mileage question

320 dreamer · 10-28-2008, 09:09 PM

im on the hunt for my dream 320. question is should i hold out for a 320 with 50,000 miles or less or would a car with 60,000 to 80,000 be a reliable buy? found a black on black with 77,000 . not my fav colors but under 11,000$ opinions?

HBKHBK · 10-28-2008, 10:05 PM

what year? $11.000 sounds cheap,depending what year it is....make sure the car is in good condition. a 2001 slk 320 Kbb value is above 16k,with 80k miles....

take the car to a mb dealer,and have a full inspection.

My friend has a 1999,SLK 200 (not available in the U.S.) with 180k miles. To this day, he had not one single issue..oil changes once a year,and basic tune ups and new tires and new brakes,thats all...
if you take care of your benz,you keep the german slogan valid,that a benz can last up to one million miles!

ps: I had a 2000 ford mustang,with 177.000 miles...and it still ran great.Its a matter hnever compare a ford with a benz lol sorry...ow to take care of a car.
Now I should

Untertürkheim · 10-28-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 320 dreamer

im on the hunt for my dream 320. question is should i hold out for a 320 with 50,000 miles or less or would a car with 60,000 to 80,000 be a reliable buy? found a black on black with 77,000 . not my fav colors but under 11,000$ opinions?

Milage is nothing as long as the car is well cared for. Keep it on 229.5 spec oil (Mobil 1 0w-40 or Valvoline SynPower 5w-40), and keep up with all the other service either at a dealer or extremely qualified MB technician, and you should be okay for a long time.

Transmission every 30k (OEM fluid and filter), and differential too (75w-90 syn diff oil). Otherwise just follow the book.

320 dreamer · 10-29-2008, 09:51 AM

sorry guys. its a 2001 slk 320 77k in mileage just not to thrilled with the black on black. might just keep looking. lotsa deals out there!

Untertürkheim · 10-29-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320 dreamer

sorry guys. its a 2001 slk 320 77k in mileage just not to thrilled with the black on black. might just keep looking. lotsa deals out there!

I know plenty of people with 250k miles on a 320.

HBKHBK · 10-29-2008, 03:56 PM

I was advice here many times "when you buy the SLK,make sure its the one you want,color wise otherwise you'll never fully love the car"

I think that advice was very accurate.
I was about to buy a silver slk 230,even though silver is not my color..and I am glad I did not buy it.
And waited till the one came around I wanted!

Whats the color combo r you are looking for?

320 dreamer · 10-29-2008, 04:09 PM

i suppose if money wasnt an issue then it would be a 32 with red exterior and red /black or tan/ black interior.
BUT as money is always an issue im not set on any color but im least thrilled with black on black combo

10-28-2008, 09:09 PM	#1
320 dreamer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12	mileage question im on the hunt for my dream 320. question is should i hold out for a 320 with 50,000 miles or less or would a car with 60,000 to 80,000 be a reliable buy? found a black on black with 77,000 . not my fav colors but under 11,000$ opinions?

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10-28-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
HBKHBK Almost a Member! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 46	what year? $11.000 sounds cheap,depending what year it is....make sure the car is in good condition. a 2001 slk 320 Kbb value is above 16k,with 80k miles.... take the car to a mb dealer,and have a full inspection. My friend has a 1999,SLK 200 (not available in the U.S.) with 180k miles. To this day, he had not one single issue..oil changes once a year,and basic tune ups and new tires and new brakes,thats all... if you take care of your benz,you keep the german slogan valid,that a benz can last up to one million miles! ps: I had a 2000 ford mustang,with 177.000 miles...and it still ran great.Its a matter hnever compare a ford with a benz lol sorry...ow to take care of a car. Now I should

10-29-2008, 09:51 AM	#4
320 dreamer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12	sorry guys. its a 2001 slk 320 77k in mileage just not to thrilled with the black on black. might just keep looking. lotsa deals out there!

10-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
HBKHBK Almost a Member! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 46	I was advice here many times "when you buy the SLK,make sure its the one you want,color wise otherwise you'll never fully love the car" I think that advice was very accurate. I was about to buy a silver slk 230,even though silver is not my color..and I am glad I did not buy it. And waited till the one came around I wanted! Whats the color combo r you are looking for?

10-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
320 dreamer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12	i suppose if money wasnt an issue then it would be a 32 with red exterior and red /black or tan/ black interior. BUT as money is always an issue im not set on any color but im least thrilled with black on black combo