Koru_Kinshi

Still in the search for a decent SLK 230, and yes...I would prefer a manual over an automatic.

I do miss the feel of shifting, even if it isn't a terribly performance oriented clutch and transmission. Used to have a 6-speed C 230.

But anyways, they're almost impossible to find...especially in a sport package. Am I missing something? When I do find one, it's in some God awful combination of colors. For example, a silver SLK 230...which is fine...but combined with a black and cream two-tone interior. Ugh.

Anyone have suggestions on where else to look aside from Autotrader and Cars.com? Or if necessary, is it terribly expensive to reupholster the interior to one color, say all black?

Viper98912

I'm thinking of finding one myself....

ohlord

http://crazedlist.org/

open in in mozilla firefox and search all of craigslist for that model.
Good luck on finding any with plain leather,they must have sold a bunch of those multi colored seat cars to chicks.Since it is a chick car

Ruination Fan

Here are some, not near CA but i didnt see that it had to be. So:

2000 Silver/Blk int:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/1842796488.html

1999 silver/blk int.:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/1907299007.html

And if you wanted the 320:

2001 Blk/Blk:
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/1857938071.html

2001 Silver/blk:
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/1857938071.html

GL with the hunt

SignalRed

I just got one here in MD a few weeks ago. 01' Magma Red SLK320 sport package with black interior, however I had been searching for 5-6 years for one. Actually I always wanted a 230, but am really digging the 320.

As for you I just watched on ebay an all black 320 manual in CALIFORNIA go for something ridiculous like $8,000-$10,000 which is insane , or it may be back up. I was just watching them ebay to make sure I got a good deal.

Koru_Kinshi

Thanks, I suppose I'll keep looking. I want to stick to a 230 for fuel mileage purposes to be honest. But I thank everyone for the look around. Makes me feel like I have a little bit of hope, at least. :p

8-10K is pretty common. KBB has crashed on these cars something fierce.

mkaresh

If the different in fuel efficiency significant? The 320 is more enjoyable to drive.

Someone recently told me they bought a BMW with an automatic because they couldn't find a manual. If it's becoming hard to even find a BMW with a manual, good luck with just about anything else.

Koru_Kinshi

From what I've seen, yeah. There is a considerable difference between the 230 and the 320 in fuel efficiency.

I hope I can find one in a manual. :/

Slick230

I'll be selling a silver 5 speed next month, but I live in Virginia. I don't think I would buy an auto transmission again unless it's an SUV or truck.

mkaresh

Well, it's not snowing in the mountains just yet...

Slick230

I have 3 cars and I live alone. I think this is the one for me to sell.
I might look for a pick-up truck or something though.

mkaresh

I was implying that the OP could still drive the car across the country.

Slick230

Ah.. haha. I thought you were talking about the nice convertible weather.

Koru_Kinshi

The thought of driving it home is definitely one I consider. I just may hold out for a 6 speed over a 5.