Roof prone to rattling after a while - lubrication by the dealer seems to cure the problem.
Coloured interior prone to chipping.
No other faults.
Very good all rounder which manages to play the open topped sports car very well on a sunny day yet also whisk you up the motorway in comfort in the rain when required.
V6 more than adequate for most performance wise. Exhaust note won't satisfy TVR fans but it's almost outragously loud for a Merc. 25mpg typical consumption.
Handling is generally very good but the steering could do with a little more feel - turn in is sharp, however. Ride is comfortable for a sportster. Some may prefer a slightly sharper chassis.
Looks good, goes well, comfortable, well equipped for a Merc, good at being a hard driven roadster, good at being a motorway coupe and good at being a gently driven tourer. At the moment, probably the closest you can get to the no compromise sports car.
Greetings to my friends. I want to buy a 1998 SLK 230 roadster with 70000 miles from an older couple for $14000,00. Could you please advise me on whether I should buy it or not? Is it going to break all the time? What should I look for before buying it? Since this is the first year that they made this car, what are the things they improved later on? I am looking forward for your responses before I make my decision. Thank you.
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