A V8 and an EV - is that becoming the perfect combination to have on the driveway? Let's explore the V8 part first.
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@djtuffer2 жыл бұрын
I sold my R171 SLK55 then bought a 987.2 Boxster. I sold the Boxster after driving it about 6 times. Handled great but very dull, no excitement. I then bought my R172 SLK55 and the smile was back!
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
So you've had 2, that's just greedy 🤣 Exactly how i'd sum up our boxster experience tbh. At least it kept its money come resale time though, phew!!
@djtuffer2 жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 I actually made a little bit of profit on the Boxster so wasn’t all bad!
@silverarrowslk Жыл бұрын
Boxster’s used to be ugly until the latest version. SLK in all versions looks great. I agree per R172 in that they should have stuck with the 171 front end
@slk55owner772 жыл бұрын
Hello Neil. My 2012 R172 DLK55 has 225/40 Z18 Y on the front and 245/35 Z18Y on the rear as supplied from the factory new ( The tyres currently were fitted in 2018). Interesting they had 17 inch on the front in later cars. Our R172 SLK55's cars are rare and worldwide production was in the region of 3,600 with just over 500 in the UK. Mine has 43,000 miles on the clock of which I have completed 15,000 since purchasing in 2017. They are fantastic cars and mine is definitely a keeper.
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin. Was having a mad moment - fronts are 18s too, doh!! The more and more owners I speak with the more they seem to echo our thoughts; "never selling this". Sure it has its flaws but we'll never see its like again. Mine's not yet a 9,000 miles!! Need to get out more 🤣
@Marc-uw4lw Жыл бұрын
I've had the R171 SLK 55 for around 7 years now and I absolutely love it. Haven't seen many of these 172's. I love the styling of the 171 though, it's aged so well. Enjoy!
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Yup, the 171 does win on the looks department, us 172 owners are all a bit jealous of that tbh 👌 But it’s the engine really. It just makes me laugh out loud every time I turn the key, it’s crazy and we love it 🤪
@AMGEEZ3 күн бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. 😜
@motormania1092 жыл бұрын
Hi Neil, nice to see the '55 out again, a bit like you I replaced a Cayman (718) for a 2014 '55, As you say they are a great GT car with the added advantage of dropping the roof to experience the glorious V8 burble. Looking forward to more '55 content as the weather warms up!
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%, got to get more content done with this car this year. Have been slacking to-date!! Good thing about the Porsches is they hold their money 😉
@Jjaymontie Жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm with you, that SLK55 is a lovely choice. I have a 2013 350SLK, ie the 6-cylinder variant. and just a little envious of the rumble of your exhaust note. Maintenance has been just basic service, I've had my SLK about 8-9 years with about 67k on it now, and zero problems. The same can be said of my friend's R170 version. I concur with your comments about build, and maintenance. They're solid. I've kept mine garaged, and serviced, on recommended schedule, with little signs of wear in or out. I DO like yours. Periodically I've met with SLK clubs on tour, and your SLK55 is always the rare bird in the flock. . Thanks for sharing the review of yours.
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words 👍 These are great cars, no doubt. Very underrated in any guise. I’ve a friend with the diesel version, 370 lbft of torque, his daily driver, 60mpg and 100% reliable. Mine’s in for a service and mot next week then time to use it again 😎 Hoping to get a few more miles in this year. Still only at 8k!!
@5thgearouttahere2 жыл бұрын
Certified future classic, for sure.
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Good shout, you just never know these days 🤞
@jamesblond98572 жыл бұрын
I have a black 2014 slk55 got it around 11k miles for my 26th birthday.. driven it for 4500 so far and not this car is a joy to have. I get compliments all the time and like you said from 40-70 jesus, and you get the real power when you’re going from 60-100.. a lot of these turbos are fast going to 60mph but they can’t keep up with the v8 amg.
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
I'm with you 100%. These things are fantastic, hope to keep mine for good now. Never go above 70 me 😉
@unknown-qt1uy9 ай бұрын
How much did you pay for it?
@plilla72 Жыл бұрын
I bought one after seeing your videos. Got a white SLK 55 2013. Had to invest a little to facelift it, but now I’m happy with the car. Here in Brazil there are a few ones available in good shape.
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Great choice 👍 SLK 55 + Brazil, you’re making us all very jealous here!! That’s one place I’ve really got to visit soon. Health to enjoy your new car. The slk 55 owners Facebook page is very helpful and always good to hear how people are getting on with their cars.
@pobinr2 ай бұрын
I just sold my Z3M roadster & replaced it with a low mileage R231 SL500 in hyacinth red with cream leather. Not the AMG SL63 admittedly. But not much less power or performance. It's more than enough. In fact I'm in awe of it. The fact it takes an extra 200 or 300 milliseconds to reach the legal speed limit compared to the AMG is immaterial. 0 - 60 in 4.5 is fine with me. I'm loving it to bits. I considered an SLK55. But they're almost as expensive. A great little V8 roadster, but less car for the money. SLK55 £55k new. SL500 £85k new but only £3 or £4k more second hand for the SL. And it's an almost all aluminium engineering masterpiece
@midlifemotors50502 ай бұрын
Nice choice 👍 Great value now too. The 55 has held its money fairly well, which is nice, think I gave around £47k for mine, there were good discounts at the end. The 231 has some serious road presence 💪 and at that level they’re all quick. Health to enjoy your new car 🍻
@alexle79642 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right SLK 55 AMG
@justgetoutanddrive2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it Neil. Great weather to be out in it. I totally get what you say about it. Its not 100% perfect but what car is, but this just puts a huge grin on the face. Would be great to see you at Beaulieu for Mercedes Day
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Birthday week this week, so using it every day. Taking mum for lunch today, she loves going in this 🚗
@justgetoutanddrive2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a cool Mum
@sanoj1969 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Such a beautiful car you have there. Today 230527 I’m going to look at SLK 55 AMG 2007. Like your videos 👍👍
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. How did you get on? Thanks for tuning in 👋
@sanoj1969 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 It was my first look in real life on this car. The car was in great shape for it,s age and mileage. I’m a biker…..but I realize that I’m not getting any younger and this would be a great option to the motorcycle. I like to go fast and with great acceleration and the SLK 55,s looks and sound and overall looks very appealing to me. I live in Sweden and it’s SLK,s everywhere in the summer…..But NOT the SLK 55. Almost all are the 200 with 164/180 horsepower,s. And I will wait until I can afford one of these excellent cars. You give good insight what the owner cost can be and that is overall completely okey I think. Have a great day and thank you 👍👍
@fredvolkman754 Жыл бұрын
I own 1 of 290 2009MY SLK55 AMG P30 built and one of 19 imported into Canada. I have owned 2 R170 SLK320s, 1 R172 SLK350 and this is the best of all. It has 82000 km on it and bring me any Porsche you want and let's play.
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Nice, does the P30 code mean you have the performance pack??
@fredvolkman754 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 Yes. My bet is all facelifted cars coming into Canada were P30
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
@@fredvolkman754 You Canadians get all the luck😎 Wish mine had P30
@thomyg4252 жыл бұрын
Neil,i think it makes more sense than ever before especially this type of cars,small roadster with huge V8,dies out. In 2023/2024 makes more and more sense every year and wait at the moment when he comes to a rare classic car. I like this car very much and never will sell it
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% - it's not going anywhere. A V8 and an EV looks like being my choice for the future. This V8 ticks all my boxes, just need to find a decent EV now.
@winstonw52732 жыл бұрын
Love ur car taste! Wanna see more updates
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Hopefully a roadtrip to the Mercedes museum coming shortly 🤞
@beastieboy39269 ай бұрын
Love that 55,. I have a 350 R172 which is immaculate and very low miles.Similar to the 55 but not as quick ,but quick enough.
@midlifemotors50509 ай бұрын
IMO the 172 is ageing well. Still a great looking roadster and the bonus of a metal roof, what’s not to love?? No idea what I’d change it for, so just keep it 😎
@codymiller1994 Жыл бұрын
I actually really like the front of the R172. Looks very similar to an SL.
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
You’re right it does. Probably me being a bit too picky
@laithellabban Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the car man!! Here in the US, these are so so difficult to find. The previous generation not too bad. Would you recommend me waiting till I can afford a R172 over an R171?
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
They're a rare car this side of the pond too tbh. Probably one of the main reasons I hang on to it, in a sea of Porsches it stands out. The 172 does seem to have fewer "issues" than the 171 but for me it was the interior, just couldn't live with the interior of the older car. If you can stretch to the 172 you won't be disappointed 😎
@dhdove Жыл бұрын
Hi Neil, new to your channel and subscribed! I’m in a similar situation, had my 2013 SLK55 AMG for four years this month after two R171 SLK350’s. I was thinking of changing it recently and looked at FTypes (convertible “boot” will barely fit a lunchbox and didn’t like the interior), late XK/R Beautiful car but absolutely crazy prices), Aston DB9, (expensive and unreliable) and various other options. I did consider a new-ish C63 Coupe (4ltr twin turbo) but again £40K plus and no vario roof. TBH I can’t find anything that I can realistically afford to replace it…..guess I’ll just have to keep it for a while longer! TonyS
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for subscribing 👍 Much appreciated. The F-Type (pre-facelift) is a lovely car no doubt. I could only strectch to the V6 though and really wanted a V8. The Mustang and Supra are the only current cars I really fancy, but 1 has too many seats and the other no convertible so i'll stick with the SLK. TBH i've no intention of really ever selling it now, think it's my keeper.
@thamil1365 Жыл бұрын
Stonking car mate🔥
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks 👍Even after all these years she still ticks all my boxes
@dalerollinson Жыл бұрын
As a bloke considering the 981, would you mind highlighting the benefits of that car? I mean people cite the handling as amazing. I'm here because the AMG is the heard over head choice. Also, nice colour
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Well the 981 held its money superbly, which was nice. Its a great car, no doubt, but so is a golf. There was nothing about it that amazed me tbh. Very, very good, yes. Amazing, no. The SLK on the other hand is a terrible car (well not that bad) but an amazing experience (and quite a bit quicker). Want the best car, buy the Porsche (or a Golf), want the best experience, buy the Merc. Hope that makes some sort of sense 😊👍
@Carrera-gp9od Жыл бұрын
Great video , I like the look of these .big v8 in a small car , what’s not to like . Torque is measured in lbs ft not torques , clarkson started that nonsense it does my head in 😂
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks 👍 For some reason I just frikkin love this old merc, crappy gearbox included 😎
@v10cylinder2 жыл бұрын
Hi, looks like tons of nice weather and blue skies there. For sure this can't be in GB. PS: Nice car!
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Many thanks👍 That was our summer this year, it was a Tuesday!! 🤣
@v10cylinder2 жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 😂 I thought it was a Thursday...
@Dackah11 ай бұрын
Nice video Neil, but I think you might be "gilding the lily" when you say that it wouldn't stand a chance against a 981 Cayman S pdk-I think the figures are around 4.6 for your car and 4.7 for the Cayman, and when you start throwing in a winding road ......🙂
@midlifemotors505011 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 Yes I’ve definitely got slk tinted glasses 😀 This car replaced a 981 Boxster so I know how well they get off the line and Porsche always play down their figures too. By 100 the gap would be more noticeable though and mid range you’re looking at 400lbft v less than 300 (266 iirc). Twisties and the Porsche is gone, no doubt. Merc has better brakes though. Boils down to which you prefer I guess, I’ve bonded with this one for some reason, possibly the big V8 😎
@Dackah11 ай бұрын
thanks Neil, no I was seriously impressed by your Merc, esp the roof and sound, but the pdk on the Porsche is something else!- and I know you had the Boxster and weren't too happy with it-I personally went with the Cayman and coincdicently saw the place u went to yesterday after an internet search-I've just been quoted £1380 by Porsche for my 7 year check on the Cayman-gulp!
@andrewgarza6822 Жыл бұрын
I currently own a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 in silver with a rare 6 speed manual transmission, but I really want an AMG. I am struggling between the SLK 55 AMG and the SL55. I think I am most likely going to go with the SL 55AMG as my next vehicle. But if I may ask what year is your SLK? Is it an R172? I also have a 2019 Nissan maxima SR with a color very similar to your Mercedes.
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
I looked at the sl55 back in 2015, but even then it was getting on a bit. They are a step up performance wise but also much more of a gamble reliability wise. They have a few well known issues that can empty wallets much bigger than mine. My car is a 2015, R172. So far, so good. Just wish I got more time to drive it 👍
@andrewgarza6822 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 beautiful Car, if I don’t get the SL 55 then of course, I will get an R171 SLK 55. I love my SLK 350 R171, with a six speed manual transmission but I’ve always wanted something a little faster.
@Timtimzi Жыл бұрын
I was looking at the slk 55 until I saw a slk 350 in a manual… might have to jump on the manual r171 2004-06 era I believe
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Nice, does sound lovely too the 350. Just check the rear subframe for rust on those cars seems to be the main advice.
@njw72552 жыл бұрын
👍
@fredsalfa Жыл бұрын
I have the SLK350 R172. I would have thought the SLK55 had 18” wheels front and rear
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
100% correct, my mistake, no idea what I was thinking. Rest assured i've had a stern word with myself 😢
@fredsalfa Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 Reason I know is that I was shopping for new R172 wheels and know all the sizes, part numbers and variations back to front 😉
@jh9740Ай бұрын
Looking at a local one but its white... grey silver or black and i'd be going mental trying to buy it... question is white cool ??
@midlifemotors5050Ай бұрын
Hmmm, it obviously a personal thing colour but I’m not sure the SLK suits white tbh. Steer clear of red, huge issues with the paint on those cars
@jh9740Ай бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 yea agreed. Grey, Silver or maybe even the Black...
@Webrmaster Жыл бұрын
So the 6 pots amg calipers can fit into the original 17" wheels?
@wayneuk3 ай бұрын
they do rust really bad on the front wings
@midlifemotors50503 ай бұрын
All good atm but will keep my eyes peeled, thanks for the heads up 👍
@rexpontiusful Жыл бұрын
Great car, prefer the looks of r171 amg though
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
With you on the looks tbh. Not so much the interior of the 171 though
@davepayne16492 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 SLK55 AMG and I have never seen one with staggered wheel diameter? Did they really change that on later models? I know they are staggered by width, wider on the rears and narrower on the front.
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Good spot, my mistake. Don't worry i've had a stern word with myself, doh!! Thanks for watching 👍
@davepayne16492 жыл бұрын
@Mid Life Motors Great to see different spec SLK55's about. Are you part of AMG Private lounge? or any other group?
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
@@davepayne1649 Scottish SLK Owners + Just SLK55 Owners on facebook. Great bunch on both and always very supportive. There's not many of us so we've got to stick together 😉
@davepayne16492 жыл бұрын
I posted on the Facebook group recently mine it the mauritius blue motor on there 👍
@kierandoherty8815 Жыл бұрын
Hi Neil, bought a 2013 SLK250 cdi, for a diesel she has plenty of poke and is trouble free. What are your thoughts on the diesel
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Have to admit not driven a diesel version, would love to though, very torquey by all accounts. Very jealous of your mpg 😉
@kierandoherty8815 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotors5050 thanks Neil top speed155 and yes very torquey. 57 to 60 per gallon irrespective of how you drive it.
@justgetoutanddrive2 жыл бұрын
buy a smart top and you can drive faster pitting roof up and down
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Neighbours would moan if I went any faster 😉
@justgetoutanddrive2 жыл бұрын
it means you can do it at 30mph and not 3mph
@mickyday2008 Жыл бұрын
Fastest car I’ve ever had
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Yup, they do get a wriggle on 😎
@alwaysright37188 ай бұрын
The R171 is much better looking...
@midlifemotors50508 ай бұрын
And the 171 had the original Black Series 😎
@andrewgarza6822 Жыл бұрын
What year is your SLK?
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
Late, August, 2015.
@blademanx Жыл бұрын
Reliability?
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
No issues to report here. TBH don't really hear any owners, its a nice close-knit community the slk55 owners club, with tails of wow with these cars. The earlier models suffered from corrosion, not a problem on the 172 and the Mercedes red paint issue between 2012 and 2014 also effected the slk. But no, nothing really to report, which is good.
@justgetoutanddrive2 жыл бұрын
421bhp
@midlifemotors50502 жыл бұрын
Think it's 421PS = 415bhp. Either way it's still plenty for me 👍
@cheedeadchannel2 ай бұрын
warum fahren die eig noch links? sinn=null
@mickyday2008 Жыл бұрын
Don’t buy a red one
@midlifemotors5050 Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard something about this. Owners having to get their cars resprayed, sounds very odd. They do look good in red too 👌
@iramiyahira8301 Жыл бұрын
Grr8 car. Grr8. Video.. Too bad. The. Host Should. Have. Been More. Handsome!!! Lol..sorry. Buddy Forget. About. It!!!