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Hi everybody,

Just landed from the evergreen w123 coupe territory looking for a 170.

I no longer need the 5 seats on my 280 CE cause my 3 children do not like classics and going around with dad in old cars!

So i am searching for a roadster and the SLK r170 looks the part. Now gentlemen, a few questions from a newbee to be.

What are the major points to look at an SLK 230 K? Is there anything i should be specially aware in buying a 10 or so years old? any no nos?
Are many km on the odometer a firm deterrent or should i look elsewhere to decide upon?
Differences between pre and post-restyling, any worthwhile improvement?

Since I am in Spain i won´t ask you about target prices. Just for you to have an idea they range from 8 to 15K € for a 230K 2000 overhere.

Thanks in advance for your help
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Oberoi, that list of yours is impresive.
Thank you so much, I´ll keep it handy.

As for the search of the right car, hopefully i should have it before summer.

My prefered car is a 200K (i don´t think is available in some markets) auto trans, facelift model on dark blue or silver and black leather interior. running on standard wheels and no mods. This 4 cylinder engine produces 163 hp and has not the 230K issues with some electrothing of some kind that I readed in a few posts. Also being a facelift model should have an smoother hood operation and the back lights and other gremlins sorted out!!

All this for a maximun of 12.000 €. Will that be possible??

I shall keep you posted.
Thanks
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Well yes errr is only money!!!!
Otherwise 32AMG rules

Actually I am not a flashy person so I don´t know if the extra AMG whisltes and bisltes would suit me!! The engine yes.
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Well clearly car prices in USA are cheaper than in Spain.
Although roughly similar if you forget about currencies. That is, 10.000$=10.000€, easy really.

I have seen a local 99 230K advertised, silver, black leather, manual, fully stamped book and looks ok in the print (they all do, don´t they).
At 8200 looks like a good deal but there is one little catch it has close to 120K miles.

Is this kind of mileage something that you shouldn´t consider or depends on proper maintenace to last say other 60K?

What would be the main areas to look and see if they have been changed or renewed.

Thanks
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