Call now!Īfter being in the collector-car business for a decade prior, Donna Robbins opened the doors to the first Streetside Classics showroom in Charlotte, NC in 2008. So it's the perfect one for easy driving and backroads vacations. That's why the trunk can still hold your weekend bags even with the top down. Add in power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes, and this one has the right recipe for a well-mannered sports car.Ĭomplete with the owner's manual packet, this SLK is one of those ideal affordable, practical, and fun modern classics. The fully independent suspension is quite sporty, but it never loses that Mercedes luxury feeling. The 190 hp engine pulls thanks to a well-sorted five-speed automatic transmission nicely. That's why the car's 2.3-liter supercharged motor fits the profile perfectly. After all, the tradition of the small European roadster is a four-cylinder motor, but this required a power boost for modern times. The SLK 230 did come with an ideal powerhouse. But more than just luxury, this car also has great modern safety features such as dual front airbags, side airbags, and anti-lock brakes. Like any good Mercedes, this one comes with features like automatic climate control, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, cruise control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with hands-free Bluetooth. This is a personal sports car, and you're reminded of that by everything from the carbon fiber-style console panels to the seating for only two. You could have it optioned like this in an attractive two-tone, where the black and blue style harmonizes nicely with the exterior. So we bet the appreciation for these will continue to grow now that this is almost ready for vintage plates.Īnother reason the first-gen SLK will become such a legendary classic is that the interior knew how to be open to the world. And this well-engineered folding hardtop takes a nice sports car and makes it legendary. It's a sleek coupe for any use, and with the touch of a button, it becomes a very sporty roadster. And, of course, you want this SLK for its dual nature. But you may also view the value price as a way to budget for updating pieces on a stock car approaching the quarter-century milestone. You still get a quality panel fit, a premium appearance, and an overall look of a well-respected car. That means something different in a Mercedes. The overall look of this example shows a car that has been driven and enjoyed. The black goes with the rocker trim, door handles, and grille to give this a hint of dark distinction. And we love the addition of the 16-inch Voxx wheels. The deep blue looks like an isolated tropical ocean on a sunny day, so it sets the right tone for a premium drop-top. Today, this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 still carries the premium feel but at an even more affordable value.īahama Blue Pearl is a desirable factory color, and this even shows all the right signs of being the original application. After all, it combined the premium elements of the Benz name and a folding hardtop. The first-generation Mercedes SLK is poised to become quite an exciting classic.
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