Originally Posted by
Myopic
Thanks for your advice, Jerry.
I'm trying to figure out if the problem is with the automatic transmission or the rear drivetrain.
I'm going to a local mechanic in early January who only deals with automatic transmissions. That's where I want to start looking for the cause of the grinding.
But I am also writing on this forum to get some further advice.

Congrats on your purchase. The best advice many here can give is to find an independent European car mechanic that knows the Benz SLK-320. These folks would know all of the Crossfire drive train. Good luck!
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