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I never want to own one of these. The timing belt tensioner requires removal of everything on the right side of the engine (why couldn’t it just unbolt from the front!?!?), There is no good way to hold the crankshaft so you can tighten the crank bolt, the radiator bolts are located blind behind the bumper and grille

For those saying that they’d rather have a Miata.. I had both an SLK230 and a NA Miata at the exact same time.. which one felt firm and solid and didn’t feel like a compromise for everyday usage and I still own today? (with a V8 and 6 speed manual now)... The SLK.... hands down MORE car for the money. and a hell of a

The first thing people do wrong when finding a barn find: Tear it all apart.

It’s popular because aesthetically the bigger the wheel, the smaller the vehicle looks. Good for trucks. It also reduces the amount of contrast that you see from the black tire to whatever color the car is. in other words, it’s more clean.

Companies have realized by just putting a screen in the middle of the dash, they don’t have to spend any time actually styling it!

No one is making note of the possible Belt-driven single overhead camshaft. You can see the belt on the left, and the cover on the right.

These 2 are the only reason to come to Jalopnik...

Patience is the key to every job. Some jobs require a lot more. This one required a bit more than you gave! 

The 200 was beautiful, and the previous Pacifica was beautiful...

If this is 19k, then my AMG 5.4L V8 and 6-speed swapped 1999 SLK is worth at least 19k!

All I saw were a bunch of cars trying to Accelerate on the on ramp around slower moving people! The slow cars are the real law breakers!

I have flipped cars solely by detailing them thoroughly.

Having just watched a video showing scams in the “quick lube” business, 100% of the time if they ask to replace your brake fluid, they DONT. 

Thats. just. perfect!

If you take 70 through Kansas, I live south of Salina and could help if needed!

If you look down the side, It’s not flat. Very minor curves. It looks dramatic now, but when it comes out it will be more familiar. I am certain.

Chunk of strap grabbed the parking brake cable... DUH

yet it will some how do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds.......

Heel toe usually works best when your going full-bore on the brakes.. otherwise it’s difficult AF!

the Coquette is my second favorite in the game... Second to the Insurgent.