- #1998 mercedes slk230 value manual#
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We averaged nearly 24 mpg in fast highway driving. The automatic transmission furnishes the right gear for most occasions, and smooth, generally prompt shift action. Midrange power is strong and satisfying, but in some situations, you get a lag between flooring the throttle and feeling extra thrust–a delay that can be frustrating in city driving. The SLK230 takes 8.4 and can feel sleepy, though it goes well once its supercharger starts delivering.
#1998 mercedes slk230 value manual#
Test manual SLK320 ran 0-60 mph in brisk 7.4 sec.
#1998 mercedes slk230 value full#
It includes 17-inch wheels, Nappa leather sport seats and roll bar, exterior chrome accents, and a body-colored grille.Īcceleration off the line is a bit leisurely, but speed gathers quickly once the supercharger hits full puff, at about 3000 rpm.
The Sport package option for the SLK230 and 320 now mimicked the SLK32’s lower-body aero trim, wheels, and projector-beam fog lamps.Ģ004 SLK A special-edition package was made available in 2004 for the SLK230 and the SLK320.
#1998 mercedes slk230 value plus#
The SLK230 gained 5 horsepower and standard 6-speed manual transmission this year.Ģ002 SLK A new SLK32 AMG had a supercharged version of the V6, plus modifications to suspension, transmission, bodywork, and interior by Mercedes’ AMG performance team. Mercedes’ “Brake Assist” feature became standard, automatically providing full braking force in emergency stops.Ģ000 SLK Except for the addition of free scheduled maintenance to the SLK’s warranty coverage, nothing was new this year.Ģ001 SLK The SLK320 with a 215-hp V6 engine was added to the lineup in 2001. A Sport package also joined the options list, including “aero” lower-body cladding and performance tires on 17-inch wheels instead of the usual 16-inchers. Yearly Updates 1999 SLK A 5-speed manual transmission became standard this year, and the previously standard automatic transmission was now an option. Rivals included the BMW Z3, Chevrolet Corvette, and Porsche Boxster. A “BabySmart” feature automatically deactivated the right-side airbags when a special Mercedes child seat was installed. Standard features included door-mounted side airbags, antilock brakes, and traction control. Only a 5-speed automatic transmission was offered. A “Kompressor” badge on the front fenders indicated the presence of the supercharged engine. Surprisingly, design work on the SLK stemmed from the compact C-Class sedan. In German, SLK stands for sporty, light, and compact.
This was Mercedes’s answer to the “retro roadster” craze that began with the Mazda Miata and was later picked up by the BMW Z3 and Porsche Boxster. The trunklid opened forward for cargo, and tilted from the rear to raise or lower the top–a task that took about 25 seconds. Instead of a soft top, however, the SLK230 had a metal roof that powered down into the trunk for stowage, at the touch of a button. Mercedes-Benz had something different on tap for 1998: a 2-passenger sports car with a supercharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine. Maroney Mark-Up: A Look at Dealer Addendum Stickers.
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