Mercedes SLK280 - Purchase and Mods

[@MISTAMUSIK]

I would have went with the Grey matte. I have an 2005 SLK 350 I can show you the mods I did. I changed the mirror covers to the 2011 type with the Led Amber arrow. I changed the side markers to clear with amber LED lights. Also I changed the headlights to the new lights with the LED day lights for about $350. I put front carbon fiber spoiler and trunk. I also put the side stick on fender AMG vents and the chrome AMG chrome hood vents 3 fins. It already had nice Mercedes Benz 17 rims and MEchilns on it. I painted the front bumper to make the new headlights look new and I am also going to change the fog lights and cover. It turns heads all the time some crazy hatter kicked a huge basketball sized duet in the Passenger door and someone scratched the hood so I'll have to repair all of the when I move from downtown Los Angeles with all of the homeless crazies drug addicts and criminals looking to vandalize your cars for whatever reasons.. I would have gone with a better looking rims although it was an upgrade the originals were dated and old man looking. To me the rap was a waste. Not that much of a difference other than the shine and imperfection coverup. Change the radio to an Android touch screen. I did like the black top though. I bought my 05 SLK for $4,500 and I didn't need any body work but it does have the check engine light and I hope its the same reason as yours...

[@Killdozer-do4mc]

can you upload vids or pictures with your car?

[@ZakkeryBock]

I can’t wait to see what you do to the car next

[@doctorivy1]

Outstanding job!

[@jacquest.8227]

great video!!! and great work. Congratulation for your beautifull car, Jacques from Brussels

[@СергейНасонов-к5к]

Cool CAR!!! Thk you for your work!!!

[@jhawk1977]

Glad you like it!

[@scott_w_b]

Quite an interesting video. Stunning results. I am vacillating between an '06 Crossfire or an '06 SLK 280; the SLK may win after seeing this video.

[@billreddy7593]

I ended up going with an 05 SLK350 with NO buyer's remorse. Smooth power, nice stock Harman Kardon stereo with surround sound...And an average mechanic can maintain it.

[@scott_w_b]

@@billreddy7593 and I ended up going with a 2006 Crossfire Limited which I am very happy with insofar. It has been a pleasure to drive. Thanks for the great vid.

[@jara20001]

Sick!

[@ko-juichen3413]

Really beautiful

[@jhawk1977]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Skys04]

I’m hoping on buying one of these for $2200 I’m pretty sure that’s a steal!!

[@fiallosfiallos6283]

I have the 2006 in white with now 120 miles yes paint chips easily I practically replaced lots of parts to the cost of $4,500 not including towing but For me it's better than having car payments it's a beautiful car & fun to drive as far as the top I think I went topless 5 times in 3 years. But I heard to keep it working you must use it more often I was told this car can make it to 300 miles in good maintenance but I just read only 150 when he trouble starts Hopefully not

[@SusanHurt-tt9bk]

I have the same car in black slk 280 2006. 5 speed manuel....has paddles that are 7 speed...hard top convertible as well.....140,000 miles. What do you think it's worth??? About...it is "all that" shipped in from Stuttgart Germany into Florida...German motor. Sure wish you would give me a rough estimate.....love your videos❤

[@jhawk1977]

@@SusanHurt-tt9bk probably worth $5-$9K sight unseen.

[@majedj7853]

Im gonna do the blue

[@KayodeEnwerem]

Nice video. Can you send the link to that steering wheel cover and the carbon fiber cover you added to the steering wheel. Thanks

[@jhawk1977]

The steering wheel cover: facebook.com/steeringwheel.covers.92/

[@jhawk1977]

The carbon fiber vinyl: www.ebay.com/itm/275549345448

[@KayodeEnwerem]

Thanks! Did you end up doing the caliper? If so did you paint it red or put a red cap on it?

[@jhawk1977]

@@KayodeEnwerem I did do them. I actually painted them. The covers/caps look cheap/fake.

[@hansd-uu9nw]

Awesome litttle one... but be prepared for the top to brake down , i had issues 3 times and be prepared for transmission issues once u reach at least 130 or 140k miles. The turbine sensors get back and replacing them is about 5k in mercedes dealer and no one wabts to do that job due to programing it.... Thats why i sold my 2 last ones.... now i have a 2015 lesus is 350C for about a year now and no top issues nor anything !... Dont get me wrong, i loved my 2 slk's but they give lots of top issues and like i said above 130k be ready for trans. issues...

[@jhawk1977]

Agreed...Already did the hydraulics on the top (refurb company here in FL)

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Break not brake. I have owned 2 SLK R171's, a 200 and now 2007 55 AMG. The latter is over 100k miles now and not had a single issue with the top on either. I've not heard about any 'turbine sensor' problems. Did you service your trans ever?

[@jhawk1977]

@@MarkoVukovic0, I have not serviced the trans in the time that I owned the car.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

@@jhawk1977 same, but I feel at 100k it's probably about time. There is a kit which includes the filter and gasket. Then it's just new oil. Mercedes will say that the trans oil is 'lifetime' oil, but that's just nuts.

[@hansd-uu9nw]

@@MarkoVukovic0 sorry about the misspell. That happens when u driving... Yes, i service my trans when needed it by mercedez. I had issues with the top and turbine sensor with both slks ive had... those pf the senaors where over 120k miles and the top where every 3 to 4 months... my dad has the sc430 and he has owned it for over 10 years now and never had any issues with the top...

[@SurfingWithTheMartian]

You don’t mention the most important part as to why you got the car so cheap. What was the mileage when you purchased it?

[@dude...are-you-sure]

Yellow calipers. Silver oval tips. The car looks great so far. Just dunno about the glasspak muffler delete. It's a Mercedes and glasspak screams cheap... If this car is to be a flip, I'd leave out the exhaust mod. I think the car would appeal to a wider audience if it doesn't sound like it's got modifies exhaust.

[@jhawk1977]

Thank you for your opinion. 5he car was flipped. Sold a few weeks ago. No caliper paint, no muffler mod, no exhaust tips.

[@hmali93]

@@jhawk1977 since you sold the car, what things made u not like the car as much to sell it?

[@jhawk1977]

@@hmali93 I wanted an off road vehicle.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Are those 17" rims different width? Bearing in mind that the stock rears are wider on the SLK.

[@jhawk1977]

There is no difference in width of the rim or the new tires from the old wheels/tires to the updated wheels/tires.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

@@jhawk1977 Ah. great, so the SLC also has wider rears. They look great on your car.

[@JuanBaez-y4i]

Hey. My neighbor is selling his 2007 no engine lights 65k miles for 7k. Should I go for it? It hasn’t been driven in a year. I would probably have to do some maintenance on it. No physical damage, very well garage kept. The only thing is, I drove it and the steering wheel seems pretty hard in comparison with my model 3 Tesla and 2021 Highlander, do you feel the same way on yours? Thank you!

[@mikephelps2858]

I have a 2006 slk ..silver with red interior. I have questions..did you do the wrap yourself..love it by the way. And have you found any performance mods for them..and what size were your rims and tires, it does look alot better..thank you

[@jhawk1977]

The wheels are 17". I did the wrap myself and I haven't found any performance mods.

[@mayoluck]

@@jhawk1977 there are some headers and exhaust MEC or Mars for the 280, most 350 parts fit the 280. Green filters are a good swap and iridium spark plugs. As well as a ECU flash to top it off.

[@tonyatiffanyofficial]

Beautiful job on your car!!! I have a 280 SLK 2008 the only upgrade I did so far was a touchscreen radio with front and rear camera and speakers which is a nice upgrade. Next is new tires and rims I never thought to upgrade to 17!

[@LovepreetBajwa-z4h]

​@@tonyatiffanyofficialwhich touchscreen you are using

[@keithfoxinc]

Where do you get a full vinyl wrap for $500???? Unless you did it yourself? I'm getting quoted upwards of $4000 to do it!

[@jhawk1977]

I did it myself

[@thesoulmates2375]

Where did you get the steering wheel cover from?

[@jhawk1977]

Amazon - You can also contact R and L Steering Wheel Recovery in Orlando, FL.

[@Fernando-bf4un]

@@jhawk1977 link? Amazon?

[@xavierlampkin8203]

Oval!

[@Skys04]

Definitely oval

[@tonymccake3057]

Drop the music

[@aggeloskoumatis5305]

500 for vinylr? they charge 1400+ euro in greece for a wrap on a slk its insane

[@jhawk1977]

It's odd that wrap jobs are now costing just as much as a full paint job. I just got three quotes to wrap a tiny Audi TT and they ranged from $1,400 - $2,300!!

[@koumatrix]

@@jhawk1977 yeah that 1400 was like 5 yeasr ago. i dont know what they think they doing man,they are not rocket scientits. i respect they are proffesionals but come on thats way expensive

[@michaelcaraballo7785]

Hey Judd 👋

[@jhawk1977]

Hey Mike!

[@karlvandewater7593]

Oval tips.

[@Fatbob114s2]

Oval

[@mr.isnady5689]

carbon fiber defuser