My new 2012 SLK55 AMG

[kryten22uk]

Picked up the new SLK55 this morning, and initial impressions are very good. Havent really had chance on open roads yet, but it was great around Bromley! Great sound and great pickup, way better than the 997TT which was all turbo lag. Love the colour, and glad I went for something slightly different. The gun metal grey, is sort of bronzey and looks great in the sun.

Looking forward to getting used to it.

Spec was:
Indium Grey
Sahara Nappa Interior
Carbon Fiber trim
Rain Sensor Wipers
Cup Holders
Airscarf
Ambient Lighting
Remote Control roof
18" 10-spoke alloys
Parktronic

Heres some pics

[Kurple]

Looks awesome bud. Enjoy!

[Defcon5]

Not a fan of the colour, but I bet that is awesome.

Well done Sir!

[SFO]

love the colour combination .. so good to see a non black/silver MB with a non black interior.

well done for adding colour to our streets!

[chiefski26]

Congratulations.

[ruggles]

Interior looks like a cracking place to be, really liking the colours inside and out...

[B17NNS]

Stunning colour combo!

[Not Ideal]

I like the colour!

I think the red RRS in the background is a much braver colour - bet the dealer will be sucking in breath for a good few minutes before giving you a trade-in price for that! ;-)

[Digger]

No magic sky roof thingamy?

[kryten22uk]

Digger said:

No magic sky roof thingamy?

I couldnt see the point! When its cloudy, I dont want to look at the sky, and when its sunny and blue I put the roof down. Having a semi-opaque class roof is pure gimmick. Now cup-holders, theres an option with true purpose....

[Lost soul]

That is lovely

But they are almost last generation SL size now !

[Digger]

You might have a point there!

[SFO]

kryten22uk said:

I couldnt see the point! When its cloudy, I dont want to look at the sky, and when its sunny and blue I put the roof down. Having a semi-opaque class roof is pure gimmick. Now cup-holders, theres an option with true purpose....

less weight on the top of the car too

[deeps]

Very nice, does it sound as glorious as the SL, I imagine it's similar but slightly different?

Just wondering what the performance is like compared to the SL? I think the SLK is normally aspirated, do they do a supercharged version does anyone know? That would be insane!

[Digger]

Dull question but what is under the slidey thing just in front of the armrest?

[jayb289]

congrats! amg is on a roll at the moment

[J17KNX]

Stunning!

[kryten22uk]

Digger said:

Dull question but what is under the slidey thing just in front of the armrest?

Only the best part of the whole car; the cup holders!!!

deeps said:

Very nice, does it sound as glorious as the SL, I imagine it's similar but slightly different?

Does sound glorious. Haven't heard the SL so can't compare.

[stone chips]

love your new slk...it looks stunning..( mind you I,m biased, I have an old 230 that I use at weekends) The interior colour compliments the paintwork really well....nice combination imho.....now where did I put that lottery ticket..

[kryten22uk]

I'm really making use of the car .... not!

Looked at the trip computer today and these are the stats from new:

Mileage: 60miles
Average Speed: 8mph
Average MPG: 11.3

eek.