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Fun and Practical
mirth, 03/06/2002
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
Of all the roadsters out there under $50k, this one is the easiest to live with every day without giving up the fun. The retractable hard-top means you have a coupe with the top up. The trunk is 9 cubic ft, better than any other roadster. Power is great from a dead stop, but it does hesistate a little when accelerating at speed. Reliability has been great.
Awesome Car!
Taylor, 05/07/2020
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had an SLK 230 1998 that lasted me till 284,000 miles. In the end the engine loss pressure and I’m sure it could have been fixed but I wanted to get a newer to me vehicle. I got another slk 230 this time a 1999 with 148,000 miles on it. At 151, 000 I was hit by a semi truck on the free way. He didn’t see me and tried to switch lanes smacking me from one side of the freeway to the other. I have no clue how the car didn’t flip or I’m not dead or seriously injured. The whole back bumper was taken off and was drive able after. Then a week later the car started to shake if it wasn’t driving. I still kept driving it while dealing with commercial insurance which is an absolute nightmare. At 154,000 miles the car finally stopped driving, will turn on but won’t ‘go’. These cars are just awesome. If I hadn’t been hit I know the car would have easily gone to 200,000 and probably over like my last one. They are super fun to drive! Easy to park, especially in San Francisco. If your looking for a reliable used vehicle I would go for one of these. Only con is the limited storage and both of mine the tops stopped working but besides that awesome car! It will get you where you need to go!
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Fun and reliable Mercedes roadster
thraxman, 02/06/2014
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Sport 2dr Convertible
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
My car is a '99 SLK230 Komp with sport pack, in auto. The build quality is mechanically solid, though interior is minimal with some cheap bits (expect rattles, paint flaking). An all weather daily driver, put about 20k miles on it in 2.5 years, and nothings failed yet (at 90k miles). The drive is sporty and stiff, with moderate accel (185hp/ 200ft lbs). Road volume's loud, but so is the Bose stereo. Interior accomodations are perfect for smaller people, as the wheel base is pretty short, but big people will feel cramped. In general, a great little convertible with classy style that is fun at safe speeds and has a driving experience I enjoy. It's just better than its competition...
Be cautious with this car
MikeD, 01/25/2005
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Sport 2dr Convertible
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have had the car about 1.5years now and I have to say this car is a mixed bag. While its fun to drive, comfy for long rides, enjoyable in general it looses a lot of luster because its plagued with so many problems. Many cheap problems like peeling dash paint, rubbing c pillar, etc. Do your research before you get this car or you may regret it dearly, as I have. The car since I bought it used as averaged a breakdown or malfunction ever 1.5 months, not an okay record for a car this expensive. My Starmark warranty is up and I will be getting rid of the car unfortunately.
too much fun!
Dan in Ca, 03/04/2010
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my SLK in 2006 with 110,000 miles on it. I've owned six Benzes, all used when I bought them. The SLK is the most expensive to maintain and worth every penny. One reason I bought this car is the manual transmission, something SLs haven't had in the US since 1972. It's way too easy to get a speeding ticket with this car. I actually prefer a soft top with seasonal hard top (as on my 190 SL and 230 SL) The retracting top is OK too but needs maintenance.