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#407 of 437 Re: Freshairfiend [freshairfiend] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 11, 2009 (11:36 am)
Replying to: freshairfiend (Jun 11, 2009 10:29 am) thanks for those comments freshair. Good advice.   I would like to add, though, that the last years of the 560SL show pretty darn good performance figures. These cars are considerably quicker than earlier SLs and can even beat the later 500SL. With the right car and right driver, you are easily in the 7 second category with this car, and perhaps high 6s with an extreme brake/gas launch. And handling is much better than earlier SLs as well.   Only "downside" is that your gas mileage isn't going to get much better than maybe 16 mpg.
#408 of 437 Re: Freshairfiend [freshairfiend] by fintail Jun 11, 2009 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: freshairfiend (Jun 11, 2009 10:29 am) That's very correct on 107 vs 129 - the older car has significantly less electrics to break, and will probably prove to be more durable with less fiddling around needed - MB really did know how to build cars in the 80s. I still am often tempted with going back to a nice W126...and may keep a 107 or something around for sunny days...they are both cheapish cars anymore.
#409 of 437 Reply to Mr Shiftright by freshairfiend Jun 12, 2009 (8:42 am)
That's interesting. I had no idea that the late 560SL's were that quick. I have driven a friend's '88 a few times, though only in cruising mode, and although quite responsive, I never felt it had more than a bit of an edge on my '85 280SL, but I guess with a little more lead in the foot it would react differently. You alluded to gas mileage though and that rule rarely changes - the faster you drive the more gas you will use and none of the V8 SL's are specifically known for economy. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 12, 2009 7:03 pm)
#410 of 437 Re: Reply to Mr Shiftright [freshairfiend] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 12, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: freshairfiend (Jun 12, 2009 8:42 am) Oh you have a European 280SL with the 6 cylinder? I think the 560SL would easily outperform it, yes. But maybe not from 0-30 mph. It takes a little while for that truck to get moving.
#411 of 437 82 560sl by hscolnss1 Jul 10, 2009 (9:29 am)
I have an 82 560sl that was a gift to me from a family member in california. the day before I drive it back to Colorado I had to have the fuel pump and relay replaced. the service manager told me that they didn't make a 560sl in 82 and that it's a 380. I thought maybe the dealer had changed the plate to get more money for it, but after reading some of the history on this car from MB I thinking that because of the changes that had to be made ( it is a gray market) it may have changed the horsepower to a 560. Also can anyone tell me what the MPG should be for this vehicle. The car runs fantastic and I love putting it on the highway. The motor (V8) is strong and quiet. Replies to this message: texases (Jul 10, 2009 9:37 am) hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 11:04 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 10, 2009 10:06 am) hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 10:57 am) hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 2:21 pm) hscolnss1 (Aug 25, 2009 11:34 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 26, 2009 7:45 am)
#412 of 437 Re: 82 560sl [hscolnss1] by texases Jul 10, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: hscolnss1 (Jul 10, 2009 9:29 am) You must have a European (grey market) 500SL. Replies to this message: hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 11:04 am)
#413 of 437 RE "82 560SL by freshairfiend Jul 10, 2009 (9:49 am)
According to the owner's manual you should get about 24/25 mpg on the highway if the car is a Euro 380SL. (this figure is extrapolated from the mpg shown in Imperial gallons) The US version of this car, though pretty popular and a fine cruiser, was no speedster and only produced 155 hp. The Euro version on the other hand developed 204 hp, while I believe I'm correct in saying the 560SL developed around 225hp. The Euro 380SL is also a much rarer car than most 107's as most of the gray market cars coming into N America were the six cylinder 280SL together with a smaller number of 500SL's. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
#414 of 437 Re: 82 560sl [hscolnss1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 10, 2009 (10:06 am)
Replying to: hscolnss1 (Jul 10, 2009 9:29 am) Yes definitely not a 560SL in 1982. So maybe a 500SL or a Euro 380. We'd need to know the VIN to tell you more. An older Euro 500SL would be fun as it is a lot faster than a 380.    I'd guess that around 16 mpg would be a realistic average if you do a fair amount of highway driving. Depends a lot on how and where you drive. Replies to this message: hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 10:57 am) hscolnss1 (Jul 12, 2009 2:21 pm) hscolnss1 (Aug 25, 2009 11:34 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 26, 2009 7:45 am)
#415 of 437 Re: 82 560sl [Mr_Shiftright] by hscolnss1 Jul 12, 2009 (10:57 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 10, 2009 10:06 am) Yes the car is definitely a euro. and all the info I gathered states that it's a 380. I appreciate the info about the gas mileage. I plan on driving it on vacation this summer and what to calculate the gas expense. My driving is mixed Highway/city. I really enjoy driving it.
#416 of 437 Re: 82 560sl [texases] by hscolnss1 Jul 12, 2009 (11:04 am)
Replying to: texases (Jul 10, 2009 9:37 am) Yes it is a european (gray market) car. A independent manhcanic told me that it was a 380.

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