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1. #Mercedes 230 1999 drivers#
2. #Mercedes 230 1999 manual#
3. #Mercedes 230 1999 full#
4. #Mercedes 230 1999 windows#

There’s a switch on the pedal that prevents the car from being started while it is in gear. Though our test car was built well, it did have one annoying flaw: The clutch pedal had to be pressed all the way down hard or else the car wouldn’t start. But the regular SLK doesn’t look much different, and it performs just as well. It adds spiffy aerodynamic bumpers, fog lamps and bigger wheels and tires. Our test car was outfitted with the $3,990 Sport package. One wish list item: It would be nice if the SLK came with automatic headlights. They are so simple to use that you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to make adjustments. Rotary controls operate the air conditioner. The seats are firm, but on a trip to Plant City and back, they proved comfortable. The instruments look great and are easy to read. The gauges have ivory dials with red needles they are wrapped in bright metal trim. That’s the compromise you make with most sports cars. There are map pockets in the doors and a few small compartments for sunglasses and things, but you won’t find any room for larger items, such as an umbrella or a briefcase.

The interior of the SLK is roomy and comfortable.

#Mercedes 230 1999 windows#

The windows seal tight, so there is no wind noise or water leaks. Unlike most convertibles, the SLK is as quiet as a coupe with the roof up. Once everything is in order, though, the top rises and lowers in less than 30 seconds. The driver’s door has to be closed, or the top won’t work. If it’s not in the right position, the top won’t work. There’s a retractable cargo cover in the trunk. Pull it back and the top will go down - as long as certain requirements are met. There’s a red button shaped like the roof of the car planted on the console. The SLK’s retractable hardtop is a nifty item. I couldn’t feel it working, but I can tell you that the SLK stops very quickly.

#Mercedes 230 1999 full#

When you jam on the brakes, a computer takes over and applies full stopping power almost immediately. It can detect an emergency stop by the speed at which the brakes are applied. The SLK’s braking system is one of the most advanced on the road. Mercedes equips the SLK with power-assisted steering and power-assisted, four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes. You are low to the ground and the car sticks to the pavement as if it were on rails. When cornering quickly, the sensation is very much like that of an amusement park ride. The ride is firm, but the car doesn’t beat you up when you drive over bumps. The four-wheel, independent suspension system - double wishbones up front and a multilink setup in the rear - keeps the power well under control. The gears are nicely spaced to take advantage of the engine’s power. The clutch pedal is light and smooth, so you never get tired of shifting, even during rush hour. The stubby little shifter notches easily into each gear. With one hand on the shifter and one on the wheel, you’ll be driving the SLK like you were on a race track. The supercharger - an engine-driven pump that stuffs more fuel and air into the engine - makes a lovely hum as it winds up.Īnd you will rev this engine often. Though not a road missile, the SLK moves away from a stop light smartly when you step on the gas. Mercedes engineers tuned the engine to deliver strong performance at low speeds. This little dynamo propels the 3,000 pound car to 60 mph in just 7.2 seconds. It’s an overhead cam motor with 16 valves. The SLK comes with a 185-horsepower, supercharged, four-cylinder engine. I’m glad Mercedes listened to its customers because the stick shift makes the SLK even more fun to drive.

#Mercedes 230 1999 manual#

I just spent a week sporting around Orlando and its environs in an SLK with a five-speed manual gearbox. But, they said, they would listen to their customers and if enough people wanted the SLK with a manual gearbox, they’d make one.

#Mercedes 230 1999 drivers#

Mercedes brass said they had no plans to offer a stick shift in the SLK because so few drivers want to shift gears themselves these days. When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SLK a few years ago, many people were wondering when this neat little roadster would get a manual transmission.Īfter all, sporty cars are about the only vehicles left that are still offered with a stick shift.