SL320

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Ockham

Original Poster:

29 posts

159 months

Thursday 26th February 2015
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I'm tentatively locking for a low mileage 40k SL320 for under £15k - By my man maths i could probably get a 2007/08 or even a facelift model. I've had a CLK previously, and the main dealer servicing put me off, but the car itself was lovely to drive. Considering, the vehicle will be out of the dealer network, what is the general running costs and whats to look out for ?
Any help would be appreciated


GekkoRules

397 posts

221 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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Dampness in the boot apparently. Thats what I was told when I was looking.
All the electrical brains are in the boot and water can cause havoc.

The seals are a multiple thousand job to replace I believe but there was plenty of helpful advice on preventive / cure.

If you believe the internet this is a fairly common problem as is paint bubbling at front of roof panel where it meets windscreen.

Very pretty car. I had one previously and can see the attraction although mine did have electrical gremlins.

I 'bottled' it and went for an SLK for my girlfriend instead although my budget was smaller than yours and she preferred the smaller shape.