Mercedes-Benz wowed the automotive world in 1996 when they released the SLK-Class. Designed as a compact luxury roadster, the SLK's party piece has, and remains to this day, its slick folding metal roof that is a work of automotive art and theater. Renamed SLC from 2020 onwards, this Benz is firmly poised to become a future classic. If you'd like to get in on the action early, why not buy this first-generation 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor? The car has only 53,000 miles on it and has reportedly received a recent oil change, as well as a rebuilt AC unit plus new AC lines.
There's something about a red sports car that gets everyone's attention. That's why you'll turn plenty of heads as you cruise around in this 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor, top-up or top-down. The attention will peak when you activate the folding metal roof, and the electronic plus hydraulic systems work in tandem to seamlessly raise or lower it. We're told that the car has ceramic tinted windows, as well as new tires. Inside, there's a snug yet comfortable two-seat cabin that features black leather seats and some carbon fiber-effect trim on the dash for a sporty effect. You've got all the creature comforts and tech toys expected on a Nineties Mercedes-Benz. These include power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, and dual-zone climate control. The original Mercedes-Benz branded head unit with CD and cassette tape playback capabilities remains in the dash, and the current owner reports Bluetooth audio has been added. You'll also spot a set of Mercedes-Benz branded floor mats to add that extra premium touch. Granted, the interior does show some wear for its age, but it's nothing that can't be easily rectified. There's a small trunk as well, which is understandable given the need to stow the roof too.
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor packs a 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder engine with a supercharger, hence the Kompressor tag. The engine was factory rated for 190hp and 207lb-ft, which gives you a zero-to-sixty time in the low 7-second range. Drive goes to the rear wheels through a smooth-shifting 5G-TRONIC five-speed automatic transmission with Winter and Sport modes, as well as the ability to manually shift gears at will.
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.
Mercedes-Benz wowed the automotive world in 1996 when they released the SLK-Class. Designed as a compact luxury roadster, the SLK's party piece has, and remains to this day, its slick folding metal roof that is a work of automotive art and theater. Renamed SLC from 2020 onwards, this Benz is firmly poised to become a future classic. If you'd like to get in on the action early, why not buy this first-generation 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor? The car has only 53,000 miles on it and has reportedly received a recent oil change, as well as a rebuilt AC unit plus new AC lines.
Mercedes-Benz stunned the automotive world when they released the SLK in 1996. Here was a stylish compact luxury roadster that offered a trick electro-hydraulic folding metal roof, granting the best of a metal-roofed coupe, with the open-topped motoring nirvana of a convertible. These cars have aged well, and are becoming desirable. Here’s one such example, a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor from California that’s reportedly in showroom condition as per the seller. It’s got just 77,500 miles on the odo, and comes with the original first aid kit included.
Are you a buyer who seeks a Mercedes-Benz full-size luxury sedan, but with sporty liftback styling and an electric powertrain? That’s not what the S-Class can offer, is it. Yes, it isn’t but Mercedes-Benz has got the EQS range to precisely cater to that brief. Yes, there are buyers who want a sedan with sporty styling, top-level luxury and electric motors driving the wheels. Introduced in 2022, the EQS comes in several forms, with this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 representing the most potent one available without needing to venture into AMG territory. It’s got all-wheel drive, 516 horsepower. If you’d like to take it on, the vehicle is available in San Carlos, California.
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Mercedes-Benz has done some truly interesting cars over their long and illustrious history. Today, we shall be discussing their SLK or Sport Light Short in German, as we’ve got a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 for sale today. It’s from the first generation of the SLK which was made between 1995 and 2004. The R170, which is what this era is known as, saw over 311,000 examples sold, of which just over 10% were SLK320 variants like our subject car. With its smooth six cylinder engine and low mileage of just over 20,000 miles, this Morgan Hill-based car is the perfect weekend cruiser to acquire, and will definitely become a future classic very soon. Oh, and it’s got a folding metal roof!
Mercedes-Benz and its lineup of SLs have always been and will be iconic; the automotive marque's pinnacle open-top grand tourer has been the car to have for eons when you want to experience authentic open-top motoring. The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL represents the marque's most popular model; this neat example is reported to have just 90,850 miles on the clock and is a true motoring icon.
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