SLK/R170: Looking for a fun Car... SLK?
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Looking for a fun Car... SLK?
Hi guys.. I am looking to get a "fun" car and thinking of a pre-owned SLK if it can be had for a decent price.
If non-AMG, manual is a must. Please share your expericneces with the SLK and if you have one for sale, maybe an offer as well?
Cheers!
By the way, i am willing to travel to pick up.
If non-AMG, manual is a must. Please share your expericneces with the SLK and if you have one for sale, maybe an offer as well?
Cheers!
By the way, i am willing to travel to pick up.
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I think my SLK is pretty fun! You'd be in shock and awe if you saw how I drive on a daily basis and I have YET to squeal the tires! It's fun, not terribly expensive (used) and if you want to turn heads...drop the top at a red light 
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I dropped the top while my friend was driving and the light changed while it was going down but we couldn't move. Not only did we turn heads we honked a lot of horns too!
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Originally posted by hellcat
I dropped the top while my friend was driving and the light changed while it was going down but we couldn't move. Not only did we turn heads we honked a lot of horns too!
I dropped the top while my friend was driving and the light changed while it was going down but we couldn't move. Not only did we turn heads we honked a lot of horns too!
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4 wheeled car.
Back when I had a Chrysler Sebring for a week ( no comments on it please), I ALMOST opened it up when I was on the freeway LOL. DUMB ***!
I took one latch off and when I saw what was happening I realized it wasn't a good idea.
I took one latch off and when I saw what was happening I realized it wasn't a good idea.
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Originally posted by DickB
Not true. My manual inhibited operation at just 2-3 mph. What do you base your comment on?
Not true. My manual inhibited operation at just 2-3 mph. What do you base your comment on?
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Before pressing the top button
I believe you need to put on the parking brake first.
I suppose if you pulled the hand brake lever part way up, and then started driving, it might work. But it would likely add wear to the parking brake.
I suppose if you pulled the hand brake lever part way up, and then started driving, it might work. But it would likely add wear to the parking brake.
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Re: Before pressing the top button
Originally posted by Palmateer
I believe you need to put on the parking brake first.
I suppose if you pulled the hand brake lever part way up, and then started driving, it might work. But it would likely add wear to the parking brake.
I believe you need to put on the parking brake first.
I suppose if you pulled the hand brake lever part way up, and then started driving, it might work. But it would likely add wear to the parking brake.
Makes me suspect that the previous owner may have modded the car a bit. Anyway, i'll be ordering the remote vario mod pretty soon.
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Re: Re: Before pressing the top button
Originally posted by Silver_Lana
Nope... parking brake was down.
Makes me suspect that the previous owner may have modded the car a bit. Anyway, i'll be ordering the remote vario mod pretty soon.
Nope... parking brake was down.
Makes me suspect that the previous owner may have modded the car a bit. Anyway, i'll be ordering the remote vario mod pretty soon.
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Re: Re: Re: Before pressing the top button
Originally posted by RedSLKChic
Yeah I don't have to have my parking brake up...it doesn't even have to be in park to work.
Yeah I don't have to have my parking brake up...it doesn't even have to be in park to work.
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2007 E350/2001 SLK320
Originally posted by Neicey59
That avatar should cause a girl's chest to
"smart"
That avatar should cause a girl's chest to
"smart"
Actually, I will leave that one to you fellows. That is too much bounce for the ounce for us ladies.
