#1998 slk 230 kompressor manual#
The SLK230 gained 5 horsepower and standard 6-speed manual transmission this year.Ī new SLK32 AMG had a supercharged version of the V6, plus modifications to suspension, transmission, bodywork, and interior by Mercedes’ AMG performance team. The SLK320 with a 215-hp V6 engine was added to the lineup in 2001.
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Mercedes’ “Brake Assist” feature became standard, automatically providing full braking force in emergency stops.Įxcept for the addition of free scheduled maintenance to the SLK’s warranty coverage, nothing was new this year. 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. Rivals included the BMW Z3, Chevrolet Corvette, and Porsche Boxster.Ī 5-speed manual transmission became standard this year, and the previously standard automatic transmission was now an option. 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. The Editors of Consumer Guide are regular contributors to the following programs:.Car Shopping From Home: Carvana vs Vroom vs CarMax.Should I Buy a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle?.
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A lot of car for the money and a better investment than a Miata, Boxster, TT or Z3.
Many are low mileage and in excellent shape, having been owned by those who only drove them on the weekends during fair weather. Most of the first generation cars are well below $10k now with many excellent examples in the $4-5k range. The interior is known to have issues with the paint wearing off the hard plastic surfaces, but touch-up paint is available to keep it looking tidy. The paint is extremely durable and you'll find the oldest examples to still be glossy and without many paint chips. But you won't need that often as these cars are extremely reliable and will easily last past 200k miles. Tons on videos and online articles exist to walk you through basic maintenance and common repairs. Almost everything is easily accessible and owner serviceable. In reality, they are one of the most serviceable cars made. Most people see these early SLKs and think they are expensive to fix and hard to maintain.
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