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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-03-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
You can only get the AGM batteries at MB Dealers....

You can only get the AGM batteries at MB Dealers. You can risk getting an non AGM 3rd party battery from an autostore (but I'm not recommending that) as they have the equivalent battery for the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-02-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
Yeah, I used to have a 1996 SL600 before I bought...

Yeah, I used to have a 1996 SL600 before I bought by 2004 SL600 and I replaced the normal battery too (in the 96 and that was easy). But to clarify what Lee said. There is only one battery in SL's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-25-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, another guy...

Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, another guy on another forum said the same thing about the AGM component in the systems batttery. I figured I would not mess with that and got the MB battery (plus...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-25-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
I don't know if you have looked at the started...

I don't know if you have looked at the started battery before but it is tiny. Everywhere I took it, they have never seen a battery that size. I would say that the Starter battery is definitely...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-24-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
If you could not find a replacement, then it must...

If you could not find a replacement, then it must have been the starter battery. If that is the case, they did charge a premium for it as I posted I got my started for $155. I ended up also getting...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-24-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
Yeah, when I called the 1-800. They said that...

Yeah, when I called the 1-800. They said that they said that they normally get people from the dealer to come out to do the service (I asked for price and they said it was from the closest dealer and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-02-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
Smile I got it out!

Thanks Roy for the schematics. I was confused by them, now after I took it apart. It makes sense. Anyways....

I was going to go the MB assistence route because everyone said it would be the cost...
Forum: Tech Help 01-28-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By mySL
Yeah, but I was hoping to not buy an MB battery...

Yeah, but I was hoping to not buy an MB battery for that. The battery at the autoparts stores are like $100 where as the cheapest I could find the MB electronics battery was $203 + tax at a local MB...
Forum: Tech Help 01-28-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By mySL
Question How do you replace the electronics Battery 2004 SL600 (R230)?

I have a 2004 SL600 (R230) and both my starter and electronics battery are dead because of age, the cold weather, and I let it sit too long. I took the starter out with ease. I had NTB check it and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-28-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,672
Posted By mySL
Question How do you replace the electronics Battery 2004 SL600 (R230)?

I have a 2004 SL600 (R230) and both my starter and electronics battery are dead because of age, the cold weather, and I let it sit too long. I took the starter out with ease. I had NTB check it and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-29-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By mySL
Thumbs up Priced to move. Less than Fair BlueBook value!!!

I need to sell this car soon. I'm willing to sell it less than Fair BlueBook value, which is $14705.

The car is now priced to move at $14000 or Best Offer. That's a $705 savings off the fair...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-20-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By mySL
Any takers at less than Good BlueBook value??

Any takers at less than Good BlueBook value??

$16000 or Best Offer. Good BlueBook is $16225.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-07-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By mySL
Price lowered

$17000 or Best Offer.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-24-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 920
Posted By mySL
For Sale. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 (Body style R129)

Link to the sale thread.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1571958
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-24-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By mySL
For Sale. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 (Body style R129). Washington DC area.

For Sale. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 (Body style R129)

It's black and and the interior is Grey. It has both tops, which are in great condition. The car is still shiny and the interior is clean, is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-04-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By mySL
Check your forum mail

Check your forum mail. I may have a deal for you.

If the rest, I'm planning on selling my 1996 SL600 and will post in the for sale forum.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-25-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 686
Posted By mySL
Question Replace 2004 SL Nav with 2005 to get it up to date?

I'm in the process of getting a 2004 SL600, but I would really like the new features of 2005 and above (can't afford any newer than 2004). It looks like the navigation is the only thing that is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-15-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,315
Posted By mySL
Question Please help me with my 1996 SL600 shifting/power problem!!

My SL600 main problem is if I slam on the gas pedal, the car will move decently, but it will not shift out of 1st gear (red line). I steadily lose power as the RPMs go up. If I let it linger, you can...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-16-2004, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,794
Posted By mySL
I'm in the Washington, DC area and I just had my...

I'm in the Washington, DC area and I just had my rear windows replaced in my 1996 SL600. I can tell you that it is cheaper to replace the windows. The 2 top guys I went to to compare prices said that...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-12-2004, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By mySL
Thanks, ctaylor738, but I got this late. I...

Thanks, ctaylor738, but I got this late.

I got 2 recommendations for Herbs Gordon Mercedes: Paymer & Phillips 301-953-0300; and Adler & Mandel 301-881-3525.

Even though Adler & Mandel was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-01-2004, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By mySL
Question R129 Soft Window replacement in Washington DC?

Can anyone recommend a place to replace the plastic windows for the R129 soft top in the Washington DC area? My windows are very foggy and dirty and won't clear up after cleaning (I tried the Plexus...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2004, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,141
Posted By mySL
Question SL600 engine heat question? Also, washer fluid questions.

I got my 1996 SL600 in October and I have never seen the engine get over 80 degrees C. Now it consistently gets up to 100 Degrees C and slightly over. The coolant level looks fine. The manual says...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-14-2004, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By mySL
No wonder when I bought new tires (Michelin Pilot...

No wonder when I bought new tires (Michelin Pilot Sport) for my 96 SL600, it started to pull to slightly to the right. I had the alignment checked (which was perfect), had the tire switched from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-02-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,373
Posted By mySL
Yeah, but the 600 is not too far behind in years....

Yeah, but the 600 is not too far behind in years. It started in 93 (I believe), so its run is 9 years as opposed to 7 for the 320.

I'm in Chevy Chase. I got my SL600 for a song. I got it for $25k,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-19-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By mySL
Re: Cigarette light caddy for R129s?

Oh, well. I guess I'll answer by own PS question. I was waiting 5 months for the parts and I asked my local dealer to order them again (because they said I did not have an order anymore). Here is the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-19-2004, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By mySL
Question Cigarette light caddy for R129s?

When I use my cellphone recharger or my Magellan Roadmate 700 GPS, the power adaptors are very loose and sometimes loses connection. I remember reading here that there is a place holder or caddy like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-19-2004, 06:14 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,373
Posted By mySL
Ah, but how many of those are 600s and 320s? I'm...

Ah, but how many of those are 600s and 320s? I'm say 90% were 500s, making the other 2 pretty rare. Actually, I would really like to know how many 600 were built (I got a used 96 6 months ago). The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-07-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,373
Posted By mySL
I'm 29 and just bought my 96 SL600 2 months ago....

I'm 29 and just bought my 96 SL600 2 months ago. I love it. It was the new 03 SL's that brought me to love the SL line. Since I could not afford the new ones, I had to at least get one from the last...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-07-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By mySL
Re: 2004 Cadillac XLR looks like an SL500

It is all perspective. Do you agree with me that the R129 looks a hell of alot like the mid-late 80's version of the Ford Mustang (The most popular of those being the 5.0)? How about the new SL's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-06-2003, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By mySL
Unhappy Well that sucks. :( Thanks the quick reply!...

Well that sucks. :(

Thanks the quick reply! Looks like I have to keep using a cellphone like almost everyone else.
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