Slk 200 1991

[peter001]

Hello , I am on the verge of buying 2001 slk 200.

What do I need to look out for when purchasing ?

Is there a check list ?

The car has been standing for 18 months and it starts fine

Will the brakes need any work on them , etc

many thanks Pete

 

[peter001]

sorry I mean 2001

 

[racall]

Slk

I too have recently bought a slk230 for the summer,I would personally go for a 230 or 320 agianst a 200 as i,ve heard the 200 is a bit sluggish in the boot it dept.

Things to check include

1 Hood works and there are no oil stains on the roof lining.
2 Signs of water in the boot under the spare wheel (pump can fail)
3 Rust on rear wheel arches
4 Battery tray rusty
5 Oil in the engine wiring loom (look at the front of the engine and on the bell housing) there is a modiifaction to stop leaks.
6 Change transmission oil if its an auto.

BTW stick out for one with heated seats and all the goodies you wont regret it.
Options include
Heated Seats
Electric Seats
Headlamp Wash
Xenons
Dimming Mirrors
Leather

I was lucky and mine has the lot.

 

[scot360]

hi, in my personnel opinion i would check.

all 4 wings for rust and tailgate below the opening handle.

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

hi, in my personnel opinion i would check.

all 4 wings for rust and tailgate below the opening handle.

He posted this over a month ago.

 

[television]

Also look at any scuff marks on the center console and door handles etc,,all quite expensive stuff

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

Also look at any scuff marks on the center console and door handles etc,,all quite expensive stuff

Malcolm i think he has already got his SLK.

 

[television]

Malcolm i think he has already got his SLK.

On the verge it said

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

On the verge it said

I already said that was over a month ago.

 

[television]

I already said that was over a month ago.

So sorry,,and yes you did say that,,,I have very bad eyes :Oops:

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

So sorry,,and yes you did say that,,,I have very bad eyes :Oops:

Its ok i know your eyes got damaged by that chlorine gas attack at Ypres in 1915

 

[television]

Its ok i know your eyes got damaged by that chlorine gas attack at Ypres in 1915

Were you there too

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

Were you there too

I was turning the taps on the other side

 

[Alex M Grieve]

I was turning the taps on the other side

....and the wind changed!

 

[PanzerMcGrory]

....and the wind changed!

Yes the fact 90% of our weather comes from the west was the slight flaw in our plan :Oops: