emailing me the vid?
Bilal_AMG@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
Bilal_AMG@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
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Originally Posted by lisamcgu
I noticed you got the exclamation point in the yellow triangle. Did you have the ESP turned off? This is what I have read in the Kill Stories area one does if racing?
I am always trying to make myself a more efficient driver and, actually, I use the ESP as a training device, if you will. From what I understand, the engine with cut out for a microsecond if it senses you are beginning to burn out, but if you are efficient taking off at the line, the warning light won't come on and the ESP won't kick in?
I am always trying to make myself a more efficient driver and, actually, I use the ESP as a training device, if you will. From what I understand, the engine with cut out for a microsecond if it senses you are beginning to burn out, but if you are efficient taking off at the line, the warning light won't come on and the ESP won't kick in?
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Originally Posted by luckystar
M8 love the video..it looks as if you have shot it around the roads of warwickshire where I take my slk350 out to (ahem!) stretch its legs...will be away in for a week so appologies to all if I don't get back to u straight away..
Cheers..
Cheers..
but can't say where
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Just managed to see the video...
Is it me or is the sound pretty tame? Maybe the engine's not fully broken in. Another thing, that 7 G tronic is a bit annoying isn't it, so many gear changes before 60 mph, 2nd seems absurdly short. I guess its just me as I am used to the 5 speeder too much.
Why Mercedes chose NOT to have 7 equally spaced gears with a high final ratio ala M5 is beyond me, that 7 speed auto really takes the fun away from hearing that V8 sing properly...
It bothers me that soon enough it wil be standard fit across all AMG's!
Is it me or is the sound pretty tame? Maybe the engine's not fully broken in. Another thing, that 7 G tronic is a bit annoying isn't it, so many gear changes before 60 mph, 2nd seems absurdly short. I guess its just me as I am used to the 5 speeder too much.
Why Mercedes chose NOT to have 7 equally spaced gears with a high final ratio ala M5 is beyond me, that 7 speed auto really takes the fun away from hearing that V8 sing properly...
It bothers me that soon enough it wil be standard fit across all AMG's!
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Originally Posted by Bilal
Just managed to see the video...
Is it me or is the sound pretty tame? Maybe the engine's not fully broken in. Another thing, that 7 G tronic is a bit annoying isn't it, so many gear changes before 60 mph, 2nd seems absurdly short. I guess its just me as I am used to the 5 speeder too much.
Why Mercedes chose NOT to have 7 equally spaced gears with a high final ratio ala M5 is beyond me, that 7 speed auto really takes the fun away from hearing that V8 sing properly...
It bothers me that soon enough it wil be standard fit across all AMG's!
Is it me or is the sound pretty tame? Maybe the engine's not fully broken in. Another thing, that 7 G tronic is a bit annoying isn't it, so many gear changes before 60 mph, 2nd seems absurdly short. I guess its just me as I am used to the 5 speeder too much.
Why Mercedes chose NOT to have 7 equally spaced gears with a high final ratio ala M5 is beyond me, that 7 speed auto really takes the fun away from hearing that V8 sing properly...
It bothers me that soon enough it wil be standard fit across all AMG's!
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Originally Posted by SLK55AMG
Purely in the interests of science I did have the ESP turned off for the video...... a bit of wheel spin makes a good noise!...... however the AMG has so much torque that ESP will kick in even in dry conditions on a straight road so you'll probably see that warning triangle quite often!
I do! I just thought I needed to be a better driver
Thanks
I don't feel like its just me anymore 
