From a 2008 SLK 280 Automatic to a 2004 SL 350 Automatic.

[matthewlightburn]

Well, it seems that I have aspired to my third late-life crisis automobile with a very neat mid-November 2004 SL 350 Auto with a verified 109,000 miles and backed up by MoT history dating back to the previous one on November 27th, 2007.
The vehicle is the ubiquitous Silver with Black leather, and the inside is quite clean and neat for a nearly 19-year-old car with three prior registered owners, and it comes with a complete book pack and leather MB wallet.

Hopefully, it will be picked up this week on Wednesday or Thursday.

An early test drive or two has thoroughly persuaded me that the SL 350 Auto is a considerably more pleasant drive than the SLK280 Auto, and getting out of the drivers seat is a bit easier for hurting creaking 77yrs+ bones.

I'm sure I'll be updating as I get acclimated to the vehicle, but initial thoughts are that it's a lot bigger than the SLK 208, and the front and rear parking sensors will come in handy.

[DivineStripe]

Take advantage of the convenience.

[AbdulBMWi3]

Before it starts raining, make sure the seal at the base of the back window is secure and in good condition; otherwise, water will seep into the trunk and damage your pricey electronics. I hope you like your brand-new SL.

[matthewlightburn]

Before it starts raining, make sure the seal at the base of the back window is secure and in good condition; otherwise, water will seep into the trunk and damage your pricey electronics. I hope you like your brand-new SL.

The footwear is completely dry and shows no signs of ever having been wet.

What is the solution?? - go away and seek for a completely new manufacturer's product that does not have Mercedes' oddities; if it is not one thing, it is another.

Is the seal a simple/cheap repair or does it need the removal of the back window?

[LostintheSea]

I like large, costly vintage vehicles that, in my experience, have been trouble-free due to meticulous upkeep by well-heeled prior owners.

BUT, you must be comfortable analyzing the vehicle and be willing to take a chance and perhaps pick up a bill or two.

So I agree with W1ghty on this one. It's better to remain with what you know and love. Give it a thorough cleaning in the early summer and enjoy your low-mileage driving. It's the ideal automobile for you. Upsizing has no genuine advantages.

That salesperson was justified to lose the transaction. Probably because he was aware of faults with the SL that would be discovered after a lengthier test drive.

[mortimerPAS]

I've sometimes had thoughts along those lines. My 2008 CLK 350 has been in my possession for eight years. purchased when my kids were younger so we could use it as a second vehicle for family outings. The youngest of my sons is developing quickly, and my oldest will be 16 this year. Now, we never take the Mercedes on family vacations. Either by myself or with my wife. I had thought about switching it out for an SL350 or anything like, but I decided to keep with the CLK since I have maintained it spotless all these years and it is really mint. Although purchasing an SL is alluring, given how little miles my CLK travels, it simply doesn't appear to be worth the risk. Therefore, I continue to use the CLK! Sometimes it's safer to stick with what you're familiar with, especially if maintenance costs are tight.

I don't put many miles on mine, therefore I would object to spending thousands of dollars to fix an SL. Because I've taken care of things as I've gone along and it's now quite established, my CLK is now very inexpensive to operate. Besides a broken parking sensor that has to be fixed. However, it is the only problem with a 15-year-old automobile. I truly can't complain!

[GoodBoyCar]

In the early part of the year, I conducted some guy math on SLKs.
I came to the decision that a third-generation 2013/2014 350 with 306 horsepower and 273 torque, 0-60 5.6 seconds, £265 road tax, and claimed 39.8 mpg was the way to go.
But after that, I turned to SLCs.
SLC 250CDi, 201 horsepower, 369 torque, 0-60 6.6 seconds, £30 road tax, and stated 70.6 mpg are not for the purist.

[matthewlightburn]

Hello once again to everyone. Well, I don't frequently go against what I said I'd never do!!

I'm talking to the exorbitant VED of £675.00 on a September 27th registered SLK 350 Auto.

I must admit that I mentally shifted away from a 2004/early 2006 SL 350 Auto in favor of looking again at an SLK 350, but my gaze was swiftly drawn to a 27th September 2007 registered SLK 350.
The automobile has just 90,000 miles on it and is beautiful, as if it just rolled out of a dealership showroom.
It has the 'paddles' as well as the standard 7sp Automatic Triptronic gearbox.

I will return for a second viewing on Monday, June 5th, with the intention of placing a deposit.

Before I leave in the late morning, I'll be debating if I should stick with what I've got rather than paying the exorbitant VED and presumably increasing my gasoline use.

Is this automobile equipped with 12 sparkplug technology? It is advertised as having 24 valves, so 4 valves per cylinder!

[KARlosfuentes]

Earlier last year, I conducted some guy math on SLKs.
My conclusion was that a third-generation 2013/14 350 with 306bhp and 273 torque, 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, £265 road tax, and stated 39.8mpg was the way to go.
But then I looked at SLCs.
SLC 250CDi, 201bhp, 369 torque, 0-60 6.6 seconds, £30 road tax, and claimed 70.6mpg.

[StartingWar22]

Hello once again to everyone. Well, I don't frequently go against what I said I'd never do!!

I'm talking to the exorbitant VED of £675.00 on a September 27th registered SLK 350 Auto.

I must admit that I mentally shifted away from a 2004/early 2006 SL 350 Auto in favor of looking again at an SLK 350, but my gaze was swiftly drawn to a 27th September 2007 registered SLK 350.
The automobile has just 90,000 miles on it and is beautiful, as if it just rolled out of a dealership showroom.
It has the 'paddles' as well as the standard 7sp Automatic Triptronic gearbox.

I will return for a second viewing on Monday, June 5th, with the intention of placing a deposit.

Before I leave in the late morning, I'll be debating if I should stick with what I've got rather than paying the exorbitant VED and presumably increasing my gasoline use.

Is this automobile equipped with 12 sparkplug technology? It is advertised as having 24 valves, so 4 valves per cylinder!

Just be sure to have a good test drive while wearing your skeptic attire. The wear and aging of 2007 SL500s with about 60k miles varied greatly, as I discovered when I looked at them before. How a convertible is used, maintained, and kept is everything.

Today, detailing is fantastic. A few hundred dollars can get you a lot of wear back to "showroom condition." Regarding how it genuinely drives in comparison to your existing motor, you need to reassure yourself. (For £200, you may restore your present one to "showroom condition.")

, "Flappy paddles?" They are the accessories that you toy with for the first week after purchasing a vehicle and never use again.

Many SLK350s are available, searching for the very limited number of potential new owners who can pay the insurance, VED, and mpg.

I would rather to spend an additional $2k for a 2 owner SLK350 with roughly half the miles and a flawless MB history rather than spending £4,500.

There is no rush, huge engines sell slowly, and convertible prices will start to decline in three months.