I have been told by the wife that she needs a new (to us) car and she likes the SLK. Preferably with all the bells and whistles. My knowledge of modern Mercedes cars is limited so here come the questions.
I am looking for something in the 2005 to 2010 range of car with low mileage less than 40,000 if possible. Auto with either the 1.8 or 3ltr petrol engine and leather interior.
Do both these engines run timing belts or chains?
What range of mileage or time are these ripe for renewal?
Do any of these cars run electric parking/handbrake or are they still cable operated?
Some cars have a slightly different shaped front lower spoiler. (straight or a "V" shape) are "V" shape a facelift model?
I have been told the roof is operated with a separate battery running a hydraulic pump. Is this correct?
How fragile are the electrics. Are they any different to any other modern car?
It will be the wife's every day car, so will be used in the winter.
What are the service charges like if using a main dealer for the standard 'A' "B" "C" "D" services?
That will do for now as my head is hurting:grin::grin:
Thanks for reading this far:nerd:
I am looking for something in the 2005 to 2010 range of car with low mileage less than 40,000 if possible. Auto with either the 1.8 or 3ltr petrol engine and leather interior.
Do both these engines run timing belts or chains?
What range of mileage or time are these ripe for renewal?
Do any of these cars run electric parking/handbrake or are they still cable operated?
Some cars have a slightly different shaped front lower spoiler. (straight or a "V" shape) are "V" shape a facelift model?
I have been told the roof is operated with a separate battery running a hydraulic pump. Is this correct?
How fragile are the electrics. Are they any different to any other modern car?
It will be the wife's every day car, so will be used in the winter.
What are the service charges like if using a main dealer for the standard 'A' "B" "C" "D" services?
That will do for now as my head is hurting:grin::grin:
Thanks for reading this far:nerd: