Slk

[hpapad01]

I am not sure if this is the correct forum for my question. I am looking to buy an '99 SLK320 and I would to know if enyone makes a luggage rack for the trunk. I undersdand that a heavy load may create a problem, but I am looking for something lite to be placed on it.

Thank you

[jjrodger]

We have a 1999 SLK230k at home; it replaced a 1996 model. Why would you need a luggage rack? The boot is enormous, roof up. It's big enough for two for a fortnight roof down. Pack less stuff, if you're filling the boot, you've got bigger problems...

If you really must pack your entire wardrobe, send it ahead by DHL/UPS. It costs suprisingly little. Whenever I fly, I never take more than cabin luggage; if I need more for my trip I just courier it. It never costs more than about $100. Although the best bet is just to buy your ***** when you get there and throw it away when you leave.

[KenSilver]

Originally posted by jjrodger
...Although the best bet is just to buy your ***** when you get there and throw it away when you leave.

Better idea comes from the executive who in the heady 80's had two large houses - one here in Wellington and the other in Sydney.

He took nothing with him on the plane when he flew across each weekend, not even a toothbrush - because his entire and extensive wardrobe was an exact duplicate of the one in the other house.

That created a nice little news item about excess riches when it was discovered. Of course he disappeared in the late 80's crash and hasn't surfaced.

Wonder if he had identical MB's too!

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening triple black, xenons: www.kensilver.com/SL
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey / grey leather, best in country!
~1992 Miata MX5, sparkling BRG / tan leather, wife's (soon to be replaced with a silver SLK)
~ex 350SL, 230E, 280E (and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice)