Originally Posted by
KWJones
Great questions. I am looking to buy one too. I'm also wondering if I would have to be a fairly comfortable DIY mechanic to buy one of these? I am usually pretty hands-off when it comes to repair work on a car and would rather pay to have a professional take care of it for me, but I'm wondering if this is a car that would require me to be a DIYmechanic for alot of the repairs? Thanks.
These cars are mostly Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 (R170 platform) with a Chrysler body. They are relatively easy to work on. However, if you don't feel comfortable doing your own work, you can usually find someone nearby that can do it for you.
The most important thing as far as working on your Crossfire: DO NOT take it to a Chrysler or Mercedes dealer!
First of all Mercedes dealers will flat out refuse to work on it because it is badged as a Chrysler. Second very few Chrysler dealers will take your car in for service and even fewer of those dealers will know how to work on them. They will also rake you over the coals money wise.
Look for an independent Mercedes mechanic in your area here:
LINK - Mercedes mechanics
Another tip; If you post where you are from, there might be some of our forum members in your area that work on these cars.