Looks like I'm off too!!!

sheps · 05-28-2009, 06:57 AM

In a moment of generosity (or should that be stupidity?) I'm getting out of the Beemer to assist a colleague with a lease that he needs out of.

His wife has decided the family needs a dog - neither their CL55 or SLK 280 are up to the job of carrying a slobbering Labrador, so he's ordered a new Range Rover sport which arrives in approximately a week.

On this basis I am about to inherit a 12 month old/8k mile SLK 280 sport with all the trimmings.

I know it seems a (potentially) backwards move, but there is method to my madness - I haven't had a convertible for nigh-on 15 years and this will allow me to exoricse my mk3 escort cabriolet (with RS turbo lump) shaped demons.

It will give me a nice convertible for the summer and no doubt the missus will like driving it more than the be-em.

Plus, when the time comes for the SLK to go back I will have paid a pennance and thus will be owed a big favour - which should allow me to realise my dream of having a brand new 911 next.

Please feel free to fire off the hairdresser jokes now, I'm ready and waiting...

M3-FAST · 05-28-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sheps

Please feel free to fire off the hairdresser jokes now, I'm ready and waiting...

My mum got a job as the Queen's hairdresser. She parked outside Buckingham Palace and a policeman said to her "Have you got a permit?"

"No," she replied "I've just got to take a bit off the back."

M3-FAST · 05-28-2009, 07:11 AM

Seriously tho mate, hope we will still see you about!

You will enjoy that Merc in the (promised) scorching summer and if it 'assists' you in your 911 quest then go for it

Enjoy your new toy

rogerxp · 05-28-2009, 07:19 AM

Sheps, we're following a similar route. I've just given the missus my 330d and I've bought a year old 350Z Roadster for an absolute steal (I think!!). Really wanted a 911 but the one's I could afford were rubbish so canned the idea for 12-18 months and will revisit it later when, hopefully, I can afford a proper one. Gets delivered a week on Tuesday as I'm on my jollies in Wales all of next week. Roll on the summer...

Budgie · 05-28-2009, 08:54 AM

Si its a shame.But great things come to a end....saying that my love affair is over soon too one suspects.

Ive close to ordering a new max loaded 730D as its a company fully paid up purchase.

Not sure what to do with the e92 either.I got no finance or owe sod all on it and its not being used hardly now,but realistically its a fantastic car but will go to help surpress the relentless shopping of the wife lol.

Ill pop back here and there...but i looks like game over for me too soon.

SiKkBaSs · 05-28-2009, 09:22 AM

The car suits you sheps

dxb335d · 05-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Congrats mate!

Is the new car quicker? I know you always said you felt you needed a bit more powah under your right footsie..?

Maybe if you had would you be getting rid of the E92 now,

sheps · 05-28-2009, 10:43 AM

The SLK is the 280 - V6 lump with about 230bhp, so it's horses for courses, performance-wise. 0-60in low 6's, limited to 155 so very similar to the 325i.

It's got the 7 speed auto box, so going faster will be easier without having to change down - just mash the pedal or flick the paddle and go.

The main attraction is the folding metal roof to be honest - hopefully giving the best of both worlds.

You're right in what you say though, if I had been driving a 335i/d or M powered car there's no way I'd be getting rid.

Here's a few pics:

dxb335d · 05-28-2009, 10:47 AM

Looks good mate, get some pin fluffy dice.

SiKkBaSs · 05-28-2009, 01:49 PM

I look at that and think a car for women...

sheps · 05-28-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lightweight

I look at that and think a car for women...

Once I've been round to f*ck your mum over the bonnet I'll ask her what she thinks.

willhollin · 05-28-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

Once I've been round to f*ck your mum over the bonnet I'll ask her what she thinks.

Careful you don't break a nail doing so mate.

sheps · 05-28-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Careful you don't break a nail doing so mate.

SLK comes with manicure kit in lieu of toolkit. I'm all set....

Porscha! · 05-29-2009, 12:53 PM

I'm not a great fan of the SLK (it's that folding hardtop lol but I don't suppose you see that when the roof is down!)

Looks rather good in black though (they all seem to be silver round here).

Have fun

Gibbo · 05-29-2009, 05:15 PM

Smaller fun car, roof down for the summer, how can you go wrong. If you don't need back seats enjoy the roadster experience. I followed one last yr with the same engine - had a good exhaust note.

Look forward to seeing it at Goodwood in next week.

SiKkBaSs · 05-29-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

Once I've been round to f*ck your mum over the bonnet I'll ask her what she thinks.

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sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Looks like I'm off too!!! In a moment of generosity (or should that be stupidity?) I'm getting out of the Beemer to assist a colleague with a lease that he needs out of. His wife has decided the family needs a dog - neither their CL55 or SLK 280 are up to the job of carrying a slobbering Labrador, so he's ordered a new Range Rover sport which arrives in approximately a week. On this basis I am about to inherit a 12 month old/8k mile SLK 280 sport with all the trimmings. I know it seems a (potentially) backwards move, but there is method to my madness - I haven't had a convertible for nigh-on 15 years and this will allow me to exoricse my mk3 escort cabriolet (with RS turbo lump) shaped demons. It will give me a nice convertible for the summer and no doubt the missus will like driving it more than the be-em. Plus, when the time comes for the SLK to go back I will have paid a pennance and thus will be owed a big favour - which should allow me to realise my dream of having a brand new 911 next. Please feel free to fire off the hairdresser jokes now, I'm ready and waiting... __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Sheps, we're following a similar route. I've just given the missus my 330d and I've bought a year old 350Z Roadster for an absolute steal (I think!!). Really wanted a 911 but the one's I could afford were rubbish so canned the idea for 12-18 months and will revisit it later when, hopefully, I can afford a proper one. Gets delivered a week on Tuesday as I'm on my jollies in Wales all of next week. Roll on the summer... __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe Last edited by rogerxp; 05-28-2009 at 09:13 AM..
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sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	The SLK is the 280 - V6 lump with about 230bhp, so it's horses for courses, performance-wise. 0-60in low 6's, limited to 155 so very similar to the 325i. It's got the 7 speed auto box, so going faster will be easier without having to change down - just mash the pedal or flick the paddle and go. The main attraction is the folding metal roof to be honest - hopefully giving the best of both worlds. You're right in what you say though, if I had been driving a 335i/d or M powered car there's no way I'd be getting rid. Here's a few pics: __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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