1999 Red SLK 230K - 7,825 miles

steveinlanc · 06-27-2008

Hi and thanks for having me in your forum!

My mother bought a 1999 "Prostitute Red" SLK 230K new to suit her vanity requirements. This last year my folks started spending about 1/2 the year in their little condo in California because of weather/health issues, and they asked me to keep their cars running & drive them around.

I noticed that the SLK only has 7,825 miles on it this week. I know my mother only used it for short trips, usually when people who know her would see it (sigh), but that still sounds like incredibly low mileage for an eight year old pocket rocket.

Is this indeed "unheard of" low mileage for a car like this? Had I known what a joy it is to drive I would have been borrowing it constantly and it would likely now have a hundred grand on it. It runs like a champ and has been serviced religiously as far as I know and has only had to have a battery replaced (my fault).

So, is this an anomaly, or are there lots of other old folks who only use their SLK's as a sparing fashion statement?

Edited to add:

Here is a shot of the car and the spec sheet. I'd be curious as to what anyone could say as far as the car's possible value in Pennsylvania vs. if it were in California. It's in PA now but we may take back to San Diego. Thanks again!

**Don B.** · 06-27-2008

There quite probably are folks that bought them for "Pose" value Ha Ha, but mine is definitely a daily driver with 54k (kms) on it.
It's a 98 BTW.
As you've found out, they are an excellent car to drive, and quite addictive regardless of any perceived pose value.

**etyu** · 06-27-2008

Roughly 865 miles per year.

Tslick · 06-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveinlanc

....... So, is this an anomaly, or are there lots of other old folks who only use their SLK's as a sparing fashion statement?

Na.. there's young folks who use their SLK's as a sparing fashion statement.

**alroumi** · 06-27-2008

Thats terribly low mileage, something like low mileage Ferrrari or Lamborghini would have in 3 years but not 8.

mtiede · 06-28-2008

Welcome to the forum!!!!

steveinlanc · 06-28-2008

See edit to original post. Thanks!

steveinlanc · 06-29-2008

Here's the actual mileage:

steveinlanc · 06-30-2008

Any thoughts on value - east coast vs. west coast?

**dmjonez** · 1 Week Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveinlanc

Here's the actual mileage:

Is it possible they actually went over a million miles? Maybe the odometer has rolled over...

06-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
steveinlanc SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 1999 MB SLK 230 Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1999 Red SLK 230K - 7,825 miles Hi and thanks for having me in your forum! My mother bought a 1999 "Prostitute Red" SLK 230K new to suit her vanity requirements. This last year my folks started spending about 1/2 the year in their little condo in California because of weather/health issues, and they asked me to keep their cars running & drive them around. I noticed that the SLK only has 7,825 miles on it this week. I know my mother only used it for short trips, usually when people who know her would see it (sigh), but that still sounds like incredibly low mileage for an eight year old pocket rocket. Is this indeed "unheard of" low mileage for a car like this? Had I known what a joy it is to drive I would have been borrowing it constantly and it would likely now have a hundred grand on it. It runs like a champ and has been serviced religiously as far as I know and has only had to have a battery replaced (my fault). So, is this an anomaly, or are there lots of other old folks who only use their SLK's as a sparing fashion statement? Edited to add: Here is a shot of the car and the spec sheet. I'd be curious as to what anyone could say as far as the car's possible value in Pennsylvania vs. if it were in California. It's in PA now but we may take back to San Diego. Thanks again! Last edited by steveinlanc; 06-28-2008 at 09:33 PM. Reason: Additional info
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06-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
steveinlanc SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 1999 MB SLK 230 Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The mileage Here's the actual mileage:

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Don B. SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor, Brilliant Silver, Anthracite cloth interior (JDM Import) Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	There quite probably are folks that bought them for "Pose" value Ha Ha, but mine is definitely a daily driver with 54k (kms) on it. It's a 98 BTW. As you've found out, they are an excellent car to drive, and quite addictive regardless of any perceived pose value.

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steveinlanc SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 1999 MB SLK 230 Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See edit to original post. Thanks!

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steveinlanc SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 1999 MB SLK 230 Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any thoughts on value - east coast vs. west coast?

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