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[EUREST]

Hi,
Thinking of buying 2002 slk 320 manual about 24000 miles on clock @£14900.00 anything i should look out for on buying.
How does performance differ from 320 and 230 slk
Thanks in advance
Murray.

 

[EUREST]

no one??????

 

[DannyBoy]

Hi mate. Its a nice sunny day & I recon everyones at the seaside.
Give it time & Im sure someone will answer your question.
Im new on here as well & they've been very helpful to me.

Welcome aboard anyway

 

[Seeker_UK]

Hi,
Thinking of buying 2002 slk 320 manual about 24000 miles on clock @£14900.00 anything i should look out for on buying.
How does performance differ from 320 and 230 slk
Thanks in advance
Murray.

Looking at the specs for the two, the SLK320 is a bit quicker to 60 (7.0 for the 230 and 6.8 for the 320) and the 320 is a lot smoother (although I do like the sound of the 230 on start-up, it sounds very meaty).

However, for that extra 0.2 secs and smoothness, you pay a premium in fuel consumption (24 mpg ave for 320, 28 ave for the 230) and (I guess) you get a heavier front end which makes a difference to handling.

Just one other thing, I know it's a bit of a cliche but, the manual box in those SLKs aren't very good and don't offer much extra in terms of performance over the auto which is so much nicer and will be easier to sell on in future.

If you're looking at the 320 because you're worried about the supercharger - don't - they're one of the most reliable you can but (good for 150K on average if not more).

Oh yes, nearly forgot, the 320 will cost more to service and might be more expensive to insure too.

Hope this helps

 

[busby20]

no one??????

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/Review.aspx?model=512

Try this link for reviews etc.

Iv'e got two 230K SLK's - 1998 and 2002, both have had problems, Tiptronic gearbox on the 02, and oil syphoning up the engine wiring on the 98. Both these cars are 4 cylinder and supercharged, the 320 is a 6 cylinder without supercharger. Performance differance between them isn't much, with the 320 slightly quicker and faster overall-pays yer money etc. still, great looking cars, and go well. Hope this helps.

 

[EUREST]

thanks

Thanks very much Seeker and for welcome Danny boy
Murray.

 

[Seeker_UK]

YW - If it's a 6 speed manual, they're a lot better.

 

[EUREST]

cheers seeker, it is 6 speed manual, but maybe i should just go for 230 manual( wife does not like automatic)

Hi Busby just down the road from you in ayrshire

 

[busby20]

cheers seeker, it is 6 speed manual, but maybe i should just go for 230 manual( wife does not like automatic)

Hi Busby just down the road from you in ayrshire

Hi EUREST, the Tiptronic gearbox is like the "paddle" gearchange - just flick the gearstick and it changes up and down the gearbox like a manual but without messing about with a clutch - I much prefer the Tiptronic to the standard auto, or the manual, you can really use the car's performance to it's best - try and get a test drive in one, you will be impressed

 

[EUREST]

Will do thanks Busby

 

[EUREST]

320

Is 14500.00 good price for 320 slk 2001 6 speed manual with 24000 miles, full MB service history???
Thanks

 

[Seeker_UK]

From Parkers:

Mercedes-Benz SLK (96-04)

320 2d (00) 2001/51

Average mileage 50,000 miles

Original Price £31,240
Franchised Dealer £13,250
Independent Dealer £12,920
Private Good £11,825
Private Poor £9,855
Part Exchange £10,730

 

[EUREST]

re

Hi Seeker,
Seems pricey, but mileage low, was advised on here to get 230k maybe go for that. your thoughts?
Thank You.

 

[Seeker_UK]

Do a search on MBUK's website

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/con...ger_cars/home/products/used_cars.html#mainnav

There's 20 SLKs on there <£14K all with a 12 month warranty and (I think) mobilo life too.

 

[EUREST]

re

Thanks again, but my wife being my wife wants black and manual, and its not so easy lol
murray

 

[Seeker_UK]

Here's 5

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...1&ukcarsearch_full.x=22&ukcarsearch_full.y=12

This one looks quite nice

http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/cla....uk/is/autoedit/AETA86635/AETV18374664_1a.jpg

 

[hawk20]

Is 14500.00 good price for 320 slk 2001 6 speed manual with 24000 miles, full MB service history???
Thanks

Normal dealer price around £13k with 50k miles

Your dealer wants £14,500 for the exact colour and spec you want and it has done only 24,000 miles. That's worth a grand of anyone's money. Say £14,000. And it has full MB service history giving you MobiloLife and free breakdown cover for you and your wife (costs £150 from the AA). Low miles and fullMBSH make it worth the loot in my book BUT most dealers build in at least a grand to lace the part ex deal and for haggling. You'll get it for under £14K. Good price.

320 versus 230 is purely a matter of taste. Seen threads raving about both. Personally I like bigger engines working less hard and I expect them to last longer. Performance is 'ample' for the UK whichever you get. Is it a dealer who will look after you after you buy?

 

[EUREST]

thanks

it does look nice will check it out you have been very helpfull a pint if we meet will be in order
Murray

 

[Seeker_UK]

320 versus 230 is purely a matter of taste.

Yup. Couldn't agree more.

 

[EUREST]

hawk
It is private sale has now been advertised on autotrader under the 15000 category last one on page at 14990.00 two lady owners
Murray.