ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum
Off Topic
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor (Page 2)
UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone!
profile | register | preferences | faq | search
|
|
ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum
Off Topic
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor (Page 2)
profile | register | preferences | faq | search
|
| This topic is 2 pages long: 1 2 This topic was originally posted in this forum: Tires, Rims Discusssion |
| Author | Topic: Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor |
|
garysss Prowler Junkie Posts: 5731 |
posted 01-23-2006 06:39 AM
Looking at a 1998 SLK 230 anyone have or had one? Any thoughts on this car? I never owned a Mercedes before. It is a convertible hard top 2 seater 4 cyl. supercharged. Thanks for any feedback. Dooboy run Carfax for me and said everything looked good there. Gary |
|
tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 01-23-2006 06:46 AM
drove one a couple of years ago....fun to drive...I scared the salesman during the test drive and my tea and cookies were cut short when we arrived back at the dealership... |
|
jmcant1 Prowler Junkie Posts: 1037 |
posted 01-23-2006 07:06 AM
I owned one and really enjoyed it. The convertible hard top is very cool! And with the top up there is plenty of trunk space for road trips. If you test drive the Chrysler Crossfire, you will recognize the interior. It's built on the SLK platform... |
|
Kruisin Kat Prowler Junkie Posts: 578 |
posted 01-23-2006 07:08 AM
I was looking at buying one a couple years ago. I like the looks of the ones with the sport package. I found the BMW Z3 and the Porsche Boxter to be more to my liking. For the money I would go with a Porsche Boxster over the SLK, but thats me. |
|
garysss Prowler Junkie Posts: 5731 |
posted 01-23-2006 07:19 AM
Thanks for comments guys, I like Boxster also. I wasn't actually looking for this car local owner has for sale good shape everything works 44k miles for $14000. Looked like very good price. This message has been edited by garysss on 01-23-2006 at 08:04 AM |
|
Randy Cobb Prowler Junkie Posts: 4070 |
posted 01-23-2006 07:31 AM
Gary- My wife has been driving an ML (SUV) for 5 years and had a 300E before that she drove for 9 years. She loves Mercedes cars and feels safe in them. If Mama's happy at least the rest of us have a chance at being happy! I have found them to be very reliable, but parts and service are costly. |
|
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 |
posted 01-23-2006 07:55 AM
quote:
|
|
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 |
posted 01-23-2006 10:09 AM
Gary, we bought the same car brand new. No problem at all, just oil changes and gas. Fun to drive, good handling and pretty good speed. We have four Mercedes and I really think the best car on the road. Have been looking at the new SLK55, like I said LOOKING. Good luck on the buy. Check it out.
This message has been edited by pumpkin on 01-23-2006 at 10:11 AM |
|
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 |
posted 01-23-2006 10:27 AM
We also modified it somewhat - in addition to 17" AMG wheels , we added some graphics. Since most folks don't know that it comes with a supercharger from the factory, by putting it on the car in big letters it grabs their attention.
|
|
garysss Prowler Junkie Posts: 5731 |
posted 01-23-2006 10:53 AM
Thanks for pic's and info car looks like new. How many miles on yours now? Gary |
|
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 |
posted 01-23-2006 11:34 AM
Considering all the cars we have and we drive them all, we now stand at 10,000 miles on her. Her name is slick. |
|
garysss Prowler Junkie Posts: 5731 |
posted 01-23-2006 12:30 PM
Not thinkimg of selling Slick are you? |
|
spoons Prowler Junkie Posts: 2083 |
posted 01-23-2006 01:21 PM
I have a MB C230 Kompressor. I love the peppy engine and I have no issues with it. FYI: MB no-longer will make superchargers except on AMG model in 2006. ------------------ |
|
Gene Prowler Junkie Posts: 1256 |
posted 01-23-2006 03:24 PM
I have had one of same car and also SL 450-SL560 plus all the other hi dollar cars and my last purchase I like better and it is a Lexus SC430 which is also a steel top conv.I have never had any major problems with any except the SL560 which was A/C and brakes.The SL430 is quicker than Benz's I have had since it has 300HP and still get excellent gas mileage.I guess its what you like better. |
|
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 |
posted 01-23-2006 05:36 PM
quote:
|
|
WAYNEW Prowler Junkie Posts: 844 |
posted 01-23-2006 08:57 PM
I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES SL600 WITH A STICKER PRICE OF $142,000 AND THE BEST WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE CAR IS "TOTAL JUNK" THE DEALER HAS HAD THE CAR 30 OF THE LAST 50 DAY. MERCEDES IS MAKING THE WORST QUALITY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. YOU SHOULD PASS ON GETTING A MERCEDES!! ------------------ |
|
garysss Prowler Junkie Posts: 5731 |
posted 01-23-2006 11:39 PM
Thanks Everyone for posting your opinions well noted I'll let you know how it turns out. Gary   |
| This topic is 2 pages long: 1 2 All times are CT (US) | This is an ARCHIVED topic. You may not reply to it! |
All material contained herein, Copyright 2000 - 2012 ProwlerOnline.com
Powered by Infopop www.infopop.com © 2000
E-Innovations, LP
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.45c
