Buying an SLK - any to avoid?

[glawless]

After a fairly major health issue this year I've decided to stop just dreaming about and to start owning a MB SLK. I haven't owned one before so I wanted to know if there are any particular years/models I should avoid?

I've got up to £20k to spend and I'd prefer to buy something about 2 years old - although this is because I don't want to buy something that is unreliable so could possibly go older than this if it's not too risky.

I'd love to hear your recommendations and thoughts. Thanks!

 

[PhiliusM]

Doh just returned a mint 3 year old SLK300 at the end PCP. Could have been yours for £18,500. I never missed a beat. Reg number HJ60HNT if you see it advertised go for it.

 

[MIW615]

After a fairly major health issue this year I've decided to stop just dreaming about and to start owning a MB SLK. I haven't owned one before so I wanted to know if there are any particular years/models I should avoid?

I've got up to £20k to spend and I'd prefer to buy something about 2 years old - although this is because I don't want to buy something that is unreliable so could possibly go older than this if it's not too risky.

I'd love to hear your recommendations and thoughts. Thanks!

We have had one since new - (1998) - never missed a beat - all I would say is get as lower mileage as you can find, check all electrics work and check the roof operation -several times.

ENJOY

Malcolm

 

[Neil H]

Doh just returned a mint 3 year old SLK300 at the end PCP. Could have been yours for £18,500. I never missed a beat. Reg number HJ60HNT if you see it advertised go for it.

This would be such a good idea.. Before handing back the cars on PCP just l the forum know what the cost is and offer the cars for sale. I guess the issue would be a lack of availability of finance options but I'd much rather someone got my ML for the contract value rather than having to pay £5/6k more at a dealers for it!

 

[BEJ]

I've had a 2002 model now for two years. Brilliant.
Do make sure that it is rust free though and a service history - not neccessarily dealer, but a good reliable Indie is probably better.
Low miles is good.

 

[Steve@Avantgarde]

Avoid the early W171 2005-2007 models. The 271 and 272 engines are crap for chewing timing chains and balance shafts. Anything after that and you will be ok.

 

[MIW615]

After a fairly major health issue this year I've decided to stop just dreaming about and to start owning a MB SLK. I haven't owned one before so I wanted to know if there are any particular years/models I should avoid?

I've got up to £20k to spend and I'd prefer to buy something about 2 years old - although this is because I don't want to buy something that is unreliable so could possibly go older than this if it's not too risky.

I'd love to hear your recommendations and thoughts. Thanks!

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