We're looking at a used SLK for my wife. The R171 version, 2004-2010. Probably an early 200 kompressor model (the 1.8 engine). Been to poke around one or two and done the usual research online but thought I'd see what the local opinion is on these parts.

She's keen on a manual (trained her well!) which means far less choice on the market but fortunately most seem to be fairly high trim level as a lot of bits came as standard. Anything I should be looking for in particular with these models?

And before anyone suggests it - I already have an MX-5 as my daily