A fun-to-drive roadster that combines the safety and security of a hardtop, the wind-in-your-hair fun of a convertible and the European-brand cachet of a Mercedes' all-in-one attractively styled package.

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Fun Coupe or Convertible

Patrick, 9/10/2010

I did have a 98 230 SLK with 4k but was totaled by a drunk driver. I purchased a 06 Chrysler Crossfire, thinking I would have the same experience and save money. No comparing. The SLK series Mercedes is one of the coolest convertible roadsters on the market. Performance, looks, roadster feel, with more class than most roadsters. I sold the Chrysler right away and began searching to

Fast, Fun Car

Jim in AV, Ca, 3/24/2006

I love the handling of this car! The acceleration is more than adequate, as the car gets off the line quickly, and it accelerates hard. With the AMG Sport package, the interior is very pleasing with the machined metal inserts. At 80 MPH cruising speed across Nebraska, the gas mileage was 28. The cockpit is roomy enough, and every control is close at hand. So nice to have a

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dqualkinbush, 7/25/2003

Exciting, nimble, a beautiful finish, great designer lines, functional, and great for cruising the back roads.

Sporty, fun, fast and power to spare!

SMarciano1, 3/23/2004

I find my 2003 SLK-320 always fun to drive. It's a sporty and a real head turner going down the road. If the sun is out, the top is down. Or 25 seconds later it can be a hardtop again. You'll need to watch the speedometer because it is truly effortless to get to and exceed highway speeds. I love the throaty sound when I step on the gas. The motor eagerly responds at all

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Features & Specs

MPG

17 city / 25 hwy

Seats 2

6-speed manual

Gas

192 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG

15 city / 24 hwy

Seats 2

6-speed manual

Gas

215 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG

15 city / 21 hwy

Seats 2

5-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

349 hp @ 6100 rpm

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Marginal
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Not Tested

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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview

The Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Roadster (2.3L 4cyl S/C 6M), SLK320 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl 6M), and SLK32 AMG 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A).

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