The 2008 SLK-Class is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in 3 trims, ranging from the SLK280 Roadster to the SLK55 AMG Roadster.
Upon introduction, the SLK280 Roadster is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 228-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The SLK55 AMG Roadster is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 355-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Summary: Best car ever, to upgrade from a 1981 VW Golf Now looking foer the new 2009 SL, Hoping the Grill of the SL will be passed on to the SL.. PLS PLS PLS say it will.
Vanessa
Strengths: Last for ever and ever
Weaknesses: Why must they get old.
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Rating Reviewed by: David(Unregistered User)
Review Date May 3, 2006
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
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Price Paid:
$17000.00
from chevrolet dealer
Year / Model Reviewed: 1999 slk230
Summary: I was a little hesitant in buying this car at first but the dealer offered a 7 day money back guarantee and a 30 day exchange policy. I really love the car its a really fun car to drive, its small and nimble and handles pretty well. Sporty and stylish looks and the retractable hardtop is awesome.
Strengths: Looks great, awesome stereo, hardtop, great mileage.
Weaknesses: little underpowered, small trunk when top is down, premium fuel.
Similar Products Used: 93 vette, miata.
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Summary: Bought her on a whim. not recommended. probably overpaid by 5k at the time. Nice AMG 17" rims and triple black. was 18 months used and had low mileage at 17k miles. Great dash and feel once you got in. Looks great when polished up from outside.
Strengths: Best clutch ever. Best shifting ever. Decent pickup. Cool dash, everything laid out well. nice amg 5 point rims, auto dimming rear view mirror. flashy fat tires. cool car to own.
dealer repai service was best experience ever.
Weaknesses: changer in trunk. top would not go up or down for no reason. could not open trunk for some reason. took to dealer, replaced that. leather on steering wheel peeled off, door panels peeled back. Dealer replaced with new door panels and new steering wheel and new lock in trunk. great service, thank God.
my advice, if you EVER buy a convertable car, get the warranty. period. you'll thank me when you see the $1500 convertable top motor bill you don't have to pay.
the seats. my legs would ache after only 20 minutes in those seats. no matter what position you put them in.
oil change place wouldn't accept me, didn't have the filter it needed.
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Summary: Plainly put, the SLK is ideal if you want a sleek, elegant looking car but isn't for the true car enthusiast. The concept of putting a hard top down at a red light is something that attracts most buyers, but when you buy an SLK you buy just that, a retractable hardtop with nice curves all around.
THE TOP:
This is the SLK's main feature, which seals the car up quickly and does such a good job, you might forget that the top even goes down. I found the cabin to be relatively quiet at high speeds and suitable for the winter. The car comes with a net that can be put around the roll-over bars that reduces wind and noise significantly.
THE DRIVE
The SLK's performance is certainly above average, but not as sporty as its sticker price suggests. The SLK has a solid grip on the road for day to day driving, but it cannot hold its own when power sliding or turning at high speeds. The traction control is supposed to help but gives it more of a slothish feel than anything.
Acceleration and brakes are pluses, with the former giving drivers some bang for their buck when they feel the wheels pushing them from right behind and the brakes performing better than your average sportscar.
MECHANICAL QUALITY
My SLK saw a handful of visits to the delearship for repairs. There was an overheating problem which was taken care of with my warrentee, which I recommend getting. The two other problems I had were the replacement of the hardtop motor and a new starter, all of which were covered by warrentee. The SLK clearly lacks the mechanical quality of the other Mercedes-Benz classes
Despite these problems, the body's integrity is great, and you notice the quality as soon as you sit in the car. The heating and air conditioning are also well done, both offering temperature adjustments without hassle. The stock sound system is excellent, and still better than most stock sound systems today.
INTERIOR
The SLK has a retro feel, with the dials in the fashion of classic European cars. The cabin is roomier than other roadsters, with the seats being more suitable far a quick ride rather than a long trip. The cupholders come out of the console, which is not exactly the best place for them. The seats, shiftknob, carpeting, and trim are all of excellent quality, as you would expect from the world's premier luxury car make.
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I dodged a cone falling off of a truck on the highway at about 40 mph, in which the SLK made a laser sharp turn, getting me out of the way without any problem.
Summary: Hindsight is 20/20...would not buy this car again. Has been in the repair shop 6 times, multiple "electrical" problems (I don't even have 10,000 miles on it yet). Car lacks power and even stalls with acceleration. Unhappy with customer relations. Cheap plastic interior. Am looking to buy a different car. I,ve gotten more reliable driving from the rentals they give me. Unhappy about quality of the work performed by the mechanics/technicians.
Strengths: Attractive styling. Fun retracting hardtop. Good trunk space with top up.
Weaknesses: too numerous to list.
Similar Products Used: my first convertible sports car ( do have a 1968 cutlass supreme auto retracting ragtop...haven't had to repair anything on it!!!
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