Hello! (Thinking of getting an SLK...)

Hellgi · 06-24-2008

Hi there!

I've been driving a 1996 VW Passat VR6 for two years and because it's getting very old (and a bunch of stuff isn't working anymore) I've been planning on buying a new car.

So in the past six months I've been looking at what I'd like to get. The first thing was to figure out my budget (around $15,000), and because I love German cars (I'm from France, I live in Los Angeles now), I've looked at a bunch of VW and Audi, thinking they would be the only one I could afford.

I really want to go for a coupe (now that my wife is going to get a Prius), so originally I thought about going for a used Audi TT. But... I don't know, thinking about it, it just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I like the car and all, but it's maybe a little too... "cute".

A friend of mine's parents own like three Mercedes (2004 S500 AMG, GL, 1998 S class) and they used to own an old W124 E coupe, which I drove for a few days, and I was blown away by the manufacturing quality, interior, sounds, everything. The whole Mercedes experience. But somehow I thought all Mercedes were way beyond my price range...

But one day I checked out some used Mercedes on cars.com, and lo and behold, I realized that there were actually a bunch of used SLK (a car which I've always loved) that would fall right in my budget...

TT or SLK? My choice was made...

So I've been looking around to different specs and prices, and I think I'm set on the model: 2001 SLK 320, black, manual transmission.

I was wondering if you guys, since I'm sure you know all tribes and tribulations of all the SLKs models out there, had any advice as to what to look for when buying the car. Anything in particular? I'd appreciate any information on the matter.

And first of all, is it a good model to get? Any other model I should think about (considering my budget)? Is 2001 too old? What's the potential for mechanical issues?

Cheers and thanks!
Hellgi

**alroumi** · 06-24-2008

A Warm Welcome from Kuwait.

Welcome to the forum Mes ami, have a nice time viewing the forum and enjoy the best SLKwebsite out there.

PAPA · 06-24-2008

The 320 is a great car, If your buget will allow have a glance at the AMG32.

Hellgi · 06-24-2008

Thanks guys for the welcome

PAPA, besides the added HP (and not as good MPG), what are the differences between the AMG and the regular 320?

Thanks!

H.

**alroumi** · 06-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgi

Thanks guys for the welcome

PAPA, besides the added HP (and not as good MPG), what are the differences between the AMG and the regular 320?

Thanks!

H.

Supercharger, body kit, bigger wheels, bigger brakes, grille, interior looks more sporty.

Hellgi · 06-24-2008

Don't you lose the interior wood on the 32AMG?

If so, any way to install an AMG body kit onto a regular 320? (I really like the interior wood on the 320). Would that be a very costly option? Or maybe, any way to get a wood interior on the 32AMG? Might a more interesting mod

Sorry for all the questions

I'm a real noob when it comes to cars, especially Mercedes. (But hey, there's always a time for learning

).

H.

**alroumi** · 06-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgi

Don't you lose the interior wood on the 32AMG?

If so, any way to install an AMG body kit onto a regular 320? (I really like the interior wood on the 320). Would that be a very costly option? Or maybe, any way to get a wood interior on the 32AMG? Might a more interesting mod

Sorry for all the questions

I'm a real noob when it comes to cars, especially Mercedes. (But hey, there's always a time for learning

).

H.

Yes you can install the authentic 32 kit on a 320 or any other SLK, I believe it will run you at least 5,000 dollars.

Hellgi · 06-24-2008

Shoot. I love the AMG's overall style.... but I like the wood interior as well... Decisions, decisions!

Hellgi · 06-26-2008

Are these the stock rims on the 320...

... and these the stock AMG rims?

Thanks

**alroumi** · 06-27-2008

1) Stock rims
2) AMG rims that only come on the non AMG with sport package not the SLK32.

PAPA · 06-27-2008

Hi

I would have liked wood in mine at first, But as it took 8 months to find it, So I had it anyway, Mine has the turned steel, But now after owning it a few years, Im glad it has the steel, MB wood is not the best, And the steel gives that 50's retro feel about the car.

The 320 is a great car, the 32 is just alot faster, With a more agressive look.

But the 32 does suffer with heated seat probs.

I have not had to do a thing to my slk in two years of ownership, And it gets used everyday.

Hellgi · 06-27-2008

Thanks, alroumi.

- What kind of features do you get with the sport package for the 320?
- Do you know where I could find a couple pictures of an SLK 32 AMG? These are hard to find online...

PAPA,

what year is your 32 AMG?

Thanks !!!

H.

PAPA · 06-27-2008

I dont have a 32 m8

I have a 320, Its been tuned by Brabus * so has some differant parts but is much the same car, a little up on power but basically still a 320.

Steel trim

*BRABUS performance kit B9 S, Export
base SLK 320; 179 kW (243 hp)
consisting of: camshafts, valve springs and
BRABUS sports catalytic converters

**alroumi** · 06-27-2008

PAPA wonderful car mate, I love the interior I remember seeing a similar one back in 2001 at the showroom floor, it costs 33 when it was new.

Hellgi · 07-01-2008

I'd love to see the different between the AMG's grille and the stock one. Any idea where I could find some pictures of these? Any idea where I can see the stock rims on the AMG as well?

PAPA - nice car! I like the seats a lot... with the two colors leather. Was that one of the mod by Brabus?

Thanks!

**Gabus** · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgi

- Do you know where I could find a couple pictures of an SLK 32 AMG? These are hard to find online...

H.

Hi there

Here you'll find over 400 piturs of the 32 AMG.......
http://tinyurl.com/6znjck

PAPA · 07-01-2008

No m8 the seats are mb handywork, the brabus bits in the photo are the gearknob and handbrake cover

Hellgi · 2 Weeks Ago

Hey there,

what are those rims? AMG? Does anyone know if they are available in the States?

They look fantastic... How big is that, 17"?

THANKS!
H.

Tslick · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgi

Hey there,

what are those rims? AMG? Does anyone know if they are available in the States?....

Twin spoke... yep. If your looking for something like that photo, get a SLK 32

Hellgi · 2 Weeks Ago

So hard to find one...

I've been looking for two months now... Any websites you would recommend? Any other options?

H.

06-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello! (Thinking of getting an SLK...) Hi there! I've been driving a 1996 VW Passat VR6 for two years and because it's getting very old (and a bunch of stuff isn't working anymore) I've been planning on buying a new car. So in the past six months I've been looking at what I'd like to get. The first thing was to figure out my budget (around $15,000), and because I love German cars (I'm from France, I live in Los Angeles now), I've looked at a bunch of VW and Audi, thinking they would be the only one I could afford. I really want to go for a coupe (now that my wife is going to get a Prius), so originally I thought about going for a used Audi TT. But... I don't know, thinking about it, it just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I like the car and all, but it's maybe a little too... "cute". A friend of mine's parents own like three Mercedes (2004 S500 AMG, GL, 1998 S class) and they used to own an old W124 E coupe, which I drove for a few days, and I was blown away by the manufacturing quality, interior, sounds, everything. The whole Mercedes experience. But somehow I thought all Mercedes were way beyond my price range... But one day I checked out some used Mercedes on cars.com, and lo and behold, I realized that there were actually a bunch of used SLK (a car which I've always loved) that would fall right in my budget... TT or SLK? My choice was made... So I've been looking around to different specs and prices, and I think I'm set on the model: 2001 SLK 320, black, manual transmission. I was wondering if you guys, since I'm sure you know all tribes and tribulations of all the SLKs models out there, had any advice as to what to look for when buying the car. Anything in particular? I'd appreciate any information on the matter. And first of all, is it a good model to get? Any other model I should think about (considering my budget)? Is 2001 too old? What's the potential for mechanical issues? Cheers and thanks! Hellgi
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06-24-2008	#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: 6,014 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	A Warm Welcome from Kuwait. Welcome to the forum Mes ami, have a nice time viewing the forum and enjoy the best SLKwebsite out there. __________________ 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!

06-27-2008	#10 (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: 6,014 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	1) Stock rims 2) AMG rims that only come on the non AMG with sport package not the SLK32. __________________ 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!

06-27-2008	#14 (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: 6,014 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	PAPA wonderful car mate, I love the interior I remember seeing a similar one back in 2001 at the showroom floor, it costs 33 when it was new. __________________ 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!

06-24-2008	#3 (permalink)
PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The 320 is a great car, If your buget will allow have a glance at the AMG32.

06-24-2008	#4 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys for the welcome PAPA, besides the added HP (and not as good MPG), what are the differences between the AMG and the regular 320? Thanks! H.

06-24-2008	#6 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't you lose the interior wood on the 32AMG? If so, any way to install an AMG body kit onto a regular 320? (I really like the interior wood on the 320). Would that be a very costly option? Or maybe, any way to get a wood interior on the 32AMG? Might a more interesting mod Sorry for all the questions I'm a real noob when it comes to cars, especially Mercedes. (But hey, there's always a time for learning ). H.

06-24-2008	#8 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shoot. I love the AMG's overall style.... but I like the wood interior as well... Decisions, decisions!

06-26-2008	#9 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are these the stock rims on the 320... ... and these the stock AMG rims? Thanks

06-27-2008	#11 (permalink)
PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi I would have liked wood in mine at first, But as it took 8 months to find it, So I had it anyway, Mine has the turned steel, But now after owning it a few years, Im glad it has the steel, MB wood is not the best, And the steel gives that 50's retro feel about the car. The 320 is a great car, the 32 is just alot faster, With a more agressive look. But the 32 does suffer with heated seat probs. I have not had to do a thing to my slk in two years of ownership, And it gets used everyday.

06-27-2008	#12 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, alroumi. - What kind of features do you get with the sport package for the 320? - Do you know where I could find a couple pictures of an SLK 32 AMG? These are hard to find online... PAPA, what year is your 32 AMG? Thanks !!! H.

06-27-2008	#13 (permalink)
PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I dont have a 32 m8 I have a 320, Its been tuned by Brabus * so has some differant parts but is much the same car, a little up on power but basically still a 320. Steel trim *BRABUS performance kit B9 S, Export base SLK 320; 179 kW (243 hp) consisting of: camshafts, valve springs and BRABUS sports catalytic converters

07-01-2008	#15 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd love to see the different between the AMG's grille and the stock one. Any idea where I could find some pictures of these? Any idea where I can see the stock rims on the AMG as well? PAPA - nice car! I like the seats a lot... with the two colors leather. Was that one of the mod by Brabus? Thanks!

07-01-2008	#17 (permalink)
PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	No m8 the seats are mb handywork, the brabus bits in the photo are the gearknob and handbrake cover

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2 Weeks Ago	#18 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey there, what are those rims? AMG? Does anyone know if they are available in the States? They look fantastic... How big is that, 17"? THANKS! H.

2 Weeks Ago	#20 (permalink)
Hellgi SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So hard to find one... I've been looking for two months now... Any websites you would recommend? Any other options? H.