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Jul 04, 2019,07:38 AM
To my mind these really hit their stride, aesthetically speaking in the period from roughly 2000-2010. Definitely an 8-cylinder.
Chris
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Mercedes SL. A future classic?
By: amanico : July 1st, 2019-04:48
Ok, let's put the stars of the category such as the SL 300 Gull Wings, the SL 190, and the SL Pagoda, to focus on what I think to become a future classic, the SL models from the late 80's to nowadays. The current SL is very nice looking, but too recent to...
Nice topic...
By: @lberti : July 1st, 2019-04:50
I think the SL70, yes. The others not so sure. Did u know there is also a sl73 amg?
Gotcha
By: @lberti : July 1st, 2019-06:49
I actually dont minf 4doors, when the package makes sense. Its a crazy car.
Yes,indeed.
By: @lberti : July 1st, 2019-07:50
Its my favourite "Panzer"
Try a W210 E55 or a W211 E55K
By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2019-09:08
Those will become your new favorite "Panzer" vehicles! The W210 E55 is truly amazing. Last vehicle to be built at the AMG plant! And has that special solidity. Find one from a moderate climate that was often garaged. The W210 chassis can rust.
1989 was the year
By: VinnieD : July 1st, 2019-05:18
For me, a very early 500SL from 1989-1990 in silver with the tartan interior. An alternative would be a very late 600SL with the full bells and whistles, including the glass roof, in all black. It looks like the value of the clean examples is raising slow...
Jacky Ickx
By: VinnieD : July 1st, 2019-05:33
Jacky had one of the very first ones in Belgium in 1989 (500sl black) and he drove it to drop his daughter at my school when I was 11 years old. It made quite an impression on me.
tough decision.....
By: SALMANPK : July 1st, 2019-06:03
both are great but would go with the R230 early 2000s SL gets my vote for the electric hard roof. 2 cars in 1. As a Mercedes owner I do have to say maintenance isn't cheap on these cars and shocks and suspension (ABC and the problematic Airmatic) is a pai...
I find the ABC suspension quite good
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 15th, 2019-23:39
I know it might create some big repair bills, but if mantained (regular changes of the Pentosin) it should last long. ABC adds a lot to the driving sensation: no nose diving when breaking hard, cornering "hard" in my CL feels very confident and at high sp...
I think corrosion of the plastic pipes of the ABC is the issue
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 16th, 2019-00:30
The oil for the ABC is delivered with 120 bar to the suspension. Combined with natural decay of plastic it puts a lot stress on the pipes. I had to change a pipe after eight years and it cost me 1.000 Eu, at Merc dealership. There are 3-4 pipes like that....
Volatile values
By: Jurry : July 1st, 2019-07:18
The SL is most definitely a future classic but not all of them. The late no ties models (with the square vertical headlights like the SL 70 AMG in the pictures) have depreciated a lot in today’s market compared to other versions of the SL. The current ver...
No bad choices here
By: kkochheiser : July 1st, 2019-07:20
Really, it depends upon what you are looking to achieve. As an investment, only the most limited production AMG items look like appreciating assets to me, the rest were produced in large enough quantities to make them more fun transportation than garage q...
2006 2007 SL55 AMG...
By: patrick_y : July 1st, 2019-09:06
The last years of the SL55 AMG will be future collectibles. 55 Engine is a darling engine among the Mercedes Cogniscenti. It's a highly reliable engine, built from the "M113" block with a supercharger added, it's an engine that will be reliable for many y...
That's actually a little different...
By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2019-09:26
Assuming you have a recent model of the ML63 AMG, that would mean you actually DON'T HAVE ABC. You do have hydraulics in your suspension, it's called ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM, but they aren't hydraulic struts, they're actually a simpler system (good thing) tha...
Thanks Patrick....
By: SALMANPK : July 2nd, 2019-12:58
I am a huge fan of the M156 which for me is one of the best naturally aspirated V8s ever made. My ML63 is a 2007 W164. S
The M156 engine is a very special engine...
By: patrick_y : July 3rd, 2019-23:00
Great engine. How many kilometers on yours? In the US Market, we have a lot of problems with Head Bolts. Don't know if they use different headbolts within your market. Headbolts leak; causing coolant and oil to mix and then hydro-locking the engine. Ask y...
I've just crossed 100k km on it....
By: SALMANPK : July 4th, 2019-15:11
yes I have read about it and I discussed it with my specialist. His opinion was that unless I am using my car for track days and doing drag races with it I shouldn't be worried about the head bolt issue. Anyways I have my eye on a kit to solve the issue ...
Quick Summary
By: patrick_y : July 2nd, 2019-09:33
R129; special model like a SL70 or SL73 AMG; would be really special; but would be dated and possibly missing some modern conveniences. R230; get a simple model like an SL350 without ABC suspension. AIRMATIC isn't too bad. R230 AMG model; get a SL55 2006/...
R129 SL500 is a good choice...
By: patrick_y : July 3rd, 2019-23:04
Very good choice. May not have some modern amenities like Bluetooth for car phone. The soft top may need to be replaced. But overall the R129 SL500 from a later year (like 2000, 2001, 2002) would be a great choice. Reliable suspension (avoid the air suspe...
If I remember correct so
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : July 1st, 2019-11:43
1994-98 wars there a lot of problem with the electrical harness at the engine. The Adaptive Damping System never works properly. The V12 have some problems too. The driver seat use to be worn at the side when you get in and out but that you will notice ea...
Since the SLK is out...
By: eklektik : July 1st, 2019-11:53
... it is the car I would choose. SLK55 AMG please. The SL is indeed a good car, just bigger than the SLK without adding much. What do you think? Best, É.
2000s
By: cuibono : July 4th, 2019-07:38
To my mind these really hit their stride, aesthetically speaking in the period from roughly 2000-2010. Definitely an 8-cylinder. Chris
Only one thing to remember
By: cazalea : July 4th, 2019-21:32
A part for a $5000 M-B costs just as much as the part for a $150,000 M-B. Always more (3x) than you expected. Be forewarned and be prepared. A couple months ago I showed my friend’s 280SE 3.5. Her mother’s car, always cared for; low miles; she had it rest...
Beautiful car.....
By: SALMANPK : July 5th, 2019-07:24
Mercedes Benz cars are so seductive but it comes with a price as you rightly said. S
Still not too late...
By: pplater : July 6th, 2019-05:18
Nico, you love ‘vintage’ and you love the style of the 60’s: go with the SL to match your Volvo. It’s not too late: there is still upside in a Pagoda - Cheers, pplater. ...
Funds?...
By: pplater : July 6th, 2019-21:05
Probably no more than a pre-loved JLC MMR Ti would command in Collectors' Market! ;-) Cheers, pplater.
The nun made a point my friend :-)
By: bimbeano : July 20th, 2019-01:23
She is 100% correct ;-) An SL55 AMG with 476 hp would be bonkers. It sounds just like a WWII Messerschmidt.
THAT would be a terrific choice. BUT...
By: amanico : July 20th, 2019-01:30
There is a balance to find between mileage and price. And it is really tough. With a low mileage, the prices are very high. And what about the service costs? Insurance? Taxes?