Booreatta Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 just want if anyone ever owned? I am looking to purchase a Mercedes and I don't have a lot of info on a MB late 90s vintage in a sl500. I hear stories about all kind of problems of tops not wanting to work and issues with wires not always working I would like a little information from any one who has owned one thanks Booreatta call or txt 316-655-1099 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yes , I can help you quite a bit . I will give you a call. The first thing you should do is order the book "Mercedes SL Series : The Complete Story" by Andrew Noakes. Sorry, my brand new ipad mini is bullying me again ( just got back from the Apple Store for the 3rd or 4th time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 All right. I will post small bits of info so the cursed moron can not wipe me out repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 i give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I have an enormous amount of info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 For now , good night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Grateful this thing let me get what i did written Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Though with difficulty. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 As THIS is the bottom line : you SHOULD get one , I will help you to get the RIGHT one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 the "biodegradable" wiring was only on '93-'94-'95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 In addition to this SL 600 , I also have a SL 500. The Black 'Benz is my E 550 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) I would highly recomend visiting the Benzworld forum prior to purchase. Lots of DIY types on that site, the model specific collective knowledge is fantastic. I can tell you, despite its reputation as uber complex, I have saved a ton of dollars and aggrivation thanks to that group with our earlier r107 chassis SL. Edited May 1, 2018 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yes. There even some guys who do their own work on the V12s. Small , limber hands help in the crowded 12 engine bay. If you have arthritis , etc , forget it. - BB. (That stands for Bubba Benz - a handle a friend hung on me as my 'Benz count began to threaten my Cad count) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I've had 8 Mercedes and think well of them. Mine were 1958 - 85 models so not directly applicable. But I did not find them troublesome or hard to fix. I got my parts from Autohaus in Arizona, OEM brand parts at the best prices and reliable service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 I want to thnk everyone for the input. All the info here is very important to me. I have played with Buicks in the past and I need a change. I think I want to find a nice sl500 in red. There seems to be quite a few cars on the market with most in either California and Florida. Does anyone have any suggestions of relible dealer in the south, I have heard that the hyd pumps and cylenders have issues is there any truth in this I am in Kansas and there not a lot of these cars around. Again thanks looks like some more research is in order Chuck booreatta@cox.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Chuck , the Pacific Northwest is a great area to hunt. Very little damaging sun , and so much rain that hobby cars are often driven only on the few pleasant days we have. I will search for you. I would have called by now , but I worked too hard , too fast for too long yesterday. I have had to go back to bed. Certainly explains the difficulty i had with my mini last night. Tired , sick , old , - Carl P.S. The R 129 Mercedes exemplifies the cardinal rule of collector car buying : find the VERY BEST one you can afford. Take an in depth look at THAT one in every way possible. Then go out and find an EVEN BETTER one , and buy IT whether you can afford it or not ! oh ! I think i will make a first call right now. The thrill of the hunt is getting my blood flowing. And the mini is starting to show me who is boss. Here comes a call. - BB Edited May 1, 2018 by C Carl Add P.S. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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