Mercedes-Benz SLK Reliability — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
In 2003, I purchased a used 1999 Mercedes SLK 230 with 60K miles from a dealer who proclaimed the car was a cherry. I liked the fact that it was a 4 cylinder (better gas mileage), supercharged (more power) and had always liked a convertable, but did not like the noise and wind from a rag top. I found this car to be more like a lemon! :lemon:
Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Care and Maintenance - Edmunds
1. Quality of Mercedes Benz Build We purchased a MB SLK 350 last October ,2007 from Mercedes Benz, Lincoln . A very serious defect on the quality of the build of the car itself was encountered. The creaks and rattles of the car that cost in excess of £44,000 is utterly abysmal.
Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Audio Systems - Edmunds
According to 2005 SLK sales brochure the 420 Entertainment pkg contains 'integrated 6-disc CD changer, mounted inglovebox' and lists for $1,600. However, the current info for the 2006 SLK 280 on the MB website does not list the changer in the pkg, and additionally lists for $1,700.
Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
But in a world where an SLK 55 AMG starts at $61,000, a Lexus SC costs $70K, an XLR is $74K, a Jag is similar, and a Mercedes SL is $92K, yes the XLR-v is worth its price. No one thinks the XLR, XK or SC are too expensive for the market.
BMW 530i vs. Mercedes CLK 350 — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
The owner of the Mercedes/Acura dealership that we bought our MDX from drives a Cayman S. That ought to tell you all you need to know about the SLK. He offered to practically give me an SLK55 when I was shopping 2 years ago, but when he heard I decided to go for a 911 from his sales manager, called me back that same night to congratulate me on ...
Mercedes 380--450--560 SLs - Page 7 - Edmunds
Or if not that alternative, then a more modern car that is more tolerant of occasional use---early versions of the Boxster and SLK are getting pretty cheap, same price range as a 560SL or less. Or a BMW 3 series convertible. For some reason, Benzes and Porsches really hate to be abandoned for months at a time.
Does silver paint fade — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Also, the paint on a Mercedes is dramatically different than on most American cars. About the only thing in common a silver Mercedes has with a silver Chevy is the color. The paint type and application on a Mercedes is one of the most advanced in the world.
Chrysler Crossfire — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
The Crossfire shares the same 215hp engine with the MB SLK320. I looked at a past review of the SLK and it said that the SLK320 arrived at 60mph in 6.5 seconds. If that is so, the Crossfire might achieve a 0-60 time of 6 or less because it weighs less than the SLK.
Mercedes' new 32-valve V8 — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
It was written in a recent auto review that, "Mercedes' new 32-valve V-8 won't find its way into the M-class for at least a year." As the driver of a '03 ML500, I appreciate MB's current V8. Even so, the link below ("DaimlerChrysler AG Mercedes 5L SOHC V-8") not only talks about what is to be liked about MB's current V8, it also provides ...
Mercedes 380--450--560 SLs — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
I took her to see the SLK, the Z3, etc. But she had her heart set on the SL. After new shocks, struts, radiator, ignition, soft top, carpet set, rebuilt seats, leather, trim, and more too numerous to list, I've got about $13K into it.