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sg3000 · 03-19-2003, 10:14 AM

I've got a 2001 SLK320 Sport.

> 1) Creaking, with top up, (for lack of a better
> word) probably from the convertible mechanism,
> normal?

Depends on how much. I get a slight rattle every so often on bumpy roads, but it shouldn't be constant. I had the top adjusted after about a year to fix the excessive rattling.

> 2) Proper use of power window controls. I push it
> once, whether a little or a lot and it activates the
> "down all the way feature", so to CRACK the window,
> you have to push the window button, then push it
> again when it gets where I want it. For me, about a
> second later. Is this normal?

No, it's not normal. On mine, you have to push it down all the way to engage the auto-down function. Pushing it down slightly works the way you'd expect.

> 3) CD Changer, skips like anything. Granted I am
> using CD-R's, but isn't it just an Alpine changer?
> Looks very similar. Anyone else have this problem?
> Should I invest in an aftermarket unit and changer?

Could be the brand or the way you burned the disc. I have no problems with CD-Rs (although CD-RWs won't play in my changer at all). Before you hunt down another changer, check to see different discs or discs burned using a different burner to see if that's the problem.

> 4) How do you drive your car? I find myself
> shifting out of first when it hits the high 4's, I
> never do that in my Mustang (99 GT). The first gear
> is just really low. What does the AUTO do? I also
> find myself pushing this car more and more, is this
> wrong? I drive my Mustang for work (20k/year) so
> its mostly freeway driving.

You can rev an SLK a lot higher than you would a Mustang. How do I drive my car? With a big smile on my face :-)

> 5) Shimmy (for lack of a better word) on the
> freeway, is this normal? I have Contisport (?)
> 225/45/17s on it. Is this the tire hitting the
> grooves in the freeway? My Mustang with 245/45/17s
> doesn't do that at all, it tracks straight and
> doesn't weave at all. The SLK tracks straight it
> just goes back and forth.

Sounds like the car may have an alignment problem. My SLK is rock solid on the freeway, with no weaving. Maybe you're drunk ;-)

> Any info would be nice, as I would I am taking the
> car in next week for the radio and would like
> everything fixed at once.

> Thanks!

Good luck with it!

03-19-2003, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
sg3000 BenzWorld Junior Member Date registered: Nov 2002 Vehicle: 2001 SLK320 Sport Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 38	Re: General SLK questions (Please read) I've got a 2001 SLK320 Sport. > 1) Creaking, with top up, (for lack of a better > word) probably from the convertible mechanism, > normal? Depends on how much. I get a slight rattle every so often on bumpy roads, but it shouldn't be constant. I had the top adjusted after about a year to fix the excessive rattling. > 2) Proper use of power window controls. I push it > once, whether a little or a lot and it activates the > "down all the way feature", so to CRACK the window, > you have to push the window button, then push it > again when it gets where I want it. For me, about a > second later. Is this normal? No, it's not normal. On mine, you have to push it down all the way to engage the auto-down function. Pushing it down slightly works the way you'd expect. > 3) CD Changer, skips like anything. Granted I am > using CD-R's, but isn't it just an Alpine changer? > Looks very similar. Anyone else have this problem? > Should I invest in an aftermarket unit and changer? Could be the brand or the way you burned the disc. I have no problems with CD-Rs (although CD-RWs won't play in my changer at all). Before you hunt down another changer, check to see different discs or discs burned using a different burner to see if that's the problem. > 4) How do you drive your car? I find myself > shifting out of first when it hits the high 4's, I > never do that in my Mustang (99 GT). The first gear > is just really low. What does the AUTO do? I also > find myself pushing this car more and more, is this > wrong? I drive my Mustang for work (20k/year) so > its mostly freeway driving. You can rev an SLK a lot higher than you would a Mustang. How do I drive my car? With a big smile on my face :-) > 5) Shimmy (for lack of a better word) on the > freeway, is this normal? I have Contisport (?) > 225/45/17s on it. Is this the tire hitting the > grooves in the freeway? My Mustang with 245/45/17s > doesn't do that at all, it tracks straight and > doesn't weave at all. The SLK tracks straight it > just goes back and forth. Sounds like the car may have an alignment problem. My SLK is rock solid on the freeway, with no weaving. Maybe you're drunk ;-) > Any info would be nice, as I would I am taking the > car in next week for the radio and would like > everything fixed at once. > Thanks! Good luck with it!