2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Review
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Review
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Appraise This CarMercedes-Benz SLK-Class model years
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class types
- Convertible
- SLK32 AMG
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Pros
- Retractable hardtop, confident handling, quiet and composed freeway cruising.
Cons
- Costs more than peers, steering lacks feedback, big blind spots when top is up, no standard CD player.
What’s new
To stoke interest in this aging drop top, Mercedes brings out a Special Edition that includes unique 17-inch wheels, napa leather trim for the sport seats and roll bar, chrome accents around the windows and a color-keyed front grille and rear spoiler.
Edmunds says
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.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Roadster (2.3L 4cyl S/C 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$243/mo for SLK-Class SLK230
SLK-Class SLK230
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
5 star(87%)
4 star(10%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
63 reviews
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4.75 out of 5 stars
Great Car After All These Years
06/22/2012
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Roadster (2.3L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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.
5 out of 5 stars
The first car I never wanted to part company with
Dr. Lynne Pirie, 01/12/2018
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK32 AMG 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)
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.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Little SL
dymensions, 04/24/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK320 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Solid & Stunning
sburrell, 10/05/2003
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK320 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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.
2004 SLK-Class Highlights
Convertible
SLK230
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $243/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the SLK-Class include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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