Yeah that sounds about right. It looked stupid. I wouldn't be caught
dead in a Crossfire.
--R
On 10/20/15 2:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
The Crossfire?
Dan
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On Oct 20, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
What was that Chrysler thing that was pretty much the same design as the SLK
but with cheaper components? I've seen a few of those around but not many.
--R
On 10/20/15 2:49 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
Small car better suited to petite women. Local club has a SLK group of just
that demographic.
Early examples had issues with the hydraulic tops. Same issues the early CLK
cab had. No room in the trunk for more than an overnight bag and cosmetic
case. Some folks are able to fit a golf bag with top down.
The 230 is underpowered. Drivers prefer the 320 for greater speed and torque.
The examples I have seen are not well cared for as a rule. I am sure there are
many people who do all the dealer work, but I suspect the bulk of the cars were
leased and sold CPO down the line to wannabe owners who did not provide the
care required after two years. Early models were plentiful on the road as new,
then seemed to fill secondary market used lots, and now are not seen on CL or
the road. Second gen cars are few and far between.
clay
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Oct 20, 2015, at 7:15 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
I saw one of the first of those things sitting in front of the grand casino in
Monte Carlo, it did not appeal to me then nor does it now, though my daughter
likes them.
I know nothing about them other than they are really small.
--R
On 10/20/15 10:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Fellow employee is buying an SLK230 (2001) with 100k on it from a
neighbor/original owner.
I know nothing about these cars. Anyone out there familiar with them, know any
of the Achille's heel/warts? I'm figuring hydraulics, since it's a convertible.
Looks like a fleece oil filter engine, too, but not totally sure of that.
Of course he's asking me about it, so I said I would do some digging. Looking
over at BW now, too.
Dan
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