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#613 of 766 Re: Advice needed '90 or'91 SL300 vs. SL500 [toydriver] by carnaught Jul 25, 2004 (8:34 am)
Replying to: toydriver (Jul 24, 2004 7:36 pm) Nice car, but you'll need to have a German auto mechanic on retainer.
#614 of 766 Is He Kidding? by pcvette Aug 04, 2004 (7:04 pm)
I had my '04 SL55 in because of vibration (bad Pirellis, replaced with Michelin, now no problem) and because of "hiccup" when starting out in "C" or "S". Tried everything, in shop 3+ weeks. Final answer: supercharger kicks in at 1200 to 1800 RPM depending upon "C" or "S" mode (supercharger off at idle and steady driving) so sensation like air conditioning coming on in car with 30 HP. Anyone else have slight hesitation starting out, kinda like downshift? Don't know if in all 55s like E and S... Thanks.
#615 of 766 windscreens by guilty Apr 18, 2005 (7:37 am)
after paying$400 for a wind screen i cant belive you cant get the screen repaired at a hardware store. i threw away the box and performence and adstadt catalogs won't tell me the mfg. so i can send back to them for repair. i am so p' off i may mfg them myself in china for $100. what a rip off for 400 for a yr. its a $2 piece of screen. also the clip on the viser that cracks, on a 560 they want to sell you a $360 visor. i can make one from a mold if ther is anyone else with same problem Replies to this message: mpie (Sep 19, 2007 10:27 am) carltwo (Oct 25, 2009 3:23 pm)
#616 of 766 Wind Screen for Mercedes 500 SL convertible by carine Apr 29, 2005 (10:04 am)
Seeking wind screeen for Merceded 1992 500 sl convertible. 3rd owner of car; current wind screen has tears. Mercedes deal does not carry product.
#617 of 766 dsitrib cap replacement by macfoster May 11, 2005 (4:31 pm)
Re; 1991 500SL, 70k miles.   Car was serviced 2k miles ago (new plugs, belt tightener, fuel and air filter, oil). Car was brought to shop for A/C insufficiency. O ring replaced. Mechanic says car is leaking power steering fluid (no evidence where car is parked at house, however). While getting to power steering replacement, mechanic notices "shabby condition" of distributor cap. There have been no problems I've noticed, such as hesitation.   I'm not tech savvy about cars, but wouldn't a distrib cap in shabby shape have been evident 2k miles ago when plugs were changed?   Thanks for comments. Replies to this message: blaise (May 16, 2005 5:59 pm) macfoster (May 17, 2005 1:29 pm)
#618 of 766 Re: dsitrib cap replacement [macfoster] by blaise May 16, 2005 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: macfoster (May 11, 2005 4:31 pm) I hope you didn't pay too much for that power steering leak repair. My Mercedes Dealer wanted $280.00 for the fix on my '95 SL 500. I've found an old Mercedes Tech. (20 plus years) through a friend of my father's, who only had to snug down the hose clamps to stop the leaking. The hose is the size of a small thumb! He said it's a problem that he's seen repeatedly. Of course, the dealer would have replaced the hose, tied up my car for the day and charged me $280.00. ( Or maybe snugged down the hose clamps in five minutes and still charged me $280.00 while tying up my car for the day.) It's really the only problem I've had with the car, though. It's great fun but the AMG Package attracts too much attention. Replies to this message: macfoster (May 17, 2005 1:29 pm)
#619 of 766 Re: dsitrib cap replacement [blaise] by macfoster May 17, 2005 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: blaise (May 16, 2005 5:59 pm) In the end, they used a steering box repair kit ($67, labor $440). This car has been no problem over the long haul (14 years), other than scheduled servings. And I shouldn't be surprised at some of the things that need attention now.   Yes, those AMG packages do attract a lot of attention out here in the desert, aas well.
#620 of 766 Re: Mercedes Nut [shoes] by clk430c Jun 11, 2005 (2:34 am)
Replying to: shoes (Nov 21, 2003 10:37 am) Hi,   I'm new to this forum and would appreciate your help. I'm in the market for a 2004 SL55. I've got the brochures from 2003-2005. I know, starting in 2004, they went to a 7-Speed Automatic Transmission. And I know, starting in 2005, the Nav. System is done as a DVD.   But, what I'm really trying to learn is what the differences are among the 3 years. In other words, what would I loose by getting a 2004 over a 2005 really?   Thanks in advance for your opinion.   Bill
#621 of 766 Re: Stay Light [mpyles1] by clk430c Jun 11, 2005 (2:39 am)
Replying to: mpyles1 (Sep 29, 2003 10:59 am) Just wondering what you finally decided about the internior. I'm in the market for an SL55 and plan to get the Charcoal interior. But, I also intend to have the Active Ventilated Seat option JUST in case! I also plan to get the Pano Roof.   Any information you can share will be appreciated.   Thanks!   Bill
#622 of 766 2000 SLK warning light by 2000slk Jun 26, 2005 (11:13 am)
I recently bought a 2000 slk and it didn't come with a manual. There's a warning light though on the right hand side of the dash. It's a small circle with an exclamation point. Can anyone tell me what it means? Replies to this message: slkwannabe (Aug 16, 2005 9:25 am) slkwannabe (Aug 16, 2005 9:28 am)

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