SLK/R170: Is it that difficult to find a manual???
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2018 E63S AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Sport, 2004 SL 600, 2006 SLK 55 AMG, 1998 E320 Wagon
Is it that difficult to find a manual???
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?
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?
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Have you tried
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
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
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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. :p8-10K is pretty common. KBB has crashed on these cars something fierce.
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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.
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.
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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. :/
I hope I can find one in a manual. :/
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The thought of driving it home is definitely one I consider. I just may hold out for a 6 speed over a 5.
