well done ! interesting and informative - I've had 2 C class Mercs but am now a step closer to my 1st SLK !

I wish you outlined in the comments a summary of all the issues, or just time stamp them, so it's easier to reference a particular issue and explanation

Thank you so much for your video. I have an idea of what to look out for. I'm hoping to purchase an SLK - always been my dream Car! I just knew it would start..... Mercs are amazing. My Grandfather loved them and I learned to drive in one of his many years ago.

@runningrich

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. If the video helped you please subscribe to my channel. Would mean a lot to me.

@beverleypearson2646

6 жыл бұрын

Car-Addiction Hi again, Subscribed and will look forward to more uploads from you 👍👍👍

@runningrich

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Thanks for the info! Good job on the video!

@runningrich

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Just bought my first SLK , an 2001 slk 200 Kompressor, to be completely honest, the car is a dream to drive. Even though suspension is alot stiffer then my E classe, it has that sporty feeling and pretty nice exhaust noise. Keep up the vids, and keep them educational, people will stream in that way;) Subscribed!

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It's a pretty reliable car other than some early 2000 Mercedes quirks. If you maintain it well, it will give you years of fun driv9ng experience. Change the oil on time religiously.

@barteetracey

3 жыл бұрын

Do still have the car and what year

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

One of my best friend is daily driving this car.

@barteetracey

3 жыл бұрын

I am looking 2003 6 speed manual 129000 miles?

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

6 speed is a great choice.

I was recently offered a 2000 Slk with 47k for €1500! It’s been sitting a longtime. It’s black with amg rims. It looks like it could be a winner! Great video thank you!

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Make sure you do your checkup before the purchase. Parts are pretty expensive and they can turn into a money pit easily.

@Cheezwizzz

5 жыл бұрын

Car-Addiction Thx mate, I’ll keep you posted

@deruko1251

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cheezwizzz 2 years later

@Cheezwizzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@deruko1251 Didn’t happen in the end, my health took a massive nosedive which put me off the road for the last 2 years. I still want one!!

@deruko1251

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cheezwizzz sorry to hear. And me too!

Thanks for making this video I'm possibly buying a 2001 SLK 230 as my previous car was hit and totalled by my insurance glad to know what to look for as my previous car was a 2009 BMW 328i xdrive, this merc sounds like a great car and the one I'm looking to buy has been owned by the same person since new has all of the service records from a Mercedes dealership and the car is mint for being in upstate NY it's whole life. After watching this video I'm going to go forward and buy it and enjoy it

Great video man!!! I am buying a SLK tomorrow this video is a big help

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Please subscribe

@donellknight54

4 жыл бұрын

@@runningrich subscribed

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this.

@barteetracey

3 жыл бұрын

Did buy the car?

If the engine runs rough, you should change the engine mounts. They are oiled filled and they leak and flatten out. You put new engine mounts on that thing and you won't feel the engine running anymore.

This car looks identical to the one I had for almost 9 years, except the interior on mine was dark gray. And that rubberized finish was flaking off on mine too! But yeah, I had many of the problems you talked about, especially the rusting quarter panels and holy shit, the clearcoat. The clearcoat on mine started flaking off like glaze on a donut. By the time I totaled it this past May, I'd say more than half the clearcoat was gone. But the funny thing is, people STILL complimented me on the car even though it looked terrible.

I just bought a SLK a little over a week ago! It runs like a dream! No rust,new Michelin tires all around! Cherry! I did put a 2000 dollar surprise fund just in case! Love it!

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

You did the right thing. Enjoy brother.. and please subscribe

Thank you, everyone, for all your support in 2018. I am looking forward to an amazing 2019, Stay tuned for lots of awesome upcoming content.

Thank you, l own a "99, good car, little things need attention, nothing major, but when changing transmission oil, make sure you drain the differential as well, it has a separate drain bolt...

@runningrich

6 ай бұрын

They need a little love... That's it.

Very informative video, bought an SLK250 cdi 2013 a year and a half ago. I cant fault it . Plenty of power from the twin turbos and 204bhp. Irrespective of how hard or easy you drive it , the fuel consumption is amazing.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

Man you must be from UK. Those Mercedes CDI engines are amazing. We usually don't get them here.

@kierandoherty8815

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Ireland, ye there a fantastic engine

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

@@kierandoherty8815 I sent to UK in March and drove my cousin's E320 CDI. It was really good and MPG was just amazing.

I think he forgot to mention, he’s going nowhere in it when it snows , lol 😂

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

I ain't going anywhere lol

Same in the U.K. the front wings around the arches bump line, rear wing arches all rust like mad.

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

That's classic Mercedes water based paint BS issue.

@bond0666

2 жыл бұрын

From 2000 onwards they built I Germany, no rust on mine, early cars built in Spain with cheap metal

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

Mime was pretty rusty.

It's a miracle that any 2000's Mercedes survived in Canada!

@runningrich

3 ай бұрын

Indeed. Lol

Have had a 230 Kompressor for 7 years, drove it from 145000 km to 300000 km. Very reliable, never had any problems, and i drove it very sporty. But the rust on the bodypanels, that's really a problem with this car. If you see any rust, would be best to fix and repaint the whole car.

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

Rust issues on these cars are bad

Small Note on what you are saying. You are advising people to buy a facelift 230, which is what I have, 2001 year, but then advising them to get the 5 Speed Manual. The facelift models come with a 6-speed manual, the pre facelift (96-99) come with a 5-Speed manual.

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction

Been shopping around for a new car and found one of these from 2001 locally for a great price and only 75,000 miles on it.

@nathanteig7108

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy? What did you pay? What’s your thoughts?

@jonathan_ortiz.23

2 ай бұрын

@@nathanteig7108recently got a YELLOW 1999 230 for 900 but for some reason it goes in limb mode when i turn RIGHT only 🤔

Is a black 1998 SLK230 with 70k miles worth 3k? Will I be able to buy it and sell it for more?

I just bought ut very cheap.. it drives ok.. but most functions doesn't work..

8:56 "its not a big deal its just money" you could say that for every repair 😛😛😂😂

@runningrich

9 ай бұрын

Hahahahhaa

A wind screen would help immensely...

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

I have bought a windscreen since.

Hi, thanks for a nice review, what do you think about SLK32? Also about swapping to manual, there's a very little info on that on internet.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

There is barely any info on the internet. That would be a sick mod.

@bag2963

Жыл бұрын

@@runningrich Yeah no info, SLK32s are reliable right? Because I found one for $4.5K which is a bit suspicious, I also look at them as investments, because low production numbers and that kind of cars are popular and it's aging well.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

It's reliable for a Mercedes.

My Check engine light don't show up my car starting perfectly fine i think some bulbs on the instrument cluster not working

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Did you run the codes?

I have a 98 it sounds like a lawn mower on the passages side sound like shit bouncing of the other cars do u have the same problem

@runningrich

6 жыл бұрын

These kompressor motors do not sound good under hard acceleration. It’s just how they were made. Nothing is wrong with your motor.

@lawrencel1964

6 жыл бұрын

Car-Addiction thanks hope to see more video soon

@runningrich

6 жыл бұрын

Check out my slk water pump replacement video

R170 is the best, 230k or amg32. If you maintain them and look after them nicely they are a lot of fun. You'd be better off with a 4x4 out there

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. That day we got a lot of snow.

I have a 2004 slk 200 convertible and the there's noise like cratching when it's reved, mechanice thinks its the cams? Is it an expensive fix?

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Expensive is a relative word. It requires a lot of labor, I would say it is..

Cmon man. Do something about that wind 💨. It’s 2022 for Christ’s sake! Very hard to watch 🚮

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

That video is from 2018. Lol. Now I have proper sound gear. Please subscribe.

i’m looking at a 2001 slk 320 with a 5 speed auto and 110k miles for $6k. for sale by owner who claims to have serviced it well and used it as a weekend car rather than a daily. what do you think about that?

@elsapomasguapo

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could talk him down to 5k with those miles

@benderbendingrodriguez6697

3 жыл бұрын

Im looking at an 02 with 97k for 4500 but i can talk him down to 4 in person for sure

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

How many miles?

@benderbendingrodriguez6697

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningrich advert says 97k

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not bad. Go for it. Please subscribe.

So I got a 1996 one and it went into limp mode. Would you know what would be the problem for it? I still don't know ow to this day

@runningrich

6 ай бұрын

Hookup a scam tool and run the code.

Will the trunk fit luggage worth a weekend getaway With the top down?

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

If you pack light. It's sufficient for a couple.

common... with the wind noise... you didn't have to do this outside ...

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

I know. I don't have a garage.

I live in Finland and it snows alot in here and i was thinking about this car as my first car. Is it good to drive on winter?

@vjekoslavluburic5367

3 жыл бұрын

Not good, people ussualy keep in in the garage during winter

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

I am poor.. please subscribe, hopefully I will have enough revenue from KZread to rent a heated garage.

@jonssi1374

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningrich i will

@danmccarthy4700

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, these are TERRIBLE in snow. If there's more than 2 cm of snow on the ground, you WILL spin your tires and get stuck. Traction control is no help because it bogs you down the point where you don't even move.

@jonssi1374

2 жыл бұрын

@@danmccarthy4700 I had Mercedes SLK 200 for a year and sold it literally 2 days ago and it never got stuck in winter. I live in Finland and we have alot of snow in here. Only problem was the traction contorl because my car would only go straight in a corner if it turned on.

Is it driveable in the snow?

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

Depends how good is your right foot. Lol

i was thinking about buying a 2016 slk300 with about 30-40k miles, do you it'll still have a good longevity

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

That are great

Never winter driven! 😂

@runningrich

2 жыл бұрын

Lol never. Stored in a heated garage

Very hard to watch with the wind noise.

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Apologies it was a very windy day.

I can't believe people drive cars in that Climate .

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. I guess parks of living closer to the Arctic.

An SLK in the snow is stupid. It's a car for warm weather. In the snow, it's like a fish out of water. I have a 2005 slk350 and I love it. It's got a McLaren front end and this car is a great pussy magnet.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

I live in Canada. We get 6 months of crap.

@AmericanConstellation

Жыл бұрын

@@runningrich I'm in Florida.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

@@AmericanConstellation lucky you.

Got sea sick with the moving camera

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I got a stabilizer now.

@josdenhartog7385

3 жыл бұрын

Car-Addiction i managed to see it all, thnx for the good info!

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

@@josdenhartog7385 thank you

I think you're too critical. I love my slk230.

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough. Please subscribe

Hi I have a question . How is the legroom ?? I"m 6.2. Great color , Thanks ..

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

I am 5.11 and fat. Legroom was ok for me. You really have to go for some test drives before you buy.

@gregghorner9107

5 жыл бұрын

I am 5'9" and the car fits me perfectly but with not much room to spare. My 6'4" neighbor says it is too cramped for him.

@chrisperry2922

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'1", I just purchased one and I just gotta lean my seat back some and I'm good

@Tempestuous_Might

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 6.2 and fit in it just fine, surprisingly.

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

I am 5.10 and fat. Lol

Sounds like they're not worth the trouble. I love to drive not fix cars...

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

Well. That's your opinion. Not necessarily you will have all the issues mentioned. But these are the things to look for when buying one. If the vehicle does not have these issues than they are good.

It's hard to find the manuals here in USA. I found a red one ,, not my color. Its a 320 with the 6 speed and has maintenance history. If I can deal with the red I may buy it . He's wants $7500.

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

In the grand scheme of things, 7500 is not bad at all specially for the manual. You should think about it..

Just buy the chrysler convertible, similar cars in many ways, sharing 80% components, the chrysler dose'nt suffer rust issues like the merc

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

Good point.

Well you talk me out of buying one or a piece of junk and to Think the rich people were getting a bargain at $125 grand

@runningrich

Жыл бұрын

You should see how much they are asking for the 2023 model.

Awful wind noises

@runningrich

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I didn't have the right equipment back then.

@runningrich

4 жыл бұрын

I used to use my cellphone to make videos back in the day. Now I have a proper camera gear.

Lap

I have somebody selling it for 2k. (1998 and 71k miles) He won’t step lower but there’s there’s this wrong with it: Convertible won’t convert Blow out lower headlight Needs new battery Needs to cooling/heating Needs new break pads Needs inside paint job Has some scratches on the back Trunk won’t open. Needs oil change Kompressor might be winding down. How much should i pay? I think i would pass on it.

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

Walk away. Not worth it. Subscribe to the channel

get a better mic PLZ

@runningrich

3 жыл бұрын

I did end up getting a mic. Please subscribe and check out my newer videos