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Originally Posted by Ralph Burnette
I have the opportunity to purchase one of 2 SL:
1. A 1983 380SL - 32k miles in showroom condition - asking $20k.
2. A 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow - 68k miles in superb condition - asking $27k.
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Ralph,
Please read
http://www.oursl.com/NewsLetter/NL0701/BlackBlack.htm and
http://www.oursl.com/NewsLetter/500SL.htm
I have owned two R107's and currently own a R129. Both have there pluses and minuses. I found the R107 to have a weakness in the climate control actuators. Read the Owners Manual for the R107 and check to maker sure that the A/C center vents are working properly.
Please realize that the Silver Arrow has more than several unique parts that are very costly to replace should you be anal like many of us are and want everthing in working order. Example: May I suggest that you check to see if the SA Illuminated Door Sills both light up. If they don't light up please let me know where you can get a replacement display and send me the p/n and price. Also realize that you will be constantly having to protect the light gray Nappa leather from stains.
Have you ever seen a
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1283678-2002-sl600-silver-arrow-v12-w-pano.html?highlight=2002+silver+arrow This is what a real 2002 Silver Arrow should look like. To all you SL500SA please don't be offended this is just my opinion.
If you buy a R107 you will never have to to deal with hydraulic cylinder replacements when 2 of 12 in your R129 auto soft top gives you problems.