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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..
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Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jul 07, 2005 9:23 am) 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.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jul 07, 2005 8:27 pm) 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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Replying to: drenched (Apr 30, 2004 3:11 pm)
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I am considering to purchase a 2004 or newer SL500 and would appreciate any feedback you can offer me as to what to look out for mechanically and what options/features are must haves. Thank you in advance for your comments.
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Replying to: BSS (Aug 02, 2005 11:28 am) My brother in law bought a 2004 SL500 new, had numersous problems with it in the first 90 days and then traded it, for full credit, on a new SL55. The SL55 was better for the first 6 months, but then had transmission problems and several minor annoyances (nav system screen, power mirrors didn't adjust to memorized setting, etc.). Out of frustration, he sold the car at a significant loss in May and, since then, has been the extremely satisfied owner of a new 2005 Porsche 911 Cabriolet. His wife had initally resisted, but now can't be pried out of it. It had been 15 years since she last drove a manual transmission, but their new 911 is very driver friendly compared to the older versions. They can even squeeze their 11 year old daughter in the rear seat for short to medium trips. In 3 months, they have put 4,500 miles on the 911 and have another 15,000 miles to go before the first service. The SL55 was sold at 13 months with 5,000 miles at a $21k loss and was out of commission for almost 2 months last fall. In fairness, I do know others who have had better luck with their Mercedes. Most, however, intend to trade before the end of the factory warranty because they don't want to press their luck. |
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Replying to: BSS (Aug 02, 2005 11:28 am) The car has been perfect. The hardtop makes it good in the winter although I drive my other car in the snow. Get about 15 to 16 in town and 24 on a trip. They talk about quality problems, but my sl500 has not even had a blip. Love the sport car feeling with the heavier ride. |
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