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Michael K · #16 12-07-2006, 11:03 AM

I'm talking aboout the regular hydraulic rear only suspension like what the station wagons and large sedans from that era have. Not the ADS.

dennis300sl · #17 12-08-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gilly

When I'm ready to buy, I'm going to try to find a 300SL, first few years of production, with the CIS motor. Insurance is also a consideration, 6 will be much less than the 8, and mileage I believe should be lower by more than the 1-2 mpg quoted, although I'm sure the person who posted that is true in his own experiences, but should be more different than that. But nice cars either way, I love the 500 too, not gonna say it wouldn't be nice to have the 500. In regrads to the 129, I want one.
Gilly

Gilly, I had a '91 300SL and the fuel economy was horrible. I was lucky to get 18 mpg on the highway, and it was a complete dog. To top it off, the 300SL has a hybrid transmission that gears 1-4 are hydraulically operated and an electrically operated 5th gear that is prone to very expensive meltdowns.

Gilly · #18 12-08-2006, 08:14 AM

Remind me to NOT buy your old one

Gilly

stats007 · #19 12-08-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Kerley

I'm talking aboout the regular hydraulic rear only suspension like what the station wagons and large sedans from that era have. Not the ADS.

The only hydraulic suspension on an R129 is ADS.

Michael K · #20 12-08-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stats007

The only hydraulic suspension on an R129 is ADS.

Correct except for 1998...

1998 500 SL: Rear suspension Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antilift, antisquat and alignment control and stabilizer bar. Separate gas-pressurized shock absorbers and coil springs. Automatic rear-axle level control Standard (includes hydropneumatic shock absorber).

I had to look it up to be sure I was remembering correctly.

https://secure.mbusa.com/overview/1998/SL500.do?category=chassis&modelCode=SL500&preModelCode=SL550R&preClassCode=07_SL&preAccClassCode=SL

stats007 · #21 12-08-2006, 01:33 PM

That is hydropneumatic and not hydraulic

- it equates to a very large bush that the rear axle sits on.

Michael K · #22 12-08-2006, 02:35 PM

OK fine. Can we just agree that you're wrong?

iwrock · #23 12-09-2006, 05:05 AM

People, please calm down... we are all friends here (I would hope.)

Anyways, Whatever your choice hatty, it will be a good one. Just follow the general guideline when buying a used car (records, maintainence, previous driver habits) and you will be fine!

And if your nuts, find one with an M120 V12.

bobterry99 · #24 12-09-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stats007

The only hydraulic suspension on an R129 is ADS.

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Kerley

Correct except for 1998...

1998 500 SL: Automatic rear-axle level control Standard (includes hydropneumatic shock absorber).

This is an obvious mistake of the MBUSA website. And it's not the only one.

Hatterasguy · #25 12-09-2006, 10:34 PM

Justin there is no way I would consider an SL600.

I am sure an SL600 is an absolute blast, but I need something that doesn't have a 6L V12 under the hood.

If next year's financial plan works like I intend it to, I should be able to get a decent enough 1996-1998 SL500 sometime in the fall. Lets see, how good I am.

lynns · #26 12-10-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Just a few R129 questons. Next fall I am thinking about getting one, I am young and tired of 4 door sedans. I want something cool to cruise campus with.:cool

May I suggest that you look at a 1998 SL500 Sport. This year gives you the optional SL1 Sport Package that includes the wheels that you like. And the original cost of the package was $4,995.

AMG designed sculpted lower body aerodynamic enhancements, to include:
Front apron with mesh air intake
Contoured rear apron
Sculpted side skirts with Sport emblems
Halogen projector-beam front foglamps
245/40ZR18 front and 275/35ZR18 rear, low profile high-performance tires.
8.5Jx18" front and 9.5Jx18" rear, staggered-width AMG 5 spoke monoblock alloy wheels.

Note: Suspension and steering calibrations are unchanged by the Sport Package.

You may also find a car with the SL2 Value Added Package. Original cost was $1,820.

Xenon headlights w/ automatic level control w/o headlight washer/wiper.
Integrated trunk-mounted 6-Disc CD changer.
Electrically Heated Seats.

The following Special Order Options where also available

Wood and leather trimmed shift knob
Wood and leather sterring wheel
Multicontour Seats
Built-in cellular phone
Panorama glass roof

Take a look at this site for historical differences.
http://www.mbwholesaleparts.com/wholesaleparts/ModelChart/usmodels.htm#129

Take a look at this 1998 SL500 Sport w/ Panoramic top

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-SL500-SL1-SPORT-AMG-PANORAMIC-GLASS-ROOF-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ110065853797QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Take a look at this top of the line R129. This is a SL600 Silver Arrow w/ a Pano Top, etc. 1 0f 200 made in the US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-SL600-Silver-Arrow-V12-Panoramic-48k-Mls-Only-1of100_W0QQitemZ270062577592QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6338QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Mercedes-Benz-SL600-AMG-Sport-Panoramic-Records_W0QQitemZ270065909313QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6338QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hatterasguy · #27 12-10-2006, 01:04 PM

Nice! Yeah those AMG wheels are a must, two of my friends have them on there W140's and they are sweet! So buying a car with them already installed will save me $1,500-$2k off the top, from having to buy them myself.

So I really should find a car with the SL1 and SL2 option's. Heated seats are worth it in the winter, and Xenon lights are well worth hunting for as well.

Thanks