![]() There were 118 SLK 230 Kompressor sold in the last 5 years. PLEASE NOTE: This car was registered as a Category S insurance write-off in July 2022. There are 6 Mercedes-Benz SLK - R170 for sale across all model years (1997 to 2004) and variants, 2 are SLK 230 Kompressor and none are model year 2000. Indeed, TV’s Quentin Wilson has long been a fan and has recently put his money where his mouth is and added one to his own collection. R170 model SLKs still represent great value amongst late nineties/ early noughties roadsters but, as rough cars fall by the wayside, that’s unlikely to continue. The car comes with V5C, current MOT and full book pack. The boot is also clean and the space saver spare is present and correct. It also benefits from cruise control although we have not verified whether it works. Sensibly, the stereo has been upgraded to a modern Kenwood unit with USB connectivity. The seats are clean and free from any obvious rips or tears. The gnarled aluminium effect trim looks great and really lifts the interior ambience. The inside is very nice and doesn’t suffer from the usual SLK issue of peeling interior paint on the plastics. The SLR-style alloys really suit the car and are shod with Pirelli rubber. The first thing anyone should ask when considering an SLK is whether the roof works as it should and we are pleased to report that we have had the roof up and down a number of times with no problems, the windows raising and lowering correctly.Įxternally, the car presents well. It was MOT’d in May this year and came through with a clean bill of health. It has had a fairly low 4 owners who have regularly serviced it, there being 10 evenly spread entries in the service book, with the most recent being recorded as October 2021. Unusually, for an SLK it is fitted with the 6 speed manual gearbox, something that lends a sportier demeanour than you might expect. First registered in July 2000, this is the facelift model that can be identified by the indicator repeaters in the mirror housings. We are delighted to offer this Mercedes SLK230 Kompressor finished in Black with black interior. Throughout its production span, which lasted until 2004, the Mercedes R170 captured the hearts of driving enthusiasts worldwide, earning a reputation for its elegant aesthetics, refined engineering, and exhilarating driving dynamics. The R170 underwent several iterations, offering a range of engine options and performance upgrades, including the supercharged AMG variant. Its retractable hardtop roof was a pioneering feature at the time, allowing drivers to switch effortlessly between an open-air experience and the comfort of a closed coupe. Introduced in 1996, the R170 blended sleek design, innovative technology, and top-down driving pleasure. The new V-6 delivers a stronger punch and is quieter, more refined and more worthy of the brand.The Mercedes-Benz R170, also known as the SLK-Class, holds a fascinating history in the realm of luxury roadsters. ![]() The SLK230 is reasonably quick, but the engine is loud and coarse under full throttle not what you expect on a $40,000 car from a luxury maker such as Mercedes. With either engine, the standard transmission is a six-speed manual, and the optional transmission is a five-speed automatic with Touch Shift, which allows changing gears manually by tipping the gear lever left or right.Įlectronic Stability Program (a skid-control system), traction control, antilock brakes and side-impact airbags are standard on both models. The new 3.2-liter V-6 engine produces 215 horsepower, 25 hp more than the supercharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder. The V-6 model also gets power seats, a telescoping steering column, wood interior accents and a leather/wood steering wheel as standard equipment. Leather bucket seats are standard on both versions of the SLK, and metallic trim replaces carbon fiber dashboard trim on the four-cylinder model. It stores in the dual-hinged trunk, which opens at the front to accept the roof and at the rear to accept cargo. Pushing a button on the console raises or lowers the articulating top in less than 25 seconds. Operation of the retractable steel hardtop is unchanged. The V-6 SLK320 also has unique five-spoke wheels and a larger front air dam. The 2001 models get several visual changes, including new front and rear aprons, sculpted rocker panels and body-color door handles. With base prices of $38,900 for the SLK230 and $43,900 for the new SLK320, these roadsters are around half the price of Mercedes luxury roadster, the SL, which starts at $82,600. The SLK230 arrived as a 1998 model and the first modern car with a retractable hardtop roof. The new V-6 version joins the SLK230, powered by a supercharged four-cylinder engine. Mercedes gives its rear-drive SLK roadster a new V-6 engine and gets an early start on the 2001 model year with the addition of the SLK320 model.
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