Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : SLK-Class SLK230 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE 77K MI. !

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/15/2011
Price:
$ 8709.00
Condition:
Mileage:
77000
Location:
MARLBOROUGH, N.H., 03455
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Submodel Body Type:
SLK230 Convertible
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
WDBKK47F9XF116727
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
BID WITH CONFIDENCE ! 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 1999 MERCEDES SLK230 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREMELY LOW 76,889 MILES, BUT WILL BE SLIGHTLY HIGHER AS IT IS STILL BEING DRIVEN OCCASIONALLY. THE BODY IS IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW BARELY NOTICEABLE STONE CHIPS OR DOOR DINGS THAT WOULD BE EXPECTED WITH A VEHICLE OF ITS AGE. THE COLOR IS STUNNING, AND THE CAR GETS COMPLIMENTS EVERYWHERE YOU GO. THE INTERIOR IS ALSO NEAR PERFECT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOME MINOR PAINT PEELING ON THE CONSOLE WHICH IF YOU HAVE LOOKED AT ANY OTHER SLK'S OF THIS AGE, YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT THIS IS TO BE EXPECTED AS THE RUBBERIZED MATERIAL THAT WAS USED TO PAINT THE CONSOLES DID NOT ADHERE WELL AND PEELS WITH ANY NORMAL AMOUNT OF ARM/ELBOW ABRASION. THE DASH IS BEAUTIFUL AS IT HAS THE DESIRABLE CARBON FIBER TREATMENT. LOADED WITH ALL THE OPTIONS THAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A MERCEDES, AND EVERYTHING OPERATES AS IT DID WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW INCLUDING THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONING. THE RETRACTABLE HARDTOP ALSO WORKS PERFECTLY, AND STOWS ITSELF AWAY IN THE TRUNK IN A MERE 25 SECONDS WITH THE PUSH OF A BUTTON ! ON ALMOST EVERY OCCASION WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, PEOPLE WILL POINT, STARE, & STOP TO WATCH ! IT REALLY IS AMAZING TO WATCH THE SIMULTANEOUS ORCHESTRA OF THE TRUNK OPENING, WINDOWS LOWERING, AND TOP FOLDING DOWN INTO THE TRUNK, ALL WITH A PUSH OF ONE BUTTON ! THE SUPERCHARGED FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE GETS EXCELLENT FUEL MILEAGE WHILE PROVIDING OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. THE ENGINE RUNS GREAT WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES. SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL IS USED AND WAS CHANGED RECENTLY. THE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS PERFECTLY, AND IS MUCH MORE DESIREABLE THAN THE BORING AUTOMATIC. THE SLK IS ONE OF THE FEW MERCEDES AVAILABLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I HAVE ACTUALLY HAD MANY PEOPLE ASK HOW I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A MERCEDES WITH A MANUAL TRANS. EVEN AMONGST THE SLK'S, MOST THAT YOU FIND WILL BE AUTOMATICS, SO THIS ONE IS VERY DESIRABLE FOR SURE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED AND EVERYTHING PASSED EASILY. THE TIRES LOOK NEARLY NEW. THE CAR DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY AND IS A REAL THRILL ON A NICE SUNNY DAY. THIS CAR HAS BEEN BABIED, NEVER ABUSED, AND IT SHOWS ! I AM A TRUE CAR FANATIC. THE NEXT OWNER IS GOING TO LOVE THIS CAR AS MUCH AS I HAVE. I WILL TRULY MISS THIS CAR, BUT I HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED ANOTHER, AND NEED TO MAKE ROOM. THE CAR HAS A CLEAN TITLE, AND A CLEAN HISTORY. IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OF ANY SORT, AND STILL WEARS THE ORIGINAL PAINT. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I BELIEVE I AM THE THIRD. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PROFESSOR AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND I HAD THE CAR SHIPPED HERE ON AN ENCLOSED TRANSPORT TRUCK. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ! PLEASE CALL ONLY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 AM & 9:30 PM. (603) 876 - 4053. MY RESERVE IS EXTREMELY REASONABLE AS I HAVE SEEN COMPARABLE COND. & MILEAGE SLK'S IN THE $12,000 RANGE. AGAIN...... IF YOU WANT A LOW MILEAGE SLK, IN THE BEST EXTERIOR COLOR AVAILABLE, AND WITHTHE HARD TO FIND MANUAL TRANSMISSION - THIS IS THE ONE !!! DO NOT BID IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE THE FUNDS IN HAND ! YOUR BID IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT ! IF YOU PLAN TO HAVE THIS CAR SHIPPED, YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS THE SAME AS I DID WHEN I PURCHASED IT. TRANSACTION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE AUCTION END DATE UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME BEFOREHAND. I ALSO HAVE THIS LISTED LOCALLY AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET. $300 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION'S END. THANKS & GOOD LUCK .... (603) 876 - 4053On Apr-14-11 at 16:26:34 PDT, seller added the following information: ONE OF THE BIDDERS ASKED ME ABOUT THE SLK's AMENITIES, SO HERE ARE THE ONES THAT COME TO MIND...... hidden retracting headlight washers, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, automatic nighttime dimming mirrors, telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, rear defroster, intermittent wipers, traction control, dual front and side impact airbags, factory keyless entry and security system, built in factory garage door opener, factory hands free telephone, front and rear foglights, interior & headlight delay when exiting the vehicle, factory AM/FM/cass/ & 6 disc CD player in trunk, best of all is the power convertible hardtop !!!! The only features listed here that I have not used and cannot attest to are : the garage door opener, telephone, and CD player. I use a cass. adapter to plug my IPOD into the factory radio. I will include this adapter in the sale, as I won't be needing it. I'm sure there are probably a few features that I have missed, but you get the idea.... this beauty is absolutely loaded !!!