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1. #2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review drivers#
2. #2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review driver#
3. #2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review manual#

Around one tight curve in the road, I was actually hit in the arm by a tarred stone ripped from the asphalt by the tires. The tires don't hurt stopping distances or handling, because they just won't lose their grip. Brakes are equally if not more impressive, aided with standard four-wheel ABS and Brake Assist. In that way, the SLK acts like a larger coupe or sedan, but handling is unmistakably roadster (read: superb).

#2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review drivers#

Since it's a roadster, most drivers would expect some sports car choppiness, but the SLK plants its huge tires and keeps them grounded, and the chassis and spring-loaded seats absorb the bumps. Handling is superb, thanks to the front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension common to all Mercedes passenger cars. Instead of chic, the SLK tends to come across as "cute." But with the added Sport package, the car looks more intentionally modern and all is forgiven. The 300SL is a beautiful classic car, whereas the SLK tries to be a beautiful modern car. The power domes on the hood are a nod at the timeless 300SL, but they come across as an imitation rather than an incorporation of style. Candidly, I've never been attracted to the SLK's styling, partly because of the unnecessary "retro" touches of interior carbon fiber, but mostly because of the contradictory exterior. The AMG-added components do a lot for the car's appearance in this writer's eyes. Other than the heavy-duty lower enhancements, the Sport Package replaces the side-mounted "Kompressor" badge with "Sport" (don't worry, German-language buffs, the "Kompressor" badge now appears on the trunk).

Now maybe the demure SLK can be taken seriously when parked next to the ferocious visages of the Z3 or Boxster. Also added are beefier 17-inch treads: 225/45ZR-17 front tires and 245/40ZR-17 rear tires. The new Sport Package includes additional beef around the car's lower extremities, providing a muscular and more aerodynamic appearance. It's a little more rubbery in feel than we'd like, and isn't as precise as, say, the new Miata, but it's still a blast to wind up the engine by hand.įor 2001, more has changed than the SLK's personality: it also received a facelift, or rather, some AMG-certified steroids. Rowing through the gears, we were very pleased with the action of this five-speed box. Want to take the engine into redline? Go right ahead no stupidity-preventing electronic rev-limiter is going to stop you (the engine might, but no rev-limiter will). The change is not just a mechanical difference, it's a total personality enhancement - this car begs to be driven.

#2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review driver#

With the benefit of increased driver interaction, the SLK comes to life. Handling, although good, is far from class-leading without Sport Package. Engine is pretty weak for such a heavy and pricey "sports" car.

#2004 mercedes slk 230 kompressor review manual#

Mercedes Benz with a manual transmission! Mercedes Benz coupe and convertible in one package. 2001-2004 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor