Changing From SLK320 to XF

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Dec 1, 2011 | 11:04 AM

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Mr Kilmouski

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Changing From SLK320 to XF

Hi Guys

New to your forum but have been on SLKWorld forum for over 2 years now. I was wondering if there are special areas I should pay attention to when viewing a potential purchase. I know the 320 engine and running gear are solid, it just the other bits I need advice on

Cheers

Dec 1, 2011 | 11:25 AM

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JHM2K

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

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Originally Posted by Mr Kilmouski

Mechanical and electrical gripes will be identical to any normal R170 with the M112. Parts, depending on which ones you need, can be a chore to source. I'm sure you're already used to the spendy oil changes, tires, etc.

If you're already friends with a Mercedes mechanic, keep him around as Chrysler dealerships are incompetent in general.

Be prepared to have many more people showing interest in your car, the Crossfire is a looker and quite polarizing.

Welcome to the forums!

Dec 1, 2011 | 11:41 AM

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Mr Kilmouski

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Cheers, got access to a 2 and a 4 poster with attached Mechanic, so that's covered, only do around 6000 miles per year so not aiming to go thru tyres too quickly. Does anyone know if I can put my 16" winter SLK wheels on they fit the SLK320 so I Am assuming they probably will just bolt on and look mighty strange

Dec 1, 2011 | 12:49 PM

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beasticles

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Welcome!

Now search the forum for answers to your questions and report back what you find.

Dec 1, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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JHM2K

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

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The wheels will fit, but as you said will look VERY out of place and the overall height is quite different.

Dec 1, 2011 | 01:42 PM

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frankeyser

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Welcome to the forum!

Dec 6, 2011 | 03:50 PM

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Mr Kilmouski

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Done the deed. Got the new car home only to find front brake pads need replacing. Went searching for the Locking nut key. Absent, spent the last 2 days chasing dealer for it. No sense of urgency. Went to the local merc dealer who had a special box of master keys, some sweet talking and hey presto 10 minutes later a replacement was on order. It would appear they have 2 sets of masters. We need the 'old' type set.

Dec 6, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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hcarter

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Just caught this thread Welcome aboard .....

Dec 6, 2011 | 04:29 PM

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MMZ_TimeLord

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Welcome to the forum and your new perma-grin machine...

Please post a few pictures of your new toy as well as some specifics on it... mileage, where purchased, price, etc.

In the SRT section there is a pinned thread with a library of documents you SHOULD grab up. This collection covers ALL Crossfires.

Here is a link to it.

Cheers!

Dec 6, 2011 | 04:47 PM

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Mr Kilmouski

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Re: Changing From SLK320 to XF

Had a quick look and there seems to be a wealth of info. If it isn't there the guys over @ SlkWorld probably have the answer. I just cross referenced both sites when I had an SLK