1999 Slk 230

Gilroy · 02-27-2008

Hi Guys, I am new to the SLK world, having traded my 380SE for a '99 SLK 230 last week. I took a drive to Bloemfontein (300 km return) on Sunday jut to get a feel for the car. I was very impressed. Enough power when required! This is my weekender. My regular, more conservative car is a 2007 Nissan Tiida which I also enjoy. Not nearly in the same class however.
A few questions:

What does SLK stand for?
What sort of fuel consumption can I expect (km/l)?
My car has now done 102000 km - is this to be considered "high milage"?

I am sure I will enjoy many happy weekends and the occasional long trip!

**alroumi** · 02-27-2008

Hello and welcome to the forum, 102,000km is not high mileage for a car taht is 9 years old. On average 30,000km is normal for a years of driving.

The SLK stands for Sport, light and compact if memory serves me right, enjoy the car in the best of health.

Gilroy · 02-27-2008

Thanks for the words of welcome, Mohammed. I am sure I will meet many well-informed SLK owners via the forum!

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Gilroy SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia, South Africa Vehicle: 1999 SLK230 Posts: 8 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1999 Slk 230 Hi Guys, I am new to the SLK world, having traded my 380SE for a '99 SLK 230 last week. I took a drive to Bloemfontein (300 km return) on Sunday jut to get a feel for the car. I was very impressed. Enough power when required! This is my weekender. My regular, more conservative car is a 2007 Nissan Tiida which I also enjoy. Not nearly in the same class however. A few questions: What does SLK stand for? What sort of fuel consumption can I expect (km/l)? My car has now done 102000 km - is this to be considered "high milage"? I am sure I will enjoy many happy weekends and the occasional long trip!

02-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Hello and welcome to the forum, 102,000km is not high mileage for a car taht is 9 years old. On average 30,000km is normal for a years of driving. The SLK stands for Sport, light and compact if memory serves me right, enjoy the car in the best of health. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Gilroy SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia, South Africa Vehicle: 1999 SLK230 Posts: 8 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the words of welcome, Mohammed. I am sure I will meet many well-informed SLK owners via the forum!

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