DodgyRog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Jen is thinking about changing her Audi TT soon and a car that might be of interest is the Merc SLK200 Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on them, good or bad Going to have a look at this one on Saturday http://used.mercedes-benz.co.uk/exeter/used/2015/mercedes-benz/slk200-blueefficiency/2015-mercedes-benz-slk200-blueefficiency-exeter-for-sale-wd64ehg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I work at Merc and the general feedback is it's a nice drive, but the engine is a bit unrefined. It's the 'old' generation of Mercs now and the SLC will be released soon. Might be worth holding out for as hopefully it'll have a less lumpy engine and it'll have the updated exterior & interior (although I prefer this generation of interior) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I work at Merc and the general feedback is it's a nice drive, but the engine is a bit unrefined. It's the 'old' generation of Mercs now and the SLC will be released soon. Might be worth holding out for as hopefully it'll have a less lumpy engine and it'll have the updated exterior & interior (although I prefer this generation of interior) To be honest the Engine refinement is not a major factor, as Jen drives in traffic to and from work, reliability is probably the major thing, we have had a few issues with the window mechs on the TT, to do with the roof Are there any issues with them to watch for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Nothing problematic that I've heard of, but I'll ask tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cheers, post back on here if you can please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Join http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ I got some very good info on there regarding the SL350's I was looking at and possibly saved me a big chunk of cash due to engine issues, I even got the details of the engine numbers affected. One problem is balance shafts which is a very costly repair I've no idea on the car you've listed as i'm looking at 08/09 models, it seems new cars these days are riddled with potential costly problems but I guess if your under Merc warranty that doesn't really matter much other than how much value it loses in a short period of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Join http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ I got some very good info on there regarding the SL350's I was looking at and possibly saved me a big chunk of cash due to engine issues, I even got the details of the engine numbers affected. One problem is balance shafts which is a very costly repair I've no idea on the car you've listed as i'm looking at 08/09 models, it seems new cars these days are riddled with potential costly problems but I guess if your under Merc warranty that doesn't really matter much other than how much value it loses in a short period of time Judging by the side of the car, that value is £299 per month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Judging by the side of the car, that value is £299 per month Its also got a price of nearly £26k in the advert so I guess it depends on how you buy it, outright or in a contract over x years with so much deposit etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I really like these. Can't offer any opinion on them other than I think they're a nice looking car. Have you looked at the newish CDi versions of these? Figures look good and decent refinement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Judging by the side of the car, that value is £299 per month Think that is for a brand new one, this is the Ex Demo car, only just been put up for sale, so still has the decals on it Join http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ I got some very good info on there regarding the SL350's I was looking at and possibly saved me a big chunk of cash due to engine issues, I even got the details of the engine numbers affected. One problem is balance shafts which is a very costly repair I've no idea on the car you've listed as i'm looking at 08/09 models, it seems new cars these days are riddled with potential costly problems but I guess if your under Merc warranty that doesn't really matter much other than how much value it loses in a short period of time Thanks Dunk, I will have a look at that tomorrow evening I really like these. Can't offer any opinion on them other than I think they're a nice looking car. Have you looked at the newish CDi versions of these? Figures look good and decent refinement. Trying to get away from the Diesels for Jen, she just doesn't do enough mileage anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Its also got a price of nearly £26k in the advert so I guess it depends on how you buy it, outright or in a contract over x years with so much deposit etc. Yup, but you get a guaranteed value at the end of the contract with the most common finance types at least, so you're under no illusions come the end of the contract about how much you've spent over that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yup, but you get a guaranteed value at the end of the contract with the most common finance types at least, so you're under no illusions come the end of the contract about how much you've spent over that time. Yep I know how it works If you want a new motor its a great way of having one, I prefer my older models and try to buy them right, drive for 2 to 3 years and sell for not much less than I pay for them My last 3 cars I've managed to do this with, Hopefully i'll be doing the same with my latest E46 when I find its replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Doesn't sound like there's any common problems, few people in my department have had SLKs for quite some time - none of them have had issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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