Was thinking of this car for grandsons graduation next year. In the meantime I would fix whatever needed fixing and make sure it would be as trouble-free a present as possible. Thanks for the info, Gerry ................................................ Mitch wrote: '98s are the oldest ones. Would have to be absolutely perfect to merit a $10k price tag, at least up around here in January. You're talking 320 AMG money (and the AMG package had a five digit price tag when new IIRC) http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ctd/2781223507.html
I believe the 99s got Brake Assist System and the 2001s got ESP, if you care about the dynamic safety features. http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/ctd/2789107348.html This one's been around since at least November: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ctd/2806501406.html I bet you could get this 320 for $7500 or 8k: http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/2792715643.html Jalopy: http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2803052392.html I should take a look at this one, it's been around for a month now, but a convertible is a summer car, and who wants one in Solar Collector Black? http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/2762084708.html Dieselhead wrote: The first generation SLK230 mit Turbo is #1 Daughter's dream car. If you buy it and get tired of it, she would be glad to drive it for you! From: "clay monroe" <redgh...@comcast.net> > Thought to be a woman's car. Very high population of cougars in the model. > Not sure how sturdy or reliable they are after a decade. I sort of like them > anyway, and am skulking around a few used car lots to see if I want to make > one a long term addition. > clay .................................................. > On Jan 29, 2012, at 6:09 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: >> Next time the list gets slow how about discussing the >> '98 SLK230 roadster; opinions, etc? >> There's a red one in a nearby town with a for sale sign on it >> that looks to be in pretty good condition. Asking price >> $10,000 but with taxes coming up, probably get it for less. >> It has a four cylinder 16 valve turbo engine and is geared for >> 150 mph. Curb weight 3000 lb, mpg 22-26, 0-60 7 seconds. >> With a 9.3-1 compression ratio, would likely require premium gas. >> >> http://www.ehow.com/list_7314281_1998-mercedes-slk230-specifications.html >> >> http://www.imagejuicy.com/images/exotic-cars/m/mercedes-benz-slk230/2/ >> >> Gerry >> _______________________________________ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
