1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
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Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Problems
Retractable roof wont close back up
1999, retractable hardtop working fine, but now
won't come back up. Played around with lo...
Car won't start
1999, Car won't start. The car has a brand
new battery. The car turns over fine but engin...
Boot lid dose'nt stay up when lifted
1999, When the boot is lifted it does not stay
open ?? It does not stay in the upright positio...
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| Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds: | Automatic |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain: | 4WD |
| Price (out of date): | $25000 |
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 specs, Fuel type Gasoline, Drive wheels 4WD, Transmission Gearbox Automatic
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The designation SLK derives from the company's design mission to create a roadster that was at once sporty, light and short — in German: Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz. The term SLK-Class is a Mercedes marketing term referring to the vehicle in all its engine configurations across both design generations. Competitors include the Audi TT, BMW Z4, Lexus SC, Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman. Main article: Mercedes-Benz R170The R170-platform SLK 230 Kompressor was introduced in 1997 for model year 1998 to compete with the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. Setting it apart was its folding hardtop, though its additional weight compromised the performance of the 185hp 2.3L supercharged I4 engine and automatic transmission. The SLK was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 1997. A 5-speed manual transmission was added for 1999 along with the 215hp 3.2L V6 and 6-speed manual transmission in the 2001 SLK 320. An AMG model was added in 2001, with a 354hp (264kW) supercharged version of the 3.2L V6. This SLK 32 AMG was the best-performing R170 SLK, and was a direct rival of the BMW M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S. It was only offered with automatic transmission and was hand built. » Read More About Mercedes-Benz SLK230 |