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    SLK 200 manual v SLK230 Auto

    Hiya Currently got a 1997 SLK230 possibilty of a 2001 SLK200 Manual coming up - I thought I heard bad vibes about the manuals - what about difference in power compared to two - is it noticeable - anyone driven both types that want to offer opinion - Thanks what about resell - is the 200 as...
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    Wheels for an SLK230 + servicing

    Servicing in the South West + alloys advice I have bought one of these and would like to do something about the (standard) wheels. They have corrosion under the varnish had have been kerbed. I have been told of a company that refurbishes (I do not want to move away from standard wheels though...
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    SLK230 Door card removal

    Hi everyone, i want to change my component speakers in my 98 slk230, can anyone tell me how to remove yhe door card? i had a loook but couldnt find a specific slk thread. cheers
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    SLK230 - BAS/ESP warning lamp

    Hi, I've had an SLK230 now for about 4 months and the BAS/ESP warning lamp is appearing intermittently. Took it down to a specialist in London who said it was probably the brake light switch which they replaced. Lamp still came on afterwards. Took car back to them and they cleared...
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    slk230 permanent live wire

    does anyone know where to pick up a permanent live for illuminated door sills preferably somewhere in the door wiring or near the door switch so i dont have to run wires all over the place
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    SLK230 Door Mirror

    Hi The left hand Door mirror almost dropped off the GF's car on the A329M last night saved by the heater wires - Looks like a lug has broken off the black holder that the mirror clips on to - Is this a main dealer only or do GSF do them ? Any ideas on price ? can it be bought separately or...
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    SLK230 Roof Seals

    Hi all - new to this forum - The girlfriend has bought a new to her SLK - P reg 61K miles - she loves it - I'm not hooked yet I still believe my Audi 2.6 Cabrio is a nicer car - anyway we appear to have some water getting in - I'm pretty sure its from the seals that meet the roof and front...
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    SLK230: All mouth and no trousers

    Hi all, I don't know if it's me but lately, when i kick down at anything above say 40/50, my car seems to go thru the motions of trying to accelerate but then not actually doing a very good job of it. Drops down a gear, high revs, but not much acceleration. I've just had a new air filter...
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    SLK230 - new owner tips ?

    A female friend is collecting her brand new SLK next week. Are there any faults or quirks she needs to be aware of that I can let her know about ? I've had a search but can't find a great deal. She won't be doing big mileage but does like driving quite hard. She has been used to fairly...
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    Cold start engine rattle on new slk230

    I have just brought a new SLK230, and I have had some teething problems. I have taken the car back and they say all is normal. I need some advice on whether they are telling the truth or just bad service advice. My problems are; 1) When starting from cold the engine rattles. This rattle sounds...
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