
- 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
- 2.3L Supercharged I4
- 5-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Silver Exterior
- Red Interior
- Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
- Front & Rear Disc Brakes
- Recent Servicing
- Recently Passed State Inspection
In late 1995, Mercedes-Benz released a compact roadster that would become quite a highly desirable icon. The SLK, which stood for Sport Light Compact in German, featured a powered folding metal hardtop, giving owners a hardtop coupe and a full convertible in one car. Unlike models with detachable hardtops, there was no need to arrange storage for the top when detached, as it simply folded into the car when retracted. That, plus the SLK’s easy to drive dimensions meant that over 300,000 found homes in a nine-year production run. Today, we’ve got a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor from Newtown, Pennsylvania for sale. With less than 64,000 miles on the clock, this is a great car to buy as a weekend cruiser, as well as future classic. However, it’s still capable of being your daily driver if you prefer.
Exterior and Interior
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor looks very sophisticated, in its silver coat of paint. Mercedes-Benz did offer some bright colors, but when dressed in a cooler shade like this, it presents a more restrained but still cool aura. Complementing its clean design is a set of seven-spoke alloy wheels and Kompressor badging, to showcase the fact that the car uses forced induction. When you want a full convertible experience, the electro-hydraulic powered roof can retract in less than 30 seconds. The two-seat interior of this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor comes in a very classy two-tone theme of red and black. After all, this is meant to be a sporty car with some hints of youthfulness. Nevertheless, it’s got all the necessary Mercedes-Benz creature comforts and tech features. The seats feature two-level heating, and there’s automatic dual-zone climate control. The original Mercedes-Benz radio sits in the dashboard with tape playback capabilities. There’s cruise control as well.
Engine
Packing a 2.3-liter in-line four, this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor comes with a supercharger, hence the Kompressor tag. The official power figures are reportedly 190hp and 207lb-ft, sent rearwards via a 5-speed automatic gearbox. Front and rear disc brakes are present for ample stopping power, while power-assisted steering is standard as well.
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