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Its not about money I have a person who works on my car.
I'm confused. Isn't the premise of this thread to find the best value in a pre-owned? If you choose poorly you could end up dumping much more into the vehicle than you expected to. Part markups and labor costs for an MB are relatively high so if you are referencing maintenance costs for an Asian or Domestic make then you're way off.
There is no standard answer for this type of question. NJGoat summed it up, you have to find the "sweet spot". That is determined by model, high miles vs newer, low miles vs older, somewhere in between, etc.
Make sure to check the vin number get it and use carfax to see full details if has ever been in a wreck, salvaged title. Yu can also see how many owners had it.
Its not about money I have a person who works on my car.
What I am trying to find out is how well and how long these cars run. but thanks for the info. and i HEAR YAH lol
I wouldn't touch a used Mercedes with a ten-foot pole.
What is your reasoning for wanting a used SLK? They aren't the fastest vehicles on the road nor or they particularly reliable or inexpensive to operate. For the same money, you could buy a NEWER convertible with less miles, easier to insure/operate, and more fun to drive.
The SLK has always been an underpowered vehicle and they aren't known for being fleet-of-foot either. They're quite heavy, overly-complicated, and you'd be better off buying something newer and more reliable.
How fun is a vehicle when it'll likely be in the shop a few days each month?
Any Mercedes is good, diesel Mercedes is better. If you want German sports car buy a M3 or 911, maybe even an R32 if you dont mind a 4wd hatchback that will knock your socks off..
certified pre owned is trust worthy. Cash in hand should knock a few bucks off. Buying from a private owner...Id say make sure he wears a suit to work and not Nikes... or puffy coats...
I wouldn't touch a used Mercedes with a ten-foot pole.
What is your reasoning for wanting a used SLK? They aren't the fastest vehicles on the road nor or they particularly reliable or inexpensive to operate. For the same money, you could buy a NEWER convertible with less miles, easier to insure/operate, and more fun to drive.
The SLK has always been an underpowered vehicle and they aren't known for being fleet-of-foot either. They're quite heavy, overly-complicated, and you'd be better off buying something newer and more reliable.
How fun is a vehicle when it'll likely be in the shop a few days each month?
i have read and heard nothing but GREAT things. I did some extra research on line and had a person here contact me privately regarding their happiness with the SLK. I have a accent at the moment and it gets me where I want to with out being a preformance car. ANd If i wanted to I can get a Superchip for the SLK ......... pssssssst I am one of the few that drives my car not one of those who tries to fly a car.
Any Mercedes is good, diesel Mercedes is better. If you want German sports car buy a M3 or 911, maybe even an R32 if you dont mind a 4wd hatchback that will knock your socks off..
certified pre owned is trust worthy. Cash in hand should knock a few bucks off. Buying from a private owner...Id say make sure he wears a suit to work and not Nikes... or puffy coats...
i have read and heard nothing but GREAT things. I did some extra research on line and had a person here contact me privately regarding their happiness with the SLK. I have a accent at the moment and it gets me where I want to with out being a preformance car. ANd If i wanted to I can get a Superchip for the SLK ......... pssssssst I am one of the few that drives my car not one of those who tries to fly a car.
Well...why do you want an SLK then? I mean an older SLK isn't a status symbol, it's not fuel efficient, it's slow and heavy, and it's expensive to repair when something breaks. I guess I don't see a pragmatic reason for wanting one.
Well...why do you want an SLK then? I mean an older SLK isn't a status symbol, it's not fuel efficient, it's slow and heavy, and it's expensive to repair when something breaks. I guess I don't see a pragmatic reason for wanting one.
A Miata would be a much better bet(easier to drive, cheaper to own, its a much better car to drive), but I assume she wants the SLK, just so she can tell people she has a Benz
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