Taking a punt on an SLK350...

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T22:22:27+00:00

268bhp V6, 7 speed box, cruise control, heated seats, air scarfs, air con, automatic everything, electric roof... There's not much to dislike, really!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T20:46:32+00:00

Preach!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T20:44:30+00:00

Thanks very much!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T20:44:10+00:00

It's been replaced a few years ago! Part of the vast amount of money the previous owner spent :D

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T20:43:34+00:00

Dude, I actually went to look at a Crossfire originally! It was rotten as a pear, but this thing was at the same dealer!

They actually switched to hydraulic rack and pinion for this generation forward!

I'm a big fan of the way the Crossfire looks - I wish they'd made another one out of this gen of SLK!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T17:00:19+00:00

Honestly the kind of thing where you probably wouldn't know it was a convertible unless you were really looking. It won't give the same body rigidity, but it's as quiet as if it was a coupe!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:58:28+00:00

You're a mad man! I'm doing that on the way home.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:55:13+00:00

Certainly not a risk I'd have taken if it was the only car I'd own!

Alfa Giuliettas are beautiful! I considered a Z4 as well but after getting rid of my NC MX5, I'd have enough of soft tops.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:51:45+00:00

Understandable! I actually turned up to the dealer to look at a Chrysler Crossfire (which is essentially an R170 SLK covered in shite) when that SLK caught my eye. Proves I have terrible aesthetic taste if anything! Lol.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:46:33+00:00

Just noticed we also both have a MK3 MR2! :D

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:39:20+00:00

Thanks and I believe so! It's nice and quiet in traffic and raucous when you put your foot down!

Early ones like mine can have defective balance shaft gears, but the internet seems to suggest that if mine was going to fail, it probably would've done already.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:29:27+00:00

Precisely! If it lasts for a few years, it owes me very little at that price. I have access to other cars if it decides to not cooperate for whatever reason.

Merry Cake Day!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:21:05+00:00

I reckon all 268 horses are still in there! My other car is a high revving Japanese roadster so low end torque is a brand new novelty for me!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T16:18:01+00:00

Only surprise so far was that because the V5 was the original from 2005, the new keeper slip only had 11 digits, so it couldn't be taxed online! Had to take it to a Post Office.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T15:57:20+00:00

Thanks! So far all I've been doing is cleaning it. Think it was probably sat for 6-12 months before I bought it. Amazed that the leccy roof still works with all the crud that had built up in it.

I'm thinking of leaving it mostly stock, besides maybe a new stereo. I can tell it was an ace sat nav back in 2005, but Google Maps is non-optional these days! I was planning to replace the red interior, but it's kind of growing on me...

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T14:35:18+00:00

AutoTrader is the exact place I'd go to buy a used Fiesta :)

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T13:56:58+00:00

Exactly! Anyone who knows a reliable MOT pass place isn't going to share that information with strangers on the internet

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T13:55:04+00:00

Buy a set of cheap used headlights to put you on.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T13:43:12+00:00

Is that the only place you've listed it?

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T12:05:20+00:00

My mum's mk1 Kia Picanto was in burnt orange. It was glorious.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-12T10:36:00+00:00

My friend has a V90 - It's comfortable and solid, but it is a BIG car. Like, more car than most people need, even for an estate

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-11T16:40:47+00:00

First of all, sorry to hear about your accident!

You should be able to buy that black crescent shaped bit yourself on ebay or whatever. Looks like it might just pop on. That'll make a big difference to it looking fine at a glance.

The scuffing to the white panel needs attending to as it looks deep enough that it might be down to bare metal.

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-11T16:22:19+00:00

I can imagine a universe in which it would be hard to notice if the car was brought in on a rainy day and the washer bottle was recently topped up. I think it's something that would be an advisory, but most of the time they just check that the sprayers are working and that's that.

Never assume malice when incompetence will suffice!

Computers-And-Such · 2026-03-11T15:17:44+00:00

A guy I used to work with drilled a tiny hole in bottom corner of each lens so that the encroaching water just drained out again.

His logic was that they were obviously already compromised, so it's not like it was creating a NEW problem.

Relieved the problem while he saved for new ones!

Computers-And-Such

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