Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Consumer Reviews
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The best ride of my life
Don Duck, 08/11/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to buy this car off lease from one of my co-workers. I love the way it rides and handles the road. I can't believe how enjoyable driving has become since buying this car. My friends and family rave about it after riding in it.
Great car
CH, 08/08/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It is a great ride and so much fun to drive. It is powerful enough and wants to go faster than the speed limit will allow me to drive; I feel in complete control of the car. It still drives almost as good as it did 10 years ago. The trunk holds more than you would think. I am short, so it is a great fit. Everything else I drive falls short. I will keep this car for as long as possible. If you want a sports car that is a joy every time you get in it and one that still turns heads, I can highly recommend this one.
Marginal reliability
perrydog, 03/24/2005
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My friend and I both bought SLK's in 98 and had similar experiences with reliability issues.The top sometimes jams in a partially open/closed condition, tail lights have a propensity to melt, and the interior side panels were replaced twice under warranty due to separtation of the vinyl from the cardboard backing. Otherwise, the car is a blast to drive and really handles like a sports car. The seats initially feel like boards, but after a few minutes, they actually fell quite comfortable. Lots of power, and reasonable fule mileage, though it requires premium.
Fun little bling-bling car
jgamiao, 01/20/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
C'mon, an automatic retractable hard- top convertible! Plus, the rear glass is REAL glass. Many don't realize that ALL SLKs are convertibles...they're not dimes a dozen! Lots of roar under the hood. You can imagine how much zang that engine hauls. Its simple elegance of being a convertible hard-top just brings it into a class of its own. The top is ingeniously tucked away in the trunk with the simple tug of a switch. Fun and great for petite females like me, I don't have a clue why guys would try to stuff themselves in small sports cars. I'd advocate it as a chicks' car...surely.
SLK Fever
Bartley Porter, 08/10/2006
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is really fun to drive. It is very fast and corners incredibly. The only small drawback is it is a bit tight inside. I love this car! It gets great gas mileage and has wonderful snob appeal!
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