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#624 of 766 Re: '88 560SL [rockshocka1] by habitat1 Jul 05, 2005 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jul 04, 2005 2:12 pm) Shame on your dad for not jumping on the deal of the century when that sucker offered him $35k. That guy had to be a complete bonehead.   If your dad still thinks he can get $30k for it now, he's in fro a rude awakening. I seriously doubt he could get the $9,645 you calculated through Edmunds. The 560 is hardly a collectors item. In the DC area, I've seen them in the Post for anywhere from $5,000 to $8,500. Replies to this message: rockshocka1 (Jul 06, 2005 7:06 am)
#625 of 766 Re: '88 560SL [habitat1] by rockshocka1 Jul 06, 2005 (7:06 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jul 05, 2005 7:08 pm) Talked to Pops this morning & passed on that under 10K was all I've been able to find as value for the car. He told me that his mechanic told him 29K was realistic...last week. Could be this mechanic and the guy who offered 35K both fall under 'complete bonehead' category. I hope so. On one hand, I want him to get as much as he can for it, on the other, if it's under 10K I want to snatch it when I see him later this month.   He lives in DC metro area (mighty Olney) and said he will be putting it in the paper soon. I asked him to give me the mechanic's name & where he works, in case it may support the bonehead theory. Still waiting for the info...
#626 of 766 warning light by jproc Jul 06, 2005 (10:16 am)
From your description,it sounds like the light that comes on when one of your headlights or brake lights are not functioning
#627 of 766 '88 560SL by rockshocka1 Jul 07, 2005 (9:23 am)
The mechanic works at Montgomery Autohaus, and believes that 29K is a realistic number for the car. He pointed to Autotrader as an example of what similiar cars are being listed for. I verified that was accurate. Listing is one thing, selling is another, but there were so many in the same price range, there has to be something to it. Too bad, I was hoping for around 10K. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Jul 07, 2005 8:27 pm) rockshocka1 (Jul 08, 2005 8:48 am)
#628 of 766 Engine Knocking by symplered Jul 07, 2005 (11:47 am)
I recently purchased a 95 Sl 500 with only 47k. My engine generates this knocking sound during initial startup and gradually goes away in about 5 mins. Does anyone out there knows what causes this? The previous owner told me that he used mid grade gas. I'm I stuck with this knocking? It's a little embarrassing.. Replies to this message: 97sl500 (Aug 12, 2005 6:33 pm) symplered (Nov 02, 2006 1:31 pm)
#630 of 766 Re: '88 560SL [rockshocka1] by habitat1 Jul 07, 2005 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jul 07, 2005 9:23 am) Well, according to one of the sales managers at Euromotors, if your dad is able to get anything over $10-$12k for his 560 SL, they will immediately put him on their payroll to sell a few of thier white elephants.   If you really want a 560 for $10k, you shouldn't have much trouble in the DC area if you look around. Remember, it's a 18 year old car with no enthusaist following and driving dynamics that can hardly be considered sporty given the variety of other two seater roadsters out there. Putting any serious miles on one that has been pampered will soon cost you an arm and a leg in maintenance and repairs. Those are nearly direct qoutes from the dealer, not me. Replies to this message: rockshocka1 (Jul 08, 2005 8:48 am)
#631 of 766 Re: '88 560SL [habitat1] by rockshocka1 Jul 08, 2005 (8:48 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jul 07, 2005 8:27 pm) I'm not really actively searching to buy this model car. But, having driven this particular car, I would buy it off him if 10K was about the best offer he gets. I'll still hold out some hope, but so far the news hasn't been real positive. At 10K or so, high maintenance & repair costs wouldn't phase me too much. Around 30K it wouldn't be real practical for me.   I like the style of the car more than anything else, especially now that I don't see that many on the road around here anymore. It just felt good cruising around in it, and it's a whole lot sportier than my old del Sol.
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#633 of 766 Re: leaking soft top on SL500 [drenched] by doode Jul 21, 2005 (6:23 am)
Replying to: drenched (Apr 30, 2004 3:11 pm) I just bought a solara convertible and the manual advises not to use a car wash... Replies to this message: eholman (Oct 29, 2005 5:04 pm)

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