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#693 of 766 Re: Need to decide [jmancini] by dispencer1 Jun 29, 2006 (2:53 pm)
Replying to: jmancini (Jun 28, 2006 8:13 pm) The 1990 300SL had a 5 speed automatic. The 500SL had the 4 speed. I understand that the 4 speed was more dependable. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to look for a 500SL.
#694 of 766 1977 450SL Mercedes Convertible by jomano Jun 23, 2006 (10:57 am)
I have been looking for a 450SL for a couple years and just found one online, in CT (the car is originally from CA--emissions sticker claims). The car is in really good shape (almost no cosmetic problems) with 170K miles and the seller claims it runs well. Would someone with knowledge of these cars let me know if you think $5900 asking price is okay for the year and mileage. The prices are ALL over the place. Also, can anyone make a suggestion on if I should look for something specific in the engine, etc.... I'm not a mechanic. Is 170K too many miles? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
#695 of 766 I have similar thoughts by marsha7 Jul 13, 2006 (5:46 pm)
to the posters above...I am contemplating a SL500, 1996-1998...quick check of KBB brought prices of about 20-25K, unless I made some major (minor?) mistake...   Anything specific to these models to be on the lookout for???...I have admired Benzes for years, dreamed about owning one, now dreaming further...   Since the cars are 8-10 years old, should I expect to find about 100K miles on the odo, and is that the point of just breaking in the engine, or am I preparing for major problems in the near future...   Do the convertible soft tops seal well against the frame for rain/wind leakage???...are these the cars Mercedes made when their reputation was bulletproof, or was this the beginning of the "quality downslide?"...   What routine maintenance items should I anticipate after 100K miles, such as alternator, water pump, starter, fuel pump, etc., or are these items good for 150K or more???   Are my quoted prices correct, or am I way off in what I should expect???   Were Xenon headlamps a stand alone option, or part of a sport package, and would you recommend the sport package for better handling or is it simply too rough???   Your thoughts and feedback are welcome...maybe my dream can come true in the near to medium future... Replies to this message: law4you (Oct 07, 2006 8:42 am)
#696 of 766 I seem to remember by marsha7 Jul 15, 2006 (12:13 pm)
a long time ago, that there was a website, maybe Mercedes own site, maybe an independent sit, that would list each year and model, and, like a brochure of that year, would list the various options, exterior and interior colors that were available in that year...   I am trying to determine the colors that the 1996-1998 SL500 came in...if I had my druthers, I would like exterior of Navy blue or silver, and interior leather of charcoal gray or navy blue (light color interiors, to me, show dirt and grime easily, colors like white or tan, whereas navy blue/gray/black does not look bad after 50-100K miles of wear...   Your thoughts and recos are appreciated... Replies to this message: claires (Jul 25, 2006 8:45 pm)
#697 of 766 2007 SL 550 by thedonclk Jul 22, 2006 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: mbdcasey (Feb 24, 2002 8:15 am) Does anyone know the residual value on this car? I'm looking to lease one around May when my lease on my CLK 500 is up... Anyone paying a good price on this car leased per month?   Thanks! Replies to this message: gentile (Sep 28, 2006 8:53 pm)
#698 of 766 thoughts on SL500 Designo trim (2003) by chaddyd Jul 25, 2006 (10:39 am)
Hi, I'm thinking of buying the above, but have read in the past that there are problems with this model. Specifically, I've heard that there are problems with odors coming from the glue Mercedes used for the side panels. Any truth to this? what are your thoughts about the 2003 sl500? i love the car, and i love the trim, but i'm not about to drop $70K on a car that smells bad! Also, any thoughts on reliability? thanks!
#699 of 766 Re: I seem to remember [marsha7] by claires HOST Jul 25, 2006 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 15, 2006 12:13 pm) marsha7, clicking on the year at Edmunds.com Mercedes Benz will bring you to a list of Mercedes-Benz models offered for that year. If you click on the SL Class link and choose the SL500, you'll see a menu on the left side that shows the available colors, specs, and other data for that year's model.
#700 of 766 claires by marsha7 Jul 26, 2006 (6:36 am)
Thanks
#701 of 766 SL with (small) back seat? by jsharpe Sep 01, 2006 (1:03 pm)
In Europe, the previous SL model was available with children-sized back seats. Was this an option on US cars? If so, I'd like to find one.
#702 of 766 2003 sl500 A maintenanace required indicator by golffool Sep 06, 2006 (9:22 am)
How do you reset the indictor if you change your own oil or have it serviced by other than MBZ?

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