2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
2dr Roadster 6-cyl. 3199cc/215hp Bosch ME-2.8 FI

1 Concours condition| #2 Excellent condition| #3 Good condition| #4 Fair

condition
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$25,300
+68.7%| $16,300
+40.5%| $10,400*
+14.3%| $6,500
-4.4%

Model description

Mercedes’ attractive SLK roadster appeared in 1996 as a competitor to cars like the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3.
This convertible with a folding steel retractable hardtop married Sacco styling to the existing W202 C-Class platform to create a less expensive alternative to the SL series convertibles, and as such is seen as sort of like a spiritual successor to the 190SL of four decades earlier.
Initially offered with a range of engines that included 2.0-liter supercharged and normally aspirated inline fours, the US debut saw a supercharged and intercooled 2.3-liter, 192-hp engine from the beginning of the 1998 model year. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard but a 5-speed automatic being optional for all engine choices.
The SLK was a runaway hit upon its introduction with favorable in-period reviews from journalists as well as several top-10 and car of the year accolades that initially resulted in Mercedes having diffculty meeting demand for their new roadster. The SLK line was expanded in 2000 with the addition of the SLK 320, sporting a 3.2-liter, 215-hp V-6.
A mid-cycle update for the 2001 model year not only included a mildly facelifted interior and exterior but also saw the introduction of an improved ESP stability control system as well as a sixth gear for the manual transmission. The inevitable AMG variant appeared in 2001 with a 349-hp, supercharged version of the 3.2-liter V-6 along with suspension, brake and wheel upgrades.
Time has shown these cars to be mostly trouble free as long as scheduled maintenance is consistently attended to and they remain a relatively inexpensive and thoroughly entertaining avenue into Mercedes roadster ownership.
Body styles
2dr Roadster
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Engine types
6-cyl. 3199cc/215hp Bosch
ME-2.8 FI
1996-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) stats

Highest sale
$26,250| Lowest sale
$1,803| Most recent sale
$12,600| Sales
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Equipment

Vehicle’s condition classifcation
#1. Concours
#1 vehicles are the best in the world. Imagine the best vehicle, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the fnest concours. Perfectly clean, the vehicle has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly ftted.
#2. Excellent
#2 vehicles could win a local or regional show. They might even be former

1 vehicles that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have

to look closely for faws but will be able to fnd some. The paint, chrome, glass and fnishes will all appear as excellent. The vehicle drives as a new vehicle of its era would.
#3. Good
#3 vehicles drive and run well but are not used for daily transportation. The casual passerby will not fnd any visual faws, but these vehicles might have some incorrect parts. #3 vehicles could possess some, but not all, of the issues of a #4 vehicle, butthey will be balanced by other factors such as fresh paint or a new, correct interior.
#4. Fair
#4 vehicles are daily drivers, with faws visible to the naked eye.
The chrome might have pitting, the windshield might be chipped and perhaps the body has a minor dent. Imperfect paintwork, split seams or a cracked dash might be present. No major parts are missing, but there might be non-stock additions. A #4 vehicle can also be a deteriorated restoration.

Publication Date: 02/19/2024

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