Just made the proposal

Nostrildamus · 08-27-2008

Hi all

I'm new to the forum, and tomorrow I expect to hear that I'm the proud new owner of a 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor !

Just wanted to say hi to everybody as well as pick some big brains here -When checking the car out I noticed it was happy to rev strongly above 4000rpm while driving.

However it seems to be limited to 4000rpm while stationary. Is this observation correct, or have I just put in a bid on a hunk of junk ? :-)

Best wishes

**jbanks15** · 08-27-2008

Welcome. You are in the r171 forum.

It is for the SLK R171 General Discussion SLK 200, SLK 280, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
the 230 is the r170 forum. it includes the 230 and the 320. you are still welcome. but your model specific questions might be answered there more quickly. there is a combination r170/r171 forum called:

General Discussion R170 / R171

to get to the r170 discussion section, at the top of this page is:

SLK World Forum > Mercedes Benz R171 SLK Class Cars
SLK R171 General Discussion

select slk world forum and then scroll down:

Mercedes Benz R170 SLK Class Cars
Years 1998 to 2003 : MB SLK 200, SLK 230K, SLK 320, SLK32 AMG

DansSlk · 08-27-2008

Just moved the thread.

Welcome to the site, that 4000RPM limit is normal.

mtiede · 08-27-2008

Welcome!!!!

**-1-** · 08-27-2008

Welcome and good luck with the new SLK, enjoy it.

**etyu** · 08-28-2008

Welcome to the site Nostril, I mean, Nostrildamus.

**SLKman** · 08-28-2008

Welcome! Don't worry... many of us post in the wrong section.

Sometimes I still do.

LOL

Enjoy your new car and use the search feature to find GREAT info on your SLK230 or just read past posts in teh R170 section.

Feel free to ask anything. Good people here willing to help you.

SLKman

Nostrildamus · 08-28-2008

Thanks everybody, the warm welcome is much appreciated !

Great Success:

They accepted my offer and if all goes according to plan I'll pick him up this afternoon. (I refer to my cars in the masculine in the hope that they are more reliable :-P)

It's been standing (apart from the odd small trip) for about 2 years, so I'm going to have to give it a good clean and service.

**dmjonez** · 08-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nostrildamus

Thanks everybody, the warm welcome is much appreciated !

Great Success:

They accepted my offer and if all goes according to plan I'll pick him up this afternoon. (I refer to my cars in the masculine in the hope that they are more reliable :-P)

It's been standing (apart from the odd small trip) for about 2 years, so I'm going to have to give it a good clean and service.

Good luck!

dj

**Dave54** · 08-28-2008

Welcome from Oregon and congrats on the new ride

Nostrildamus · 08-28-2008

Well the first ecstatic nights driving is behind me. It was wonderful.

My previous car was a 1.2 litre Micra, so as you could imagine this is a totally mindblowing experience for me.

The only glitch was that one of the "side flaps" on the roof mechanism popped out when I was opening the roof. Got a fright, but fixed it in no time. I'm guessing it is a common problem, as I saw it happen on another one I took for a test spin.

These cars have real class. I am sure that Borat would approve.

**etyu** · 08-28-2008

CONGRATULATIONS Nostrildamus !

08-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
Nostrildamus SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Other Toys: 2004 Nissan Micra 1.4 Auto, Mercedes 300d 1978 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just made the proposal Hi all I'm new to the forum, and tomorrow I expect to hear that I'm the proud new owner of a 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor ! Just wanted to say hi to everybody as well as pick some big brains here -When checking the car out I noticed it was happy to rev strongly above 4000rpm while driving. However it seems to be limited to 4000rpm while stationary. Is this observation correct, or have I just put in a bid on a hunk of junk ? :-) Best wishes

08-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Welcome. You are in the r171 forum. It is for the SLK R171 General Discussion SLK 200, SLK 280, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG the 230 is the r170 forum. it includes the 230 and the 320. you are still welcome. but your model specific questions might be answered there more quickly. there is a combination r170/r171 forum called: General Discussion R170 / R171 to get to the r170 discussion section, at the top of this page is: SLK World Forum > Mercedes Benz R171 SLK Class Cars SLK R171 General Discussion select slk world forum and then scroll down: Mercedes Benz R170 SLK Class Cars Years 1998 to 2003 : MB SLK 200, SLK 230K, SLK 320, SLK32 AMG __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

08-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Just moved the thread. Welcome to the site, that 4000RPM limit is normal. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-27-2008	#5 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Welcome and good luck with the new SLK, enjoy it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

08-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Welcome to the site Nostril, I mean, Nostrildamus. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

08-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Welcome!!!!

08-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Welcome! Don't worry... many of us post in the wrong section. Sometimes I still do. LOL Enjoy your new car and use the search feature to find GREAT info on your SLK230 or just read past posts in teh R170 section. Feel free to ask anything. Good people here willing to help you. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-28-2008	#8 (permalink)
Nostrildamus SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Other Toys: 2004 Nissan Micra 1.4 Auto, Mercedes 300d 1978 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everybody, the warm welcome is much appreciated ! Great Success: They accepted my offer and if all goes according to plan I'll pick him up this afternoon. (I refer to my cars in the masculine in the hope that they are more reliable :-P) It's been standing (apart from the odd small trip) for about 2 years, so I'm going to have to give it a good clean and service.

08-28-2008	#10 (permalink)
Dave54 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 125 Country: Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Welcome from Oregon and congrats on the new ride

08-28-2008	#11 (permalink)
Nostrildamus SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Other Toys: 2004 Nissan Micra 1.4 Auto, Mercedes 300d 1978 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well the first ecstatic nights driving is behind me. It was wonderful. My previous car was a 1.2 litre Micra, so as you could imagine this is a totally mindblowing experience for me. The only glitch was that one of the "side flaps" on the roof mechanism popped out when I was opening the roof. Got a fright, but fixed it in no time. I'm guessing it is a common problem, as I saw it happen on another one I took for a test spin. These cars have real class. I am sure that Borat would approve.

08-28-2008	#12 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	CONGRATULATIONS Nostrildamus ! __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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