New SLK55 arrives in 2 days :)
Discussion
I got my new shoes on and suddenly everything is going to be alright
Come on guys, I cant be the only person who wears silly grins, sings silly songs and does a silly dance when waiting for new fun car? Right? Er...right?
Ahem, well, er screw you guys then
Blick
Dog knob red nappa
Pano roof
Airscarf (natch)
Mirror package
Ambient lighting
Fairly light on the specs, Im not much for a poncy options tt.
Anyway you can restart the sniggering now as the dancing starts
Come on guys, I cant be the only person who wears silly grins, sings silly songs and does a silly dance when waiting for new fun car? Right? Er...right?
Ahem, well, er screw you guys then
Blick
Dog knob red nappa
Pano roof
Airscarf (natch)
Mirror package
Ambient lighting
Fairly light on the specs, Im not much for a poncy options tt.
Anyway you can restart the sniggering now as the dancing starts
The journey so far:
Leave hotel at 07.00 CET
In and out of work by 07.20
Cleared Avezzano and onto autostrada by 07.40 and cruise set for 130klicks.
Fumicino and car dropped off by 09.00. (that is seriously good at friday rush hr round the GRA).
Securitu dome n dusted by 09.30. Relax till gate opens at 10.00.
Flight delayed by 30mins. Leave at 11.30.
Land & catch Gatwick Express at 13.40 UK time.
Try and catch the 14.30 to Poole. Eta =16.30
Anybody else done this much journey to pick a car up? Will be 11hrs when I get there and half of Europe.
Leave hotel at 07.00 CET
In and out of work by 07.20
Cleared Avezzano and onto autostrada by 07.40 and cruise set for 130klicks.
Fumicino and car dropped off by 09.00. (that is seriously good at friday rush hr round the GRA).
Securitu dome n dusted by 09.30. Relax till gate opens at 10.00.
Flight delayed by 30mins. Leave at 11.30.
Land & catch Gatwick Express at 13.40 UK time.
Try and catch the 14.30 to Poole. Eta =16.30
Anybody else done this much journey to pick a car up? Will be 11hrs when I get there and half of Europe.
Finally there at 17.20.
Left about 18.20 to drive it home 150 miles north. In Friday rush hr traffic. In foul foul rain.
Home about 21.30.
Loved every minute. Love this car already. God I love having torque back!
Best comedy feature ever? The green lit econ 8 icon. Yes folks...5.5ltr V8 in economy mode As you are using the torqur to waft past folks
Anyway avg 28mpg over the 150 miles. Not bad. Avg speed 46mph. So a mix of traffic. It will sit above 30 on the motorway.
Left about 18.20 to drive it home 150 miles north. In Friday rush hr traffic. In foul foul rain.
Home about 21.30.
Loved every minute. Love this car already. God I love having torque back!
Best comedy feature ever? The green lit econ 8 icon. Yes folks...5.5ltr V8 in economy mode As you are using the torqur to waft past folks
Anyway avg 28mpg over the 150 miles. Not bad. Avg speed 46mph. So a mix of traffic. It will sit above 30 on the motorway.
Mat...you are a legend...you reet buggered the weather up though!
Will try some pics later today.
Mike was diamond. I was late, he wasnt bothered. Ive already warned em about my wife when she picks hers up in a cpl of months. Perfection is demanded or she will cause us all grief! And yes she stole the keys this morning...
Will try some pics later today.
Mike was diamond. I was late, he wasnt bothered. Ive already warned em about my wife when she picks hers up in a cpl of months. Perfection is demanded or she will cause us all grief! And yes she stole the keys this morning...
I got to drive my wifes R172 55 yesterday evening on a 10 mile jolly, a nice drive, felt so much better than her previous R171 200 (I know, chalk and cheese), the car felt planted, blatant more power, but I really was so disappointed with the paddle shift, it was so so slow compared with my own 5 speed W211 55, and that's not double clutch technology, I would be interested in your own experience with the paddle shifting, perhaps I need to give it some more time, but I was disappointed, have you trialled this out yet?.
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