Wow, that would be a switch from the WJ. :) I suppose you could keep the Jeep around for recreational stuff, but that means 3 cars at your home. C'mon, Woofer, it's time to part ways. Give the WJ a good home and move on. :/ You do need reliable transportation. What if you end up at a job where you would need to take the boss out to lunch or something? The Jeep would not fit that
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Actually, that's not a 230D. Mercedes never sold a diesel version of that car in the U.S. (and still doesn't). I can see from the badge on the side that it's a 230 Kompressor, meaning a supercharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine, makes just under 200 hp.
Consumer reports rates reliability as only average, with specific trouble spots being major engine trouble, fuel system issues, electrical gremlins, power equipment (the top), exhaust, and audio system issues.
Yyyyeah... being that 1998 was the first model year for the SLK, you might wanna reconsider...
Ahhh, that makes much more sense then. A 230D seemed extremely rare for that year here in the US. I didn't think to look at the photo more closely. The only think working in his favor is the low mileage. That's likely why that jacked up the price too--still way too high though.
Yah, I'm with ya on that one. For my money, the mileage isn't quite low enough to offset the cost of things that are likely just about to go south. I'm betting that's why the previous owner sold it or turned it in--given its age & mileage, things are ripe to just now start going wrong on it...
Heh, am I cynical or what? I must be a German car owner... *grin*
Just wanna say, I love how your LJ includes visual aid. Makes what's already an entertaining read just that much more fun!
Also: be careful about six-year-old Mercedes with folding hardtops like the SLK. 45K miles is about average use for one of those roadsters, and repairing imported European vehicles that are off warranty is increasingly expensive due to the dollar's slide against the euro.
Great pic with special effects. Hey, it has been a year since Matt got his knee operation huh? Are you two going to post a future journal about that? About the Benz you're having your eye on, if my eyes doesn't deceive me, isn't it a two seat car? Which surprise me because you make sure a car is approve for the big guys. I agree with snowboardjoe, do lots of research when it comes to shopping for some wheels. It'll help in the long run. Good luck.
It's a sweet-looking ride. With the Euro performance cars, though, it isn't the initial price, but the upkeep. Every time you take it in for an oil change, there is some new thing that costs $1200, or $2500. It just never seems to stop. If you can afford the upkeep on top of the payments, then BABY, YOU WOULD LOOK TRES HOT IN THAT MACHINE!
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Consumer reports rates reliability as only average, with specific trouble spots being major engine trouble, fuel system issues, electrical gremlins, power equipment (the top), exhaust, and audio system issues.
Yyyyeah... being that 1998 was the first model year for the SLK, you might wanna reconsider...
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Heh, am I cynical or what? I must be a German car owner... *grin*
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Also: be careful about six-year-old Mercedes with folding hardtops like the SLK. 45K miles is about average use for one of those roadsters, and repairing imported European vehicles that are off warranty is increasingly expensive due to the dollar's slide against the euro.
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