Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Consumer Reviews
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Great Car After All These Years
I owned my 2004 SLK 230 until this past November when I traded it in on a BMW Z4. Although I do love the BMW, I will always have a place in my heart for the Mercedes. I kept the SLK until it had over 147K and it was as solid and reliable on the day I traded it in as the day I purchased it. It was and probably remains a truly outstanding car and despite my joy in driving the BMW, the Mercedes will always be remembered as a wonderful car that gave me nothing but GREAT service.
The first car I never wanted to part company with
I still love this car as much today as I did when I bought it! Now it's 14 years old and I drive it every day. It's beautiful and people give me compliments on it all the time; some even ask me if they can buy it. NO! If you are over 6 feet tall or a "big" person, this is not the car for you. However as a 5'9" athletic female, it is perfect. I love how the seat fits me. I loathe the feeling of a wide seat. It's like wearing scrubs (if you're a medical professional) or sweat pants (if you're a housewife). That constant reminder to stay fit is reinforced by a waistband or a very nicely contoured car seat. I've had this car for 13 years now and it has just over 230,000 miles. Yes there have been some expensive repairs that come with that mileage, but it's well worth it. Right now it's at the shop for a new supercharger clutch, not a cheap repair. Overall, it runs like its brand new, and by driving sensibly, I get 23.5 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the freeway. I love the timeless elegance of the style, the durability of the interior, the quality of the paint, the commanding power, acceleration and road hugging strength that speaks volumes to confirm the overall "built to last" reputation that this car has obviously earned.
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- SLK230 ConvertibleMSRP: $7,99879 mi away
- SLK320 ConvertibleMSRP: $10,995110 mi away
- SLK320 ConvertibleMSRP: $7,498465 mi away
Little SL
Having owned nothing but Mercedes sedans and the ML since 1976, it was time to try something a bit more sportier. Frankly, having driven the 2003 SL, I found it to be sluggish and quite heavy feeling. It looked great, but didn't perform as I expected. Wanting to stay within the same category of vehicle (convertible sport coupe), I tried the SLK. Didn't think I would like it at first, but was quite surprised at performance and handling characteristics. Acceleration, performance and past history of the vehicle compelled me to purchase it.
Solid & Stunning
The G35 has more bells and whistles but little character, the Z4 has the love it or leave it styling, the Lexus looks like a bathtub and doesn't drive like the SLK. We opted to spend the extra and go to the 6 over the SLK230. The added torque and quietness of the 6 and the interior upgrade on the 320 were factors in our decision. On the road the car is amazingly quiet and the top is impeccably fitted. Top down at 55 with the windows up is perfect even on a chilly October evening. The radio is good but not at the level of our ML. The looks, handling and the rock solid feeling of this car bring a grin to your face every time you get in.
James Bond Car
This Mercedes Benz will be collectors Car soon, the first SLK. It has the feel of Mercedes Benz and the look of a James Bond Car. Great for weekend get a ways for two or Mercedes Benz Club events. These cars will start increasing in value soon and everyone will want one.
Wow
What a car. We bought the special edition and just love it. Our last car was a family car, when the idea of buying a two seater came up, I thought of the Nissan or BMW. After I drove the 320, that was it. Fun to drive, power to pass and a hard top. What can I say, what a great car.
Still Great After Almost 80000 Miles
I purchased this car after my 2002 SLK had been in a terrible accident and I was able to walk away without any injuries. I loved my old car and wanted another SLK but didn't care for the new body style. I found this one on-line and purchased it from a local MB dealer and have had nothing but great service. I have an extended Mercedes warranty that will soon expire but I plan on keeping it until either this fall or sometime next year. I would love to find another low mileage used SLK with the old body style but fear they may be getting too old. I have had NO PROBLEMS with my car and will consider a new SLK Mercedes.
great car
very fast, i had a porsche boxster and there is no match, i like the way the boxster handle the corners, but this car is as good but with a lot more power, if you are a tall person this car is not for you, i believe 6' and under, i don't like that the cd player is in the trunk and there is a casette player in the front, i don't believe that too many people use them anymore, if you run over a hole the cd player will skip. great car.
SLK 230 '04
I have had 2 SLKs over the last 6 years and the reliability has been perfect. I wouldn't have purchased a second one if I wasn't happy with the first car. I love the fact that it has a hard top and yet is a coup in the winter when we have a lot of snow and cold. I have had no mechanical problems with mine and although it is still under the CPO warranty until 6/13/09, the only thing that had to be repaired was the inside light. Even that did not cost me a penny. I love the car, the looks and the way it handles. I understand that the newer body style is a better handling car and will probably purchase a new one in about 16 months but for now I am very happy.
Marketing driven not drive dependability
Most unreliable Benz car we ever owned (of 5). Constant electrical problems. Back to dealer over a dozen times-hard rains or car wash, meant alarm would go off, windows leaked, top and windows wouldn't open or close...constant heartache over this good looking poorly made car. We traded it in the day before the warranty expired. No follow-up by Benz ever.
GREAT CAR
I have now owned my car for over 31/2 years and it has 125k miles on it. I purchased the car in Nov. of 2006 and at the time it had 16K miles. I have now put over 109K miles on it and nothing has ever gpone wrong or prevented me from getting where I had to go. I have serviced it on a regular basis and it has performed very well. The reason I bought the 2004 SLK in 2006 was because my 2002 SLK was hit by another car and I wanted a new one but didn't like the body style of the 2005-2006 model. I remain very happy with my SLK and await the next body style when I will most likely get another SLK. Robert Portney, MD
A future classic
This is an exceptional car in every respect. In my opinion it's a future classic (only c.4,300made most in US) & has better looks than the latest SLK AMG's and it's rarer & faster. It's a pleasure to drive around town so much so that even my mum could drive it without knowing what it's capable of. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing and will decimate most challengers. When you want power it launches you as if you're strapped to a rocket and that power still keeps coming until your nerve or the road runs out.
Wheeeee!!!
Most fun car to drive that I have ever owned. Car handles like a go-cart. I don't think you could spin it out. Have the Special Edition with the wider low profile tires. Been very reliable except during cold weather, a supercharger interlock sticks, causes a check engine light and shuts off supercharger. Need to take it in to have the code cleared to restars supercharger. Dealer claims it will reset itself but it doesn't. You may buy a code analyzer to do this yourself for a couple hundred. Other than that, be prepared to buy new rear tires and brake pads every year. Overall, the fun factor outweighs the issues with the supercharger and excessive maintenance of wear parts.
My Experience Owning My First Mercedes
I went to a dealership in Wilmington, and luckily they had the style and importantly the motor combination I wanted. They took my for a drive in this car. I test drove it to the max. I was totaly impressed.I have had 2 Corvettes in my life time and no comparison. The supercharged engine, the sheer response of power and handling. Far greater then any car I have every owned.The immediate acceleration from a dead stop is beyond belief. The selling point is driving one. You're hooked. They went to great effort to get the color and options I wanted. My experience is, this is the best sports car I have ever owned. It's just fun, every time you get behind the wheel
My SLK Love Affair
I have had this SLK for almost 3.5 years and despite the cars age and having 103,000 miles on it, it still feels rock solid and runs and looks like new. I purchased this vehicle for $12,000 plus my old SLK in 11/2006, even though the 2002 car had almost 90,000 miles on it and had been in a terrible accident. Thus, for a relatively small amount of money, I have had two beautiful cars that people think cost a lot of money but in reality only cost 10 to 15 cents per mile plus gas to run. In short, both MB SLKs have been extremely reliable and fun cars to drive and represented sound investments. That is why I plan on buying another SLK when the new models arrive in 2012. Robert Portney, MD
Fun for awhile - but not a great value
Car accelerates like crazy and is fun to drive. Great open air driving and nice exhaust sounds. Wish the car had a few more features or amenities. Not built for comfort or gadgets. Main problems - dealer would never completely fix brake squeak. Blinker light housing fell out of socket twice. Ride is cramped and visibility is marginal. Great engine offset by poor dealer service. On the one hand the car performs great - but don't you expect great service and some more features for 56K? One last thing - car handles very poorly in the rain, even below 60 mph. I had a CLK with Z-rated Michelins that performed better than these Continentals.
Our First Mercedes
The overall appearance and handling are superb. Leg room in the cockpit and seat structure make for lots of comfort for tall people. The price is afforable, within reach, by Mercedes past prices. It is a fun car to drive. The convertible hardtop combines the best of two worlds.
Overall
The car was great. the acceratoin after a red light is incredable. 0-60 in about 6.9 seconds. This car handles like a go- kart. Its a perfect car to just cruse around with. With one thouch of a button the hard tops folds in about 20 seconds.
SLK 320
The car is definitely not built for very tall people. It fits me like a glove, though, and I adore it. It makes very tight turns and with its small size, it can fit virtually anywhere.
Great Car
The 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK 320 Special Edition is a great value and the performance is off the charts. I am 6' 4" and have all the room that I need for this excellant roadster experience. Windows allow a safe view of all traffic areas, thanks for keeping safety in your vehicles Mercedes Benz.
Very Fast & Very Happy
One of the fastest little cars ever driven. Handles like a dream. Living in FL, the hard top is mostly down. Not big on the electronics but who cares. Very good head and leg room. To AMG: I love it!
Slk
Not only a great car but a blast to drive. although not as powerful as most like roadsters it suits me just fine. Who needs to go 170 mph in the U.S.
Really good performance
this is the best car that ever came out ever the performance is incredible the interior is a dream the gas milage is excellant
funbenz
got mine about 3 month ago and love it; greta concept of having 2 cars in one
Best sports car I ever owned
I have owned many sports cars over my 45 years of driving, and this is the best yet. The handling is good, and reliability is tops. In nearly three years of ownership, it has not had any serious issues. Tail light recall is the only thing it has been in for other than the periodic maintenance that is covered by the warranty. It is such a keeper I am tempted to simply hang onto it for many years, instead of my usual three year trade. Kudos to Mercedes engineers for a fine vehicle.
Loving my SLK
My mother has a 1975 convertable 450 SL (I think that is the model) Anyhow, I am thankful and impressed with Mercedes ability to improve the cars air conditioner. That was my mothers biggest compliant and I have heard the same comment from other people.
You gotta love the hard top drop top!!!
SLK 230 Kompressor Sport: This car is very impressive! There are so many things to comment about how this car performs and handles, but all you have to say is, it's a Mercedes. The best thing about this roadster is how it tightens the faster you go. Snow and rain performance is good considering it's rear wheel driven but you must have the good tires. The trunk size is excellent when the top is up, but watch out when it's down! It's like going from a full size suitcase down to a large briefcase. I was crossed between the S2000 and this car, but once I looked at all the SLK interior features & hard top, the decision was easy.
My SLK experience
My SLK230 has been a blast from day one. It's unique styling and rarity on the road make it a head turner. For a sports car, the ride can't be beat. On the interstate, the ride resembles that of a much larger sedan. Though some disagree, the handling is easy and quick. The 230 provides alot of power despite its horsepower vs the 320. Also, trunk space is surprisingly generous when the top is up.
Love my SLK
I went from a C-320 to the SLK, and initially was disappointed by the lack of luxury appointments. But after reminding myself that it was a ROADSTAER this was no longer an issue. Not quite as flashy as the Nissan 300Z, but being an M-B the understated pizazz works nice. Actually has better head and shoulder room than the C- Class, and retains a small trunk even with top retracted. Excellent fuel economy but other than that not real practical. But hey, if you're serious about practical you shouldn't consider two-seater roadsters. Would definitely own another.
Toney's ultimate Pimpmobile
This is truly remarkable automobile!! With the top down it is a first class eye catching drop top. With the the top up it is as quiet as my Infinity I30t.With the top up it also has room for my golf clubs or an average sized pullman travel bag. It also has very ample leg room to accomodate my 6 ft frame. I truly love this car!!!
Nice sports car
I had my AMG for one year now. I still like it as much as I did on the first day. Very fast car (burns a lot of gas of course). Comfortable. Excellent handling. Super retracktable hardtop feature. Stereo OKish, could be improved. Got the 5 CD changer as extra, highly recommended. Missing only a navigation system (is that extra?!). Looking forward to the 8 cyl. 2005 model. ESP is OK, but most of the times off in my car. Small trunk, but this is not supposed to be a SUV, right?
fun car with problems
Fun to drive but problems with electric is driving ME nuts. A few basic parts fell off---- back tail lights, cupholders,front emblem. Thankfully the Dealership is a dream & fixes everything immediately. I endure & love it with all it's flaws.
take it from me.........dont buy one
If you dont like going to the dealer every 3rd day for fixing, dont buy one.
slk
I love to drive this car. I will never own a convertible without a push button top again.
The Cars Sprung a Leak
Fun to drive. Hard to think, as much as I spent, all the little troubles the little Benz has. Warning lights come and go, small interior pieces fall off, etc, etc. But the real killer is when it rains. Mind you, I have the top UP, and it leaks. My last car was a 300ce - this car does not even come close to the quality...what happened to benz
nice car, very nice car.
I love my car, it makes me feel powerful, and that was what i was looking for.
fun
the car is very fun to drive very rich and just a great german car to drive fast car
No Disappointments Here...
They have got it together. Look out BMW!
I like it.
It has been one of the most fun cars to drive I have ever owned. I went from having an SUV for the past 11 years to the SLK with no regrets. Mileage, fun, comfort, and in S. CA what place to put the top down!
Baby Dream Machine
The car is incredibly fast. Mercedes/AMG have really outdone themselves with this one. It is a musclecar with true refinements and gentlemanliness. WHile it gives you everything you could ask of a sports roadster it still possesses enough creature comfort to remind you it is a luxury vehicle. It has far fewer bells and whistles than my S class but thats what I like in a sport.
SLK Review
This is a very fun car to drive, but expect people to look and comment! It has lots of power, and handles very well.The retractable top is very convenient and quiet when up. Ypu can't put much in the trunk when the top is down, so you do need to pack light on trips (this can have its advantages when shopping!)
Mercedes Benz 2004 SLK Special Edition
In a word, Outstanding!
leaky convertible roof
leaky convertible from where the roof detaches. Car has been serviced multiple times for the same repair but to no avail.
Elegant Exhiliration!!
We adore our new SLK320 Sp. Ed. It's our first MB and we are thrilled with it. It's gorgeous bright red and rides like a dream. When the top is up, you almost forget that you're in a convertible. It's that quiet and airtight. It's also very powerful and comfortable ..from someone with really long legs!
A Very Fast Mercedes
Will run head to head with Mustang Cobras, 350 hp Corvettes and older Vipers. I'm very happy for its dependability, retractable top and almost sleeper good looks. Does a 400hp motor loom in the horizon?
Mercedes SLK
The perfect little auto to drive in any weather. Very reliable and stable on the road. I am thrilled with this sports car and love the convenience of the retractable hardtop!
the best
i like it and its the best
3 years of incredible fun & envy
I bought the loaded 6-cyl model when it first came out in August 2000. My wife and I have driven it in all kinds of good and bad weather (just make sure to use HR-rated snow tires in the winter though), have experienced the incredible safety features (avoided hitting a deer with complete control the first trip out of town), and it still garners compliments from people of all age groups, who genuinely enjoy looking at the car! Excellent service, routine maintenace, solid coupe/convertible for two. Having owned several Bimmers, a Porsche, Acuras and others, the SLK is proving to be the best ever! Outstanding value.
SLK 32 AMG, BUTTROCKET--FAST FAST
THIS IS A POWERFULL LITTLE CAR THAT WILL HIT 60+ IN 4.8 SEC AND GOVENER KICKS IN AT 158 OR THERE ABOUTS. THIS LITTLE CAR WILL WHIP CORNERS AND EAT PORCHES FOR LUNCH. GIRL MAGNET WITH CLASS.....
Sweet Mystery of Life
I just bought it in October so now that winter has come to NY, I have tucked it away in the carriage barn. Come spring I will drop the top and put on my Ray Bans. But seriously, buying this car was a good decision and Mercedes Benz makes wonderful cars! I opted to buy this car with standard transmission because if you are going to own a car like this shifting through the gears just adds to the driving pleasure. I highly recommend this car to anyone who is looking for the joy of owning and driving a beautiful convertible sports car.