Only mechanical problem I have ever had are worn cam sensors, which is common and costs about…$400 to repair. Mine has 200,000 miles and have never had ANY big expense…most I ever had to put into it is about $400…which is what it cost to replace factory front brakes, or to service the auto trans with fluid and filter. If you don’t have a service record and are not good at detecting problems on a test drive then do yourself a favor and spend the +/- $300 to get it inspected at a competent Benz garage. The C230 Kompressor (2.4 liter) engine is SUPER dependable…IF the car has been maintained. The SLK is a little less solid and a bit bouncier on the road than its larger cousins - but not by much. With the 2.3-liter engine and an automatic transmission, acceleration is rather energetic, though well short of the big Benzes, and there’s little evidence of the supercharger’s operation. The SLK is agile and nimble and maneuvers like a traditional small sports car. A BabySmart child seat-recognition system prevents the front-passenger airbag from deploying when a known child-safety seat is installed. Side-impact airbags, all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and an Electronic Stability Program are standard. Both engines can team with a six-speed-manual gearbox or an optional five-speed automatic that incorporates TouchShift manual gear selection. Moving up to the SLK320 brings a 215-hp, 3.2-liter V-6. The supercharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine in the SLK230 Kompressor roadster is rated at 192 hp. Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-to-60-mph acceleration time of 4.8 seconds. Mercedes-Benz claims the AMG SpeedShift five-speed-automatic transmission produces shifts that are up to 35 percent faster than those of a conventional automatic. The hottest engine in the SLK-Class lineup is the supercharged 3.2-liter V-6 in the SLK32 AMG, which whips up 349 hp and 332 pounds-feet of torque. Leather trim and dark bird’s-eye maple are used. Sport seats in the SLK32 AMG are upholstered in Nappa leather and feature integrated headrests and what Mercedes-Benz calls “substantial” side bolsters. Maximum cargo space is 9.5 cubic feet, but that space shrinks to 3.9 cubic feet when the top is down. In addition to wood trim, the SLK320 has eight-way power seats and a telescoping steering wheel. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, an interior air filter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a Bose cassette stereo. A front air dam incorporates AMG fog lights. Twin-five-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels on the SLK32 AMG hold P225/45ZR17 tires up front and P245/40ZR17 tires in the rear. The SLK32 AMG gets a recalibrated, reinforced suspension with unique spring rates and shock-absorber valving. The door mirrors feature integrated turn-signal flashers. The trunk opens at the front to accept the roof or at the rear to reveal a small luggage compartment. Push a button and the articulating metal roof rises or retracts automatically in about 25 seconds. Mercedes-Benz’s smallest sports car features sculpted rocker panels and sits on a 94.5-inch wheelbase - that’s 5 inches longer than the Mazda Miata’s. Redesigned SLK-Class models arrive in the 2005 model year. A Sport Package inspired by the SLK32 AMG is available for regular SLK-Class models. Equipped with polished 17-inch wheels, the Special Edition SLK-Class roadster features a painted grille, a rear spoiler, special sport seats and Nappa leather-covered roll bars.Ī high-performance SLK32 AMG version contains a 349-horsepower supercharged V-6 engine, racing-derived brakes and AMG’s SpeedShift five-speed-automatic transmission. A Special Edition of Mercedes-Benz’s lower-priced retractable-hardtop convertible has joined the lineup for 2004.
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