Sporty, Light, Short: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 R171
The R171 generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK was introduced for the 2004 model year and was built through 2011. The SLK is technically a compact executive sportscar with a strange name that was derived from sportlich (sporty), leicht (lightweight), and kurz (short). The Gorden Wagener designed body builds on the previous generation styling but adds a Formula 1-inspired front nose and sprinkles of modern Benz design. Find this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 R171 offered for $10,000 in Porter Ranch, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
2005 mercedes-benz slk350 AMG
condition: excellent
cylinders: 6 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 143,076
paint color: silver
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: convertible
6 speed STICK SHIFT. V6 AMG package. Everything works perfectly well. Brand new brake pads and brake fluid. Braided brake lines, strut bar, Sprint Booster, JVC radio with Bluetooth features and USB mp3 reader. TSW Bathurst 17″ Forged Wheels. Recently replaced tires, recently replaced engine and transmission mounts. Oil changes are scheduled every 10,000 miles for this car because it takes 8 liter of synthetic oil. Spark plugs recently replaced. Very low cost for maintenance and registration.
All stock parts (except for wheels) are saved and go with the car.
No trades and test drives with cash in hand.
Call or text only, please.
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I always tho the K was for Kompressor, but it’s for Kurtz?
Now every time I see one of these, I’m gonna think of Marlon Brando, oh the horror.
Mercedes-Benz always had some of the more idiosyncratic nomenclature. Individually they all make sense but the consistency is total gumbo.
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