Which model/year SLK should I buy?

[LostKiwi]

Why would a manufacturer put a diesel engine into a convertible, surely if you're buying a MB convertible you want to hear the engine?

Because for the majority of people buying them it will be about the image and cost savings over running a petrol engine....

 

[Capra]

Because for the majority of people buying them it will be about the image and cost savings over running a petrol engine....

I suppose back when diesels were the rage it made sense.

 

[JBell]

I suppose back when diesels were the rage it made sense.

And the 250CGi Petrol was £5k more expensive!!!!!!

 

[Capra]

And the 250CGi Petrol was £5k more expensive!!!!!!

Ok, that is a major factor!

 

[flowrider]

Don't you love it when you are queuing in traffic with the top down and a diesel car/van pulls up behind or along side.

 

[Capra]

Don't you love it when you are queuing in traffic with the top down and a diesel car/van pulls up behind or along side.

It was bad enough last summer with the roof and windows open in the heat wave last year!