Newbie here, first Merc

Howard T

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Morning guys!

Just saying hello, I’m completely new to Mercedes and hoping to pick up a few tips and tricks for my new car. I’ve been a Bmw man in the past running an e30 325Isport which immaculate and magazine featured.My intention is to get this one to a similar standard.

So the car! It’s an r170 slk 320, as stated I don’t really know much about them tbh. I’m thinking this will start becoming collectible soon and prove to be a good investment!
Not sure if it’s been a members car or not but it seems a very genuine motor. Comes with fsh, a comprehensive file of all receipts and original bill of sale, and all keys. There is some bubbling on the arches and flaking paint but only surface rust, not deep.

Picking it up we’d/third hopefully once the ref is swapped

Thoughts peeps! (Be kind)
 

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grahamcol

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Welcome.
Nice car. I have one too, in pretty much show condition, having previously had some rectification work re rusty arches. Mine is a 230k which is pretty quick, yours should be very quick and that M112 v6 is a lovely engine. Yes, they're going into classic territory and prices of really good ones are beginning to rise. A much underrated car if you ask me, as is my other car - W202 C280 v6.
Enjoy your new car and get the rust sorted asap.
 

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Nice one Howard, welcome to the forum :)
 
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Howard T

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Hi Graham,
Cheers, yes it can go a little when asked! Obviously not given it the full beans yet but oh what a noise, sounds sweet!
Think I’ll run it till the autumn as it is and get the painting done over winter. It’ll only be used as a second car during the warmer months in a bid to keep it tip top
 
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Hello and welcome... if SWMBO saw your car she'd probably try to steal it!
 

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Welcome, a friend has one the same engine loves it.
The experts seem to think this engine very reliable.
 

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