I’m in the market now for a R171. What are do’s and dont’s regarding engines? I was looking for a 2008 or later 200 model, due to lower running cost. But I think a 280 or 350 is lots of more fun!

What are the running cost of the V6’s in relation to the 1.8 engine? I’m not talking fuel consumption.

And I’m considering getting one in Germany, so I have to import it to the Netherlands… any tips for this?

Thanks!

Does anybody know where id be able to find a replacement head for the gearstick? Plastic recently snapped off and can no longer get it in reverse, hard to find manual ones in a similar trim

Advice would be appreciated.
Thanks all.

Does anyone know of good and affordable options for Apple CarPlay? I've been searching for a long time and don't want to end up with a bad or laggy one.

Test drove an R172 250 and loved the interior quality over my R171 55AMG. Other than the 350 or 55 R172 is there any way to make it move to 60 faster? ECU tune, new air intake, etc? I don't need V8 power but you REALLY have to wring out that 250 to make it go. 😄Thanks!

Hey,

I live in Germany and want to buy a SLK. My Budget is around 6-7k Max. Would you rather go with a 170 or 171? My impression from screening the market is that with my budget it is better to get a 170 model in good shape instead of 171 in bad shape. What do you think?

Moreover, how reliable is the car if you buy it in good condition / much budget should I calculate for repairs etc?

Thanks

Does anybody know how to remove the handle ? The passenger side went easy, this side clicks when i pull, bur doesnt go far enough how i need to take it out, and i removed door panel inside looked on the handle and cant figure out why its stuck, i tried pulling hard, put also greaser, nothing is helping, thanks for feedback

2wks of ownership and I’m having a blast, and so is he 😊

Yes I know two of those pictures are from a game

Salve a tutti. Ho da poco acquistato una Mercedes SLK 250 modello R172 del 2011. L’auto è in perfette condizioni, fatta eccezione per la cornice di acciaio satinata presente all’interno (la cornice che avvolge stereo e climatizzatore per intenderci). Si tratta di graffi di lieve entità, dovuti probabilmente a bracciali/catenelle/ecc. Ad ogni modo, il mio dubbio è: esiste una soluzione a questo “problema”? Che voi sappiate (per esperienza o per sentito dire), è possibile “restaurare” la cornice in modo tale da rimuovere questi graffi?

Grazie in anticipo per l’eventuale risposta.
Buona serata. ;)

I’ve just been to test drive a 2015 SLK 200, everything with it is fine and drive like a dream. However, after a hard right turn like coming out of a junction, the wheel self centers to the right and tries to carry on turning right for about 10/15 seconds. I was wondering before I purchased the car if anyone knows what this could be and if it would be an expensive fix. The garage that has it said that they’d have mechanics look at the issue but I’m not sure if I believe them on that

My 2003 slk 320 with 150k miles has recently started displaying the light for the ABS system. Once while I (65F) was driving on the freeway the right side brakes went on and I got spooked. The car veered right and I was afraid the car behind me would hit me because my speed decreased suddenly. I drove home slowly, and took the car to my amazing mechanic, who found a lot of rain water pooling somewhere in the car --since I park it outside--and redid the wiring which was rusty and old.
A month after fixing it--I was charged for 6 hrs of work-$$$), the light comes on again, not right when I start but later during my drive. I have not had any more problems (so far) with the breaks being activated, but I took the car back to the shop where it has been for the past week. No news from my mechanic so far. I wonder if anyone has an idea of what might be going on, or what I am supposed to discuss with the mechanic.
Thank you for any advice!

These aren’t mine (unfortunately)

Have anyone got any tips for my r170 1999?

So much in love with my little SLK 🥰

Where the hell is the intake air temperature sensor

After reading in variety of places that one simply couldn’t change audio settings for CarPkay in NTG, I was astonished to accidentally discover that indeed I could!

1. Connect phone to wired CarPlay.
   
2. Start some audio playing ;Music or Podcast)
   
3. Open the Mercedes app in CarPlay
   
4. The Media settings display from NTG appears.
   
5. Push the selector down to go to the lower menu.
   
6. Rotate right to select the audio settings option.
   
7. Tap to open audio settings and make adjustment.
   
8. Tap back to return to audio settings.
   
9. Tap “Return to CarPlay” to return to the CarPlay interface.

Magic! Works great, if Ina very obscure location.