Is a mercedes SLK expensive to maintain?

Is a mercedes SLK expensive to maintain?

I find the SLK to be very expensive to maintain compared with an Accord or Camry but typical of a luxury car ie BMW etc. Even DIY an oil change is about $100 compared to about $30 for Honda.

What goes wrong with mercedes SLK?

What should I look for in a used Mercedes SLK sports? Reported problems are on the whole few, although any car of the SLK’s age will need careful vetting. ENGINE – On early 350 V6s, beware balancer shaft gear failure. Early signs are misfiring, and the ‘check engine’ light – followed by terminal timing chain failure.

How to find the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 part number?

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What kind of transmission does the Mercedes SLK 32 have?

The SLK 32 AMG introduced Mercedes’ new ‘SpeedShift’ 5G-Tronic (automatic) transmission, that allow for manual shifting of the gears, and faster automatic downshifts before overtaking. There was no manual transmission option available for the SLK 32 AMG.

When did the Mercedes Benz SLK Class come out?

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) 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 1996 and 2004. SLK stands for the company’s design mission to create a sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) and kurz (compact) roadster,…

Is the wheelbase of the Mercedes SLK the same as the 300SL?

The wheelbase is also identical to the wheelbase of the 190SL and 300SL, at 2,400 mm (94 in). The platform of the R170 Mercedes SLK is also used by the Chrysler Crossfire, which shares 80% of its components with the car.

When was the Mercedes SLK 320 last serviced?

No accident or damage reported to CARFAX… 1st owner purchased on 08/30/01 and owne… Last serviced at 90,015 miles in Gilbert… 1st owner drove an estimated 5,282 miles… No accident or damage reported to CARFAX…

What kind of engine does a Mercedes Benz SLK320 have?

The supercharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine in the SLK230 Kompressor roadster is rated at 192 hp. Moving up to the SLK320 brings a 215-hp, 3.2-liter V-6. Both engines can team with the standard six-speed-manual transmission or with an optional five-speed-automatic unit that incorporates Touch Shift for manual gear changes.

What kind of tires does the Mercedes SLK32 AMG have?

The SLK32 AMG gets a special, recalibrated, reinforced suspension with unique spring rates and shock-absorber valving. Double-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels on the SLK32 AMG hold P225/45ZR17 tires up front and P245/40ZR17 tires in the rear.

How many miles does a 2003 Mercedes E Class E 320 have?

Mileage: 79,180 miles Body Type: Sedan Color: Gold Engine: 6 Cyl 3.2 L Accident reported. 1st owner purchased on 06/30/03 and owned in GA until 05/03/15 • 2nd owner purchased on 10/09/15 and owned in NJ until 03/21/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 3,882 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 16,178 miles/year.