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Old 03-14-2013, 11:36 PM
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???? isn't that a V6 version
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Old 03-15-2013, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthernSon
The manner in which one does things counts a lot. Coming onto to this forum and stating the dislikes of the C7 and bought another marque is not the way to say a fond farewell. Do you own a vette yourself??
Last time i checked i owned an 09 ZR1. Who cares what the OP likes or dislikes.
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Old 03-15-2013, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by donzi1
You sure missed the boat on sales

over 311,000 SLKs were sold. .... Mercedes-Benz announced the new SLK in the autumn of 2010,

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I sell close to 300 cars a year. If one is an SLK, that's a lot. It's just a dead car for the brand. Most dealers don't even want to stock them if they can help it.
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Old 03-15-2013, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by oldstyleGS
isn't the SLK a girly mans car?

I suspect most dealers will charge MSRP for the car, it is after all a new model of a iconic car. To think you are special is foolish.
MSRP???
There's money back on them because they don't even sell at invoice
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Old 03-17-2013, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverDevil
MSRP???
There's money back on them because they don't even sell at invoice
I suspect they were referring to the C7

There are a bunch of MB cars I would consider, the SLK just isn't one of them. Good luck with your purchase OP, whatever makes you happy is most important.

As for dealer experiences, I think I have the absolute worst stories to share with treatment, etc from GM. I can officially say I will never buy another vehicle from a GM dealership (Purchased 3 new, and never again)....that doesn't mean I won't own GMs, just sick and tired of being treated like an idiot by there sales and service staff.
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Old 03-17-2013, 11:21 PM
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As for dealer experiences, I think I have the absolute worst stories to share with treatment, etc from GM. .....
Headlight bulb burned out on my S550. I went to the dealer from whom purchased to change it out while getting vehicle serviced. The headlight was then shining 45 degrees down and about 30 degrees too far right. I went back next day and service manager told me MB does that on purpose. We departed each other on very contentious terms. I finally disassembled the front end to replace it myself. I found the service shop failed to fully seat new bulb. I have never found an MB dealership pleasurable. OTOH, I always get follow up calls and surveys about service on GM vehicles. One would think my Duramax is the pinnacle of luxury vehicles. Treated as well as one could ever expect with it.
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Old 03-18-2013, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthernSon
Headlight bulb burned out on my S550. I went to the dealer from whom purchased to change it out while getting vehicle serviced. The headlight was then shining 45 degrees down and about 30 degrees too far right. I went back next day and service manager told me MB does that on purpose. We departed each other on very contentious terms. I finally disassembled the front end to replace it myself. I found the service shop failed to fully seat new bulb. I have never found an MB dealership pleasurable. OTOH, I always get follow up calls and surveys about service on GM vehicles. One would think my Duramax is the pinnacle of luxury vehicles. Treated as well as one could ever expect with it.
My second new GM was an 08 2500HD Sierra Dmax crew Z71 Boyd Coddington Edition. Was treated like a bought a rental Cavalier IMO. If I didn't want THAT specific truck, I would have never bought from the dealership that had it. (Actually had all of them, so no real options at that point in time)
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Old 03-19-2013, 03:53 AM
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See ya, wouldn't want to be ya!
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Old 03-26-2013, 09:06 AM
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Stop back here in 5 years after seeing your Re sale Value!
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Old 04-11-2013, 12:23 AM
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you will be sorely missed this forum will probably collapse now.


enjoy the
The SLK350 has a 302-hp 3.5-liter V-6
don't foret to check back and not leave us in tears.

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Old 04-11-2013, 12:59 AM
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well ain't that just super duper!

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Old 04-11-2013, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SLO VETTE
well ain't that just super duper!

I saw pink rims in a car mag he can get them too!
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Old 04-11-2013, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
I saw pink rims in a car mag he can get them too!
He will look outstanding in his SLK while driving in various "pride" parades.
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