Supra

whoa , when i was 14 , i knew nothing about car ... and certainly i didn't plan to buy car at that time too

Rincewind

im highly considering swapping my sedan for a 00 slk230

they get the same fuel economy and thats what matters to me cuz i will be using it as an everydayer, im just concerned about the reliability issues other then the noises that everyone complains about from their top

how is the 2.3l supercharged engine interms of reliability?
i know my non super charged 2.3l in the c230 is bulletproof
no probs other then a faulty air mass meter.

i'd prolly go with silver and get a CLK Grill like right away heh
maybe change wheels to the AMG ones on the slk32

Rincewind

heres some pix





only 59k miles and im bout to get service B done to it

Pelle75

The SLK suits you much better than the c230

Madmunky1

I took my slk 230 to the track a while ago and I got 14.9 1/4 mile time. It feels like its in the mid 6s 0-60. The pulley increases a noticable amount of power

Brian_R170

I'm male and I was 29 when I bought my SLK230. I was satisfied enough that I bought the SLK32.

Back in 1998, I read some official marketing info from Mercedes. It's been awhile, but if my memory is correct, the target market for a brand new SLK back then was 38 years old, $80,000 annual income and a 50/50 male/female split.

We did a survey on the Benzworld forum a couple years ago and out of about 30 responses, the average age was indeed 38, but the male/female split was more like 95/5 (we didn't survey income). I'm pretty sure that any sample from an internet forum is not representative of the average SLK owner.

SLK 230 Ltd.Ed.

Wow, I was wondering if a survey was done before. Well, I guess I know now. If I had the money, I would get an SLK32 to replace my SLK 230 anyday. Keep on truckin'.

lhoang

here is my old car, bought in may 2001

lhoang

here is my new car!

SLK 230 Ltd.Ed.

Both of your cars are awesome. I noticed that you live in Houston. We may have passed each other at one time. Well, if you see an SLK 230 Limited Edition, I'm guessing that the chances that it is me is 1 in 4. I've only seen three other Limited Editions in the Houston area.

lhoang

yea, i let you know when some of the houston mb'ers meet up. look under events& gatherings under thread houston meet.

later.

oh, post a pic of ur car.

SLK 230 Ltd.Ed.

Here's the front.

SLK 230 Ltd.Ed.

Here's the interior.

SLK 230 Ltd.Ed.

I've been wondering if there were any SLK or even Mercedes Benz meetings in the Houston area. Thanks for telling me.

davezaristo

Just curious, how is your slk a limited edition or is it just your screename? Did they ever come out with a limited edition here in the US that I am not aware of?

Brian_R170

Yes, there was a limited edition at the end of the 2000 model year. MBUSA created the limited edition to boost sales of the pre-facelift SLK just before the facelifted version arrived in May 2000. The limited edition included obsidian black paint, oyster/charcoal interior, EVO-II wheels, cd changer and phone, polished stainless steel exhaust tip, and a few bits with the limited edition logo (shift knob, floor mats, key chain, exterior badging). Unfortunately, the limited edition was not really so limited. MBUSA imported 1,222 Limited Edition SLKs in model year 2000. That was over 15% of the entire model year's production of about 7,000 units.

countrybumkin

I am 20 now but got mine right after I turned 16 and in reply to how I got mine, "I make money the old fashioned way, I inherit it!" I love it and although there are faster cars out there I wouldn' change it for anything. except maybe a an amg 32 if it came with a 6 speed.

xyzpl

26 when i got mine, male, and loves convertibles....

Overall it has been a good car to me.

TKL

I'm 33, male, I bought it 1 month ago and I love my new car...hehehe

This car is fast, absolutly FUN to ride, and very sexy, a really turn-head for people I encounter on the road.

My only complain is, this beautifull car can not be parked on the street for a long time. You must drive it from garage to garage. I live in Spain, and some Spanish people here hate, people with beautifull cars and when they found one parked in the street, they make... (I don't know the world in English,but I bet everybody understand what I mean) ...with a key or something sharp in the sides of the car, destroying the coated paint.

I'm not maried and this car is Ok for me, but I don't really think SLK is for 30-40 aged males, because the average 30-40 aged males have small childrens and wife. (Maybe like a second car it's posible).

I think the best age range to own this car like a primary car is from 20 to 30 years old, but who can afford to buy a Benz when you are a university student, not me... Until now of course !!!

Regards :P

Supra

" people with beautifull cars and when they found one parked in the street, they make... (I don't know the world in English,but I bet everybody understand what I mean) ...with a key or something sharp in the sides of the car, destroying the coated paint. " <--- they are idiot , i really hate that kind of people


also , i think people who is over 40 yrs old , probably would consider the SL class rather than SLK
well , I'd get SL rather than SLK now if i could afford it , hehe

TopDownSLK

25 Female
Absolutely love it. Low gear acceleration is addicting, as well as flying hair and the almost even tan. I thought driving a black one would not be as flashy, but it still receives alot of attention on the road. Hate it when people think I am a trophy-gf/wife, if that was the case, I better be driving an SL! Heh, I wish!

SLK 320, Black, Sienna Beige, 6-speed manual, Heated seats, CD changer

Thai Man

Male 38,
I dreamt of owning it since I was 31. Then the dream came true 7 years later.
During those 7 years , I always look at those SLK running on the Bangkok street with words in my mind that " I WILL OWN IT ONE DAY".
Once it arrived , it inspires my younger colleque to own it one day as well.
In Thailand , the sunlight is too strong to drive it topdown especially during 10:00 am till 16:30. But in winter season (not that cold when compare to other countries) we can do it.
Love it as much as everybody here does.

200 Kompressor SLK
Blue
Automatic Transmission

Supra

any pics ????

Pelle75

Same in Sweden my car is parked in the city and I recieved a parking damage on the left side a few days ago! And that side is facing the road? Someone must have driven along side and opened the door into my car! And today I noticed that a green car has "touched" the rear bumper and left a scratch and some green paint


I was talking to a friend on the phone a couple of days ago. We were on the phone for 30 mins and I was watching my car from the appartment on that time about 10 cars stopped beside my car and stared There are days when I find spit, "snus", bear cans and other junk on the roof and stuff placed in the windscreen wipers. I'm thinking of getting a baseball bat , good or bad idea?


But I recieved the MOV'IT brakes yesterday BIG red in front and BIG red in the rear pictures of the installation and after will come soon


Time to go out and see if I can find the green car!

Supra

-Pelle75

sorry to hear about it .... those ppl are SUX

i have no idea why those ppl doing some ***** like it ..... , r they jealous or something else ?????

good luck on finding out that green car