Last weekend I thought it's about time I sell my '01 MB SLK230. I loved the **** out of that car and stated on numerous occasions that I would drive that car into the ground and never give it up.
Last night I just rolled out of the dealer with the showroom Genesis Coupe Ultimate with the slushbox.
I did not expect to walk into the dealer and walk out the same day with that car. I knew I wanted that car after doing the research, but I never thought I would REALLY sell the roadster, nor that I would buy it right then and there.
Oh God what have I done?!?
I only got to wave at my little Firemist Red SLK as they drove it to the garage (taps is playing now during the NASCAR race while i type this; how fitting). I am still mourning that I did not get to give it a proper goodbye as it becomes scrap for parts.
Then, they drove my new car out of the showroom into the parking lot and gave it the once and twice over. She's Empire State Gray. I like her alot. But I'm not in love yet. I'm still in love with the SLK. She was aged, and hurting for maintenance. But she was sexy.
I get into the coupe. I hooked my phone up to bluetooth and found myself getting attracted. I played with the HVAC controls. They work! What a joy to have defrosters and fully working environmental control. I'm getting to know this car. She talks to me. That cold robotic voice penetrates my soul, asking me to command her. I find myself wanting to stay with her, to be with her and not leave her.
Pull onto my block, let her open up and hear her shout with that throaty grunt. I'm liking this. I pull up and walk inside; stare at her from my bedroom window for what seems like ages.
So yeah, I bought a Genesis Coupe! I'm still kind of in shock from the whole thing and this all feels so very surreal but I like this car. And I really like that it's not old and broken down. Everything works! (except the nav, they can't find the SDCard since it was the floor model... or the battery since it's never been able to charge on the floor...)
But I think I'm happy with my purchase, I'm really liking this and it's definitely a big change from a hot wheels sized 200hp roadster to a bit bigger 4 seater (lol 4 seater) ~350hp.
Now one question, and I hope yall might indulge me so I can get to know you with a question. It's snowing like nuts here and I know this thing is factory fitted with summer tires. I was going out for a morning drive and the snow hit earlier than they said and this car is NOT happy. Got stuck looking for grip in a few places and it definitely got a little tail happy.
What do yall recommend for good winter tires on this car? My old car was never worth spending the money for good winter tires so I settled for all seasons, but this car demands good winter rubber.
And any other comments you have about what I might want to know about this car would be great too, while I also read the forums.
I may not post here much going forward but I will certainly be reading the forums and learning as much as I can about this fantastic vehicle from everyone here.
Last night I just rolled out of the dealer with the showroom Genesis Coupe Ultimate with the slushbox.
I did not expect to walk into the dealer and walk out the same day with that car. I knew I wanted that car after doing the research, but I never thought I would REALLY sell the roadster, nor that I would buy it right then and there.
Oh God what have I done?!?
I only got to wave at my little Firemist Red SLK as they drove it to the garage (taps is playing now during the NASCAR race while i type this; how fitting). I am still mourning that I did not get to give it a proper goodbye as it becomes scrap for parts.
Then, they drove my new car out of the showroom into the parking lot and gave it the once and twice over. She's Empire State Gray. I like her alot. But I'm not in love yet. I'm still in love with the SLK. She was aged, and hurting for maintenance. But she was sexy.
I get into the coupe. I hooked my phone up to bluetooth and found myself getting attracted. I played with the HVAC controls. They work! What a joy to have defrosters and fully working environmental control. I'm getting to know this car. She talks to me. That cold robotic voice penetrates my soul, asking me to command her. I find myself wanting to stay with her, to be with her and not leave her.
Pull onto my block, let her open up and hear her shout with that throaty grunt. I'm liking this. I pull up and walk inside; stare at her from my bedroom window for what seems like ages.
So yeah, I bought a Genesis Coupe! I'm still kind of in shock from the whole thing and this all feels so very surreal but I like this car. And I really like that it's not old and broken down. Everything works! (except the nav, they can't find the SDCard since it was the floor model... or the battery since it's never been able to charge on the floor...)
But I think I'm happy with my purchase, I'm really liking this and it's definitely a big change from a hot wheels sized 200hp roadster to a bit bigger 4 seater (lol 4 seater) ~350hp.
Now one question, and I hope yall might indulge me so I can get to know you with a question. It's snowing like nuts here and I know this thing is factory fitted with summer tires. I was going out for a morning drive and the snow hit earlier than they said and this car is NOT happy. Got stuck looking for grip in a few places and it definitely got a little tail happy.
What do yall recommend for good winter tires on this car? My old car was never worth spending the money for good winter tires so I settled for all seasons, but this car demands good winter rubber.
And any other comments you have about what I might want to know about this car would be great too, while I also read the forums.
I may not post here much going forward but I will certainly be reading the forums and learning as much as I can about this fantastic vehicle from everyone here.