My E90 and his new brother (Merc haters beware)

JohanG · 08-06-2006, 03:52 AM

Here are a few pics of my 320i and my new Slk200, which I finally got on Friday 04/06.

Just my luck - the weekend I got it was the coldest weekend this winter so far! At least the Airscarf system works great!
Image quality sucks - I took them with my cellphone. My digital camera died recently

The scale models are really cool. Pitty that you don't get them in the colours of my actual cars.

backtofront001 · 08-06-2006, 04:32 AM

Nice Nice

coolpetcat · 08-06-2006, 06:06 AM

NICE MAN!!! I want SLK as well! test drive 2 weeks ago, it was GREAT! maybe save more money first

shimshimhada · 08-06-2006, 06:08 AM

Stick FTW. Steering wheels are on the wrong side though.

4nroots · 08-06-2006, 08:10 AM

nice cars....want to ask a question though, is it really as bad as the media portrays it to drive nice cars in SA? Are carjackings something the general public really has to contend with on a daily basis? Do you get scared driving such nice cars around sometimes? thanks

SRT · 08-06-2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Stick FTW. Steering wheels are on the wrong side though.

You're on the wrong side!

In the olden days, most people were right handed, so if you needed to shoot or swish your sword at someone, or clip them round the ear you would keep to the left (of road), so you're right hand (stong hand) would be at the attacking side.

I didn't make that up, apparently it's true.

Nice cars Johan

Greeney · 08-06-2006, 08:35 AM

Sweeet!

JohanG · 08-06-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4nroots

nice cars....want to ask a question though, is it really as bad as the media portrays it to drive nice cars in SA? Are carjackings something the general public really has to contend with on a daily basis? Do you get scared driving such nice cars around sometimes? thanks

I think the whole issue is a bit exaggerated. Sure, people do get carjacked, but it's mostly cash-in-transit vans or pick-ups or people get robbed at intersections because they display their cell phones, briefcases and notebooks on the passenger side for everyone to see. Of course, there are exceptions.
Locally, most insurance companies force you to install some kind of tracking device in your car. This makes luxury cars a bit less of a target to carjackers/thieves. I have never felt unsafe driving around anywhere. That said, I avoid Johannesburg and Pretoria CBD's like the plague at night.

KL2DC · 08-06-2006, 11:13 AM

Nice collection...

Sonora looks good.

Psssttt you got the colors mixed up on your scale models

hkj · 08-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Nice cars! I had always been a fan of the Merc interior. And the new SLK is a beauty to behold.

-hkj

FLIP954RR · 08-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Nice rides man!! Can I borrow the SLK?? lol

JohanG · 08-06-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Nice collection...

Sonora looks good.

Psssttt you got the colors mixed up on your scale models

The Slk model does kinda look like Sonora in the picture. I think it's actually Cubanite Silver, which is the same colour as my Slk. That's what you get for taking pictures with a piece of sh*t camera

The model does look a little lighter. Might just be that the model manufacturers could not get the colour accurate enough.

Asiann · 08-06-2006, 01:00 PM

Nice pics of the both cars! Congrats!

BiggieJ · 08-06-2006, 01:12 PM

nice

the pics in the first pic and the last one has a gold hue to it... i wonder if thats what the platinum bronze is going to look like...

ksfrogman · 08-06-2006, 01:19 PM

very nice. i like what they've done to the front end look on the new SLKs.

lux.sh · 08-06-2006, 02:30 PM

SLK200? Europe only?

Im very interested in trading my E90 in for a SLK 350 or possibly SLK AMG..
how is the ride of the SLK?

matt20043.0 · 08-06-2006, 04:24 PM

Your garage looks better than my bedroom

. Nice stable you have there.

vladinecko · 08-06-2006, 07:23 PM

i'm pretty sure they're going to get along just fine

climkt · 08-06-2006, 11:18 PM

sorry, not a fan of slk mercs, much prefer z4 and caymans, more aggressive and better manual sticks

JohanG · 08-07-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

SLK200? Europe only?

I'm very interested in trading my E90 in for a SLK 350 or possibly SLK AMG..
how is the ride of the SLK?

Not sure why the SLK200 Kompressor isn't available everywhere. Locally we get the 200, 350 and 55AMG. Given, the 200 isn't much of a performer with only 120KW on tap, but it feels very sporty to drive.

The ride's fine for a "sports car". You can actually drive a long way in it without losing your kidneys. Lumber support isn't great though, but OK enough.

To climkt:

I too really like the Z4 and love the Cayman, but the latter is just out of my financial reach at the moment

I chose the SLK over the Z4 mainly because of the following reasons:
1) VarioRoof (very cool feature, though it does take up a lot of boot *******
2) Airscarf
3) In-your-face SLR front end (Given, this is a love or hate thing, I LOVE it)
4) I can drive it for 6 months and still get my money back or even make a small profit (try doing that with a Z4 locally!)

Besides, it's a crossover vehicle till I get the E93!!!

Ryan 330i · 08-07-2006, 01:46 PM

i like the new MB key...

ALPINE6SPD · 08-07-2006, 03:34 PM

thats the nicest look MB out right now. Just lower that 4X4

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JohanG New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Sonora 320i Exclusive Package Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0)	My E90 and his new brother (Merc haters beware) Here are a few pics of my 320i and my new Slk200, which I finally got on Friday 04/06. Just my luck - the weekend I got it was the coldest weekend this winter so far! At least the Airscarf system works great! Image quality sucks - I took them with my cellphone. My digital camera died recently The scale models are really cool. Pitty that you don't get them in the colours of my actual cars. Attached Images
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4nroots Subluxator 58 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	nice cars....want to ask a question though, is it really as bad as the media portrays it to drive nice cars in SA? Are carjackings something the general public really has to contend with on a daily basis? Do you get scared driving such nice cars around sometimes? thanks __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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BiggieJ Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e92 335 ZSPZPPOPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	nice the pics in the first pic and the last one has a gold hue to it... i wonder if thats what the platinum bronze is going to look like...
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lux.sh missing two turbos. 577 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	SLK200? Europe only? Im very interested in trading my E90 in for a SLK 350 or possibly SLK AMG.. how is the ride of the SLK? __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	sorry, not a fan of slk mercs, much prefer z4 and caymans, more aggressive and better manual sticks
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