Newbie seeking an SLK 2005.

[Smiler73]

Hi all

Newbie in Dorset seeking an SLK 2005. Do I go manual or automatic?
Any tips to buying and owning one gratefully received.

Many thanks

 

[markjay]

Avoid cars fitted with the M271 engine (petrol, 1.6/1.8L, 4-cyl), unless the timing gear has been replaced.

 

[Smiler73]

Avoid cars fitted with the M271 engine (petrol, 1.6/1.8L, 4-cyl), unless the timing gear has been replaced.

Is that engine in the second model SLK? Was looking at the SLK 200 which is a 1.8 engine .

 

[markjay]

Is that engine in the second model SLK? Was looking at the SLK 200 which is a 1.8 engine .

According to Wikipedia it was fitted to the SLK as of 2002:

Mercedes-Benz M271 engine - Wikipedia

The M271 was superseded by the M274 as of 2013.

So petrol 4-Cyl SLK made between 2002 and 2012 will have the M271 engine.

Google "M271 timing chain failure".

Said that, you could opt for a low mileage car with FSH, then have the timing gear (camshaft sproket wheels, chain, and tensioner) replaced by a specialist.

 

[Smiler73]

According to Wikipedia it was fitted to the SLK as of 2002:

Mercedes-Benz M271 engine - Wikipedia

The M271 was superseded by the M274 as of 2013.

So petrol 4-Cyl SLK made between 2002 and 2012 will have the M271 engine.

Google "M271 timing chain failure".

Said that, you could opt for a low mileage car with FSH, then have the timing gear (camshaft sproket wheels, chain, and tensioner) replaced by a specialist.

Thanks for that. Will look for the next size engine up and steer clear of the 1.8 now .

 

[DSM10000]

Thanks for that. Will look for the next size engine up and steer clear of the 1.8 now .

Good

I barely has enough power to fold the roof

 

[Smiler73]

Good

I barely has enough power to fold the roof

Minimum 3.0 now. Glad I asked the question now.

 

[DSM10000]

Minimum 3.0 now. Glad I asked the question now.

Larger engines can be surprisingly economical as the torque allows for lower rpm on overtaking and general cruising plus the torque does make the whole experience more relaxing.