The engine is wonderful. Still pulls like a diesel off the line, the trans has never been serviced and still shifts well. Electronic/electrical components in these cars are the week point. Fuel pump relays, k2 relay assembly, fuel pressure sensors in the tank, can bus components. But this kind of stuff was weak on the old cars as well. Bosch is how the Germans spell Lucas.

The body rust is annoying, but the underside is rust free. Wierd. I'd love to find out how critters get in, had a little excitement with a black snake this fall. The stupid single wiper system may have sounded like a good idea at the time. But, I'm beginning to feel I understand the car, in the same way I do the old diesels. This motor in the SLK must be a hoot.