2001 Mercedes SLK 320 Review - Caught In The Crossfire!

My thoughts on the 2001 Mercedes SLK 320 with the 3.2L V6 and 5 speed Automatic Transmission!
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The thoughts, feelings, and opinions expressed in this video are the sole thoughts of Zack and no one else. The purpose of this video is to provide entertainment with the hope that you will take what you see and formulate your own opinions. I highly recommend consuming other reviews of this vehicle before making any form of financial decision.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Engine / Transmission
2:25 - Interior
3:08 - BFB Test
3:29 - Interior
5:34 - Hard Top Convertible Operation
6:13 - Interior
6:51 - Trunk / Cargo Space
7:36 - Exterior
8:02 - Final Thoughts
9:42 - Outro

[@Kenthis15]

You got caught up in the Crossfire.

[@ShootingCars]

Pin of fame, this is a better title than what I thought of

[@dond6926]

Reported blocked and screen shot for good measure 😂😂😂

[@Antony..24]

PTSD Crossfire

[@TheJiggs666]

God damn lol

[@Will_E_Wonty]

I would rather hear about the car's ride and handling (roof up and down) than gripes about the switchgear.

[@dimitriossaint5676]

It needs work, suspension from factory is negligible at best, lowered , firmed and wheels plus tires, then the chassis finally works.

[@johnbruss5190]

I like your review (I own a SLK32) but a bit too much whining and too much is your preference as opposed to what a potential buyer/owner might like or dislike. Who the heck cares about your past disappointment in other cars (like the Crossfire). So for me: too personal and not enough objective sharing for potential buyers. (maybe some stereotypical youtube "cult of personality" in your review ...and I soon saw that I'm not in the cult you're trying to form). But I'm glad you reviewed it...thanks! IMO, the SLK320 (especially in R170 form), is a delightful summer cruiser....top up or top down....and at a reasonable price: $6k-$12k.

[@danmccarthy4700]

I had a complicated relationship with a red 2001 SLK230 for almost a decade. I named it 'Heinz' because it was red like ketchup and German. I cried like I'd lost a pet after I totaled it a few months ago.

[@bunni5811]

My boyfriend kicked a dent in mine. I’m so furious.

[@billramsey7455]

I have one of those in red. 209,426 miles on it. It runs great 👍.

[@Antony..24]

The 2001 Mercedes SLK 320 is the exact care I drive with 62k miles and I I keep the Glock in the leather bag behind me. You have Crossfire PTSD lol because Benz is driving machine!!

[@workman122]

Waste of time, last review by this guy I'll watch.

[@joeyallcock1011]

here here! i agree & as so it is & so it shalt be! no more this jester is a fool

[@user-by4jo7ot7k]

I just bought an AMG version this week. Love it

[@MrRocketguitar]

It’s a cup holder not a huge bottle holder….

[@arnieanime2792]

I love my SLK320.

[@EddieFly00]

5:26 correction. It’s weather and standard.

[@bwofficial1776]

The same year this was built, you could buy one of the last R129 SLs with the last gasp of Mercedes' famous bank-vault build quality. This just looks too jellybean for me and comes from post-cost cut MB. The headlight washers are fun though with that little puff of fluid. I never actually realized that the SL and SLK were different lines. I thought the name changed depending on the year. Chrysler got the better end of the DaimlerChrysler merger. I don't think Mercedes ever used any Chrysler tech, probably because theirs were better. The Charger, 300, Challenger, and Durango still use Mercedes-derived platforms today, though not to the extent the Crossfire did.

[@dave11686]

I really like these cars. I’m sorry they didn’t meet your expectations

[@racr2687]

Me too very underrated, I've had 3 R170's including an SLK 32 AMG. They handle beautifully, fun to drive, classy timeless looks thanks to designer Bruno Sacco just before he left Mercedes. What more could you want? I cannot understand why some people hate on them and complain so much. Who cares if it's not the fastest or not the "manliest car" which I think is such an irrelevant term to begin with associating a car with gender. They are simple, beautiful and fun if it's not your sort of thing people should just buy an MX5 instead which is still a great car. Apologies for the rant I just don't think the SLK R170 deserves the criticisms it gets.

[@coltontroxler934]

My boi I don’t understand why you don’t get more views your quality is top tear for a smaller channel tbh it’s better then the smoking tire and I love the honesty with every review I drive a 10 speed GT and would love to find a way to let you review it

[@ShootingCars]

Thank you! You can submit it to my site and next time I'm in your area we can set something up! www.ZackPradel.com/submit

[@coltontroxler934]

@@ShootingCars I’m going to submit it right now not sure how often your in Texas but I would love to let you review it

[@LM-gj2wu]

Anybody see the slightly off center headlight washer cover

[@bwofficial1776]

It's a used Mercedes. It's supposed to be a hooptie.

[@FRITZI999]

i own always around 3 Cars over Decades.... some come, others go again... mostly Daily Drivers. 6 Mercedes in total. I loved them all. But my SLK first Series stays with me fpr 18 Years now and still hopefully more to come. I beat the shit out of it on the German Autobahn or Countryside Roads. Just mention that it´s not Stock anymore... Suspension is completelly overhauled and modified. Smaller Steeringwheel and Bucketseats. 18 Inch Rims .... Making it a driving Machine without the Diva-ness of a Porsche or other Sportscars. It´s a true Driverscar without any stupid Touchscreens and Senseless Gimmicks. No overload of Climate Controls, just two Knobs to turn - and be serious. These Cars are made for driving OPEN !!! Just seeking for a new Daily Driver and my SLK just took me 2000 km through Germany in 3 days. This little Fun Bitch (thats it´s Nickname) will stay with me forever it seems.... ;-)

[@lenbones7940]

The trash truck in the background while u drop the top is hilarious.. its funny how polarizing leather pouches are in cars lol people either love them or hate them.. these cars are always automatic tho cuz there the car you buy your wife when your rich so she can pretend she's Paris Hilton lol

[@naomi-ru7di]

this is my dream car. i'm turning 18 next year, at that age i can legally drive. this summer i'm getting a job, and the next, and the next. i need this car lol

[@racr2687]

They are great I have owned 3 SLK's from this generation. My advice if you get a mint one it's worth hanging on to since I brought my first one at 23. I am now 30 and still love my current one as my second car. The styling of this generation is so much nicer than the ones that came after.

[@willkastelic7969]

That is my old car 🤣. Crazy to see it be reviewed

[@georghansson8178]

Ohoo....yeeaa. The slk320 is a great car 🤩....I own one myself. Thanks for the video👌

[@ImmortanDan]

The problem with the Northstar is that it had to be rolled out quickly to supplant the weaksauce disappointment that was the HT4100-4900. Which, while itself a failure, was the only one of 3 engines Cadillac planned to use in the 1980s (HT, 368 with the 8-6-4 system, and the Olds diesel) to survive beyond '85 or so. Now, based on the later 4.5 and 4.9 HT engines, that platform was overall salvageable, so I think Cadillac should have just upgraded that to an all-aluminum spec - keeping it as an economy engine of sorts - while taking more time to develop the Northstar. Iron out bugs, beg GM for more funds, maybe make the damn thing 5 liters or more.

[@brynmichael8029]

Another Banger!

[@KnightPassions]

The small bag between the seats is to store the wind divider.

[@look_its_mose]

MB used the worst paint on those center consoles. Even one as nice as this looks rough. I love the looks of them though, especially the earliest low spec cars with the lower-body black stripe, small wheels, and the relatively high take rate of bright colors and manual transmissions. Give me a bright yellow SLK230 with a manual.

[@davidem02]

I wanted too a cool color 230 with a manual,but looking in used car sites,you can have or a Grey manual SLK 230 or a cool color auto slk230,now i have a grey car :(

[@danmccarthy4700]

The interior in the SLK I had felt quality, but it wasn't. In addition to the flaking center console paint, my glovebox decided to just stop closing one day, the spring-loaded lock keeping the center armrest lid closed broke, the metal trim surrounding the shift gate popped out, and the headliner started drooping to the point where I had to tear it down. Oh yeah, and the roof would also leak all over my passenger seat when it rained.

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@danmccarthy4700 personality its saying.... What have you done for me lately? she just wants u to buy her things mate! its the little things that prevent your relationwhip from breaking down! ☆joedog

[@danmccarthy4700]

@@joeyallcock1011 "Relationwhip" is a fantastic word and I'm going to try using it in everyday conversation.

[@peter455sd]

Not a word about internal space,comfort or ergonomy.

[@hvac42long1]

What is a “spitometer”?

[@joeyallcock1011]

the spitometer is that little glass cover over the speedo that his verbal diarrhea is collecting on!☆joedog☆

[@davinp]

When Mercedes owned Chrysler, they gave Chrysler their old platforms to build cars on

[@brianlee9233]

Agreed. Chrysler used to make some absolute garbage cars back in the D.C. days, but skip 22 years later, and they are improving.

[@bunni5811]

@@brianlee9233sitting here with a Chrysler 200 2013 it’s alright got the cheap model but 🤣 I’ll never buy a Chrysler again

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@bunni5811 you can upgrade paddle shift easy if it auto

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@brianlee9233 i have 2005 Chrysler crossfire 3.2v6(slk320/with karmen's body) also i have 2005 PT Cruiser 2.4 PTgtVan 2door van conversion with shaved door handles both cars are black +full black heated auto adjust seats alcntr inserts, powerfold heated mirrors with dual zone climatea/c. me & my dog happy with both & people like both

[@abbysapples2547]

9:06 Was that scene of the crossfire filmed in silent hill. I can hear Johnny Cash singing. Ring of fire

[@joeychitwood6004]

You need to research before reviewing. There is no Chrysler in the SLK! The Crossfire used the chassis and other elements FROM MB.

[@orionpax7424]

They definitely share parts, he even shows a comparison between the SLK and Crossfire. He does a great job. We all make mistakes but the only mistaken one here is you.

[@kuuzz.]

@@orionpax7424 lmaoo

[@joeychitwood6004]

Yes, they share parts but MB created the SLK first then it was adopted by Chrysler. Hence, there’s no Chrysler in the SLK but there is MB in the Crossfire.

[@orionpax7424]

@@joeychitwood6004 I get what you're saying, but when an expensive companies stuff is used in a cheap brand it makes the premium version seem less premium.

[@ImmortanDan]

And that's exactly what he says: Chrysler is the one that borrowed from MB. He just had such a bad experience with the Chrysler car that seeing the same switchgear in the SLK put him off.

[@micujus1]

Wet and sport:)) really? Winter and standart

[@bunni5811]

My interior needs work lmao things are falling off and breaking.

[@bunni5811]

I don’t have seat warmers 🤔

[@bunni5811]

I agree with you the hardtop material in mine is ripping off in the inside. The adhesive is melting due to old age and heat.

[@bunni5811]

Mine has a manual transmission so it could be slightly better

[@bunni5811]

The car is amazing. I agree that Chrysler mess it up.

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@bunni5811 how so? its identical benz r170 or is it r173 platform underneath? MY POINT IS slk320 + crossfire ARE BOTH SAME CAR underneath. ALSO THAT IT WAS KARMEN who did the body + panels on chrysler crossfire So the only difference is their SHAPE.☆joedog☆

[@markhampton6178]

There is nothing crappy about a Crossfire, it was better than the SLK 320,Handles better and looks better and the Roadster was by far more beautiful . Again saying Chrysler crap bleed into Mercedes just shows you know nothing about either cars.

[@Simple_Jack82]

I know I have capped on you in the past saying that you were on the payroll for Naperville Toyota, but you got this one right on. I feel the same way about the Crossfire and the SLK. They could have been great but they ended up mediocre and replaceable.

[@hoover2501]

He's like the SLK better if there was a Burger King Whopper in the truck

[@alexnagy3386]

Your user name makes sense considering your comment sucks as much as a Hoover vacuum.

[@danmccarthy4700]

Do you even English, bro?

[@hoover2501]

@@danmccarthy4700 terrible voice recognition I own it

[@hoover2501]

@@danmccarthy4700 He'd like it better if there was a Burger King Whopper in the trunk. Try to read between the lines

[@joeyallcock1011]

@@hoover2501 speakon zeeh watts? 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 is not gud button keeps 9 9 9 9 9

[@VegasAlex702]

All manufacturers need to understand that a limited slip diff is mandatory for any car being made. FWD, RWD, AWD...they all benefit from a limited slip diff. Even just having it as an option would be nice.

[@catsaretasty]

No they are cheapskates,they use traction control instead.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

That's cost money traction control is cheaper

[@bassbusterx]

more complexity, more maintenance, the average buyer would rarely ever benefit from it.

[@ImmortanDan]

@@bassbusterx You lift one of the drive wheels. Game over.

[@bassbusterx]

@@ImmortanDan Why would you lift a wheel under normal driving situations?

[@somnamnaa]

Too much crossfire shit. And sadly nothing new that people from US not respect their domestic cars. Those both are about same low price here in Europe.

[@joeyallcock1011]

all his diss on chrysler which is as americsn as they come & its better ptoportions??? its the same platform r173 is it? so heres a guy who jumps on a bandwagon & thinks he knows stuff & most likely if you got somrthing he used to have that too only his was betterer and that tkme you broke your toe was minor compared to his broken toe as his was black all the way to the knee & then some. all i say is...yeah okay then matey

[@sunnohh]

Mercedes made dodge crap not the other way around

[@joeyallcock1011]

K is for KINDER ☆joedog☆