![]() ![]() 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. ![]() In the one car you could then have the comfort, refinement and security of a coupe as well as the fun and feeling of freedom of an open car. Models Models Covered: (SLK 200K, 230K, 320, 32 AMG) History The car was originally launched on the British market in November 1996. In the process it transformed sports car design. Yet the SLK maintains its reasonable price structure. Mercedes-Benz showed with the SLK that the folding metal roof could not only work, it could work reliably. 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. For 2002, Mercedes-Benz has launched the SLK32 AMG, a hot-rodded version that offers 349 horsepower. Right now it's at the shop for a new supercharger clutch, not a cheap repair. ![]() Both engines were paired to manual or automatic transmission options which sent power to the rear wheels. This engine produced 190hp until 2001, when Mercedes introduced their upgraded M111.975 unit, which boosted power to 195hp. Yes there have been some expensive repairs that come with that mileage, but it's well worth it. The SLK 230 Kompressor was fitted with Mercedes M111.973 engine, which was a 2.3L supercharged inline four. The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters produced by Mercedes-Benz between 19 and included the 200, 200 Kompressor, 230 Kompressor, 320, and 32 AMG. I've had this car for 13 years now and it has just over 230,000 miles. The zero to sixty time wasn’t much to brag about either, only trimmed down to 7.4 seconds. via DriveTribe The upgraded Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor had a 2.3L I4 that was also supercharged but only made one additional horsepower (190) and a total of eight more pound-feet of torque (207). That constant reminder to stay fit is reinforced by a waistband or a very nicely contoured car seat. The five-speed cruises to 60 in a lazy 7.7 seconds. It's like wearing scrubs (if you're a medical professional) or sweat pants (if you're a housewife). However as a 5'9" athletic female, it is perfect. If you are over 6 feet tall or a "big" person, this is not the car for you. It's beautiful and people give me compliments on it all the time some even ask me if they can buy it. View all 27 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 1999 SLK-Class. 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. ![]()
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