slk 200

[rachelb]

Hi,

Looking to buy an SLK 200 Kompressor 2004 model 18,000 miles on the clock.

Any suggestions? Is it a good car, what to look for, reliability etc. comments would be appreciated.

 

[portzy]

Would that be the R171 new model that came out in August that year?

Portzy.

 

[rachelb]

thanks for your reply

its the new shape one if thats the r 171

thanks

 

[portzy]

thanks for your reply

its the new shape one if thats the r 171

thanks

Made a mess of reply. See below.

 

[portzy]

thanks for your reply

its the new shape one if thats the r 171

thanks

Yep, thats it, I have one albeit a 280.

All in all they are a very good luxury small two seater convertible. The main thing to make sure of is that the roof operates smoothly without any hesitations or clunks as it initially opens or closes. The bonnet leading edges are a stone chip magnet so have a good luck around there. Early models such as yours (and mine) had a batch of dodgy boot seals so check in the boot area on top of the wheel arches for evidence of damp. Obvious one this but check all electrics especially "option" electrics work properly. Early models again had a textured finish to the dash and doors which is a pig to keep clean, not a problem really but the idea is to not let it get into an overly grubby state, I know a few good ways to keep it pristine anyway.

Whats the spec by the way, I might be able to more specific then?

Cheers.
Portzy.

 

[Colin_b]

thanks for your reply

its the new shape one if thats the r 171

thanks

If you intend to use it with the roof down in chilly weather, make sure it has airscarf! Vital, a brilliant invention.

 

[rachelb]

Thanks for your reply

it is the 200 in black i thig its 1800
thaks any tips are wellcome

 

[portzy]

Thanks for your reply

it is the 200 in black i thig its 1800
thaks any tips are wellcome

Correct, 1.8ltr, 4 cylinder supercharged, 163bhp. If you have not seen the spec yet?, as Colinb says airscarf is a must for all year open top use as is leather/heated seats (you cannot get heated seats w/out leather), most folks and this includes me would suggest auto as well. For my mind the lack of bi-xenon headlights and MB's OEM satnav (COMAND) should not be a reason to walk away but they are nice to have. Is it from a dealer? if so ask for a Tier 1 warranty + a full service + a good discount.

Cheers.
Portzy.

 

[rachelb]

yes thanks, it is a 6 speed box from mek dealer he wants 14, 500

18000 on it black