** said “the mechanic has finished evaluating the computer read out and wants to get into it deeper”. I explained that home = 550 miles and I'd go ahead and wait on them. I was dismayed 1/2 hour into the appointment to be offered a ride home because, "this is going to take awhile". There isn't a Mercedes dealership anywhere in Wyoming and it seemed useful to have that information because my favorite mechanic runs a Volvo shop. I just wanted my car plugged into their diagnostics computer and to walk out of there with a printout. Mine was named ** and she is more customer advocate than I've ever encountered at a dealership. Mercedes Benz Omaha assigns the customer and associate who is tasked with getting your car through their process and resolving your issues. I have heard the stories about how expensive the top hydraulics can be to fix so I decided to keep the appointment at Mercedes Benz Omaha to get an emed like a good idea to know with more certainty what I would be facing in the future. Several solutions were posted there, the most useful of which is give the right front corner of the top a sharp smack with your fist.which actually works. In the meantime my son found a stream about the problem on the MB forum. They hooked me up with an appointment on my return trip to Wyoming to evaluate the problem. I bought the car As Is with no warranty of any kind but gave Mercedes Benz Omaha a call anyway. The trunk opens and moves forward to receive the top.but nothing other than the whirring of the hydraulics obviously trying to do something. In the morning I discovered that the convertible top would not fully retract. I drove it to Cedar Falls, IA that evening. I rented a car, drove to Omaha and the dealership was very accommodating, picking me up in Council Bluffs for a late evening car pickup. This particular car is a one previous owner 2001 SLK 230, barrillo red. I bought the car over the phone and never saw anything but pictures before I picked it up. The search took me two months and I finally found what I was looking for at Mercedes Benz Omaha. What are you thinking when you order a 2 seater sports car with an automatic transmission? I find that mystifying. I've discovered that only about 10 percent of these have manual transmissions. The R170 version of the SLK was only made from 1998 through 2004, averaging about 10,000 US versions each year. I live in the Rockies and the mountain folk aversion to rwd vehicles is near legendary so my search took me well out of my area. This product is designed for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 1998-2004.The experience put me in the market for a replacement. We do not offer any guarantee of fitment on vehicles that have been in involved in accidents and/or have body damage or customization, make sure to check with the installer. Hand layup is the manufacturing process used for the majority of our fiberglass parts. Duraflex direct from the manufacturer or a distributor. Cutting and adding of fiberglass may be required for proper fitment. It is necessary to dry fit and drill mounting holes and preform body work before paint. This product ed_102488 is made with fiberglass material, therefore it will exhibit chips, breaks, cracks, waves, scratches and holes which require modification. Fiberglass Duraflex parts always require prep work before they can be primed and painted. To be installed professionally by a bodyshop with a valid automotive repair business license. Packaging should be the same as what is found in our retail store. New: A brand-new Duraflex 1998-2004 Mercedes SLK R170 Duraflex AMG Look Front Bumper Cover 1 Piece, in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Increased durability and longer service life.Proprietary polymer blend for maximum flexibility.High quality weather resistant aluminum mesh grille (where applicable).1998-2004 Mercedes SLK R170 Duraflex AMG Look Front Bumper Cover 1 Piece (ed_102488)ġ998-2004 Mercedes SLK R170 Duraflex AMG Look Front Bumper Cover - 1 Pieceįits the following models: Fits All Models, SLK230, SLK320, SLK32
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