slk55 No warranty or slk350 with

st2288 · 03-30-2008

I am torn between a slk350 with 16k miles (still have 13 months of warranty , but had been to an accident.. the front (bumper and one headlight had been replaced) , both side quarter panels too. Or a slk55 with 60k miles no warranty and 5500 more in price.

My question.. do I have to worry about the amg maintenance issues? I can do brake and normal stuffs (oil changes ) with no problem... or I should to stick to the slk350?

thanks.. need to make a decision soon..

**FishtailnZ** · 03-30-2008

Personally I'd be very wary of any car that had been in an accident, warranty or no.

watsons · 03-30-2008

I agree with FishtailnZ. I'll definitely go for a 55.

st2288 · 03-30-2008

how is the reliably of the amg slk55? any issues at all (like the oil consumption)

**FishtailnZ** · 03-30-2008

No problems in almost 2 years and 20+k km for, other than a minor MAF issue. I'm not aware of any systemic problems with the SLK55 - the engine in particular has been around for quite awhile now and it practically bullet proof. How the entire vechicle holds up with extreme mileage remains to be seen. Good luck with your hunt, whatever you choose!

DansSlk · 03-30-2008

Agree with the others, sounds like the 350 has been hit in the corner and that can damage the chassis leg I'd stay away from it regardless of how much warranty it has.

Buy the 55.

**etyu** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2288

how is the reliably of the amg slk55? any issues at all (like the oil consumption)

Have mine for more than 6 months now. No oil consumption problems. I've added about 250 ml of Mobil 1 0W40, not because it's low but I was curious to check on the electronic measuring (no dipstick). It was fairly accurate. Before adding, the MFD (cold engine) showed 7.5 qts. After adding, it shows 7.7 to 7.8 qts.

Engine oil expands when it's hot. I've checked it with engine oil temp showing 90 to 100 degrees C and the MFD shows 8.1 qts (after adding the 250 ml). When the engine is cold, then it shows 7.7 qts.

**etyu** · 03-30-2008

You may also consider extended warranty if you plan to keep the 55 for a longer period of time.

*easty* · 03-30-2008

Go for the 55.. Ive nearlly hit 40k in mine. And i've put it through the test. you know race tracks, deserts, 3000mile 2 day runs and now in montreal loads of snow and it's yet to push about 0c/32f for more than a moment. Ive generally done the oil changes, filters and brakes my self.

st2288 · 03-30-2008

You guys are great.. thanks for the input .. I am leaning towards the Slk55 also..
hopefully I can get the guy to lower the price a bit..

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st2288 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: RED SLK350 Other Toys: 85'380sl 98'E320, 04'Toyota Highlander Posts: 56 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	slk55 No warranty or slk350 with I am torn between a slk350 with 16k miles (still have 13 months of warranty , but had been to an accident.. the front (bumper and one headlight had been replaced) , both side quarter panels too. Or a slk55 with 60k miles no warranty and 5500 more in price. My question.. do I have to worry about the amg maintenance issues? I can do brake and normal stuffs (oil changes ) with no problem... or I should to stick to the slk350? thanks.. need to make a decision soon..

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Personally I'd be very wary of any car that had been in an accident, warranty or no. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	No problems in almost 2 years and 20+k km for, other than a minor MAF issue. I'm not aware of any systemic problems with the SLK55 - the engine in particular has been around for quite awhile now and it practically bullet proof. How the entire vechicle holds up with extreme mileage remains to be seen. Good luck with your hunt, whatever you choose! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Agree with the others, sounds like the 350 has been hit in the corner and that can damage the chassis leg I'd stay away from it regardless of how much warranty it has. Buy the 55. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I agree with FishtailnZ. I'll definitely go for a 55.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Go for the 55.. Ive nearlly hit 40k in mine. And i've put it through the test. you know race tracks, deserts, 3000mile 2 day runs and now in montreal loads of snow and it's yet to push about 0c/32f for more than a moment. Ive generally done the oil changes, filters and brakes my self. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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st2288 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: RED SLK350 Other Toys: 85'380sl 98'E320, 04'Toyota Highlander Posts: 56 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You guys are great.. thanks for the input .. I am leaning towards the Slk55 also.. hopefully I can get the guy to lower the price a bit..

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