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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [ny14337]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Dec 03, 2008 (8:32 pm)
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Replying to: ny14337 (Dec 03, 2008 8:29 pm)
Gray market cars are worth somewhat less but the general range, in "real dollars", and in Nov. 2008, for clean trouble free cars would be $7,500 to $12,500 IMO. Depends how badly this paint is screwed up and where the damage is. That could cost you a couple thousand discount.
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [Mr_Shiftright]
by burdawg
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Dec 04, 2008 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 03, 2008 8:32 pm)
Also, was it used during the winter? If so, any signs of rust?
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [ny14337]
by texases
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Dec 04, 2008 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: ny14337 (Dec 03, 2008 8:29 pm)
I assume you have all the maintenance records - a one-owner with complete and correct maintenance records will have an edge in today's terrible market. Any chance you could wait until spring to sell?
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [texases]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Dec 04, 2008 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: texases (Dec 04, 2008 6:55 am)
Good point. These V8 SLs are really hard to unload unless they are either a) pristine or b) ridiculously cheap. The ones in the middle need a favorable economic climate, good weather, realistic pricing, and reasonable gas prices or they aren't going anywhere but back in your garage.
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Re: fuel pressure [stanleysteamer]
by ribrk
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Jan 28, 2009 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Sep 24, 2008 7:32 am)
Hi. I have an identical fuel pressure issue with an 81 380 SL. I was just wondering if you ever solved your problem.
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Re: fuel pressure [ribrk]
by stanleysteamer
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Jan 28, 2009 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: ribrk (Jan 28, 2009 6:41 am)
In my case, the problem seems to have corrected itself. I have not driven the car very far, waiting for spring. I have started it a number of times with no problems. I can only assume that there may have been some air in the fuel system. I did remove the gasket from the gas cap. This took care of the pressure build up in the gas tank. I don't know if this is the correct thing to do or not, but starts and runs ok, No slow starting and no rough idle. Will know more when I get it out next spring.
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1981 380 SL
by stanleysteamer
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Apr 02, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Just started driving my 1981 380 SL that I purchased last year. It seems that the shift points are harsh and at fairly hight RMM, is this normal. Aso I have an indicator light on the dash that looks like it might be for brakes. Can't locate any problems with either the parking or service brakes. Anyone know where to look?
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Re: 1981 380 SL [stanleysteamer]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Apr 02, 2009 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Apr 02, 2009 5:35 am)
The transmissions in these early Mercedes do tend to be harsh, yes. If you are comparing to a modern American or Japanese car, they are nothing like them. What do you mean by "high" RPM?
The dash light could be low brake fluid or just a stuck float indicator or bad level switch in the brake fluid reservoir. (I forget which you have) Check the fluid level, and unscrew the cap.
You should really have an owner's manual for this car as well.
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Re: 1981 380 SL [stanleysteamer]
by bgruber
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Apr 02, 2009 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Apr 02, 2009 5:35 am)
The garage I take mind too took the wire off the brake sensor. I think it was about 18 years ago. The light went out. I wouldn't rush into doing anything other than having the transmission fuild changed with the shifting. I have a 73 since 82. It left me sitting on Sunday and I haven't heard from the garage yet.
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