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Re: 450 SL 1979 [fintail]
by modelaje
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Jul 24, 2009 (5:20 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 24, 2009 10:45 am)
Thank you very much.
It was where you said it was.
Many thanks for your help. 
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Re: 450 SL 1979 [modelaje]
by fintail
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Jul 24, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: modelaje (Jul 24, 2009 5:20 pm)
My pleasure
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80Roadster 450SL
by 80roadster
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Aug 22, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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I'm looking at a 1980 Mercedes 450SL Roadster V8, body in perfect shape, softtop less than 2 years old, miles 145,000. Mechanically it seems good,. Transmission has been rebuilt and no obvious fuel leaks. Seats could stand to be reupholstered. Asking price is $7500 Does this sound like a fair price? Thanks
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Re: 80Roadster 450SL [80roadster]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 22, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: 80roadster (Aug 22, 2009 1:37 pm)
seems a bit high since new seats are going to cost a bundle. I'd deduct seat cost from the asking price and then you should be fine. As is, maybe $5500.
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Re: 80Roadster 450SL [80roadster]
by burdawg
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Aug 23, 2009 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: 80roadster (Aug 22, 2009 1:37 pm)
On a 29 year old Mercedes, figure the seat pads and possibly the spring frames will need replacing also.
Check it over real good for rust.
Make sure the climate control works acceptably.
I'm not sure if the 4.5L had double row timing chain in 1980 or not, but if it doesn't see if it was ever replaced or if it was changed over to a double row.
I agree with Shifty on the offer price. Don't expect it to be a reliable daily driver.
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Re: 80Roadster 450SL [80roadster]
by bgruber
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Aug 23, 2009 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: 80roadster (Aug 22, 2009 1:37 pm)
It doesn't sound way out of line, I'd off $6,500. Has much been put into it lately?
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [stanleysteamer]
by hscolnss1
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Aug 25, 2009 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Nov 09, 2008 3:54 pm)
Sir, can you tell me where you found your reproduction manual for your 81 380SL? I have a 82 380SL at least thats what a independent dealer told it was although it has a 560SL badge on it. ( yes it's a gray market car) A lot of the manuals I've seen have been for the sedans. However some of the part that I have replaced seem to be interchangable with the US 380SL models. I have the euro headlights and purchased new blubs and would like to know what needs to be removed to install them. I enjoy my MB alot and it looks very nice. ( thats because of the european style) 
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Re: 82 560sl [Mr_Shiftright]
by hscolnss1
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Aug 25, 2009 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 10, 2009 10:06 am)
The highway between denver and LA is mountains and desert. I don't speed, I don't exseed the speed limits. (My wife says I drive like Mr. Daisy) I'm at that point in my life where I just like to take my time and cruise. So can we realistic figure between 16/18 mpg on the highway?
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [hscolnss1]
by freshairfiend
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Aug 25, 2009 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: hscolnss1 (Aug 25, 2009 11:07 am)
I have a Euro 280SL and my local Mercedes specialist shop obtained an original owners' manual for me from Mercedes themselves. Incidentally the Euro handbook covers the 500SL and the 380SL as well as the 280SL. Much of the book is common and where the differences are concerned, specialist sections are shown.The cost was around $40.00.
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Re: 82 560sl [hscolnss1]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 26, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: hscolnss1 (Aug 25, 2009 11:34 am)
16-18 at high altitude? I kinda doubt it, in that car...you may achieve that on the downward jog from the westward side of the mountains to the coast, as soon as you go below 2500 feet or so. But climbing up and over---I'm dubious.
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