What to look for ? WTB a SLK

SS Benzo · 12-25-2011, 02:31 PM

Looking at buying one of these little SLK's for my wife any year newer than 99 with under 100 K. Any problems to look out for on these cars? any major maintenance that needs to be done around that time?

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SS Benzo · 12-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Anyone? I'm sure there's alot of you who own these cars and know what to look out for it's between one of these and a 203 the sedan so any help would be appreciated

PetesPonies · 12-28-2011, 07:11 AM

I picked up a '98 with 41K miles on it. looked like it could still set on the showroom floor; honestly. So . . look for a low mileage piece. They are out there. One that isn't all chipped ( soft vinyl paint ) up on the inside and has been regularly maintenanced mechanically. Nice little cars, enjoy.

MBtech1098 · 12-30-2011, 12:02 PM

On the 170 chassis, be sure to pull out the spare tire and check for water in the trunk. They were known for leaking and damaging electrical components in the trunk...otherwise pretty reliable and not much fails. It's a light car and easy to work on.

SS Benzo · 12-31-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MBtech1098

On the 170 chassis, be sure to pull out the spare tire and check for water in the trunk. They were known for leaking and damaging electrical components in the trunk...otherwise pretty reliable and not much fails. It's a light car and easy to work on.

Thanks alot I'll make sure to check that

12-27-2011, 02:02 PM	#2
SS Benzo Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lancaster, California Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 CLK55 AMG Cabrio 1988 420 SEL 1976 Chevy El Camino	Anyone? I'm sure there's alot of you who own these cars and know what to look out for it's between one of these and a 203 the sedan so any help would be appreciated __________________ 2004 CLK55 AMG Cabrio (Quicksilver) K&N filters, Secondary Cat Delete, Flowmaster Super 44, Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler, 19" Luxe wheels 1988 420 SEL (Angel) K&N Filter, Resonator Delete, Flowmaster Super 40, 16 inch Centra wheels 1976 Chevy El Camino ( Tank) (first car) Mild motor work done on 305 Cu. In. 15.09 1/4 Mile

12-30-2011, 12:02 PM	#4
MBtech1098 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 475 Drives: 10 speed bicycle	On the 170 chassis, be sure to pull out the spare tire and check for water in the trunk. They were known for leaking and damaging electrical components in the trunk...otherwise pretty reliable and not much fails. It's a light car and easy to work on. __________________ Moto racing...cause football, baseball, and golf you only need one ball.

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12-28-2011, 07:11 AM	#3
PetesPonies Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1 Drives: SLK230	I picked up a '98 with 41K miles on it. looked like it could still set on the showroom floor; honestly. So . . look for a low mileage piece. They are out there. One that isn't all chipped ( soft vinyl paint ) up on the inside and has been regularly maintenanced mechanically. Nice little cars, enjoy.

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