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testing the water for 560SL
I am on the market for a mid tolate 80's 560 SL, I am wondering what kind of prices are out there for one in decent shpae and low miles.
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107s are fairly common. I see them offered under $10K and up depending on condition and miles. They are extremely well built so high miles on a well cared for car would not deter me. Having a hard top is a plus around $1K or so.
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Decent, well-sorted 560's are North of $10K US, but occasionally a good one appears under that value. Expect North of $15K for a "turn-Key" model that has had all necessary repairs and sub-100K miles.
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or less, should get you in what you described, IMO. Personally, it would have to be an unusual example for me to give over $8K for one. YVMV. Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 02-16-2013 at 07:03 PM. |
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What do you mean by decent and low mileage?
Here's the high end. Sold my 1989 560 SL with 25,000 miles, all original except for tires and fluids, I mean original as when it left the factory. Hoses, belts and even the spare was never out of the trunk all inspection marks intact. The car was Cabernet over Grey. Now this car didn't have a paint chip or a door ding, it looked like it just left the factory. I couldn't bring myself to drive it and make it imperfect so I sold it......for $46,000 in April 2012. Wish I had kept it,but I don't have the space to store it. My advise is to buy the best car you can afford with service records. These cars are solid and don't have major problems. Front sub frame bushings tend to go and with the M117 motor you need to change the timing chain, gears, tensioner and rails at 100,000 miles. One thing everyone should do with these motors is to disconnect the coil and turn the engine over until you see oil pressure before starting when the car has not been run or when changing oil. The timing chains are so long that when the tensioner leaks down and you just start the car it whips like crazy and can snap or break the rails, Big Money when that happens. |
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If I seem harsh, I apologize, but more than one owner (and stories can be found searching here and other fora) has cost himself hundreds of dollars performing this wrongly. As prices for the EZL has come down a bit, expect over a grand US for new, and sub-$200 for used if replacement is needed. Otherwise, a leaking tensioner is something that needs addressing, and precautions with cars that have sit for a while are worthy of consideration.
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In Los Angeles you can find a pretty decent 560SL with around 100K miles for around $6 to 8K, a pristine with less than 50K miles will cost you around $12 to 16K.
But I have seen very decent ones go for less than $3K, not many people are looking for 12mpg cars these days.
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Walrus, the name fits your demeanor.
I have been doing this for years on both my 560's, the SEC has over 100,000 miles and the way these cars are driven this is done once or twice a month. Now I should say I don't disconnect it at the coil, I do it at the box on the wheel well. BTW, this was recomended by a Reg. Service Manager from Mercedes Benz North America many years ago. Joe, thanks here's a picture BTW I sold the car in one day to a collector who had seen at Greenwhich. |
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Thank you...
...while dispensing out advice that others may take as gospel, I'd recommend you be more specific as to how to administer your advice. http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/PROGRAM/Engine/107/M117_56/15-505.pdf ...and evidence of what can happen from one owner... HELP! What have I done??? - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum
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I never argue price points with anyone, as we all may have different views of what something is worth, would or should sell for. At a sale price of "$46,000.00" you got a very good return for the sale of that car, IMO, and I congratulate you for getting that much for it.
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Price depends on condition. If you're looking at a car with under 100k miles, in good condition and with recent service documentation. You should expect to pay over $10k for it.
Rough examples with 200k miles are between $3.5-4k and exceptional ones with under 50k miles go for $25k or more.
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Walrus is absolutely 100% correct. Read the FSM.
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