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08-27-2008, 11:59 PM
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Buying Advice for 380SL
I am looking to buy a 380 or 300 SL . What are some of the most expensive and or persistent issues with these models? What is a good price range, and what kind of fuel mileage can I expect.
Thanks,
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1989 300E 103,500 miles 1982 300SD Sold but not forgotten 
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08-28-2008, 04:11 AM
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Why such a narrow field of R107s?
The only persistent issue I notice is: Timing chain servicing every 100k (most of the cars for sale have not had this done and are ticking bombs) Other than that they are pretty much like shopping for diesels. records, records, records. Fuel economy?  Why bother worrying about that unless its a daily driver?
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k  1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k  1980 240D Stick China 188k  2001 CLK55 AMG 101k  2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! 
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08-28-2008, 08:52 AM
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Possum- My '84 380SL routinely gets 22-23 mpg at 75 mph (or higher), on the road. I've had to deal the "high idle hell", and a broken door check (an easy fix if you know the secret), changed out the brake pads, fluids, filters, etc. Clock stopped working after I bought it! Problems can be the idle control system, leaking vacuum system, and the fresh air/air conditioning system. The a/c is, I'm told, a very expensive fix, but I don't know for certain. Next project for mine is redoing the rear suspension. Check the car out closely before you buy. Good luck, Ned.
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08-28-2008, 09:21 AM
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81-83 = single row timing chain = bad
84 above = double =better choice
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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08-28-2008, 11:35 AM
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If you search there is some helpful advice under my postings as I bought a 1982 380SL in Michigan earlier this year.
Things to look for - timing chain condition (mine was upgraded to double row) - rust, especially in wheel wells and around jacking points - subframes, suspension and steering bushings, engine mounts etc - correct operation of cables and linkages to control convertible top This is of course in addition to general condition, engine and transmission operation and so on.
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