SLK/R170: What is the average SLK owner's age and sex?
05-22-2003, 04:26 PM
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What is the average SLK owner's age and sex?
Hello SLK owners. I read once that the targeted group that the SLK was made for was adult males 35-45 years of age. I wonder if they have landed in their targeted range. If you don't mind telling us, please tell us your age and sex. Oh, and to make things more intersting, please tell us how satisfied you are with your SLK--I'm sure everyone is. You can freely add any other comments as well. I can't wait to see the results.
05-22-2003, 04:56 PM
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Well I am not even close to that range 
21 female.....but other than a few squeaks and rattles I am very satisfied with my car. Though I would most likely not purchase another (SLK).
21 female.....but other than a few squeaks and rattles I am very satisfied with my car. Though I would most likely not purchase another (SLK).
05-22-2003, 05:27 PM
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Mid-30's Male, it's my 3rd MB(4th in the family). I love the car but the weather has sux from the first day I bought it(last day in November.
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05-22-2003, 10:54 PM
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40 male. Its a great car except for the rattles (seem to be coming from everwhere) and the peeling consoles.
Another SLK? Wait and see how the R171 turns out. Otherwise, will consider a Porsche 911 or Boxter.
Another SLK? Wait and see how the R171 turns out. Otherwise, will consider a Porsche 911 or Boxter.
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05-23-2003, 01:37 AM
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male , and was 23 when bought the car 
the one thing I m not satisfied is it doesn't come with memory seats ......
overall , really love it
the one thing I m not satisfied is it doesn't come with memory seats ......
overall , really love it
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05-24-2003, 03:15 AM
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Wow. I find it intersting that most of the posts so far are owners in their 20s--but then again, there are only a few. We'll see how it turns out
05-24-2003, 11:27 AM
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1998 C230
what kinda probs do u guys face with the slk? (aside from rattles i mean)
i have a 98 c230 which is the same engine in slk230 but its not supercharged. so far i havent had any probs with it other then a check engine light which turned out to be a faulty air mass meter.
i bought my first benz (98 c230) a year ago when i was 20
ill be 22 this october
i have been considering selling my sedan for an 00 slk230 (it has the same fuel economy that im getting right now in my c230 23/30 epa. is this a good car as an everydayer?
i have a 98 c230 which is the same engine in slk230 but its not supercharged. so far i havent had any probs with it other then a check engine light which turned out to be a faulty air mass meter.
i bought my first benz (98 c230) a year ago when i was 20
ill be 22 this october
i have been considering selling my sedan for an 00 slk230 (it has the same fuel economy that im getting right now in my c230 23/30 epa. is this a good car as an everydayer?
05-24-2003, 02:25 PM
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I've had my SLK since 2000. Most of the rattles come from the flap that closes over the roof when you put the top down. It's located behind the roll-over bars. The rattles are minimal. It is way better than a canvas roof.
05-24-2003, 09:57 PM
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I'm 18/male (probably the youngest driver on this forum) and i've had my 2001 slk 230 since August of last year. I had a problem with the trunk not aligning properly with the top operation a while back but it was finally fixed after many adjustments. Not really a problem but the slk 230 is a little underpowered so I put in an ASP crank pulley and that resolved the power issue.
05-25-2003, 12:34 AM
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slk230 underpowered? it goes 0-60 in 7 sec or so according to edmunds
i have the same engine in my unsupercharged sedan (98 c) and its at 155hp or so. 0-60 in like 8-9 sec
i have the same engine in my unsupercharged sedan (98 c) and its at 155hp or so. 0-60 in like 8-9 sec
05-25-2003, 03:51 PM
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I don't know. I'm surprised too. There's nothing wrong in getting one no matter what age you are. The only thing that I know is that it's a fun car to drive (especially if it's manual.) Hehe. Keep posting.
05-25-2003, 09:44 PM
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Re: Age???
Originally posted by Dai bObO!?!
I am 19 rite now!
male!
I am 19 rite now!
male!
may i know what u feel the H&R cup kit on ur slk ???
I plan to get it for my slk too , but i m now wondering is this kit too hard on a slk ???
thank you
05-26-2003, 02:09 AM
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Originally posted by Rincewind
wow lotsa early 20's and even some teens who own benz
how!?!
wow lotsa early 20's and even some teens who own benz
how!?!
Parents?
Atleast I own my 2 cars
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Originally posted by Rincewind
slk230 underpowered? it goes 0-60 in 7 sec or so according to edmunds
i have the same engine in my unsupercharged sedan (98 c) and its at 155hp or so. 0-60 in like 8-9 sec
slk230 underpowered? it goes 0-60 in 7 sec or so according to edmunds
i have the same engine in my unsupercharged sedan (98 c) and its at 155hp or so. 0-60 in like 8-9 sec
Actually , i do think the slk230 is a bit underpower , i could only do the 0-60 in 7.3 on my 5spd manual slk230 , maybe i m not that good with manual
