2005 Mercedes Benz SLK 1 8 SLK200 Kompressor | Review and Test Drive

2005 Mercedes Benz SLK 1 8 SLK200 Kompressor | Review and Test Drive | Review | Test Drive | Road Test | Buyers Guide | Should I Buy
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[@oscoe]

The dramatic intro music / initial shots of pedestrian pace driving make for the most entertaining start to a car review on KZbin! Great job! 😂

[@BarrieCrampton]

And yet its got 50,000 more views than your video of a Ferrari accelerating like you are trying to blow it up, go figure 😂

[@spodface12]

@@BarrieCrampton i dont think it was an insult lol

[@810177]

I have a 2012 model and totaly love it.I live in Bayern Germany now and fully take advantage of the roof down from April till end of october. Parts are not too expensive either(well here in Germany)Only tip i can give is when there's a full cold winter keep the door mirrors out at all time instead of folding in when leaving the car as they tend to freeze ie damaging the motor and internal mechanism.I've experienced this problem and replaced the whole units so just worth mentioning.

[@BarrieCrampton]

thanks for the advice, much appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment

[@davidgammie1310]

@@BarrieCrampton no problem.Love your video and commentary on this car.I work for Audi in Ingolstadt(Bayern)and this car beats the Audi TT by far in styling.Lot of comments on the timing chain wearing out but honestly never heard of this problem here in Deutchland. These cars must be serviced once a year,that way normally no problems should occur!

[@objectiveobjective1948]

Still another great video from you 👍 I remember the white 2011 SLK AMG you reviewed which blew me away with its astonishing good looks. Keep spreading the love ❤

[@thedoo777]

I have a black r230 sl Nothing beats a Mercedes interior, dated yes, but they last. I am not surprised at Barry's find there are plenty of them out there. There mostly second cars and have been gently driven as Barry does. They have led a gentle life!

[@carlitoxb110]

Gorgeous outside dated interior, still better looking than the latest model

[@BarrieCrampton]

It really is!

[@ascelot]

@@BarrieCrampton How is the reliability of these both mechanical and electrics? (including roof)

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@ascelot second to non, ive sold lots of them and never had any problems with the roofs, and i was Sales Manager at Mercedes Benz when they first came out in late 96 great cars

[@Gynra]

Just bought one of these. I love it!

[@silentsupreme4874]

It's just a pain to get in and out Also the windshield is the size of a mouse hole

[@Gynra]

@@silentsupreme4874 My mileage certainly varies. I am 75 years old and I have no trouble getting in and out. Never had a problem with visibility either. Still loving it!

[@enregistreur]

Thank you for this cool paced review ! This looks like such a lovely car, I’m debating between getting this or a CLK. Comfort wise the CLK seems to fit more what I’m looking for (although I don’t really need 4 seats), however the soft top makes me fear for its longevity and cost to replace, in the long run, so now I’m eyeing the SLK 😅

[@deljules1383]

I've got a 350 and totally loved it was on the A12 and a Bentley come up i stuck with it we was both doing 120mph the Bentley slowdown on the bends well it does way about 2 tonne where as the quicker I go the more it hunkers down jaguar F-Type

[@peteracton59]

Pity the boys in blue didn't catch you

[@fpsgamer16]

Your videos are really good, thank you

[@BarrieCrampton]

Glad you like them!

[@paulpaul5529]

Merci

[@fz7788]

I am a bit curious how does the audio system work.

[@pichtee9252]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Is the car good for tall drivers ? (1m90)

[@BarrieCrampton]

I cant really get far enough away from the steering wheel to feel comfortable, but as people never stop pointing out i do sit a long way back

[@beverleyshaw136]

Barrie would you still rate the Kompressor as a good reliable car to drive.

[@nevittwoods1730]

No golfing set crammes into boot to show friends at golf course👍⛳

[@BarrieCrampton]

yu may be able to fit a small set in

[@Phil4-13]

😎😎😎😎 👌👌👌

[@BarrieCrampton]

cheers

[@malaysiatanahairku4393]

R171 - best looking SLK

[@nevittwoods1730]

Front bonnet looks like airoplane engine on wing👍🏁

[@Paul-bl2dk]

Barrie are they easy to get in and out of, am in my 50s?

[@BarrieCrampton]

reasonably, but if you are over 6ft, they are a bit cramped

[@nevittwoods1730]

Yes just bit lower than normal

[@maximeemixam3060]

I would like to buy one but I’m 1,95m, do you think it’s possible ?

[@BarrieCrampton]

yep, take one for a drive and see if you are comfortable

[@thomasdepaor1518]

What's it like for motorway driving or long journeys

[@BarrieCrampton]

its great, no problems, nice and comfortable

[@nevittwoods1730]

Very very nice👍

[@racqueteer5606]

Very early models like this had timing chain and balancer shaft problems that wrote off many engines across the range because of the poor components used, absolutely horrendous build quality for a so-say luxury brand. I wouldn't touch one of these with a fifty foot barge pole.

[@okimike100]

no replay...

[@johncollis8485]

Hood? Roof I think.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Its my video so i will call it what i want 😂

[@jasoncrook1]

Sorry bud but 184 hp is not impressive, for five grand you can buy a standard focus ST with 225 hp , mods and remapping, 400 hp is posable

[@BarrieCrampton]

Jason Crook really, does an ST have an electric roof which stows away at the touch of a button? Because me and dead owls dont really give a hoot about horsepower 😎

[@jasoncrook1]

Barrie Crampton yes I agree it looks the dogs bollocks , but it’s far from even coming close to a sports car , my mum (76 years old) has one and loves it , I drive it and I think the hand breaks stuck on , every one to there own bud and no disrespect. We all enjoy our rides for our own reasons , and don’t forget you need another car for when we get a flutter of snow , if you own one you know what I mean. Respect my friend 👊

[@MrCallingoccupants]

Mans comparing an SLK to a Focus lol! - You just made my day!

[@thedoo777]

It wouldn't be for me and you but old man that's plenty of power look at all rest the car. I hate Mercedes Porsche Tesla OwnersWho drive below the speed limit.

[@peteracton59]

If only you could hear just how loud I'm laughing at that comment of yours. Let's hope you've wised up a lot over the last 12 months

[@truetune11]

It is a roof you muppet

[@BarrieCrampton]

Do you know what the psychology behind calling people names and pretending you know more than them is? its low self esteem, you should work on that! and anyway I like the Muppets and thanks for leaving a comment as it helps my videos to get ranked higher 👍 It's time to put the hood up 😎 It's time to light the lights It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight It's time to put on make up It's time to dress up right It's time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight Why do we always come here I guess we'll never know It's like a kind of torture To have to watch the show But now let's get things started Why don't you get things started It's time to get things started On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational This is what we call the Muppet Show