I'm working on a mid-life crisis and looks like I can afford an SLK230 between the years 1998 and 2000.
My biggest concern is maintenance. I'm used to the cost of maintenance for american cars. (i.e. $25 for oil change, $150 per axle for for brakes...that sort of thing)
Can you guys and gals offer any feedback on the cost to own an SLK230?
Thanks in advance,
James
Everything is going to be much more expensive. it's a mercedes.
Maintenance need not be that expensive if you stay away from the dealers. I had the brakes done on my 190E and SL320 recently and the cost was about the same as an american or import car at a local independent shop. Other parts are readily available from after market suppliers. You are OK as long you don't have to buy parts only available from from the MB dealer. Peter
I'm on my 4th MB, an SL320 bought in San Diego. I took it to the local dealer for some minor repairs and general inspection: major mistake, and unnecessarily expensive.
Have since found a reputable and reliable aftermarket MB specialist, and maintenance/repair costs are down considerably. Your phone book, if you live in a fairly large city, will probably have several such specialists.
Canoli
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