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Old 04-26-2001, 06:42 PM
John Carver
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Hi,
I currently own a 500SL from 1985, so the previous generation. Bodywork is poor, but V8 engine is so smooth. I'm keen to upgrade to a used SL500 from the 1990's (R129 series) but as I haven't test driven any, can you suggest how this model will differ from the previous generation? Also, how are the 4 speed and 5 speed boxes different in the R129 range? Can't see why this is such a big deal, as the box is automatic!

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Old 04-26-2001, 07:41 PM
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I think once you have driven a R 129, you will have all the answers to your questions......There really is no comparison......They are two totally different Benzes......all together. Once you drive a R 129, the difference is readily apparent....smoother, quicker, and much better handling. The suspensions can't even compare!! Try the R 129,...you will have a very hard time walking away from this one without plunking down your cash!!!!!
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Old 05-03-2001, 04:52 PM
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My mother used to drive a 1986 300SL and I have used that car a lot (I drove it more as my mother did). This car got me addicted to convertibles and to feed this addiction I bought myself a 1990 300SL-24.

I know these are not 500s, but the comparison is practically the same. Since I drove the R129 300SL, I never wanted to use my mothers' W107 300SL anymore; the difference is HUGE.
The interior of the R129 feels a lot bigger (the W107 was too crappy with that windshield on top of the steering wheel) and the difference in handling is like the difference between day and night. The R129 is steady as a rock while the handling of the W107 was not even worth to be considered being one of a sports car.

Like Dale said: drive one and you will know the difference!

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