In what way did you find it disappointing? Be interested to hear as I can confirm if that’s standard on them...
Mind you the performance was a little better than our 320
The R171 is bigger passenger compartment and luggage than the R170.Blobcat, I think we have been spoilt with the 500's in space and performance. The passenger seat in the right back position gave me no real leg room for my long legs. My Missus said perhaps you didn't have it back all the way? L( I think the 170 had more leg room)lack of room inside for small extra convient items (our old SLK 320) was the same. The performance was disappointing too compared to the 500. But as you say it's not an SL 500
We have some more 171's lined up, as well as the SLK 350.
I passed on the car, which was a pity as it had all the bells and whistles, and a full post code command
But like everyone says never buy the first you see.
Watch this space
yesterday I took the front bumper off to see if I could repair the connection between air con condenser and high pressure pipe leading to the dryer.There was some cross threading visible at the very beginning of the thread on the condenser pipe,but it did connect and tighten and felt ok.Then I covered the whole joint with JB Weld and put silver kitchen foil for full redneck Bodge effect...Another £ 37.99 a/c refill booked,so we will see
) I then looked for a replacement , not confident which one on E-bay, so rang up merc Yes can be ordered from germany at £159 + VAT =£190 Brexit and the exchange rate is costing me again ..... hopefully Thanks Craig hows the CL ? I've Got to get on top of them I was slowly sinking with repairs building up I've still got a stuck bootlock again on the CLK and a small waterleak ( waiting for the U.V dye to come ) and the Old estate which really needs to be sold or broken needs a new seat belt fitted and a diagnosis on why its blowing no 5 fuse and making a humming noise from the N10 relay (replaced ) and losing most of the instrument cluster favourite now is a short in the multifunction stalk, and on top of all that my Daily Main Holiday vehicle the Vito Is in at mercland after breaking down on the M5, and so far its undiagnosed , so got to get them sorted or I'll sink.
Best bit of cheap preventative maintenance you can do
As long as it doesn't smell damp like a Land Rover!And it will smell of leather, which means you'll think your getting into a 'Jaaaag'
That’s a warm comforting friendly smell in a Land Rover, not such a great smell in an R230...
Or 129...That’s a warm comforting friendly smell in a Land Rover, not such a great smell in an R2230...
