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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
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by Anonymous
Apr 27, 2024
The value to me was good because this car was an unusual SLK 350 color, a six speed transmission and AMG sport package, very hard to find an exact comparison.
Apr 27, 2024
by michael d
Apr 13, 2024
Forward thinking design. Excellent German tech and build. Quality throughout.Apr 13, 2024
by Joseph P
Mar 07, 2022
Nice car for the money. Good performance. Many bells and whistles.
Hard top awesome up or down
Mar 07, 2022
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by Anonymous
Apr 27, 2024
The value to me was good because this car was an unusual SLK 350 color, a six speed transmission and AMG sport package, very hard to find an exact comparison.
Apr 27, 2024
by michael d
Apr 13, 2024
Forward thinking design. Excellent German tech and build. Quality throughout.Apr 13, 2024
by Joseph P
Mar 07, 2022
Nice car for the money. Good performance. Many bells and whistles.
Hard top awesome up or down
Mar 07, 2022
by Jeffrey O
Feb 10, 2022
Lots of fun but small. Fast reliable and sexy.Feb 10, 2022
by Frank F
Feb 10, 2022
A great feature that it can convert from a hard top to a convertible with the push of a button. A very sporty feeling while driving the car.Feb 10, 2022
by William E A
Mar 26, 2021
I Beleive, it is a pretty good deal. The color of the car is the problem for me. It is that dull silver color.Mar 26, 2021
by Anonymous
Feb 09, 2021
Price too high for the mileage and the yearFeb 09, 2021
by Franckel D
Oct 01, 2020
Nice and beautiful only issue is the leak when Carwash Oct 01, 2020
by Timothy C
Dec 26, 2014
Absolutely amazing car. Performance that can run with the best of them at a used car price. People will confuse it for a $100k car all the time. People take pictures as you drive around. If you don't like attention, this is not the car for you. Absolute dream to drive.Dec 26, 2014
by Jane O
Mar 13, 2014
I love the way the car handles and the fun small sporty look. The hard top convertible is great. I have had the rag top and this is so much better. It has Impressive trunk room for a sports carMar 13, 2014
by Test G
Dec 30, 2013
I appreciate the Mercedes Line of vehicles, seems they
Hold their stylish, classy yet sporty ambiance.
I have enjoyed this car for work, plan and good fun.
I especially appreciate the exterior color, easy to care for
and always looks clean.Dec 30, 2013
by Donna L
Dec 28, 2012
Although it is only 163bhp the 200K moves you swiftly along with ease. In
comfort mode the gearbox can be a little slow to respond to kick-down
however this is all removed when you select sport mode. It becomes much
more responsive and even the slightest touch of the throttle it will go
down a gear or two. When left in this mode the 5-speed box will let you
go all the way to the red line before changing up... check your
speedometer at this point, you'll be going faster than you think! Steering
is nice and weighty with a very good direct feel. Seats are a little hard but
for what it is they are quite supportive.
Everything feels nice and solid inside, however the look and feel of the
dashboard is a little cheap however you aren't going to be paying too
much attention to that when driving - you'll be having far too much fun.
Appearance - far more masculine-looking than the R170, the R171 has an
air of the SLR about it, especially from the front. You can also see echoes
of its big brother the SL from certain angles. A very beautiful and elegant
car, and although it looks a lot more manly than the previous one I'm
afraid it's still a bit too girly for some men.
Cost of Ownership - Fuel is the biggest issue here. 32mpg on moderate
longish drives however if I'm feeling particularly frugal I can get 38mpg.
Fun Factor - The sound of the exhaust note will put a smile on your face
day in day out. You'll be hunting for tunnels to drive through and look for
any excuse to go out with the roof down!
Performance - 8/10
Build Quality - 9/10
Appearance - 10/10
Cost of Ownership - 6/10
Fun Factor - 10/10Dec 28, 2012
by Justin S
Apr 19, 2011
The interior is high quality as expected from a Mercedes. The styling is impressive and is noticed by others (a head turner). The 5.5 liter V8 is powerful had has a great exhaust note (quiet at low speeds and loud when you push it). The 7-speed transmission can be a plus or minus... great for max acceleration/launches but tends to hunt for the right gear in light driving.Apr 19, 2011
by Preeyen V
Feb 18, 2010
Fantastic acceleration. 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds.
Brakes are sharpe.
No repairs required.
Handles wll and can take corners pretty fast.
Both exteior and interior stying s great.
Expensive to run being 3.5 litre.
Really fun to drive. The roar of the exhaust turns heads in a good way.Feb 18, 2010
by Tom F
Nov 27, 2009
I was on the car phone when I blasted down an on-ramp to I-96. The lady on the other end of the line heard the engine and asked what was that. Oh I'm driving an SLK350... "Very cool" was her reply.
Awesome little car. Fun to drive. Lots of power. The only draw back is the price point. save up you cash.Nov 27, 2009
by Anonymous
Oct 18, 2009
This car is just so perfect! I love it, and it loves me.
SLKworld.com is right though, the only downside is the it gives
you SS. It's sad. (Smiley Syndrome). This car is very fun to drive.
There is nothing that would make me sad. Oct 18, 2009
by Duncan M
Aug 15, 2008
Great 2 seater hard top convertable.
At 6'" 2in its one of the few 2 seater convertables I can fit in at the same time as my cricket gear.
Some might say a bit of a birds car, but the same people usually drive ford fiesta or somthing simillar. I need say no more :-)Aug 15, 2008
by Peter S
Jun 30, 2008
It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. The fact that it is both a convertible and coupe in one car is great. in the winter it is not much fun to drive a soft top.Jun 30, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 08, 2008
Purchased as used with just over 19,000 miles. It's a beautiful car that was well kept by the previous owner.Jun 08, 2008
by Mario C
May 22, 2008
PM if interested...May 22, 2008
by Caitlen S
Apr 18, 2008
What a heachache this one was
in the shop everyother week
shut down when driving constantly
extremely fun to speed in
In and out by 2 months
Apr 18, 2008
by Lionel L
Apr 14, 2008
great car to zip around town in.Apr 14, 2008
by Ciaran A
Jan 21, 2008
All round good car for weekends away in the country or zipping to Monaco inJan 21, 2008
by Tedd G
Jan 20, 2008
This car turns heads. It handles great and can back it up with power. Wish it had an optional airscarf with a/c and not just heat. Back end could be a little longer like the SL500. Overall for the money this car is awesome.Jan 20, 2008
by Tommy H
Dec 23, 2007
oh yeah i like this car but it felt a bit heavyDec 23, 2007
by Jacques E
Dec 19, 2007
Great car. Good value for money!Dec 19, 2007
by Nico C
Nov 18, 2007
Small convertible but very nice!!Nov 18, 2007
by Charmaine P
Nov 14, 2007
Love this carNov 14, 2007
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2007
I love the car. You give next to nothing up with the convertible hard top. The air scarf is a feature that every car should have. It blows ward air over your neck on cold days. It is intended for top down driving but since it is electric it heats up faster than the main car heater so on cold days you get warm air on you fast. I drive it year around in Chicago and love it!Jan 26, 2007
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Pricing
Original MSRP
$46,970 to $61,220Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing