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03-26-2016, 11:40 AM
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R129 buyer q
Hi. I'm interested in getting a r129. My thoughts are a V8 as the V12 seems too costly to maintain and the 6 is perhaps a little underpowered. I saw praise for the 96+ 5 sp auto, but also saw some problems with that transmission. I tend to hate obd2 cars as every time I have to go to get inspected I get a random code aka check engine light and end up frustrated. So I think I will go 90-95. I then read that the 93-95 have harness issues. So 90-92. Then I read ASR is occasionally not desirable. So does this leave me searching for a 90? Any issues with my90s other than age and the corresponding rubber deterioration? Are the 2 rear 'seats' available only on the early models and were they standard or optional?
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03-26-2016, 01:22 PM
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My vote is for the best 97 SL320 you can find. ( only about 1,200 hit USA shores but they are floating around )
A 96 SL320 would be the second choice. The 6 is somewhat unloved making it a great value. Whomever ordered my car wisely took some of the $ from the 500 and spent it on the Sport AMG package , Xenon headlights , wood steering wheel / shift knob. If you can keep a 97 C280 / 97 E320 power train going, you can keep a 97 SL320 going as well. There is logic here beyond that I have one ( and I sort of lucked out not knowing every variation of R129 ) The 6 is enough power for daily use, it is a bit soft at low engine speeds ( below 2,500 RPM ) but it makes nice sounds when leaned on. I brought mine home through a miles long up hill mountainous region at 75+ and it wasn't running out of breath. The M104 is a strong engine , the OBD2 system is free of early year quirks. The 722.6 electronic 5 speed has a few weak spots in early years but can be upgraded to later specs. 96 may or may have not had the 722.6 , all older SL320 / 300SL had a hydraulic shift 5 speed auto that tends to wear out reverse clutches. There is more but I have to run, will try to type more later.
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03-26-2016, 01:40 PM
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You do not have a location on your post, but you might want to check Tylers post for a very nice SL500 priced better than right from a reputable seller. That one has had me thinking if it was closer to me having a vehicle that would be a lot of fun for many years with little to no down side risk. Actually thinking it may not be to far after all. I did not see it or know him, just seems to be on the up and up.
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