Nice to hear, we've had the car for 4.5 years and are also very happy with it. We will not be selling it in the near future. Will probably be a long trip next summer. Greetings kingofarctic
Its always kinda sad to see how less attention car channels seem to get. I mean 245 Subscribers with decent content is kinda sad and undeserved. Love this Video.
Thank you so much @r-jthecookie, it warms with such a nice comment. I am very glad that you like the movie. You are absolutely right, there are many of us who try to make films with good content, without getting any particular response to our work. I lost a bit of motivation after producing 90 films without getting very far. However, planning to continue making new films in the summer, will try to produce a new film with the SLK. Greetings Kingofarctic, Norway
Thank you for your comments about the Slk 230. I have also a slk 230 from 2000 with only 70.000 km. I loved that car, . Greetings from Enschede - Holland.
I have a 2001 SLK320 in Firemist Red, got it with 49k miles a year ago, automatic but with the triptronic is lots of fun. I love the car, it's an incredible little machine
Just bought my second one (sold original one several years ago as needed something with more trunk space - SL320) and what a lovely, inexpensive vehicle it still is. 17 years old, 55k miles and eager to eat up the road!
@@progste Too early to say with this example, but the 1999 230k I had way back was very reliable and I don't recall any major expenditure. My previous Merc was an S350 (2007), and that seriously emptied my bank account...23mpg, £550 VED, etc so the SLK is a welcome relief!
love your review,ive got a 97 slk230k its done 60,000 miles and it drives lovely..ive had it around 4 years..mine had a few issues at first but ive sorted them an now its 100% ...just fancy getting 2 front wings as i have some rust bubbling on both..the rears are great so no worries..i use acf50 its fab to combat any rust issues u may have..
Thanks so much for the nice comment! I really like the SLK and I look forward to the summer when it will be taken out of the garage! A really fun car to drive!
We are all different with different requirements, however, I was surprised that there was just ok space for me in the car. I have not had a problem with the space in the 3 years I have driven it, a fun and nice car to drive. Regards Kingofarctic
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the movie. No, I have not lowered the car, nor do I know if it was done before I bought it. Greetings from Kingofarctic
Great car and color. I am checking out this Sunday a 99 same color and specs as this, just AMG wheels pretty much alike to the OZ’s of your review. Any suggestions guys for my inspection? BTW. On 13:45 is cherry on the pie.
Hello, it is important to check that the roof mechanism is working well. If possible, it is good to check the service history. Mine had been driven about 148,000 km when I bought it in 2019. Now it has passed about 160,000 km, 12,000 km without any problem whatsoever. The only thing I have done is change the front brake pads and changed the tires. Greetings Kingofarctic
I noticed you turned the engine on before putting the roof down. If we try putting the roof down without turning on the engine first it doesn't get very far before it gives up, I figured this was due to the battery being old but am now thinking maybe this is the way it's supposed to be? Any idea?
Hi Sam, I think the roof draws a lot of power. Because of this I always have the engine on when I take the roof down and up. If the battery is new, you can probably maneuver the roof without starting the engine, but I think I prefer to do it with the engine running. Regards Kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 Yes I think you're right. I guess I just expected it to work without the engine having owned another hard top convertible (VW Eos) that always worked that way, but then it wasn't 23 years old.
Hi Nicholas, 500 pounds is extremely cheap, so it should be safe. But I would probably check that there are no very serious errors with the car, in that case it can be very expensive. Good luck!
I think 240000 km is a bit much if you are considering buying an SLK. But if the service history is good and the car is generally in good condition it should be no problem. Mercedes cars are known for driving many miles. Regards Kingofarctic
@@SquareHabitatGASNY Hi, the tires are; Front; 225 x 40 x 18, REAR; 255 x 35 x18. I do not know the size of the rims, they was on the car when I bought it.
The interior noise you hear so often is due to the drivers movements upon the leather interior. Once owned a 98 E320 and one more thing when the speedos SAY 160, Mercedes MEANS 160. Best I had it at was 140 but she could have done MORE if asked.